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
Monday, November 30, 2009
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!
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