November 20th Newsletter

                  Kindergarten Announcements

  

Thank you…

WOW! We have so many amazing parents in our class!!! Thank you to everyone who helped with the 50’s day party and with the Thanksgiving lunch.  The kindergarteners did a great job singing (see separate blog post) and I know you helped to create a wonderful school memory for your children. 

 



ELA

We focused on finding keywords that identify sequencing in a reading selection.  We learned to pay attention when we see numbers or sequencing words such as first, next, and last because the author wants us to learn the order of how to do something.    


Math

We began our third math unit which included identifying shapes that are the same and using words to describe shapes.  


Writing

We continued working on pattern books this week and came up with new pattern words and ideas to use.  


Social Studies

We learned that different people live in different types of homes.  We learned to describe places and locations such as houses, homes and classrooms.  



P2: Self-Control

Sometimes when we are angry, we want to yell at a friend that has hurt us.  But we learned that the problem will be solved faster if we speak calmly to our friend and find a solution together.  


Report Cards

This week I finished up assessing the students for report cards that will come home next week. Because this is our first trimester, you may see 1's and 2's on the report card. This is normal for this time of year. A 3 means that your child has reached the end of the year goal so you may not see many of those this time. As the year progresses, you will see more and more of them. If there is anything you need to focus on with your child, I went over that at our conference and I will contact you if there is anything that comes up that should be addressed. Thank you for being so supportive and helpful as your child begins their learning journey in school!

Upcoming events:

*November 22: Silly Outfit Day

*November 23-25:  No school 


Mr. Smodic was our guest reader this week! Thank you!



I couldn't be more thankful for all of you and your wonderful children.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

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