October 16th Newsletter

  Kindergarten Announcements

We had a fantastic time at Dinges Farms on Monday! It was a beautiful morning to be outside. We took a hayride around the grape vines, went on a hunt for six stations in the corn maze, ate a snack of popcorn and cider or punch, played instruments made out of gourds, saw some animals, and some of us were brave enough to go in the haunted semi. Thank you to all of the parents that were able to enjoy the morning with us!

ELA

We learned to ask ourselves questions to find the Main idea and details of each chapter of a nonfiction book called Rules At Home.  We completed several graphic organizers and made a poster to teach others about what we learned from the book. 

Math

We practiced making and describing groups that have more, fewer, and the same number of objects.   Recognizing quantities represented by fingers was also a focus of this week’s math lessons. Manipulating counters, pattern blocks, and other collections to make groups made our learning fun and hands-on. 


Writing

We worked on capitalizing the word “I” and adding ending marks to our sentences. We also practiced using the sight words “my” and “a” in sentences.  


Social Studies

The kindergarteners explored their role as students.  They learned that classrooms have regions and that all schools have similarities and differences.  


Science

Seasonal patterns was what we learned about this week.  We worked in teams and put the seasons in order and learned how they start over again as each new year begins.  


P2

Creativity:  It takes courage to find new ways to do things.  But it makes the world a more unique and beautiful place. 


Mr. Blood was our guest reader this week!


Upcoming events:

October 21- Picture Re-Take day. Send in the packet of pictures you want to replace!

October 31:  Fall Party and parade.  Come dressed in a costume. See Mrs. Knuth's blog for more information!






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