High Frequency Words
The High Frequency Word for the week of December 14 is go. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like to, and and go.
Assembly
We hope to see you at our monthly Elementary Assembly on Friday at 8:30 am. We invite all parents to attend to see the Kindergarten children sing a Christmas/Hanukkah song. Please send your child to school in nice clothing so they look cute for the performance!
PTO Holiday Party
On Friday, December 18 the PTO is sponsoring a holiday party for Nursery through grade 1 children. Please sign up on the sheet outside the Kindergarten classroom to bring a snack to share during the party. We appreciate your support!
School Pictures
Your child’s individual and class picture will be sent home today. If you would like to keep the pictures please send $6 by Friday, December 18. If you would not like to purchase, simply send the photos back.
After School Activities
There are no ASAs this week. They will resume January 11.
Report Cards
Your child’s report card will be sent home in his or her folder on Friday, December 18. Unfortunately we cannot give report cards out early to families departing before the semester ends.
Food Drive Update
Kindergarten has already collected 87 items of food for the annual Janitor’s food drive. The class who collects the most food per student will be given the reward of a pizza party! The last day to donate will be Wednesday, December 16. Please help us make Christmas wonderful for the people who keep our school beautiful.
Friday Schedule
This Friday is the last day of the semester and it will be a busy day! Please remember your child will still need to bring his/her backpack and folder.
07:30 – 08:30 Regular Kinder Schedule
08:30 – 09:30 Elementary Assembly
09:30 – 09:45 Recess
09:45 – 10:15 Kinder Gift exchange
10:15 – 11:00 PTO Holiday Party in the cafeteria
11:00 Go home early
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
News
Final Elementary Assembly:
Next Friday as part of the final assembly students from N-5 will be singing and playing to celebrate. The assembly will begin at 8.30 with a play being performed by grade six. Following this all students will sing a short program. As Friday is a dress down day, it would be great if students could wear anything green or red, or with a holiday spirit for the assembly!!
Santa’s Visit:
On Monday, December 14 we will have a special visit from Santa. We will visit Santa and get our photos taken at 8:00 on Monday morning. Please send your child to school in nice clothing so they look cute for the photo!
PTO Holiday Party:
There will be a Holiday party (N-1) on Friday, December 18th, sponsored by the PTO. Please sign up on the list outside Kindergarten to bring a snack for the party. Thanks for your help!
Next Friday as part of the final assembly students from N-5 will be singing and playing to celebrate. The assembly will begin at 8.30 with a play being performed by grade six. Following this all students will sing a short program. As Friday is a dress down day, it would be great if students could wear anything green or red, or with a holiday spirit for the assembly!!
Santa’s Visit:
On Monday, December 14 we will have a special visit from Santa. We will visit Santa and get our photos taken at 8:00 on Monday morning. Please send your child to school in nice clothing so they look cute for the photo!
PTO Holiday Party:
There will be a Holiday party (N-1) on Friday, December 18th, sponsored by the PTO. Please sign up on the list outside Kindergarten to bring a snack for the party. Thanks for your help!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday Reminder
Math Test:
We will be having a Math Test on Friday. Please help your child study numbers 0 through 10.
High Frequency Words:
The High Frequency Word for the week of December 7 is and. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like and to.
After School Activities:
This will be the last week for ASAs for this year. The same activities will begin again on January 11 until February12.
Janitor’s Food Drive:
Thank you to the families who have contributed to the food drive. The last day to collect food will be December 16. We appreciate your generous donations this holiday season.
We will be having a Math Test on Friday. Please help your child study numbers 0 through 10.
High Frequency Words:
The High Frequency Word for the week of December 7 is and. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like and to.
After School Activities:
This will be the last week for ASAs for this year. The same activities will begin again on January 11 until February12.
Janitor’s Food Drive:
Thank you to the families who have contributed to the food drive. The last day to collect food will be December 16. We appreciate your generous donations this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
December Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Christmas is almost here!!! Before our Christmas break (Dec. 18th) we will have our Christmas Party… We will be playing Secret Santa that day. Each child will receive a Christmas present from someone else in the class, BUT IT WILL BE A SURPRISE!! I’ll keep you posted!!
Language Arts:
This weeks’ sight words are for, funny and go. Next weeks’ words will be help, hers and I. Remember to help your child study them at home and bring the bag with the words back to school every day (inside the homework folder).
Remember, for the sight word/spelling tests, the students should be able to recognize all the sight words that they have learned. (The words will always be on the board for them to see at all times.) I do not expect them to spell the words, just to copy them from the board. There is also 1 sentence that I will dictate as a closure of the test. This sentence could include some sight words, high frequency words (also on the board) and words they will have to sound out phonetically.
Math:
We will continue to learn to estimate and measure how long things are, how much they weigh, and how much they can hold.
Social Studies:
We will continue to learn about countries in South America. This past month we learned about Ecuador and Colombia. We will learn about the Guyanas and Peru this month. The kindergarten students will also learn about “needs” vs. “wants”.
Science:
We will continue to learn about animals from South America and taking care of our tomato garden.
Happy Holidays!
Ms. Monica
Dates to remember:
18th First semester ends/early release
22nd Isabella Ramirez’s Birthday!
19th-31st Winter Holiday
Christmas is almost here!!! Before our Christmas break (Dec. 18th) we will have our Christmas Party… We will be playing Secret Santa that day. Each child will receive a Christmas present from someone else in the class, BUT IT WILL BE A SURPRISE!! I’ll keep you posted!!
Language Arts:
This weeks’ sight words are for, funny and go. Next weeks’ words will be help, hers and I. Remember to help your child study them at home and bring the bag with the words back to school every day (inside the homework folder).
Remember, for the sight word/spelling tests, the students should be able to recognize all the sight words that they have learned. (The words will always be on the board for them to see at all times.) I do not expect them to spell the words, just to copy them from the board. There is also 1 sentence that I will dictate as a closure of the test. This sentence could include some sight words, high frequency words (also on the board) and words they will have to sound out phonetically.
Math:
We will continue to learn to estimate and measure how long things are, how much they weigh, and how much they can hold.
Social Studies:
We will continue to learn about countries in South America. This past month we learned about Ecuador and Colombia. We will learn about the Guyanas and Peru this month. The kindergarten students will also learn about “needs” vs. “wants”.
Science:
We will continue to learn about animals from South America and taking care of our tomato garden.
Happy Holidays!
Ms. Monica
Dates to remember:
18th First semester ends/early release
22nd Isabella Ramirez’s Birthday!
19th-31st Winter Holiday
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday Reminder
Sponsor a Child in Need: NHS and the PTO are looking for volunteers to help buy a Christmas present for children living in orphanages. Please visit the “Giving Tree” at the main gate before or after school on December 1 and 2 to pick up a heart. The hearts contain the name, age, clothing sizes, and gender of the child who will be receiving the present. Gifts should be wrapped and sent to school with the heart attached no later than Wednesday, December 9. The gifts will be distributed to over 100 children at the Orphanage Christmas Party on December 11.
Food Drive: National Honor Society is organizing IA’s Annual Christmas Food Drive. We would like the IA community to have an opportunity to show our great appreciation for everything that the IA janitorial staff does to keep our campus beautiful, safe, and well maintained. NHS is asking for your help in collecting non-perishable food to present to the janitors before our Christmas holidays. Please encourage your child to bring any donations to their classroom before December 16th. We appreciate your support and help as we try to make this year’s food drive a great success!
Non-Perishable Food List:
Fats, Oils, Sweets:
• Syrup
• Jelly and jam
• Honey
• Sugar
• Mayonnaise
• Vegetable oil
• Salad dressing
Milk, Yogurt and Cheese:
• Infant formula
• Powdered milk
• Evaporated milk
• Instant breakfast drinks
• Canned and boxed pudding
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts:
• Canned tuna
• Canned chicken
• Canned beef stews
• Canned salmon
• Bean soups
• Canned or dried beans
• Baked beans
• Canned chili
• Peanut butter
Vegetables:
• Canned vegetables
• Vegetable soup
• Canned tomato products
• Spaghetti sauce
• Baby food vegetables
Fruits:
• Canned fruit
• Raisins
• Applesauce
• Dried fruits
• Canned and boxed juice
Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta:
• Rice and rice mixes
• Canned pastas
• Noodle mixes
• Dry noodles and pastas
• Macaroni and cheese mix
• Cold cereals
• Oatmeal
• Bread and muffin mixes
• Pancake mix
• Whole-grain crackers
• Granola bars
• Flour
Food Drive: National Honor Society is organizing IA’s Annual Christmas Food Drive. We would like the IA community to have an opportunity to show our great appreciation for everything that the IA janitorial staff does to keep our campus beautiful, safe, and well maintained. NHS is asking for your help in collecting non-perishable food to present to the janitors before our Christmas holidays. Please encourage your child to bring any donations to their classroom before December 16th. We appreciate your support and help as we try to make this year’s food drive a great success!
Non-Perishable Food List:
Fats, Oils, Sweets:
• Syrup
• Jelly and jam
• Honey
• Sugar
• Mayonnaise
• Vegetable oil
• Salad dressing
Milk, Yogurt and Cheese:
• Infant formula
• Powdered milk
• Evaporated milk
• Instant breakfast drinks
• Canned and boxed pudding
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts:
• Canned tuna
• Canned chicken
• Canned beef stews
• Canned salmon
• Bean soups
• Canned or dried beans
• Baked beans
• Canned chili
• Peanut butter
Vegetables:
• Canned vegetables
• Vegetable soup
• Canned tomato products
• Spaghetti sauce
• Baby food vegetables
Fruits:
• Canned fruit
• Raisins
• Applesauce
• Dried fruits
• Canned and boxed juice
Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta:
• Rice and rice mixes
• Canned pastas
• Noodle mixes
• Dry noodles and pastas
• Macaroni and cheese mix
• Cold cereals
• Oatmeal
• Bread and muffin mixes
• Pancake mix
• Whole-grain crackers
• Granola bars
• Flour
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Reminder
There will be no school on November 26 and 27. Enjoy the holiday.
Insect Party: I would like to thank all of you who came to the insect party. Thanks for bringing delicious snacks and beautiful gifts for the children!
High Frequency Words: for the week of November 23, 2009: to. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like.
Photo Day: On Tuesday, November 24 will be photo day for Kindergarten. Your child needs to wear a clean white school polo for both individual and class photos. Information about purchasing the photos will be sent soon.
Food Drive: November 23 through December 18 NHS will be collecting nonperishable food items to make gift baskets for our janitorial staff for Christmas. Please bring food to the classroom and we will have a box to collect the items. As an additional incentive NHS will give a pizza party to the classroom that has collected the most food items!
Insect Party: I would like to thank all of you who came to the insect party. Thanks for bringing delicious snacks and beautiful gifts for the children!
High Frequency Words: for the week of November 23, 2009: to. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like.
Photo Day: On Tuesday, November 24 will be photo day for Kindergarten. Your child needs to wear a clean white school polo for both individual and class photos. Information about purchasing the photos will be sent soon.
Food Drive: November 23 through December 18 NHS will be collecting nonperishable food items to make gift baskets for our janitorial staff for Christmas. Please bring food to the classroom and we will have a box to collect the items. As an additional incentive NHS will give a pizza party to the classroom that has collected the most food items!
Reminder
There will be no school on November 26 and 27. Enjoy the holiday.
Insect Party: I would like to thank all of you who came to the insect party. Thanks for bringing delicious snacks and beautiful gifts for the children!
High Frequency Words: for the week of November 23, 2009: to. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like.
Photo Day: On Tuesday, November 24 will be photo day for Kindergarten. Your child needs to wear a clean white school polo for both individual and class photos. Information about purchasing the photos will be sent soon.
Food Drive: November 23 through December 18 NHS will be collecting nonperishable food items to make gift baskets for our janitorial staff for Christmas. Please bring food to the classroom and we will have a box to collect the items. As an additional incentive NHS will give a pizza party to the classroom that has collected the most food items!
Insect Party: I would like to thank all of you who came to the insect party. Thanks for bringing delicious snacks and beautiful gifts for the children!
High Frequency Words: for the week of November 23, 2009: to. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like.
Photo Day: On Tuesday, November 24 will be photo day for Kindergarten. Your child needs to wear a clean white school polo for both individual and class photos. Information about purchasing the photos will be sent soon.
Food Drive: November 23 through December 18 NHS will be collecting nonperishable food items to make gift baskets for our janitorial staff for Christmas. Please bring food to the classroom and we will have a box to collect the items. As an additional incentive NHS will give a pizza party to the classroom that has collected the most food items!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday Reminders
School Survey
This week you will receive a school survey through email. Please take a moment to complete the survey as it provides useful information and important feedback for teachers and administration. Thank you.
Assembly
The kindergarten class will be performing during the elementary assembly this Friday at 1:45 p.m. We hope to see you all there!
Bug Party
The kindergarten class is planning a Buggy Tea Party on Friday, November 20th at 1:15 p.m. Please let me know if you would like to bring “buggy” treats. Here are some ideas:
Bug Cake
Insect Lollypops
Ant Treats
Buggy Cookies
Chocolate Spiders
Worm pudding
Bug juices
If you would like to help bringing some bug stickers, bug rings, bug toys, bug pencils, or any other cool stuff related to bugs, please let me know! I hope to see you all here at the BUGGY PARTY!!!
Clothing for the Bug Party and Assembly
All girls must bring a one color shirt (any color). Jonathan, Mark and Simon have to bring a green shirt. Martin and Luis Fernando have to bring a yellow shirt. Please send the shirts as soon as possible to practice for our presentation.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
This year’s thanksgiving dinner will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Buy your tickets from PTO at the school gate by Friday, November 20. The prices are: $12 for parents and grades 6-12, and $6 for children up to grade 5. The Kindergarten families have been asked to contribute desserts. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please sign up on the sheet outside the Kindergarten classroom.
This week you will receive a school survey through email. Please take a moment to complete the survey as it provides useful information and important feedback for teachers and administration. Thank you.
Assembly
The kindergarten class will be performing during the elementary assembly this Friday at 1:45 p.m. We hope to see you all there!
Bug Party
The kindergarten class is planning a Buggy Tea Party on Friday, November 20th at 1:15 p.m. Please let me know if you would like to bring “buggy” treats. Here are some ideas:
Bug Cake
Insect Lollypops
Ant Treats
Buggy Cookies
Chocolate Spiders
Worm pudding
Bug juices
If you would like to help bringing some bug stickers, bug rings, bug toys, bug pencils, or any other cool stuff related to bugs, please let me know! I hope to see you all here at the BUGGY PARTY!!!
Clothing for the Bug Party and Assembly
All girls must bring a one color shirt (any color). Jonathan, Mark and Simon have to bring a green shirt. Martin and Luis Fernando have to bring a yellow shirt. Please send the shirts as soon as possible to practice for our presentation.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
This year’s thanksgiving dinner will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Buy your tickets from PTO at the school gate by Friday, November 20. The prices are: $12 for parents and grades 6-12, and $6 for children up to grade 5. The Kindergarten families have been asked to contribute desserts. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please sign up on the sheet outside the Kindergarten classroom.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday Update
Sight Words:
Enclosed is the list of sight words that the kindergarten class will learn this year. We will start with the Preprimer list and if time allows we will move on to the Primer list. Every Monday, the students will take home a bag with three sight words. They have to study them at home and bring the bag with the words back to school every day. They will have a Spelling Test every Friday. For the tests, the students should be able to recognize the sight words that they learn each week. (The words will always be on the board for them to see at all times.) I do not expect them to spell the words, only to copy them from the board.
Everyday Math:
Last week we began a new math curriculum called Everyday Math. The Everyday Math program introduces children to six major mathematical content areas: number sense, algebra, measurement, geometry, data analysis, and probability. The program helps children build and maintain basic skills through using everyday real-world problems and situations to develop critical thinking skills. Keep an eye on your child’s folder for special handouts with fun math activities to do at home. I will occasionally send these sheets home and they relate to the math lesson that your child learned that day. Please take the opportunity to read it and try the activities at home.
Early Release:
On Tuesday, November 10 children will be released from class at 11:00 am
Thanksgiving Dinner: This year’s thanksgiving dinner will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Buy your tickets from PTO at the school gate by Friday, November 20. The prices are: $12 for parents and grades 6-12, and $6 for children up to grade 5. The Kindergarten families have been asked to contribute desserts. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please sign up on the sheet outside the Kindergarten classroom.
Enclosed is the list of sight words that the kindergarten class will learn this year. We will start with the Preprimer list and if time allows we will move on to the Primer list. Every Monday, the students will take home a bag with three sight words. They have to study them at home and bring the bag with the words back to school every day. They will have a Spelling Test every Friday. For the tests, the students should be able to recognize the sight words that they learn each week. (The words will always be on the board for them to see at all times.) I do not expect them to spell the words, only to copy them from the board.
Everyday Math:
Last week we began a new math curriculum called Everyday Math. The Everyday Math program introduces children to six major mathematical content areas: number sense, algebra, measurement, geometry, data analysis, and probability. The program helps children build and maintain basic skills through using everyday real-world problems and situations to develop critical thinking skills. Keep an eye on your child’s folder for special handouts with fun math activities to do at home. I will occasionally send these sheets home and they relate to the math lesson that your child learned that day. Please take the opportunity to read it and try the activities at home.
Early Release:
On Tuesday, November 10 children will be released from class at 11:00 am
Thanksgiving Dinner: This year’s thanksgiving dinner will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Buy your tickets from PTO at the school gate by Friday, November 20. The prices are: $12 for parents and grades 6-12, and $6 for children up to grade 5. The Kindergarten families have been asked to contribute desserts. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please sign up on the sheet outside the Kindergarten classroom.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
November Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Thanks to all of you for making parent-teacher conferences so successful. Please don’t hesitate to call me (098723850) or e-mail me ( mgranados@interamerican.edu.ec ) if you have any questions or concerns.
Language Arts:
We have learned the names of the letters of the alphabet. We have learned to identify upper case letters and lower case letters. We are ready to learn the sounds the consonant letters stand for as well as the short vowel sounds.
Here are some sound-and-letter activities you and your child can do together.
• Help your child identify the letters that begin the names of familiar things around the house—toothbrush, bed, refrigerator, sink.
• At mealtimes, write on a card the beginning letter of each food you are serving. Have your child match the letters and the foods.
• Create a short vowel dictionary by labeling five sheets of paper with the letters Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, and Uu. Your child can draw or paste pictures of things that begin with those letters on each page.
Math:
- We will continue to learn numbers 0-10.
- We will be learning how to estimate and measure how long things are, how much they weigh, and how much they can hold. You can help your child practice by taking him/her to the grocery store with you. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Hold a different fruit in each hand. Tell which is lighter and which is heavier.
• Place two vegetables side-by-side. Tell which is shorter and which is longer.
Social Studies:
We will learn the following concepts:
• Learn about the families around South America. Compare them to our own families.
• Learn about Ecuador and its regions.
Science:
1. We will continue to learn about insects.
2. We will take care of our tomato garden.
3. Living and non living things
4. Food: making healthy choices
Thanks for all your help and support,
Ms. Monica
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 10th: ER/TT 11:00 a.m.
November 20th: Elementary Assembly
November 24th: Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26th and 27th: No school
November 30th: Pernille’s Birthday!
Thanks to all of you for making parent-teacher conferences so successful. Please don’t hesitate to call me (098723850) or e-mail me ( mgranados@interamerican.edu.ec ) if you have any questions or concerns.
Language Arts:
We have learned the names of the letters of the alphabet. We have learned to identify upper case letters and lower case letters. We are ready to learn the sounds the consonant letters stand for as well as the short vowel sounds.
Here are some sound-and-letter activities you and your child can do together.
• Help your child identify the letters that begin the names of familiar things around the house—toothbrush, bed, refrigerator, sink.
• At mealtimes, write on a card the beginning letter of each food you are serving. Have your child match the letters and the foods.
• Create a short vowel dictionary by labeling five sheets of paper with the letters Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, and Uu. Your child can draw or paste pictures of things that begin with those letters on each page.
Math:
- We will continue to learn numbers 0-10.
- We will be learning how to estimate and measure how long things are, how much they weigh, and how much they can hold. You can help your child practice by taking him/her to the grocery store with you. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Hold a different fruit in each hand. Tell which is lighter and which is heavier.
• Place two vegetables side-by-side. Tell which is shorter and which is longer.
Social Studies:
We will learn the following concepts:
• Learn about the families around South America. Compare them to our own families.
• Learn about Ecuador and its regions.
Science:
1. We will continue to learn about insects.
2. We will take care of our tomato garden.
3. Living and non living things
4. Food: making healthy choices
Thanks for all your help and support,
Ms. Monica
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 10th: ER/TT 11:00 a.m.
November 20th: Elementary Assembly
November 24th: Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26th and 27th: No school
November 30th: Pernille’s Birthday!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Music/ Drama News
This week we will be hosting open elementary music classes . These classes are designed for parents to come in and view what students are learning in Music class. Each lesson will have a curriculum focus and will hopefully provide students with a safe, small environment for their first performance of the year. Each class is scheduled during music class time. Students are allowed to dress out of uniform for the day of their performance.
Girls: A dress or skirt
Boys: Collared shirt (polo is fine) and nice trousers
Thursday, 22 October
10.50-11.35 Kindergarten
Girls: A dress or skirt
Boys: Collared shirt (polo is fine) and nice trousers
Thursday, 22 October
10.50-11.35 Kindergarten
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday Reminders
Music Concert:
On Thursday, October 22 at 10:50 we invite you to come watch your child in music class. The Kindergarten class is practicing songs and activities to show parents what they have been learning this year in music. Bring your camera and come to join us!
Report Cards & Conferences:
We have already completed one quarter of school and it is time for report cards and parent-teacher conferences. A sign up sheet for conferences will be posted beginning Wednesday, October 21 if you would like to discuss your child’s progress so far in the year. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Thursday, October 29 from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please note that there will be no classes for students on Thursday, October 29. Report cards were given out on Friday, October 16 in your child’s folder.
After School Activities:
This week is the last week for the first season of ASAs. There will be no after school activities next week. A new signup sheet will be sent soon for the second season ASAs.
High Frequency Words:
The High Frequency Word for the week of October 19th is my. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I and see.
IA Fundraiser:
The InterAmerican Student Council and National Honor Society are running a fundraising event to raise money for charitable projects during the year. The Student Council and NHS are asking for personal and corporate donations for an auction held during the Thanksgiving dinner on November 24. Suggested donations include electronics, gift certificates, products from retailers, fine art, or professional services. Last Monday a donation sheet was sent home in your child’s folder. Please return this form by Friday, October 30 if you wish to contribute a donation.
On Thursday, October 22 at 10:50 we invite you to come watch your child in music class. The Kindergarten class is practicing songs and activities to show parents what they have been learning this year in music. Bring your camera and come to join us!
Report Cards & Conferences:
We have already completed one quarter of school and it is time for report cards and parent-teacher conferences. A sign up sheet for conferences will be posted beginning Wednesday, October 21 if you would like to discuss your child’s progress so far in the year. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Thursday, October 29 from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please note that there will be no classes for students on Thursday, October 29. Report cards were given out on Friday, October 16 in your child’s folder.
After School Activities:
This week is the last week for the first season of ASAs. There will be no after school activities next week. A new signup sheet will be sent soon for the second season ASAs.
High Frequency Words:
The High Frequency Word for the week of October 19th is my. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I and see.
IA Fundraiser:
The InterAmerican Student Council and National Honor Society are running a fundraising event to raise money for charitable projects during the year. The Student Council and NHS are asking for personal and corporate donations for an auction held during the Thanksgiving dinner on November 24. Suggested donations include electronics, gift certificates, products from retailers, fine art, or professional services. Last Monday a donation sheet was sent home in your child’s folder. Please return this form by Friday, October 30 if you wish to contribute a donation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Reminder
Dear Kindergarten parents:
Don’t forget our family breakfast this Friday at 7:30 a.m. We will have some bread with butter and jam, arepas with cheese, cheese sandwiches, yucca bread, corn tortillas, yogurt, sweet plantain with cheese, and many other delicious snacks.
I’ll see you on Friday!
Ms. Monica
Don’t forget our family breakfast this Friday at 7:30 a.m. We will have some bread with butter and jam, arepas with cheese, cheese sandwiches, yucca bread, corn tortillas, yogurt, sweet plantain with cheese, and many other delicious snacks.
I’ll see you on Friday!
Ms. Monica
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday Reminders
SPIRIT WEEK FOR VOLLEYBALL:
Mon Wacky Day*
Tues Twin Day*
Wed Sports Day
Thurs Beach Day
Fri School Color* (KINDERGARTEN = orange)
(*) Students may purchase permission to wear jeans for $1
INSECTS:
Please help your child collect some insects in a PLASTIC container for next week. You could place the container in the freezer for a couple of hours for the insects to “go to sleep”. We will use a microscope to take a closer look of the insects.
INSECT BOOKS:
I am starting to send home some INSECT books as an option for you to read to your child every night. Some of them are quite long, so I am telling my students to stop reading when either you or they get tired, place a bookmark and continue to read the next day. You don’t have to read the whole book in one day and you don’t have to read all the pages in the book. Take your time and choose which pages to read to them. When you have finished please return the book in the folder.
Mon Wacky Day*
Tues Twin Day*
Wed Sports Day
Thurs Beach Day
Fri School Color* (KINDERGARTEN = orange)
(*) Students may purchase permission to wear jeans for $1
INSECTS:
Please help your child collect some insects in a PLASTIC container for next week. You could place the container in the freezer for a couple of hours for the insects to “go to sleep”. We will use a microscope to take a closer look of the insects.
INSECT BOOKS:
I am starting to send home some INSECT books as an option for you to read to your child every night. Some of them are quite long, so I am telling my students to stop reading when either you or they get tired, place a bookmark and continue to read the next day. You don’t have to read the whole book in one day and you don’t have to read all the pages in the book. Take your time and choose which pages to read to them. When you have finished please return the book in the folder.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday Reminders
TOMATO GARDEN:
The Kindergarten class would like to plant a tomato garden here at school. For this, we would need each student to bring to school two ripe tomatoes throughout this week.
MATH TEST:
We are going to have a Math Test on Thursday. Please help your child study patterns:
- Find a pattern
- Copy and extend patterns
- Make patterns
- Find patterns that are alike
- Show patterns in different ways
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
High Frequency Word for the week of October 5, 2009: see
Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I
FAMILY BREAKFAST:
Don’t forget about our family breakfast on Friday, October 16th. I would like to ask you to bring one thing you usually have for breakfast at the country where you live. Please write the name on the line below and explain a little bit about it (if necessary). Thanks to those who have already done so!
The Kindergarten class would like to plant a tomato garden here at school. For this, we would need each student to bring to school two ripe tomatoes throughout this week.
MATH TEST:
We are going to have a Math Test on Thursday. Please help your child study patterns:
- Find a pattern
- Copy and extend patterns
- Make patterns
- Find patterns that are alike
- Show patterns in different ways
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
High Frequency Word for the week of October 5, 2009: see
Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I
FAMILY BREAKFAST:
Don’t forget about our family breakfast on Friday, October 16th. I would like to ask you to bring one thing you usually have for breakfast at the country where you live. Please write the name on the line below and explain a little bit about it (if necessary). Thanks to those who have already done so!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
It is almost the end of the first quarter. Your children have been working hard with lots of enthusiasm and dedication.
P.E. CLASSES: For the next two weeks P.E. classes will be playing soccer out on the field. Please make sure you apply sunscreen on your child the mornings we have P.E. class (Mondays and Wednesdays). Children are also encouraged to bring a hat to wear during P.E.
CLASSROOM PARENT: Thank you to Stephanie Aragon for volunteering to be the Kindergarten classroom parent this year. She will be contacting you for help and support for upcoming classroom activities and events.
SPAGUETTI DINNER: The PTO is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 to 8:00 pm. For $5 enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with all proceeds donated to “Mujeres de Lucha” and InterAmerican Academy Physical Education Department.
LANGUAGE ARTS: We have covered letters A though Q. We will continue to learn two letters per week. Please review the letters at home with your child every day after school (lower and upper cases).
MATH: We will be learning how to count and write numbers to 10. You can help your child practice counting by having him/her set the table. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Decide how many places to set.
• Count the number of forks, spoons, knives, napkins, plates and cups needed.
• Set the table under your direction.
You can also have your child practice counting by making snack bags. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Decide how many bags are needed.
• Decide which snack foods to use (such as raisins, crackers, cookies or peanuts).
• Decide how many snacks to put in each bag.
• Count the snacks and put them into the bag.
• Save the snack bags to use when he/she wants a snack!
SCIENCE: We will finish our unit on the Human Body. We will also learn about insects and we will plant our tomato garden…
SOCIAL STUDIES: We will learn the following concepts:
- Seasons
- Families Around the World (We will have our family breakfast on Friday, October 16th at 7:30 am)
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 2: Spaghetti Dinner
October 9: No school
October 13: Early Release
October 30: Elementary Assembly
October 30: Gal’s birthday!
October 31: Paula’s birthday!
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
It is almost the end of the first quarter. Your children have been working hard with lots of enthusiasm and dedication.
P.E. CLASSES: For the next two weeks P.E. classes will be playing soccer out on the field. Please make sure you apply sunscreen on your child the mornings we have P.E. class (Mondays and Wednesdays). Children are also encouraged to bring a hat to wear during P.E.
CLASSROOM PARENT: Thank you to Stephanie Aragon for volunteering to be the Kindergarten classroom parent this year. She will be contacting you for help and support for upcoming classroom activities and events.
SPAGUETTI DINNER: The PTO is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 to 8:00 pm. For $5 enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with all proceeds donated to “Mujeres de Lucha” and InterAmerican Academy Physical Education Department.
LANGUAGE ARTS: We have covered letters A though Q. We will continue to learn two letters per week. Please review the letters at home with your child every day after school (lower and upper cases).
MATH: We will be learning how to count and write numbers to 10. You can help your child practice counting by having him/her set the table. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Decide how many places to set.
• Count the number of forks, spoons, knives, napkins, plates and cups needed.
• Set the table under your direction.
You can also have your child practice counting by making snack bags. Here is what your child needs to do:
• Decide how many bags are needed.
• Decide which snack foods to use (such as raisins, crackers, cookies or peanuts).
• Decide how many snacks to put in each bag.
• Count the snacks and put them into the bag.
• Save the snack bags to use when he/she wants a snack!
SCIENCE: We will finish our unit on the Human Body. We will also learn about insects and we will plant our tomato garden…
SOCIAL STUDIES: We will learn the following concepts:
- Seasons
- Families Around the World (We will have our family breakfast on Friday, October 16th at 7:30 am)
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 2: Spaghetti Dinner
October 9: No school
October 13: Early Release
October 30: Elementary Assembly
October 30: Gal’s birthday!
October 31: Paula’s birthday!
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday Reminders
High Frequency Word Books:
Students have to read this book by themselves at home to practice our HIGH FREQUENCY WORD, I. Then they need to color their favorite page. They will be getting their High Frequency Word Books at least once a week from now on. Make sure your child colors his/her favorite page every time he/she receives one for homework.
Family Breakfast:
Since we are learning about families all over the world we would like to have a family breakfast on Friday, October 9th. I would like to ask you to bring one thing you usually have for breakfast at the country where you live. Please write the name on the lines below and explain a little bit about it (if necessary).
Students have to read this book by themselves at home to practice our HIGH FREQUENCY WORD, I. Then they need to color their favorite page. They will be getting their High Frequency Word Books at least once a week from now on. Make sure your child colors his/her favorite page every time he/she receives one for homework.
Family Breakfast:
Since we are learning about families all over the world we would like to have a family breakfast on Friday, October 9th. I would like to ask you to bring one thing you usually have for breakfast at the country where you live. Please write the name on the lines below and explain a little bit about it (if necessary).
Friday, September 25, 2009
Weekly Update
High Frequency Words:
The Kindergarten class will be learning some HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS throughout the academic year. I will be sending them home once we have learned them. Please review the high frequency words at home with your child and post them in his/her room where s/he can refer to them later. I am attaching this week’s word, I.
Classroom Parents:
Kindergarten is currently looking for a few parents to serve as the classroom parents for this year. The role of class parent volunteers is to work with the teacher and other Kindergarten parents to support the class and help to organize activities. There is no limit as to the number of parent volunteers per class. If you are interested in helping our Kindergarten classroom please contact me.
The Kindergarten class will be learning some HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS throughout the academic year. I will be sending them home once we have learned them. Please review the high frequency words at home with your child and post them in his/her room where s/he can refer to them later. I am attaching this week’s word, I.
Classroom Parents:
Kindergarten is currently looking for a few parents to serve as the classroom parents for this year. The role of class parent volunteers is to work with the teacher and other Kindergarten parents to support the class and help to organize activities. There is no limit as to the number of parent volunteers per class. If you are interested in helping our Kindergarten classroom please contact me.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday Reminder
ABC Test
We will be having a test on the alphabet next week.
Please help your child review the upper and lower
case letters that have been covered: A a - L l
Computer Class
Look what your child is creating in computer class! On the following website click on K, then K Portfolios to view your child’s work. http://sites.google.com/site/elementary0910/
Assembly
I hope to see you at our monthly Elementary Assembly on Friday at 1:45. We invite all parents to attend.
Dad’s Day
Thanks to all Dads (and Moms) who helped make Dad’s Day so much fun!
We will be having a test on the alphabet next week.
Please help your child review the upper and lower
case letters that have been covered: A a - L l
Computer Class
Look what your child is creating in computer class! On the following website click on K, then K Portfolios to view your child’s work. http://sites.google.com/site/elementary0910/
Assembly
I hope to see you at our monthly Elementary Assembly on Friday at 1:45. We invite all parents to attend.
Dad’s Day
Thanks to all Dads (and Moms) who helped make Dad’s Day so much fun!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday Reminder
Early Release: On Tuesday, September 15 children will be released from class at 11:00 am. Due to the early release we have been scheduled for P.E. on Friday.
Dad’s Day: Don’t forget that this Saturday, September 19 is Dad’s Day! The fun begins at 11:00 and runs until 1:00. Elementary teachers have planned a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy including: swimming, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, tug of war, 3-legged race, and more! There will be a special parachute activity from our friends at Gymboree for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten children and their dads on the field beginning at 12:00. We hope to see you there!
Math Test: We will have a Math Test next week. Please review with your child the following concepts:
Sort
Sort and Resort
As Many As
More, Fewer
Graphs
Picture Graphs
Dad’s Day: Don’t forget that this Saturday, September 19 is Dad’s Day! The fun begins at 11:00 and runs until 1:00. Elementary teachers have planned a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy including: swimming, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, tug of war, 3-legged race, and more! There will be a special parachute activity from our friends at Gymboree for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten children and their dads on the field beginning at 12:00. We hope to see you there!
Math Test: We will have a Math Test next week. Please review with your child the following concepts:
Sort
Sort and Resort
As Many As
More, Fewer
Graphs
Picture Graphs
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Weekly Update
Picture Request:
I would like to ask you to send with your child pictures of themselves when they were babies, of their families, trips, birthdays, etc. that you may have at home. I will return them to you shortly after our unit “Look at Us” is over. (NO MORE THAN 5 PICTURES PER CHILD PLEASE!!!)
Substitute:
Please note that I will be out of the classroom tomorrow, September 9 to assess 6 Traits writing samples, Mrs. Sharmila Singh will be my substitute.
Pick up & Drop off Procedures:
Children are welcome in the classroom at 7:00 am each day. If your child arrives after 7:30 am he or she will be marked tardy. At 7:45 am all children not present will be marked absent. If your child arrives after 7:45 am please visit the office to notify them your child has arrived.
At 2:20 pm each day your child is free to leave with a parent or guardian. Children still present at 2:30 pm will be sent to the office to wait for parents. If your child participates in an after school activity he or she will be waiting for you at the cafeteria at 3:00 pm.
Open House:
Thank you to all families who attended the Open House last week. It was great to have more time to meet parents and talk with you about our Kindergarten classroom. For those of you who didn't attend, I will be sending a handout in your child's folder today.
I would like to ask you to send with your child pictures of themselves when they were babies, of their families, trips, birthdays, etc. that you may have at home. I will return them to you shortly after our unit “Look at Us” is over. (NO MORE THAN 5 PICTURES PER CHILD PLEASE!!!)
Substitute:
Please note that I will be out of the classroom tomorrow, September 9 to assess 6 Traits writing samples, Mrs. Sharmila Singh will be my substitute.
Pick up & Drop off Procedures:
Children are welcome in the classroom at 7:00 am each day. If your child arrives after 7:30 am he or she will be marked tardy. At 7:45 am all children not present will be marked absent. If your child arrives after 7:45 am please visit the office to notify them your child has arrived.
At 2:20 pm each day your child is free to leave with a parent or guardian. Children still present at 2:30 pm will be sent to the office to wait for parents. If your child participates in an after school activity he or she will be waiting for you at the cafeteria at 3:00 pm.
Open House:
Thank you to all families who attended the Open House last week. It was great to have more time to meet parents and talk with you about our Kindergarten classroom. For those of you who didn't attend, I will be sending a handout in your child's folder today.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tips for Kindergarten Parents
Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader.
Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child.
■ Talk to your child.
Ask your child to talk about his day at school. Encourage him to explain something they did, or a game he played during recess.
■ Say silly tongue twisters.
Sing songs, read rhyming books, and say silly tongue twisters. These help kids become sensitive to the sounds in words.
■ Read it and experience it.
Connect what your child reads with what happens in life. If reading a book about animals, relate it to your last trip to the zoo..
■ Use your child’s name.
Point out the link between letters and sounds. Say, “John, the word jump begins with the same sound as your name. John, jump. And they both begin with the same letter, J.”
■ Play with puppets.
Play language games with puppets. Have the puppet say, "My name is Mark. I like words that rhyme with my name. Does park rhyme with Mark? Does ball rhyme with Mark?”
■ Trace and say letters.
Have your child use a finger to trace a letter while saying the letter’s sound. Do this on paper, in sand, or on a plate of sugar.
■ Write it down.
Have paper and pencils available for your child to use for writing. Working together, write a sentence or two about something special. Encourage him or her to use the letters and sounds she’s learning about in school.
■ Play sound games.
Practice blending sounds into words. Ask “Can you guess what this word is? m - o - p.” Hold each sound longer than normal.
■ Read it again and again.
Go ahead and read your child’s favorite book for the 100th time! As you read, pause and ask your child about what is going on in the book.
■ Talk about letters and sounds.
Help your child learn the names of the letters and the sounds the letters make. Turn it into a game! “I’m thinking of a letter and it makes the sound mmmmmm.”
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
September Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
It is the beginning of the second month of your child in kindergarten. Each day the children seem to feel more at ease in the class and they seem to enjoy all the different activities offered here at I.A. They each have different responsibilities each week within the classroom and they look forward to completing them successfully!
Parent and Student Handbook
The office reminds parents to read the Parent and Student Handbook given out on Friday. Please sign and send the last page of the handbook back to school.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
We have covered letters a through e. We will continue to learn two/three letters per week. Please review the letters at home with your child every day after school.
MATH:
- We will be working on our unit on how to sort things. Your child could help you sort the laundry. Here is what you can do:
Sort the laundry in different ways:
• by size
• by color
• by type of clothing.
Then your child can help you fold his/her clothing and put them away.
- We will also learn that a pattern is created when something changes and the change repeats over and over. We will explore where to find patterns and how to recognize them. Here is something you can do with your child:
Play “Follow the Leader”:
You be the leader.
Decide on a movement like HOP.
Then change the movement to CLAP.
Repeat the HOP, CLAP over and over.
I will figure out the repeating part and do it for you.
Then we can do it together.
We can do more of these on another day!
SCIENCE:
We will continue to study the five senses and we will also learn about the parts of the body and how to keep ourselves healthy. We will also continue to learn about wood and paper.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will learn about families.
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Isabela Fernandez’ birthday – September 2
- Elementary Open House – September 3 at 6:30 – 8:00
- Early Release – September 15 at 11:00 pm
- Dad’s Day – September 19 – 11:00 – 1:00
- Elementary Assembly – September 30 at 1:45 pm
It is the beginning of the second month of your child in kindergarten. Each day the children seem to feel more at ease in the class and they seem to enjoy all the different activities offered here at I.A. They each have different responsibilities each week within the classroom and they look forward to completing them successfully!
Parent and Student Handbook
The office reminds parents to read the Parent and Student Handbook given out on Friday. Please sign and send the last page of the handbook back to school.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
We have covered letters a through e. We will continue to learn two/three letters per week. Please review the letters at home with your child every day after school.
MATH:
- We will be working on our unit on how to sort things. Your child could help you sort the laundry. Here is what you can do:
Sort the laundry in different ways:
• by size
• by color
• by type of clothing.
Then your child can help you fold his/her clothing and put them away.
- We will also learn that a pattern is created when something changes and the change repeats over and over. We will explore where to find patterns and how to recognize them. Here is something you can do with your child:
Play “Follow the Leader”:
You be the leader.
Decide on a movement like HOP.
Then change the movement to CLAP.
Repeat the HOP, CLAP over and over.
I will figure out the repeating part and do it for you.
Then we can do it together.
We can do more of these on another day!
SCIENCE:
We will continue to study the five senses and we will also learn about the parts of the body and how to keep ourselves healthy. We will also continue to learn about wood and paper.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will learn about families.
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Isabela Fernandez’ birthday – September 2
- Elementary Open House – September 3 at 6:30 – 8:00
- Early Release – September 15 at 11:00 pm
- Dad’s Day – September 19 – 11:00 – 1:00
- Elementary Assembly – September 30 at 1:45 pm
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday Reminder
Dear Parents,
Although some of you said you prefer notes in folder, I will send all my notes via e-mail as well. If you happen to have access to it everyday and decide you don't want the notes in the folder any more, please let me know. That way we use less paper and “save some trees”!
A few reminders:
1. Attendance: Please remember that the school day starts at 7:30. Students who arrive later than 7:30 will be sent to the office for a pass to be admitted in the classroom. Please make it a habit to arrive on time.
2. Library: Don't forget to send library books by Tuesday. Your child may not check out a new book until his or her book is returned.
3.After School Activities: (ASA) sheets were given out last week. Please return the sheet by FRIDAY so your child can participate in all of the fun activities offered after school.
4. Open House: We invite parents to our Elementary Open House held on Thursday, September 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
5. Math Test: We will have a Math Test on Chapter 1 on Friday. Please review with your child the following terms:
- Top, middle, bottom
- Above, below
- Before, after, between
- Right, left
- Colors, shapes, sizes
-
Have a great week!
Ms. Monica
Although some of you said you prefer notes in folder, I will send all my notes via e-mail as well. If you happen to have access to it everyday and decide you don't want the notes in the folder any more, please let me know. That way we use less paper and “save some trees”!
A few reminders:
1. Attendance: Please remember that the school day starts at 7:30. Students who arrive later than 7:30 will be sent to the office for a pass to be admitted in the classroom. Please make it a habit to arrive on time.
2. Library: Don't forget to send library books by Tuesday. Your child may not check out a new book until his or her book is returned.
3.After School Activities: (ASA) sheets were given out last week. Please return the sheet by FRIDAY so your child can participate in all of the fun activities offered after school.
4. Open House: We invite parents to our Elementary Open House held on Thursday, September 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
5. Math Test: We will have a Math Test on Chapter 1 on Friday. Please review with your child the following terms:
- Top, middle, bottom
- Above, below
- Before, after, between
- Right, left
- Colors, shapes, sizes
-
Have a great week!
Ms. Monica
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday Reminder
Dear Parents,
It is great to be in our second week of school! Your children are now learning some routines that happen throughout each day. They now know where to put their folders every morning, where to put the library books, etc. Students also have some duties to follow each week, such as being the line leader, the library book person, the paper person, the messenger, the light person, etc. They are performing these duties with great responsibility.
I am attaching a Child Information Sheet. Please fill it out and return it to me by Friday.
You could find all the Kindergarten News at the following website: http://www.kindergartenIA.blogspot.com
Don’t forget…
1. to return library books by Tuesday! If your child doesn’t return it by Tuesday, s/he will not be able to check out another book.
2. tomorrow it is Cap day!
Have a great week!
Ms. Monica
It is great to be in our second week of school! Your children are now learning some routines that happen throughout each day. They now know where to put their folders every morning, where to put the library books, etc. Students also have some duties to follow each week, such as being the line leader, the library book person, the paper person, the messenger, the light person, etc. They are performing these duties with great responsibility.
I am attaching a Child Information Sheet. Please fill it out and return it to me by Friday.
You could find all the Kindergarten News at the following website: http://www.kindergartenIA.blogspot.com
Don’t forget…
1. to return library books by Tuesday! If your child doesn’t return it by Tuesday, s/he will not be able to check out another book.
2. tomorrow it is Cap day!
Have a great week!
Ms. Monica
August Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
This is the first newsletter you will receive this year. I will send home a weekly newsletter to keep you informed of what is happening in the classroom. Please contact me at any time if you have a question or a concern. My cell phone is 098723850.
SNACKS
We have two snacks a day, one at 9:00 a.m. and the other at 10:40 a.m. Please send nutritious food for your child every day and avoid sending candy, soda, or gum.
LUNCH
Lunch will be at 11:35 this year. You are welcome to send nutritious food for lunch or to buy lunch from the cafeteria for your child. Please contact Ms. Paola at the office.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:
It is very important for students to be on time every day. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. If the student arrives later than 7:45 a.m., s/he will be sent to the principal’s office to get a pass in order to be allowed in her/his class.
LIBRARY:
This year your child will visit the library on Tuesdays. The students will be allowed to check out one book per week. In order for the students to check out a new book the next week, they need to return the book they checked out the week before.
HOMEWORK FOLDER
I will send home the Homework Folder everyday with homework and important announcements. Please make sure you go through the folder and return it to school the next day.
HOMEWORK
I will send one page of homework per day. Please make sure your child completes both, the front and the back of the page.
FRIDAY FOLDER
This folder will go home every Friday with all the work your child has done throughout the week. Please empty it and return it to school on Monday.
PILLOWS AND BLANKETS:
They will go home every Friday to get washed and be returned the next Monday.
MATH
During the next couple of weeks we’ll be learning words that help us describe things and words that tell where things are. You could practice with your child by playing a game of “I SPY”. Here is what you can do:
You would be the spy.
Secretly choose a thing in the room.
Tell him/her one clue at a time.
Use words like red, square, above or between.
Give him/her clues until he/she guesses the secret thing.
Then he/she can be the spy and you can guess!!
LANGUAGE ARTS
For the next few weeks we’ll be learning about the letters of the alphabet. You will have many opportunities to help your child become familiar with letters. Here are some activities you and your child might enjoy doing:
* Help your child print his/her name. Then name each letter together.
* The next time you are out shopping with your child, play an alphabet game. Name a letter and ask your child to find that letter on a sign, license plate, and so on.
* Show your child how to write the names of family members, pets and friends. Help your child identify the letters in each name.
SCIENCE
We will learn the following concepts:
- 5 Senses
- Parts of the body
- Growing and changing
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will learn about school. In kindergarten it is very important that your child learns to work together with other children and to follow classroom rules. Please make sure you reinforce these rules at home.
I am looking forward to sharing this year with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Ms. Monica Granados
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 25: Early Release (11:00 am)
August 28: Elementary Assembly @ 1:45
This is the first newsletter you will receive this year. I will send home a weekly newsletter to keep you informed of what is happening in the classroom. Please contact me at any time if you have a question or a concern. My cell phone is 098723850.
SNACKS
We have two snacks a day, one at 9:00 a.m. and the other at 10:40 a.m. Please send nutritious food for your child every day and avoid sending candy, soda, or gum.
LUNCH
Lunch will be at 11:35 this year. You are welcome to send nutritious food for lunch or to buy lunch from the cafeteria for your child. Please contact Ms. Paola at the office.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:
It is very important for students to be on time every day. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. If the student arrives later than 7:45 a.m., s/he will be sent to the principal’s office to get a pass in order to be allowed in her/his class.
LIBRARY:
This year your child will visit the library on Tuesdays. The students will be allowed to check out one book per week. In order for the students to check out a new book the next week, they need to return the book they checked out the week before.
HOMEWORK FOLDER
I will send home the Homework Folder everyday with homework and important announcements. Please make sure you go through the folder and return it to school the next day.
HOMEWORK
I will send one page of homework per day. Please make sure your child completes both, the front and the back of the page.
FRIDAY FOLDER
This folder will go home every Friday with all the work your child has done throughout the week. Please empty it and return it to school on Monday.
PILLOWS AND BLANKETS:
They will go home every Friday to get washed and be returned the next Monday.
MATH
During the next couple of weeks we’ll be learning words that help us describe things and words that tell where things are. You could practice with your child by playing a game of “I SPY”. Here is what you can do:
You would be the spy.
Secretly choose a thing in the room.
Tell him/her one clue at a time.
Use words like red, square, above or between.
Give him/her clues until he/she guesses the secret thing.
Then he/she can be the spy and you can guess!!
LANGUAGE ARTS
For the next few weeks we’ll be learning about the letters of the alphabet. You will have many opportunities to help your child become familiar with letters. Here are some activities you and your child might enjoy doing:
* Help your child print his/her name. Then name each letter together.
* The next time you are out shopping with your child, play an alphabet game. Name a letter and ask your child to find that letter on a sign, license plate, and so on.
* Show your child how to write the names of family members, pets and friends. Help your child identify the letters in each name.
SCIENCE
We will learn the following concepts:
- 5 Senses
- Parts of the body
- Growing and changing
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will learn about school. In kindergarten it is very important that your child learns to work together with other children and to follow classroom rules. Please make sure you reinforce these rules at home.
I am looking forward to sharing this year with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Ms. Monica Granados
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 25: Early Release (11:00 am)
August 28: Elementary Assembly @ 1:45
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