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Reading: WOW! I am so impressed by the excellent return rate of the Take Home Book baggies by our Kindergartners! They are excited to read with our parent volunteers! Thank you parents for your help and support by allowing your child the opportunity to read to you, practice their strategies and sight words, as well as instilling in them the pride and responsibility of being a reader. A HUGE thank you to our many parents and grandparents who have committed to volunteer their time to help get this program off the ground for our kids! We could not do this without your help and support. The children are so eager and proud thanks to you, our families, both at home and volunteers at school! Thank you!!
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Handwriting: This week we learned and practiced the formation for the lowercase letters “h,” “b,” “n,” and “m,” in connection to last weeks diver letter lessons. We are nearing the end of our handwriting lessons, so I encourage continued practice at home, as we will be assessing how the children are applying their knowledge in the next couple of weeks.
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Math: We began Unit #4 this week, involving the partners of 10. We also enjoyed learning how to use a break apart stick when figuring out the partners of a number. The class was very excited to receive a two page homework for math this week. Image may be NSFW.
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We also had fun with math this week by joining with Mrs. Bohl’s Kindergarten class for a few math games and sharing of our small moment writings. The boys and girls enjoyed their time learning with one another very much!
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Mystery Reader: Briana was so very happy to have her grandma come to school on her birthday as our Mystery Reader this week! Grandma VanderPloeg brought a special book called, “Forget Me Not, Beautiful Buttercup,” by Michael Broad. When the class listened to how the little warthog was picked on for being ugly, the children could understand and verbalize right away that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Thank you, Grandma VanderPloeg, for sharing this sweet book with a beautiful heartfelt message!
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Super Stars of the Week Were: Ryan, Aiden, Briana, Kennedi and Eli!
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The stories they shared were, “There’s a Wocket in My Pocket,” by Dr. Seuss, Disney Jr’s “Jake Saves Bucky (Jake and the Never Land Pirates),” by Bill Scollon, ” Love You Forever,” by Robert Munsch, “The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy,” by Jane Thayer, and “Eli’s Royal Birthday Adventure,” by Jennifer Dewing (Yes, the book was personalized with his name!). We had a lot of fun listening to the stories they our Super Stars shared with us! Thank you!
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Popcorn Words for the Week: “at,” “that”
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Important Information and Reminders:
- Early Release Day: Friday, Feb. 3, at 12:15pm. Please let your Kindergarten know if you would like them to order a sack lunch for after school.
- No School: Monday, Feb. 6, due to Mid-Winter Break.
- Take Home Book Bags: Due each Mon., Wed., and Fri., for read alouds and check-outs with our parent volunteers. Thank you!!!
- Library: We visit each Tuesday, so please help your child remember to return their book. Thank you.
- Winter Clothing: THANK YOU for sending your child with all that they need to stay warm outside. Just a reminder, we will be outside for recess if the temperature is above 0 degrees.
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Box Tops and Family Fare Receipts: Please return any Box Tops in a baggie with your child’s name, grade and teacher name. Our school also accepts Family Receipts as a fundraiser. Thank you for your help! - 100 Days Celebration: Have your child think about what collection of 100 they will bring to school to share. Please deliver on Wednesday, Feb. 8, as we do not have room for storage. Thank you!
- Valentine Exchange: Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, through Feb. 10, children will be able to deliver a few Valentine’s at a time each day. Please be sure to have your child cut out and attach the hearts with their classmates names to each card. This will be helpful to them when they attempt to read and match names when delivering.
- Valentine’s Party: We will celebrate as a class on Monday, Feb. 13 from 2:00-3:00pm. Thank you to all the parents who are assisting me with the preparations!
- February Calendar: Please keep a lookout in your email inbox for our February Kindergarten calendar.
Enjoy your weekend!
: ) Mrs. Estefan