Donations Needed!
1" 3 ring binders, white with clear sleeve on front cover
sheet protectors
family friendly magazines
Read below to find out why!
We will be starting a new activity in our class to help the students with reading skills. Each student needs a 1" 3 ring notebook, white, with a front clear sleeve. We will be filling the notebook with the fun poems and songs we learn each month. Students will be bringing these notebooks home periodically to share what fun songs and poems we are learning.
We also need clear sheet protectors donated for all of our fun songs and poems to fit into.
If you are able to donate more than one notebook I would appreciated it and then everyone will be able to have a notebook.
We are also in need of family friendly magazines. We do lots of projects in kindergarten with cutting out pictures from magazines and our supplies are running short!
Please look for a new behavior chart and a reading log on Thursday.
Thank you for making our classroom a success!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Mrs. Wright's Class
Where did September go? Wow, I guess time really does "fly" when you are having fun. Having fun...we are! This week we are learning the letters L and K. We are also doing some science exploration with apples. Ask your kindergarten student to tell you three facts that they have learned about apples in class. We are still working on Chapter 5 in math (numbers through 31) and I am amazed how the kids are doing. Usually learning the numbers 12-31 is difficult, but this year the class is really catching on and doing well. Keep up the practice at home, it is proving to be helpful!
The month of October is jam packed with fun. Please mark your calendar with these important dates, you will not want to miss out on:
* 10/2-10/8 School Book Fair...come check out the great books and pick a book to add to your child's library.
* 10/9 Awards Assembly 9:30 am
* 10/24 Fall Festival 9:30-1:30 pm Rides, games and crafts...DON'T miss out!
* 10/27 Math Night 6-7 pm
* 10/28 Read to Kids Day Sign up with your child's teacher to come in and read.
* 10/30 Harvest Party and Character Parade I will need parent helpers...email me if you are interested.
Next week we will begin our science exploration of pumpkins and bats. We will also be learning the letters B & K. Please remember that October 8th and 9th are parent teacher conferences and dismissal is at 11:00 am. Conference slips went home today, so check your child's folder and send the slip back confirming your time. If you need to reschedule, contact me ASAP.
Well, it has been a great month and I look forward to the harvest fun we will be having during the month of October in class. If you haven't got a chance to visit our classroom...stop by. We love to have parents join us!
The month of October is jam packed with fun. Please mark your calendar with these important dates, you will not want to miss out on:
* 10/2-10/8 School Book Fair...come check out the great books and pick a book to add to your child's library.
* 10/9 Awards Assembly 9:30 am
* 10/24 Fall Festival 9:30-1:30 pm Rides, games and crafts...DON'T miss out!
* 10/27 Math Night 6-7 pm
* 10/28 Read to Kids Day Sign up with your child's teacher to come in and read.
* 10/30 Harvest Party and Character Parade I will need parent helpers...email me if you are interested.
Next week we will begin our science exploration of pumpkins and bats. We will also be learning the letters B & K. Please remember that October 8th and 9th are parent teacher conferences and dismissal is at 11:00 am. Conference slips went home today, so check your child's folder and send the slip back confirming your time. If you need to reschedule, contact me ASAP.
Well, it has been a great month and I look forward to the harvest fun we will be having during the month of October in class. If you haven't got a chance to visit our classroom...stop by. We love to have parents join us!
Mrs. King's Class
We are almost to the end of September! I can't believe how fast the year is flying by! The students are really doing well. I am so proud of the progress they are making on their letters, sounds and numbers as well as behavior and following the rules. We get compliments all the time about what a good class they are and how well they behave and follow the rules. They are all just AWESOME.
I am really looking forward to conferences. The appointment slips went out today. Please check your child's green folder for your letter. Don't panic if you have an appointment on Wednesday afternoon, that is not a mistake. I will be doing a few that afternoon as well as Thursday and Friday. Please keep in mind that I have twenty five families to see in that short period of time and the evening appointment are very limited. If you are not able to attend on the day and time assigned please e-mail me or return the note immediately so we can reschedule. Please send an idea of something that might work better for you. I will do my best to get your rescheduled.
We will start our handwriting workshops next week. I am still looking for volunteers to come in and help with that on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 am.
New Snack Calendars have been sent via e-mail. If you did not get one or need a hard copy please e-mail me or send a note. Also the School Newsletter will go out tonight-if for some reason you don't get yours via e-mail and need me to send it or get you a hard copy please let me know. There is lots of important information about upcoming information in it. October will be a busy month with conferences and the book fair next week. Fall Break is the following week and when we come back we have the PTO Fall Festival on the 24th Math Curriculum Night on the 27th, Read to Kids day on the 28th and our Harvest Party on the 30th. It will definitely be a busy month! More information will come home about the end of the month activities after break!
Everyone has been doing a great job on their homework. Keep up the good work at home!
Thank you so much for all the supplies and paper that have been donated. It is really nice to have such a great group of parents!
I am really looking forward to conferences. The appointment slips went out today. Please check your child's green folder for your letter. Don't panic if you have an appointment on Wednesday afternoon, that is not a mistake. I will be doing a few that afternoon as well as Thursday and Friday. Please keep in mind that I have twenty five families to see in that short period of time and the evening appointment are very limited. If you are not able to attend on the day and time assigned please e-mail me or return the note immediately so we can reschedule. Please send an idea of something that might work better for you. I will do my best to get your rescheduled.
We will start our handwriting workshops next week. I am still looking for volunteers to come in and help with that on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 am.
New Snack Calendars have been sent via e-mail. If you did not get one or need a hard copy please e-mail me or send a note. Also the School Newsletter will go out tonight-if for some reason you don't get yours via e-mail and need me to send it or get you a hard copy please let me know. There is lots of important information about upcoming information in it. October will be a busy month with conferences and the book fair next week. Fall Break is the following week and when we come back we have the PTO Fall Festival on the 24th Math Curriculum Night on the 27th, Read to Kids day on the 28th and our Harvest Party on the 30th. It will definitely be a busy month! More information will come home about the end of the month activities after break!
Everyone has been doing a great job on their homework. Keep up the good work at home!
Thank you so much for all the supplies and paper that have been donated. It is really nice to have such a great group of parents!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. This week we will be learning about the letters b and h. We will also get to be doing some fun centers like matching games and sorting games. This week I am also beginning my second quarter assessment these assessments will be sent home with report cards the week of October 5th.
Fall conferences will take place the week of October 5th. Conference notices will be going home this week. I will be doing conferences everyday in order to try to accommodate 48 conferences, if you are unable to attend your conference time, please let me know as soon as possible so I can try to arrange a new time. Please understand that there is not very much wiggle room to change conferences so please try to come at your scheduled time.
The fundraising order will be delivered on Monday, October 5th, please make arrangements to pick your child up this day so they are not having to carry everything themselves. Also, they typically do not allow items that do not fit in a backpack on the bus, so bus riders keep this in mind.
On Thursday, October 1st, there will be a character counts movie for those students who have received less than 2 yellow lights. This event is taking place for PM students only. PM students are invited to bring a pillow or stuffed animal for the movie. Please look for a permission slip going home soon for your child to attend.
Thank you everyone for your hard work at home as well as your support in the classroom. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Fall conferences will take place the week of October 5th. Conference notices will be going home this week. I will be doing conferences everyday in order to try to accommodate 48 conferences, if you are unable to attend your conference time, please let me know as soon as possible so I can try to arrange a new time. Please understand that there is not very much wiggle room to change conferences so please try to come at your scheduled time.
The fundraising order will be delivered on Monday, October 5th, please make arrangements to pick your child up this day so they are not having to carry everything themselves. Also, they typically do not allow items that do not fit in a backpack on the bus, so bus riders keep this in mind.
On Thursday, October 1st, there will be a character counts movie for those students who have received less than 2 yellow lights. This event is taking place for PM students only. PM students are invited to bring a pillow or stuffed animal for the movie. Please look for a permission slip going home soon for your child to attend.
Thank you everyone for your hard work at home as well as your support in the classroom. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ms. Wolters' Class
I got an exciting email yesterday. We are the winning classroom for the PTO fundraiser!! We had 115 sales. Way to go class!!! Thanks to all of you who placed orders and solicited orders from friends and relatives. Two of our biggest contributors were Hailey with 30 orders and Kaden with 27. Great job!!! Some of you may have placed your orders online so I am unable to recognize your numbers. We won a pizza party so I will let you know when it is so you won't have to send a lunch. The kids are so excited for the pizza party. Thanks so much!!!
Ms. Wolters
Ms. Wolters
Fundraiser Delivery
Good morning,
We had a great response to our PTO fundraiser. Thank you to all of you who placed orders and solicited friends and relatives. Our orders will be delivered on October 5th so your student may need help bringing home all of their items. Thank you all again!!!
Kindergarten Team
We had a great response to our PTO fundraiser. Thank you to all of you who placed orders and solicited friends and relatives. Our orders will be delivered on October 5th so your student may need help bringing home all of their items. Thank you all again!!!
Kindergarten Team
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Mrs. Wright's Class
Happy Fall! We have been celebrating our new season the last 2 days in class with watercolor leaf art and tearing paper apples. We can't wait to show off our work during fall conferences. October is approaching quickly, so please be watching for information in regards to your conference date and time. They will be held on October 8th and 9th, if you have a scheduling conflict please contact me immediately so we can work something out. I am anxious to meet with each of you to discuss your child's progress. They are doing awesome!
We started our handwriting workshop this week. It went very well and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Thanks again to all of the parents who were able to donate supplies and a BIG THANKS to my volunteers...it would not be possible to have the workshop without your help! I appreciate you both! This week we also started our Star of the Week board. Mrs. Wright is the "Star" this week and the kids are getting a feel for how it will work. Each child will be assigned a week throughout the year to share with the class about themselves. A packet of information will go home with your child on the Wednesday before your child's week. We would love for each family to participate in an activity for their child's "Star Week" as well, so be thinking of ideas!
This week we have focused on only one letter I, but also talked about the word I. Ask your child to brainstorm words that begin with this letter or to use the word I in a sentence. We are continuing on with chapter 5 in math (numbers through 31) and the kids are doing great! It is always helpful to reinforce the learning at home by having your child count and write the numbers 0-31.
Penny Wars are on! Kinder classes are competing against First grade and Mrs. Wright's class is doing well. So far we have collected $6.56, keep bringing in those pennies! All of the monies collected will go to student council which in turn will be used for educational purposes. Any donations help!
To each of you...thanks for all of your help and participation with our class. Each of you are able to contribute in your own way and I appreciate all that you do!
We started our handwriting workshop this week. It went very well and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Thanks again to all of the parents who were able to donate supplies and a BIG THANKS to my volunteers...it would not be possible to have the workshop without your help! I appreciate you both! This week we also started our Star of the Week board. Mrs. Wright is the "Star" this week and the kids are getting a feel for how it will work. Each child will be assigned a week throughout the year to share with the class about themselves. A packet of information will go home with your child on the Wednesday before your child's week. We would love for each family to participate in an activity for their child's "Star Week" as well, so be thinking of ideas!
This week we have focused on only one letter I, but also talked about the word I. Ask your child to brainstorm words that begin with this letter or to use the word I in a sentence. We are continuing on with chapter 5 in math (numbers through 31) and the kids are doing great! It is always helpful to reinforce the learning at home by having your child count and write the numbers 0-31.
Penny Wars are on! Kinder classes are competing against First grade and Mrs. Wright's class is doing well. So far we have collected $6.56, keep bringing in those pennies! All of the monies collected will go to student council which in turn will be used for educational purposes. Any donations help!
To each of you...thanks for all of your help and participation with our class. Each of you are able to contribute in your own way and I appreciate all that you do!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Mrs. King's Class
I can't believe how fast the year is flying by. We will soon be done with September and into October. We have covered letters M, R, S, T, P, C, A, G, N, D, F and are working on I and L this week. That makes 13 letters and we are half way through the alphabet. Keep working on these letters at home: finding pictures that start with them, drawing things, looking on signs anywhere and everywhere be looking for letters and sounds. We have also just about finished chapter 4 and are doing well with numbers 0-10. We will begin numbers 11-31 in chapter 5. This is probably the most difficult chapter we will do-except maybe subtraction in the spring. We will need you to review and review these numbers to get them written correctly and in the right order. So keep up the work at home.
We are now ready to start our handwriting program, so I am in need of volunteers. I need two or three parents on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15-10:15 approximately to help us do this program. Please let me know if you are able to come in and help. If you can't commit to every week-if you could do every other week that would be helpful also. Just e-mail me with what will work for you. I would like to begin the first full week in October. After break I will also be looking for some volunteers in the afternoons to help with centers so let me know if that works better for you.
Keep an eye out for lots of activities coming in October including: the Book Fair, Fall Break, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Fall Festival, and Read to Kids Day. Dates and times are on their way so stay tuned!
We are now ready to start our handwriting program, so I am in need of volunteers. I need two or three parents on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15-10:15 approximately to help us do this program. Please let me know if you are able to come in and help. If you can't commit to every week-if you could do every other week that would be helpful also. Just e-mail me with what will work for you. I would like to begin the first full week in October. After break I will also be looking for some volunteers in the afternoons to help with centers so let me know if that works better for you.
Keep an eye out for lots of activities coming in October including: the Book Fair, Fall Break, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Fall Festival, and Read to Kids Day. Dates and times are on their way so stay tuned!
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
Happy Fall! Can you believe it is the first day of fall? Today we learned our new fall song, see if your student remembers it! This week we are learning the letters I and L, we are also continuing to learn about ordinal numbers through 10. This seems to be a hard concept for them so please practice at home. Some great ways to practice ordinal numbers might be to line up stuffed animals and see which is sitting in the 8th spot, or 6th spot. Or maybe have a race in your family and talk about what position each member came in. They seem to understand 1st - 5th but 6th - 10th is very difficult.
Thank you to everyone who has been working on letters and handwriting at home. Handwriting has improved greatly with everyone! I am still looking for one more parent in the morning to come help with handwriting centers, if you can come every other Wednesday starting tomorrow please let me know ASAP.
Next week we are learning about our color words and the letters H and B if you would like to get a head start on handwriting!
PM class, yesterday I sent home a new specials schedule, please let me know if you did not get one.
Thank you to everyone who donated paper! I'm sure we will need more in a while so please look for the request in the blog.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child or anything in class please don't hesitate to contact me!
Have a great week!
Thank you to everyone who has been working on letters and handwriting at home. Handwriting has improved greatly with everyone! I am still looking for one more parent in the morning to come help with handwriting centers, if you can come every other Wednesday starting tomorrow please let me know ASAP.
Next week we are learning about our color words and the letters H and B if you would like to get a head start on handwriting!
PM class, yesterday I sent home a new specials schedule, please let me know if you did not get one.
Thank you to everyone who donated paper! I'm sure we will need more in a while so please look for the request in the blog.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child or anything in class please don't hesitate to contact me!
Have a great week!
Ms. Wolters' Class
Don't forget, tomorrow is the 4th Wednesday which is P.E. day. Today we have P.E. also and two students are wearing flip flops so they don't get to participate. This is very disappointing for them. Please remind them tomorrow to come to school in their tennis shoes. Thank you!!!
Today we did a fun activity "What can you do with 10 black dots?" They all wrote the sentence and made a picture using up to 10 black dots. Mrs. Baez was here helping us and they all did a great job!!! Thanks to all my parent helpers and for all your donations!!!! You are all so supportive. Have a great afternoon.
Ms. Wolters
Today we did a fun activity "What can you do with 10 black dots?" They all wrote the sentence and made a picture using up to 10 black dots. Mrs. Baez was here helping us and they all did a great job!!! Thanks to all my parent helpers and for all your donations!!!! You are all so supportive. Have a great afternoon.
Ms. Wolters
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ms. Wolters' Class
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Thank you to all parents who have donated paper, markers, playdoh and other supplies!!! I really appreciate that and so will the students. The fundraising packet is due today. Please make sure your child remembers to turn theirs in. Thank you to all who have sent in orders. We have had a good response and this will help earn funds for the PTO. We finished chapter 4 in math on numbers 1-10 and will be starting chapter 5 which is numbers 11 to 31 and skip counting by 2s and 5s. This week we will be working on the letters I and L. I look forward to another great week! Thanks for all your support.
Ms. Wolters
Ms. Wolters
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ms. Trowbridge's class
Today we started our handwriting program. All of the kids really enjoyed it! Hopefully this will help improve our handwriting technique.
AM parents, I need 2 parents to help me run the handwriting program every other Wednesday starting next Wednesday the 23rd. It is very important that I have parents helping otherwise I cannot run the program efficiently. If you will be able to help out every other Wednesday from 9-10am please email me.
ktrowbridge@jocombs.k12.az.us
Picture day is tomorrow! Remember a nice outfit and your picture money!
AM parents, I need 2 parents to help me run the handwriting program every other Wednesday starting next Wednesday the 23rd. It is very important that I have parents helping otherwise I cannot run the program efficiently. If you will be able to help out every other Wednesday from 9-10am please email me.
ktrowbridge@jocombs.k12.az.us
Picture day is tomorrow! Remember a nice outfit and your picture money!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Mrs. Wright's Class
Thank you to all of the parents who have donated supplies for our "handwriting workshop". I think we have collected nearly all of the items and will begin next week. I may need some parent volunteers to assist in our workshop, so if this is something you are interested in please email me!
twright@jocombs.k12.az.us
Also, some of you have been asking for ways to reinforce the learning we have been doing in our classroom. The following websites will help with handwriting and letter sound/recognition.
www.starfall.com
www.handwritingworksheets.com
Please utilize these resources at home for extra help and practice.
twright@jocombs.k12.az.us
Also, some of you have been asking for ways to reinforce the learning we have been doing in our classroom. The following websites will help with handwriting and letter sound/recognition.
www.starfall.com
www.handwritingworksheets.com
Please utilize these resources at home for extra help and practice.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Mrs. King
Just a couple of reminders-there will be a mass e-mail sent out from the school with this information on it, but I thought I would also put it on our blog.
Fundraising Packets are not actually due until next Monday-September 21. If you sent yours in and are done that is fine I will go ahead and turn it into PTO. If you want yours back because you have more people who want to order things, just let me know and I will put it back in your child's green folder.
Picture Day is September 17. This is usually the time that they do class pictures and the pictures are on a pre-paid only status. So if you want a class picture please make sure to fill out the information on the envelope-they went home in green folders today-and payment for the package that you have chosen. Keep in mind there are lots of choices and if you don't like the pictures they will come back and do retakes. These are also the pictures that will appear in the yearbook. We are scheduled to take them at 8:30 am.
Mosquitoes have infested our playground. You may want to put bug repellent on your children before school each day. We can't apply it here at school so please if you are concerned apply it at home before them come to school. Mornings and later in the evenings seems to be the worst time for them.
Box Tops: We are collecting box tops. They are the pink labels on General Mills Cereals, Betty Crocker Items and other various manufactures. Just clip them off and sent them into the school by September 25 for this month. We turn them in every month and you don't have to wait you can send them in anytime. I have a little box that we keep them in.
I also sent home a flyer about the PTO Paper drive. The e-mail will also have that information in it.
There is also a PTO Bingo night coming up this week. It will be on Friday September 18th here at the school. A small reminder will go home in folders tomorrow.
I think that is everything-book orders are due next Friday, September 25. We have PE as our special this Wednesday so don't forget your tennis shoes on Wednesday and Friday this week!
Thanks again for all you do to support our classroom!
Fundraising Packets are not actually due until next Monday-September 21. If you sent yours in and are done that is fine I will go ahead and turn it into PTO. If you want yours back because you have more people who want to order things, just let me know and I will put it back in your child's green folder.
Picture Day is September 17. This is usually the time that they do class pictures and the pictures are on a pre-paid only status. So if you want a class picture please make sure to fill out the information on the envelope-they went home in green folders today-and payment for the package that you have chosen. Keep in mind there are lots of choices and if you don't like the pictures they will come back and do retakes. These are also the pictures that will appear in the yearbook. We are scheduled to take them at 8:30 am.
Mosquitoes have infested our playground. You may want to put bug repellent on your children before school each day. We can't apply it here at school so please if you are concerned apply it at home before them come to school. Mornings and later in the evenings seems to be the worst time for them.
Box Tops: We are collecting box tops. They are the pink labels on General Mills Cereals, Betty Crocker Items and other various manufactures. Just clip them off and sent them into the school by September 25 for this month. We turn them in every month and you don't have to wait you can send them in anytime. I have a little box that we keep them in.
I also sent home a flyer about the PTO Paper drive. The e-mail will also have that information in it.
There is also a PTO Bingo night coming up this week. It will be on Friday September 18th here at the school. A small reminder will go home in folders tomorrow.
I think that is everything-book orders are due next Friday, September 25. We have PE as our special this Wednesday so don't forget your tennis shoes on Wednesday and Friday this week!
Thanks again for all you do to support our classroom!
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
I am so proud of everyone and how much their handwriting has improved. We did another handwriting assessment and almost everyone has improved immensely. Great work at home! Please continue to practice writing letters and names at home and all of our language arts grades should come way up. I will be sending home a letter sheet soon that shows all the letters and numbers as well as the correct way to form them. Please keep working with your child at home to help them learn the proper way to write the d'nealian alphabet.
This week we are learning about the letters G and F. We also are starting our journals. Each day we will be writing in our journals and draw a picture. Everyone did a great job today of learning how to use their journal.
Thursday is picture day!! Remember to wear your best outfit. Order forms went home Monday or Tuesday. Bring back the order form on Thursday if you would like to order pictures.
This Friday is bingo night. This is a fun family outing that supports our PTO. A note will go home tomorrow (Tuesday) with all the details.
The holiday fundraiser now ends on Monday the 21st of September. There was some confusion on this date so some of you turned it in already but the note going home tomorrow says that it is due next Monday, the 21st.
We are in need of paper! The school is officially out of paper and we now have to supply our own paper for everything we do. If you are able to donate a ream of paper, we would appreciate it!
Keep up the great work everyone and if you have any questions, please contact me!
This week we are learning about the letters G and F. We also are starting our journals. Each day we will be writing in our journals and draw a picture. Everyone did a great job today of learning how to use their journal.
Thursday is picture day!! Remember to wear your best outfit. Order forms went home Monday or Tuesday. Bring back the order form on Thursday if you would like to order pictures.
This Friday is bingo night. This is a fun family outing that supports our PTO. A note will go home tomorrow (Tuesday) with all the details.
The holiday fundraiser now ends on Monday the 21st of September. There was some confusion on this date so some of you turned it in already but the note going home tomorrow says that it is due next Monday, the 21st.
We are in need of paper! The school is officially out of paper and we now have to supply our own paper for everything we do. If you are able to donate a ream of paper, we would appreciate it!
Keep up the great work everyone and if you have any questions, please contact me!
Ms. Wolters' Class
On Wednesdays we have rotating specials. The first week is library, the second week is technology, the third week is music and the fourth week is P.E. Please make sure your child has tennis shoes on for that fourth week and every Tuesday. They are very disappointed when they can not participate in P.E. Thank you !!!
Ms. Wolters
Ms. Wolters
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ms. Wolters' class
This week we worked on the letters G and F. The kids are doing a great job learning their letters and sounds. We are continuing with chapter 4 working on numbers 6-10, comparing numbers, deciding which has more or less. You should have received your child's progress report on Thursday. Don't be alarmed if the language grade is a little low. This is just for handwriting and the kids are just learning the proper way to write. They are all making great improvement so I am happy with the progress I am seeing. Thanks to several moms who have been coming in to help in the classroom. This is a huge help to me and the kids love having mom participating in our class. If you would like to come to help out, please email me a time that is convenient. It is great to have help first thing in the morning so I can take roll and get the lunch money tallied up. Thank you again. I look forward to another great week! I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Ms. Wolters
Ms. Wolters
Friday, September 11, 2009
Mrs. King's Class
GREAT NEWS! We had three days in a row with everyone going home with a Sticker!!! Today was one of those days-unfortunately I ran out of time and didn't get the stickers on the charts today. We were trying to get papers, homework and Progress Reports all in our folders and get ready to go, so we ran out of time. Everyone has had a great three days!!! Please look over the Progress Reports, the Skill Sheet and the Orchard Report, along with the Tests and Papers that were graded. If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail or call me. I would be happy to schedule a time to meet with you. I will meet with each of you in October during Parent/Teacher Conferences and you will receive the first Report Card, but please don't wait that long if you are concerned or have questions. I am always glad to sit down with you.
Have a Great Weekend and we will see you all on Monday!
Have a Great Weekend and we will see you all on Monday!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Mrs. King's Class
Our first progress reports will go home on Friday along with a skill sheet and some test and assessments that were used for the grades. The progress report will list a percentage grade for Reading, Math and Language Arts (Handwriting). Keep in mind that grades may seem a little low for some of students who are new to the school environment (didn't attend preschool) . This is to be expected as they are just learning these letters, sounds and numbers. Please don't panic, just look over the skill sheet and look for areas that you can be helping your child at home. The letters that have been introduced are on the skill sheet and we have been working with colors and numbers 0-5. If the letter, number or color is circled that means your child did not recognize that particular one when I assess them. If there are no circles that means your student recognized and knew all the letters, sounds, numbers and colors being assessed. We have also added Nn and Dd this week, but they were not assessed this time. We are also starting Chapter 4 which is numbers 6-10.
I am also sending home a report from our Orchard. We spend about an hour a week in the Orchard lab working on skill trees related to what we are learning class. Right now we are focusing on Phonemic Awareness and introducing and working on the very same letters we are working on in class. Some students have passed us and moved ahead-others are behind and really need to catch up. You can tell by looking at the report and the letter-if it says "Mastered" that means they passed off on that letter on the computer. If it says "Instruction" that means they are still working on that letter and have not passed off on that particular letter. We have working in the Math area a little also along with another Letter and Sounds program. These reports just help us to know how well the students are doing and if they are working hard on while on the computer or if them are just clicking around, when they are supposed to be working.
I finally got the Scholastic Book Order forms together and they are going home this week also. There is also a note about ordering on-line-you are welcome to do that also. There are some great deals and this is a great way to help build a library for your children at home. If you are anxious to get started ordering online here is the information you will need to get your started.
Go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: KingsKindergarten
Password: kinder
The regular order forms and flyers along with the online information will come home probably on Thursday.
We are having a great time in Kindergarten. I am really impressed at how the students are doing with the routines and all the information that we are constantly giving them. Thanks so much for all your help and donations. We are going to begin our handwriting program in a couple of weeks-I have most of the things needed that are listed on the blog-except I can always use more shaving cream at that is a favorite activity. Also reams of copy paper will be needed throughout the year. The school is very limited with it's supply budget and we have already run out of copy paper. I do have several reams that have already been donated but I might need to ask for additional reams throughout the year. I will also be ready for volunteers in the next few weeks so I will get you more information on the exact days and times I will need your help.
Thanks again for all you do to help me teach your children.
Mrs. King
I am also sending home a report from our Orchard. We spend about an hour a week in the Orchard lab working on skill trees related to what we are learning class. Right now we are focusing on Phonemic Awareness and introducing and working on the very same letters we are working on in class. Some students have passed us and moved ahead-others are behind and really need to catch up. You can tell by looking at the report and the letter-if it says "Mastered" that means they passed off on that letter on the computer. If it says "Instruction" that means they are still working on that letter and have not passed off on that particular letter. We have working in the Math area a little also along with another Letter and Sounds program. These reports just help us to know how well the students are doing and if they are working hard on while on the computer or if them are just clicking around, when they are supposed to be working.
I finally got the Scholastic Book Order forms together and they are going home this week also. There is also a note about ordering on-line-you are welcome to do that also. There are some great deals and this is a great way to help build a library for your children at home. If you are anxious to get started ordering online here is the information you will need to get your started.
Go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: KingsKindergarten
Password: kinder
The regular order forms and flyers along with the online information will come home probably on Thursday.
We are having a great time in Kindergarten. I am really impressed at how the students are doing with the routines and all the information that we are constantly giving them. Thanks so much for all your help and donations. We are going to begin our handwriting program in a couple of weeks-I have most of the things needed that are listed on the blog-except I can always use more shaving cream at that is a favorite activity. Also reams of copy paper will be needed throughout the year. The school is very limited with it's supply budget and we have already run out of copy paper. I do have several reams that have already been donated but I might need to ask for additional reams throughout the year. I will also be ready for volunteers in the next few weeks so I will get you more information on the exact days and times I will need your help.
Thanks again for all you do to help me teach your children.
Mrs. King
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Mrs. Wright's Class
Hooray for 100% attendance and such good behavior today. Everyone in class earned a green light! Good job kindergarten students! This week you will be receiving your child's progress report for progress 1. There will be grades for Math, Reading and Language Arts (handwriting). Please take into consideration that the grades you see are only a reflection of the first 4 1/2 weeks. All of your kids have made big improvements and are doing super, however, if you should have questions about the grades please contact me.
Oops...I made a mistake and forgot to send homework in the folders on Friday. Many of you were asking about it and I realized that the packets were still in our " To Go Home File". So sorry you lost a couple of days to work on it. If you need to keep the packet through this weekend, that is fine. Please make sure it is turned it by Monday, September 14. Also, I have noticed a lot of paperwork in the "Keep" side of our folders. This side of the folder should be cleaned out NIGHTLY! Everything in the "Keep" side needs to stay at home. There was quite a bit of paperwork that went home today so please make sure you help your child empty out their folder. Thank You!
We are off to a great start this week and it is always a joy to have your kids!
Oops...I made a mistake and forgot to send homework in the folders on Friday. Many of you were asking about it and I realized that the packets were still in our " To Go Home File". So sorry you lost a couple of days to work on it. If you need to keep the packet through this weekend, that is fine. Please make sure it is turned it by Monday, September 14. Also, I have noticed a lot of paperwork in the "Keep" side of our folders. This side of the folder should be cleaned out NIGHTLY! Everything in the "Keep" side needs to stay at home. There was quite a bit of paperwork that went home today so please make sure you help your child empty out their folder. Thank You!
We are off to a great start this week and it is always a joy to have your kids!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Mrs. Wright's Class
We had a fantastic week! Our class was busy learning about letters A and N, counting from 0-10, doing the DIBELS test and working on being a kid of character. One of our classmates was recognized for being responsible all week long and sat at the "Character Table" for lunch today. Each Friday a new student will be recognized for their job well done! Next week will be a short one, so we will only focus on one letter, D, and will continue Chapter 4 in math; numbers thru 10. Thank you to all of the parents who have made it in to the classroom so far. Your kids love seeing you here and I appreciate the extra set of hands! As you probably have read in a previous post, our class is in need of some donations. I would like to get the handwriting program started before the end of the month, but without the supplies it will not be possible. If you can make the play dough or have any of the items around the house that are not in use...we can use those too. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend and I will see you all on Tuesday ready to learn.
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
Yay! We made it into September, everyone is doing a great job of getting into the routines of kindergarten and the class is almost running itself! "P" homework packets were due today. If you were unable to turn it in today please bring it on Tuesday. "A" homework packets went home today as well. If you did not get one, please let me know so your child can be getting all of their homework points.
Remember, we have no school on Monday and I will not be here on Tuesday either. We will be having Mrs. Banner for our sub. She is an excellent sub and I am completely confident that the class will run smoothly. I will be unable to answer notes or emails until Wednesday morning.
Next week is a short week so we will only be learning the letter D as well as continue learning numbers 6-10. As some of you may of heard, we have been doing dibels testing the last 2 weeks. Our schedule has been super crazy and we have joined other classes for a while. So if your student has been coming home telling you they were in a new class today, that is why. We are hoping to finish up testing today or next Wednesday at the latest.
Please look at the blog posting below. All of kindergarten is starting a new sensory handwriting program. Half day will be doing the program on Wednesday's, so all of Wednesday will be devoted to handwriting techniques and skills. If you are able to donate any of those items it would be greatly appreciated. We will be starting the program Wednesday, September 16th. If you have any questions about the program please let me know.
Remember, scholastic book orders are due on September 11th, this is a great way to build up your reading library at home. Our user name is trowbridgekinder and our password is scholastic. Thank you for your support!
I hope everyone has a great long weekend!
Remember, we have no school on Monday and I will not be here on Tuesday either. We will be having Mrs. Banner for our sub. She is an excellent sub and I am completely confident that the class will run smoothly. I will be unable to answer notes or emails until Wednesday morning.
Next week is a short week so we will only be learning the letter D as well as continue learning numbers 6-10. As some of you may of heard, we have been doing dibels testing the last 2 weeks. Our schedule has been super crazy and we have joined other classes for a while. So if your student has been coming home telling you they were in a new class today, that is why. We are hoping to finish up testing today or next Wednesday at the latest.
Please look at the blog posting below. All of kindergarten is starting a new sensory handwriting program. Half day will be doing the program on Wednesday's, so all of Wednesday will be devoted to handwriting techniques and skills. If you are able to donate any of those items it would be greatly appreciated. We will be starting the program Wednesday, September 16th. If you have any questions about the program please let me know.
Remember, scholastic book orders are due on September 11th, this is a great way to build up your reading library at home. Our user name is trowbridgekinder and our password is scholastic. Thank you for your support!
I hope everyone has a great long weekend!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Donations Needed
All kindergarten classes will be starting our handwriting workshop during the month of September. We hope to increase an understanding of sensory approach to writing and develop basic writing skills among the students. We are in need of the following items to make the program a success. If you are able to donate any of the items listed below, please send them to your child's teacher.
-play dough or silly puddy
-chalk (white and colored)
-shaving cream
-mini flashlights
-rectangle baking sheet
-hair gel
-spray bottle
-sand paper
-wikki stix
-washable markers
Each class will need a set of each of the items above. Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance for your help-
Simonton Kindergarten Team
-play dough or silly puddy
-chalk (white and colored)
-shaving cream
-mini flashlights
-rectangle baking sheet
-hair gel
-spray bottle
-sand paper
-wikki stix
-washable markers
Each class will need a set of each of the items above. Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance for your help-
Simonton Kindergarten Team
Mrs. King's Class
Well we are almost finished with week 5. I am adding a new thing for homework. It is just a way to help you keep track of the time you spend reading. You will find it as an additional sheet with homework, but not attached to the Homework because it will last all month not just a week. Every time someone reads with the Kindergartner for 15 minutes, they can then color in an apple on the September Reading log. The goal for the month is a total of 4 hours or 16 filled in apples. There will be a special prize for all students who turn their reading log in that have met the goal at the end of the month.
Also I will be working on putting together the Scholastic Book order forms that will come home next week. There will also be instructions on how to order books online that will also count towards books in the classroom. We do earn points that allow us to get free books for our classroom for every dollar spent. There are also usually some really good deals-books for a dollar and sometimes even less than that. Scholastic is an inexpensive way to help build a library of appropriate books for reading at home.
The children are really doing well. They have settled into our routines and seem to be enjoying being at school. I will be looking to start with volunteers in the next few weeks so stay tuned for more info on helping in the classroom.
Thanks again for all your help and support!
Also I will be working on putting together the Scholastic Book order forms that will come home next week. There will also be instructions on how to order books online that will also count towards books in the classroom. We do earn points that allow us to get free books for our classroom for every dollar spent. There are also usually some really good deals-books for a dollar and sometimes even less than that. Scholastic is an inexpensive way to help build a library of appropriate books for reading at home.
The children are really doing well. They have settled into our routines and seem to be enjoying being at school. I will be looking to start with volunteers in the next few weeks so stay tuned for more info on helping in the classroom.
Thanks again for all your help and support!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
This week we are learning about the letters A and N. We will also be starting a new math chapter about numbers through 10. Please continue working on handwriting at home. Handwriting is a grade in kindergarten and a lot of students are having issues with forming the letters correctly. We will also be taking our first math test this week. This seemed to be an easy chapter for everyone so I'm sure everyone will do great! New character cards went home today. Please make sure you are signing off on it each day as well as signing off that you have read the blog. New homework packets went home on Friday. If you did not get one, please let me know. Also, scholastic book orders when home on Friday as well, if you are not familiar with scholastic or have any questions please contact me. Keep up the great work!
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