Graduation
Tomorrow we have our Graduation. Students are expected to arrive at the regular time. Parents will come before 10, so we can start our ceremony on time! Students may go home with their parents after the ceremony or they may stay here at school. Please remember to bring the food you were assigned for our breakfast.
Report Cards
Your child’s report card will be handed out on Wednesday, June 9 at 11:00 am. If you cannot come on this day the report card will be available in the office.
This Wednesday, June 9 children will be released at 11:00 am.
Homework
Last week was the last week of homework in kindergarten! We will not have any homework this week!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Update
Supply List
Please look in your child’s folder for the 2010 – 2011 elementary supply list.
After School Activities
Please note that Friday will be the last day for ASAs for the year. Please plan on picking up your child everyday at 2:20.
Substitute Teacher
I was out of the classroom yesterday, May 27, 2010 scoring 6 Traits writing assessment.
Please look in your child’s folder for the 2010 – 2011 elementary supply list.
After School Activities
Please note that Friday will be the last day for ASAs for the year. Please plan on picking up your child everyday at 2:20.
Substitute Teacher
I was out of the classroom yesterday, May 27, 2010 scoring 6 Traits writing assessment.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Reminders
Planetarium: please see permission slip attached in folders
Book Week & Book Swap: This week (May 25 to 28) will be Book Week. This means that we will have 20 minutes each day of D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) time each day. Your child can bring a favorite book for us to read during this time. Also, Ms Leda in the library is collecting books for a book swap. Bring in a few books in good condition (any language) and your child can pick the same number of new books to bring home! The book swap will be on May 27 and 28.
Book Week & Book Swap: This week (May 25 to 28) will be Book Week. This means that we will have 20 minutes each day of D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) time each day. Your child can bring a favorite book for us to read during this time. Also, Ms Leda in the library is collecting books for a book swap. Bring in a few books in good condition (any language) and your child can pick the same number of new books to bring home! The book swap will be on May 27 and 28.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday Reminder
High Frequency Words
Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned:
I, see, my, like, a to, and, go, is, here, for, have, said, the, play, she, are, he
On Tuesday, May 18 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned:
I, see, my, like, a to, and, go, is, here, for, have, said, the, play, she, are, he
On Tuesday, May 18 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Monday, May 3, 2010
May Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
On Friday, May 7th the Nursery, Pre-K, Kinder, and Grade 1 would like to honor their mothers. At 7:45 am we will gather in the cafeteria for a short presentation by each of the classes. Following there will be coffee, juice, and food for mothers to enjoy. We hope that you will be available to attend this special event. Children could wear nice clothing on this day instead of wearing school uniform.
We would like to visit the Planetarium during this month. I will send more information soon!
Language Arts:
We will continue to read books with long vowel sounds as well as with “th”, “sh”, “ph”, and “ch” sounds. We will write words phonetically as well as copying sight words from the board to write sentences. We will make sure we leave “finger spaces” between words, begin sentences with upper case letters, and end sentences with periods before we go to first grade!!
Math:
We will be learning about adding and subtracting. You could practice with your child what he/she has learned by telling each other stories about animals. Here is what you can do:
1. Get 10 buttons or pennies and pretend they are dogs.
2. Pretend a plastic container is a doghouse.
3. Have your child put 4 dogs in the doghouse. You add 1 more dog and tell how many in all.
4. You can put 6 dogs in the doghouse. Have your child take 2 away and tell how many are left.
5. Use different numbers and tell other dog stories.
Social Studies: Birthdays near and far.
Science:
-Day and night -Solar System -Weather
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
Important Dates:
May 18th Early Release
24th No school - Ecuadorian Holiday
May 31st Martin’s birthday!
On Friday, May 7th the Nursery, Pre-K, Kinder, and Grade 1 would like to honor their mothers. At 7:45 am we will gather in the cafeteria for a short presentation by each of the classes. Following there will be coffee, juice, and food for mothers to enjoy. We hope that you will be available to attend this special event. Children could wear nice clothing on this day instead of wearing school uniform.
We would like to visit the Planetarium during this month. I will send more information soon!
Language Arts:
We will continue to read books with long vowel sounds as well as with “th”, “sh”, “ph”, and “ch” sounds. We will write words phonetically as well as copying sight words from the board to write sentences. We will make sure we leave “finger spaces” between words, begin sentences with upper case letters, and end sentences with periods before we go to first grade!!
Math:
We will be learning about adding and subtracting. You could practice with your child what he/she has learned by telling each other stories about animals. Here is what you can do:
1. Get 10 buttons or pennies and pretend they are dogs.
2. Pretend a plastic container is a doghouse.
3. Have your child put 4 dogs in the doghouse. You add 1 more dog and tell how many in all.
4. You can put 6 dogs in the doghouse. Have your child take 2 away and tell how many are left.
5. Use different numbers and tell other dog stories.
Social Studies: Birthdays near and far.
Science:
-Day and night -Solar System -Weather
Have a great month!
Ms. Monica
Important Dates:
May 18th Early Release
24th No school - Ecuadorian Holiday
May 31st Martin’s birthday!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday Update
Spring Cleaning: NHS is sponsoring a flea market for the village of San Pablo. If you are going through the traditional “spring cleaning” of sorting and purging, we would love to have any of your old clothes, shoes, kitchen items, books, and/or games. You can bring any of your used items between April 23rd and May 14th. We will be taking these items to the San Pablo school for our annual flea market. All proceeds for the flea market go to the Ark of Hope foundation. We are also holding a class competition for nursery through 12th grade for the most donations. The class that donates the most items per person will win a pizza party. Thank you for your help and support!
Unity Day and Early Release Day: Student Council has organized Unity Day; a special event for Elementary children on Tuesday, April 27. On the morning of our early release the children will be participating in fun activities such as: tug of war, balloon game, bobbing for apples, relay race, egg race, and slip & slide. Please make sure your child brings a hat, running shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, and extra set of clothes on that day.
On Tuesday, April 27 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Unity Day and Early Release Day: Student Council has organized Unity Day; a special event for Elementary children on Tuesday, April 27. On the morning of our early release the children will be participating in fun activities such as: tug of war, balloon game, bobbing for apples, relay race, egg race, and slip & slide. Please make sure your child brings a hat, running shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, and extra set of clothes on that day.
On Tuesday, April 27 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Monday Update
Spring Cleaning: NHS is sponsoring a flea market for the village of San Pablo. If you are going through the traditional “spring cleaning” of sorting and purging, we would love to have any of your old clothes, shoes, kitchen items, books, and/or games. You can bring any of your used items between April 23rd and May 14th. We will be taking these items to the San Pablo school for our annual flea market. All proceeds for the flea market go to the Ark of Hope foundation. We are also holding a class competition for nursery through 12th grade for the most donations. The class that donates the most items per person will win a pizza party. Thank you for your help and support!
Unity Day and Early Release Day: Student Council has organized Unity Day; a special event for Elementary children on Tuesday, April 27. On the morning of our early release the children will be participating in fun activities such as: tug of war, balloon game, bobbing for apples, relay race, egg race, and slip & slide. Please make sure your child brings a hat, running shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, and extra set of clothes on that day.
On Tuesday, April 27 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Unity Day and Early Release Day: Student Council has organized Unity Day; a special event for Elementary children on Tuesday, April 27. On the morning of our early release the children will be participating in fun activities such as: tug of war, balloon game, bobbing for apples, relay race, egg race, and slip & slide. Please make sure your child brings a hat, running shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, and extra set of clothes on that day.
On Tuesday, April 27 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday Reminders
Spirit Week
Monday, April 19 is the beginning of “Spirit Week.” Our secondary girls and boys teams will participate in a tournament on Friday and Saturday. Show your school spirit and help cheer on the sharks!
• Tuesday – Rock n Roll Day – dress cool like a rock star!
• Wednesday – Twin Day – dress in the same clothes as a friend!
• Thursday – Earth Day – dress in blue and green to celebrate our earth!
Math Morning
Join us on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:45 for Math Morning!
Monday, April 19 is the beginning of “Spirit Week.” Our secondary girls and boys teams will participate in a tournament on Friday and Saturday. Show your school spirit and help cheer on the sharks!
• Tuesday – Rock n Roll Day – dress cool like a rock star!
• Wednesday – Twin Day – dress in the same clothes as a friend!
• Thursday – Earth Day – dress in blue and green to celebrate our earth!
Math Morning
Join us on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:45 for Math Morning!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Update
Social Studies:
As this month we celebrate “Earth Day” we are starting a recycling program in the kindergarten class. I've asked all my students to bring from home recyclables items, such as plastic containers, cans, glass or cardboard. Please make sure that these containers are properly washed at home before sending them to school. I have also asked them to bring in newspapers or magazines from home. Please help your child in this great task.
Science:
Another task that students in kindergarten have throughout this month is to look at the night sky before bedtime. Every day we are talking about different forms of the moon and the different stars we see in the sky. They are also learning about the constellations, so please help accompanying your children to observe the sky and be very creative with them.
As this month we celebrate “Earth Day” we are starting a recycling program in the kindergarten class. I've asked all my students to bring from home recyclables items, such as plastic containers, cans, glass or cardboard. Please make sure that these containers are properly washed at home before sending them to school. I have also asked them to bring in newspapers or magazines from home. Please help your child in this great task.
Science:
Another task that students in kindergarten have throughout this month is to look at the night sky before bedtime. Every day we are talking about different forms of the moon and the different stars we see in the sky. They are also learning about the constellations, so please help accompanying your children to observe the sky and be very creative with them.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday Update
Elementary Math Morning
Please join us Wednesday, April 21 for a morning of exciting math games! From 7:45 to 9:00 am the elementary teachers in Nursery to grade five will provide interactive games in the cafeteria and primary building. These games will help you get a better understanding of what your child is learning in Kindergarten math and what they will learn in math as they progress through elementary school.
Unity Day
The morning of our early release on Tuesday, April 27 will be spent enjoying team building games! Pre-K through grade 5 children will form multi-age groups to participate in fun games such as tug-of-war, relay races, bobbing for apples, and much more! Look for more information at the end of the month!
Please join us Wednesday, April 21 for a morning of exciting math games! From 7:45 to 9:00 am the elementary teachers in Nursery to grade five will provide interactive games in the cafeteria and primary building. These games will help you get a better understanding of what your child is learning in Kindergarten math and what they will learn in math as they progress through elementary school.
Unity Day
The morning of our early release on Tuesday, April 27 will be spent enjoying team building games! Pre-K through grade 5 children will form multi-age groups to participate in fun games such as tug-of-war, relay races, bobbing for apples, and much more! Look for more information at the end of the month!
Monday, April 5, 2010
April Newsflash
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
It is now the beginning of the last quarter. During this month we will try to visit a farm as a closure of our Farm Unit. Any suggestions? I have in mind two options, Finca La Gloria and Hacienda Rosa Herminia.
Language Arts: We continue to practice long vowel sounds and the sounds the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”, and “ch”. We will also continue to read at school and at home the leveled readers books.
Math:
• We will learn how to count, write, and use larger numbers. You can practice counting by planting a window garden. Here is how:
1. Make a window box from margarine tubs with holes punched in the bottoms.
2. Place them on a tray.
3. Decide what to grow.
4. Get the seeds.
5. Count how many will fit.
6. Plant them.
7. Give the plants enough water and light to grow.
• We will continue to learn how to count by twos, fives and tens.
Social Studies: How do calendars help us?
Science: Planets, sun, moon and stars
Have a wonderful month!
Ms. Monica
Important Dates:
April 1-4 Easter Holiday
April 8 Polina’s birthday!
April 21 Elementary Math Morning
April 27 Early Release
April 27 Elementary Unity Day
April 30 Elementary Assembly 1:45
It is now the beginning of the last quarter. During this month we will try to visit a farm as a closure of our Farm Unit. Any suggestions? I have in mind two options, Finca La Gloria and Hacienda Rosa Herminia.
Language Arts: We continue to practice long vowel sounds and the sounds the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”, and “ch”. We will also continue to read at school and at home the leveled readers books.
Math:
• We will learn how to count, write, and use larger numbers. You can practice counting by planting a window garden. Here is how:
1. Make a window box from margarine tubs with holes punched in the bottoms.
2. Place them on a tray.
3. Decide what to grow.
4. Get the seeds.
5. Count how many will fit.
6. Plant them.
7. Give the plants enough water and light to grow.
• We will continue to learn how to count by twos, fives and tens.
Social Studies: How do calendars help us?
Science: Planets, sun, moon and stars
Have a wonderful month!
Ms. Monica
Important Dates:
April 1-4 Easter Holiday
April 8 Polina’s birthday!
April 21 Elementary Math Morning
April 27 Early Release
April 27 Elementary Unity Day
April 30 Elementary Assembly 1:45
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Wet Day Procedures
During the rainy season (January –April) all elementary students should bring to school a change of clothing and rain gear with them every day. This should remain in their backpack.
During light rain all students must wear rain gear during recess times and students must stay under the covered areas.
In the case of heavy rain during recess classroom teachers will be notified via the school intercom system and/or
e- mail, and all students are to remain in their classroom for recess times with their homeroom teacher.
On the rare occasions when heavy rains persist during lunch time a ‘wet lunch’ will be declared by the administration office, and students and teachers will remain in class during the lunch period except for eating; in this instance classroom teachers will remain in the cafeteria during designated eating times and then return students back to class for the remainder of lunch.
During light rain all students must wear rain gear during recess times and students must stay under the covered areas.
In the case of heavy rain during recess classroom teachers will be notified via the school intercom system and/or
e- mail, and all students are to remain in their classroom for recess times with their homeroom teacher.
On the rare occasions when heavy rains persist during lunch time a ‘wet lunch’ will be declared by the administration office, and students and teachers will remain in class during the lunch period except for eating; in this instance classroom teachers will remain in the cafeteria during designated eating times and then return students back to class for the remainder of lunch.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday Reminders
Report Cards and Conferences
The signup sheet for Quarter 3 conferences will be posted on Wednesday, March 24. Conferences will be held Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 31 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Your child’s report card will be sent home on Friday, March 26.
No school Please note that there will be no school March 31 for conferences and April 1 and 2 for Easter holiday.
International Day – Saturday, March 27
Plan to attend International Day at IA on Saturday March 27 from 11:00 to 2:00. The cafeteria will be set up with the projects that the Kindergarten children have created to learn about South America. There will be games and opportunities to learn about the different cultural groups at our school. Kindergarten and Pre-K will dance the samba from Brazil! If you would like you may dress your child in the traditional clothing of your home country! They may also wear clothing from South America that I have available. Just let me know you would like your child wearing a South American outfit (if you haven't done so!). I will be sending the outfits home tomorrow so they can be washed prior to the International Fair, since they haven't been washed in a year! Hope to see you there!
Assembly
We invite all parents to attend to the elementary assembly. The Kindergarten class will sing a song in Spanish with Ms. Primavera Velasquez. We hope to see you all at the assembly on Friday at 1:45.
The signup sheet for Quarter 3 conferences will be posted on Wednesday, March 24. Conferences will be held Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 31 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Your child’s report card will be sent home on Friday, March 26.
No school Please note that there will be no school March 31 for conferences and April 1 and 2 for Easter holiday.
International Day – Saturday, March 27
Plan to attend International Day at IA on Saturday March 27 from 11:00 to 2:00. The cafeteria will be set up with the projects that the Kindergarten children have created to learn about South America. There will be games and opportunities to learn about the different cultural groups at our school. Kindergarten and Pre-K will dance the samba from Brazil! If you would like you may dress your child in the traditional clothing of your home country! They may also wear clothing from South America that I have available. Just let me know you would like your child wearing a South American outfit (if you haven't done so!). I will be sending the outfits home tomorrow so they can be washed prior to the International Fair, since they haven't been washed in a year! Hope to see you there!
Assembly
We invite all parents to attend to the elementary assembly. The Kindergarten class will sing a song in Spanish with Ms. Primavera Velasquez. We hope to see you all at the assembly on Friday at 1:45.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday Reminders
High Frequency Words
The High Frequency Word for this week is said. Please remember to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, for, have.
International Fair
Don’t forget about our annual International Fair on Saturday March 27th at 11 am.
The High Frequency Word for this week is said. Please remember to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, for, have.
International Fair
Don’t forget about our annual International Fair on Saturday March 27th at 11 am.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Newsflash
International Fair at IA:
Join us on Saturday, March 27 for IA’s annual International Fair! Kindergarten has been working hard to prepare a booth to show everyone what we have learned about South America. International Day will be held from 11:00 until 2:00 in the covered area. Mark your calendars for this fun family activity.
Clothing for the International Fair:
You will find a note in your child’s folder. Please answer the questions and send it back to me.
Join us on Saturday, March 27 for IA’s annual International Fair! Kindergarten has been working hard to prepare a booth to show everyone what we have learned about South America. International Day will be held from 11:00 until 2:00 in the covered area. Mark your calendars for this fun family activity.
Clothing for the International Fair:
You will find a note in your child’s folder. Please answer the questions and send it back to me.
Monday, March 1, 2010
March Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
It is almost the end of the third quarter. Your children have been working hard to accomplish all our class goals. During this month we will have Parent-Teacher conferences. Please be ready to sign up for a conference with me and/or any other teacher.
After School Activities
There will be no after school activities March 1 to 12, please plan to promptly pick up your child. A new signup sheet will be sent after the Carnival break for Season 3 ASAs. Season 3 ASAs will begin on Monday, March 15 and end on Friday, May 28.
International Day
The 2010 IA International Day will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 to 2:00. Please note the change of date. We are looking for South American clothing and/or artesian crafts to decorate our booth, please let us know if you would be willing to bring them in!
Language Arts:
We will continue to practice the short vowel sounds and the sound the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”, “wh” and “ch”. We will also learn the long vowel sounds during this month.
You could now create a long 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 with those letter sounds on each page.
High Frequency Words:
The high frequency word for the week of February 1, 2010 is here. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is.
Math:
• We will finish our unit on time and money.
• We will be learning about joining, separating, and comparing groups. You could practice with your child by having him/her help wash the dishes. Here is what you can do:
CLEAR THE TABLE:
1. Ask him/her to bring 2 dishes to the sink.
2. Then, ask him/her to bring 3 more dishes.
3. You will count and tell how many dishes in the sink all together.
4. You can repeat with different combination until the table is clear.
* Help your child tell “joining” or “separating” stories about things you see in your neighborhood. For example: There were 2 people at the bus stop. Then 2 more people came. Now there are 4 people.
Social Studies: We will finish our unit on South America and we will learn about holidays.
Science: -We will be learning about the human body and things around them.
-We will also learn about farm animals.
- During this month we will be able to taste our delicious tomatoes!
Thanks for all your help and support and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Ms. Monica
March 9 Early Release
March 26 Elementary Assembly
March 27 International Day
March 30-31 Parent-Teacher Conferences
It is almost the end of the third quarter. Your children have been working hard to accomplish all our class goals. During this month we will have Parent-Teacher conferences. Please be ready to sign up for a conference with me and/or any other teacher.
After School Activities
There will be no after school activities March 1 to 12, please plan to promptly pick up your child. A new signup sheet will be sent after the Carnival break for Season 3 ASAs. Season 3 ASAs will begin on Monday, March 15 and end on Friday, May 28.
International Day
The 2010 IA International Day will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 to 2:00. Please note the change of date. We are looking for South American clothing and/or artesian crafts to decorate our booth, please let us know if you would be willing to bring them in!
Language Arts:
We will continue to practice the short vowel sounds and the sound the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”, “wh” and “ch”. We will also learn the long vowel sounds during this month.
You could now create a long 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 with those letter sounds on each page.
High Frequency Words:
The high frequency word for the week of February 1, 2010 is here. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is.
Math:
• We will finish our unit on time and money.
• We will be learning about joining, separating, and comparing groups. You could practice with your child by having him/her help wash the dishes. Here is what you can do:
CLEAR THE TABLE:
1. Ask him/her to bring 2 dishes to the sink.
2. Then, ask him/her to bring 3 more dishes.
3. You will count and tell how many dishes in the sink all together.
4. You can repeat with different combination until the table is clear.
* Help your child tell “joining” or “separating” stories about things you see in your neighborhood. For example: There were 2 people at the bus stop. Then 2 more people came. Now there are 4 people.
Social Studies: We will finish our unit on South America and we will learn about holidays.
Science: -We will be learning about the human body and things around them.
-We will also learn about farm animals.
- During this month we will be able to taste our delicious tomatoes!
Thanks for all your help and support and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Ms. Monica
March 9 Early Release
March 26 Elementary Assembly
March 27 International Day
March 30-31 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday Reminder
High Frequency Words
The high frequency words for the week of February 8, 2010 is for. Don't forget to review all the high frequency words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is, here.
Valentine's Day
Kindergarten will be having a small valentine's day party on Friday, February 12. Please sing up on the sheet posted at the door to bring a treat to share. (We already have juice, napkins, spoons and plates). Children may bring Valentine cards or candy to give to friends if they choose.
Carnival Vacation
There will be no school from the 15th to the 26th of February. Have a fun carnival vacation!
The high frequency words for the week of February 8, 2010 is for. Don't forget to review all the high frequency words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is, here.
Valentine's Day
Kindergarten will be having a small valentine's day party on Friday, February 12. Please sing up on the sheet posted at the door to bring a treat to share. (We already have juice, napkins, spoons and plates). Children may bring Valentine cards or candy to give to friends if they choose.
Carnival Vacation
There will be no school from the 15th to the 26th of February. Have a fun carnival vacation!
Monday, February 1, 2010
February Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Today it is our 100th Day of School…hooray!!!
On Friday, February 5th I will be absent.. Ms. Erika Rivadeneira will be covering for me on that day.
Due to the carnival vacation, we will only have two weeks of school this month. I hope you enjoy a restful time at the beach, on the mountains, or wherever it may be!
Language Arts:
During these two weeks, we will continue to practice the short vowel sounds. We will also learn the sound the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”and “ch”.
You could 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. You could do the same with the diagraphs we are learning: th, sh, ph, and ch.
Continue reading to your child at home every night as well as writing down the name of the book you are reading to him/her. It is also very important that you supervise your child when he/she is reading his/her little reading book/booklet every night. This way, you make sure he/she is sounding the letters correctly and understanding what is being read.
High Frequency Words:
The high frequency word for the week of February 1, 2010 is here. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is.
Math:
• We will finish our unit on how to make numbers to 10 and how to use numbers to 20.
• We will be learning about time and money. You could practice counting with your child and using pennies, nickels, and dimes by playing a game of “Fruit Stand”. Here is what you can do:
1. Put a price tag next to each fruit.
2. First, you could be the buyer. You will take some pennies, nickels and dimes.
3. You will count your money to buy fruit.
4. Then, you let your child be the buyer.
• On a shopping trip, play a “clock watch” game with your child. Discuss the different kinds of clocks you see and why they are where you see them.
Social Studies:
We will learn to care for Earth. We will also learn about Chile, Brazil and Bolivia.
Science:
We will continue to study the food pyramid and to take care of our tomato garden.
Thanks for all your help and support and have a great carnival vacation!
Ms. Monica
PS: Dates to Remember:
15th- 26th Carnival Vacation
25th Jonathan’s birthday!
Today it is our 100th Day of School…hooray!!!
On Friday, February 5th I will be absent.. Ms. Erika Rivadeneira will be covering for me on that day.
Due to the carnival vacation, we will only have two weeks of school this month. I hope you enjoy a restful time at the beach, on the mountains, or wherever it may be!
Language Arts:
During these two weeks, we will continue to practice the short vowel sounds. We will also learn the sound the following letters make together: “th”, “sh”, “ph”and “ch”.
You could 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. You could do the same with the diagraphs we are learning: th, sh, ph, and ch.
Continue reading to your child at home every night as well as writing down the name of the book you are reading to him/her. It is also very important that you supervise your child when he/she is reading his/her little reading book/booklet every night. This way, you make sure he/she is sounding the letters correctly and understanding what is being read.
High Frequency Words:
The high frequency word for the week of February 1, 2010 is here. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go, is.
Math:
• We will finish our unit on how to make numbers to 10 and how to use numbers to 20.
• We will be learning about time and money. You could practice counting with your child and using pennies, nickels, and dimes by playing a game of “Fruit Stand”. Here is what you can do:
1. Put a price tag next to each fruit.
2. First, you could be the buyer. You will take some pennies, nickels and dimes.
3. You will count your money to buy fruit.
4. Then, you let your child be the buyer.
• On a shopping trip, play a “clock watch” game with your child. Discuss the different kinds of clocks you see and why they are where you see them.
Social Studies:
We will learn to care for Earth. We will also learn about Chile, Brazil and Bolivia.
Science:
We will continue to study the food pyramid and to take care of our tomato garden.
Thanks for all your help and support and have a great carnival vacation!
Ms. Monica
PS: Dates to Remember:
15th- 26th Carnival Vacation
25th Jonathan’s birthday!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Week Reminder
High Frequency Words:
The high frequency word for the week of January 25, 2010 is is. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go.
On Tuesday, January 26 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
100 Day Party
Next Monday, February 1 will be our 100 day party. Please sign up on the sheet outside the classroom if you would like to contribute a snack.
The high frequency word for the week of January 25, 2010 is is. Don’t forget to review all the High Frequency Words that we have learned: I, see, my, like, to, and, go.
On Tuesday, January 26 children will be released from class at 11:00 am.
100 Day Party
Next Monday, February 1 will be our 100 day party. Please sign up on the sheet outside the classroom if you would like to contribute a snack.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday Reminders
100th Day of School:
On Monday, February 1st will be the 100th day of school. On this day the students in Kindergarten will have a party in which they will be doing some special activities focusing on the number 100. We will celebrate with games and activities to help us learn more about the number 100. I will need volunteers to provide juice, a healthy snack, and a sweet treat! If you are interested please send me an e-mail or send a note in your child’s folder.
100th Day Collection:
One of the things I would like each child to do in preparation for the 100th day of school is to make a collection of 100 things that can be easily transported to school and displayed. This collection should be arranged in an interesting way and should Some possible items the children could use for their collection are: beans, cereal, contain exactly 100 items. pasta, straws, candy, Legos, toothpicks, cards, marbles, blocks, shapes, or any other creative arrangements of materials that the children can organize. They could also bring ten different groups of 10 things, five different groups of 20 things, four different groups of 25 things or two different groups of 50 things. These collections should be brought to school on or before Monday the 1st.
Rainy Days:
Please make sure that your child has a raincoat and boots to use in case it is raining. It may also be a good idea to send an extra pair of socks and clean dry shoes. We have recess outside (in the covered areas) even when it is raining
Cups: If you haven’t already, please return your child’s clean plastic cup.
On Monday, February 1st will be the 100th day of school. On this day the students in Kindergarten will have a party in which they will be doing some special activities focusing on the number 100. We will celebrate with games and activities to help us learn more about the number 100. I will need volunteers to provide juice, a healthy snack, and a sweet treat! If you are interested please send me an e-mail or send a note in your child’s folder.
100th Day Collection:
One of the things I would like each child to do in preparation for the 100th day of school is to make a collection of 100 things that can be easily transported to school and displayed. This collection should be arranged in an interesting way and should Some possible items the children could use for their collection are: beans, cereal, contain exactly 100 items. pasta, straws, candy, Legos, toothpicks, cards, marbles, blocks, shapes, or any other creative arrangements of materials that the children can organize. They could also bring ten different groups of 10 things, five different groups of 20 things, four different groups of 25 things or two different groups of 50 things. These collections should be brought to school on or before Monday the 1st.
Rainy Days:
Please make sure that your child has a raincoat and boots to use in case it is raining. It may also be a good idea to send an extra pair of socks and clean dry shoes. We have recess outside (in the covered areas) even when it is raining
Cups: If you haven’t already, please return your child’s clean plastic cup.
Monday, January 11, 2010
January Newsletter
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
I hope your holidays were full of joy and I wish you a HAPPY YEAR 2010!
This is the beginning of second semester and the children seem eager to continue to learn!
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 in the process of learning the sounds the consonant letters stand for as well as the short vowel sounds. We are also identifying words that rhyme and words that begin with the same sound. WE ARE READY TO READ and that’s why we have been practicing how to blend two and three letters together to form a word (for example, c-a-t, p-i-n, s-u-n, t-o-p).
Your child should be taking home “little” reading books. Please sit with him/her to supervise and/or help when reading is taking place. This way, you make sure he/she is sounding the letters correctly. Please DO NOT read the books to your child: let him/her try!!
Math:
• We will be learning about solids (boxes, cans, cones, pyramids, and balls), shapes (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles), and sharing (separating groups into equal parts). You can practice with your child by making a shape sculpture. Here is what you can do together:
1. Collect materials such as cardboard tubes, empty boxes, paper cups, and wrapping paper.
2. You can use tape or glue to put the pieces together.
When it is finished, you can talk about the different solids and shapes you used.
• We will be learning how to make numbers to 10 in different ways, and we will use numbers to 20 to count and measure. You can practice making numbers to ten in different ways when you eat a fruit. Here is what you can do together:
1. Pick a fruit that has seeds, such as an apple, orange, or grapefruit.
2. Cut the fruit in half.
3. You can count the seeds in one half.
4. You can count the seeds in the other half.
You can count all the seeds together!
Social Studies:
We will continue to learn about South America. This month we will focus on Colombia, Argentina, and Peru.
Science:
We will learn about the food pyramid. We will continue to take care of our tomato garden and soon we will be able to eat some of our own tomatoes!!!
Thanks for all your help and support and welcome back to a new semester!
Ms. Monica
Important dates of the Month:
15th Luis Fernando’s birthday
25th Simon’s birthday
26th Early release, TT
29th Elementary Assembly
I hope your holidays were full of joy and I wish you a HAPPY YEAR 2010!
This is the beginning of second semester and the children seem eager to continue to learn!
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 in the process of learning the sounds the consonant letters stand for as well as the short vowel sounds. We are also identifying words that rhyme and words that begin with the same sound. WE ARE READY TO READ and that’s why we have been practicing how to blend two and three letters together to form a word (for example, c-a-t, p-i-n, s-u-n, t-o-p).
Your child should be taking home “little” reading books. Please sit with him/her to supervise and/or help when reading is taking place. This way, you make sure he/she is sounding the letters correctly. Please DO NOT read the books to your child: let him/her try!!
Math:
• We will be learning about solids (boxes, cans, cones, pyramids, and balls), shapes (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles), and sharing (separating groups into equal parts). You can practice with your child by making a shape sculpture. Here is what you can do together:
1. Collect materials such as cardboard tubes, empty boxes, paper cups, and wrapping paper.
2. You can use tape or glue to put the pieces together.
When it is finished, you can talk about the different solids and shapes you used.
• We will be learning how to make numbers to 10 in different ways, and we will use numbers to 20 to count and measure. You can practice making numbers to ten in different ways when you eat a fruit. Here is what you can do together:
1. Pick a fruit that has seeds, such as an apple, orange, or grapefruit.
2. Cut the fruit in half.
3. You can count the seeds in one half.
4. You can count the seeds in the other half.
You can count all the seeds together!
Social Studies:
We will continue to learn about South America. This month we will focus on Colombia, Argentina, and Peru.
Science:
We will learn about the food pyramid. We will continue to take care of our tomato garden and soon we will be able to eat some of our own tomatoes!!!
Thanks for all your help and support and welcome back to a new semester!
Ms. Monica
Important dates of the Month:
15th Luis Fernando’s birthday
25th Simon’s birthday
26th Early release, TT
29th Elementary Assembly
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