Monday, January 15, 2018

In Our Class This Week...

Many parents have asked if our class is in need of any items. Here are some items our class can use as our supplies begin to run low:
Kleenex
Baby Wipes

Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures and sing up sheets. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite.

Don't forget to use SMARTYPANTS at home. This new, fun reading program can be accessed at home. All students received their log in information last month. If you have any question, let me know.

School News:
January Family Project Due 1/29
Sammy the Snowman: decorate and take Sammy on an adventure. You will then present your snowman and share your adventures.  

1/15 NO SCHOOL

1/17 Wacky Wednesday
We are still in need of tin foil pans, shaving cream and more volunteers. Please check Shutterfly for a complete list and to sign up. 

1/17 STEAM Family Night
1/25 January Awards Assembly @ 8am

2/12 100th day of school
Students can dress up like 100 year olds!
More information going home soon. This is a fun filled day for Kinder!

2/14 Valentines Day
Classroom celebration (more info to come)

2/16 & 2/19 NO SCHOOL

2/22 February Awards

Here is a look into our week

Songs to practice at home:

Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 4
Theme: Seasons
Story of the week: "Spring is Here"
Poem of the week: "The Seasons"
Letter(s) of the week: Oo
Songs of the week for the letter(s) Oo
ABC mouse-O song
Have Fun Teaching-O song
StoryBots-O song
CVC O song
O CVC song
Home activities: Look for the letter(s) Oo (in all types of fonts)
Say words that begin with Oo
Draw pictures that begin with Oo
Sound out/blend CVC words (determine if real or silly)
 fog, gob, dog, rop, wod, sop, mop, box

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
Song we review in class: Parts of a Story song
This week's focus: draw conclusions

High Frequency Words (HFW: Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by "seeing" them)
This week's words: they, of, you

Math: Unit 7 Comparing Sets (finish the unit)
Test on Friday
Students will be able to identify groups with more/less
Students will be able to identify groups with more than/less than by matching and comparing
Songs
Number Gator
Great than, Less than, equal to

Science: Seasons
Students will be able to describe the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, Fall)

Social Studies: Leadership
Students will be able to state facts basic rules to follow and state leadership characteristics

    Writing: The Handwriting House
    Review writing house and lines
    Practice writing verb sentences
    Finish the sentence frame independently:
    "I can"
    "We can"
    "She can"
    "He can"

    Practice pages to use at home
      Please feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns. If you are unable to, you may always email me or text back via my reminders.
    Be sure to check grades online. Parents were given access to teacher grade books. I try to update my grade book every weekend.

    Thank you,
    Mrs. Juarez

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