Donors Choose Project- HELP NEEDED!

I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I just created a request for my classroom at DonorsChoose.org:

Listen and Learn - Headphones

If you chip in to help my students, you'll get awesome photos and our heartfelt thanks.

Thanks so much,
Mrs. Juarez

P.S. If you know anyone who may want to help our classroom, please pass this along!

Last Week Before Christmas Break!

Show will begin at 1:15pm. Seating is limited, please show up early!

Please practice these song at home, lyrics went home during the week.

Mele Kalikimaka

We Need a Little Christmas

We Wish you Merry Christmas

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If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Bring Your Own Device information

12/20: Vision and hearing test

Winter performance @ 1:15 pm

We would like Kinder to wear their Holiday best (Red, white and green)

12/21: Holiday Party 

Students may wear pajamas to school on this day (dress code still applies). NO SLIPPERS.

Students may bring a blanket and stuffed animal if they'd like (must fit in a bag they can carry on their own).

Make sure to see our awesome room moms, Jewelie and Ashley if you have any questions.

12/21: NO AFTER SCHOOL

12/22-1/6: Winter Break!

In Our Class This Week...

December will also be another month that flies by! Due to this reason, we will not be sending home a December family project. Enjoy some extra time with your family! Be sure to check our our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite!

I WILL BE OUT OF THE CLASSROOM ALL WEEK. I have two wonderful subs, Mrs. Votruba (Monday, Wed-Friday) and Ms. Moore on Tuesday. If you need anything please email me and I will do my best to coordinate with the sub to help. 

Show will begin at 1pm. Seating is limited, please show up early!

Please practice these song at home, lyrics went home during the week.

Mele Kalikimaka

We Need a Little Christmas

We Wish you Merry Christmas

_____________________________________________

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Bring Your Own Device information

12/14: Caroling and crafts @ Tyler Senior Center
If you are planning on attending, please email Mrs. Contreras for a head count
ccontreras@reachroyals.org

12/16: Awards @ 8am

12/20: Vision and hearing test

Winter performance @ 1 pm

We would like Kinder to wear their Holiday best (Red, white and green)

12/21: Holiday Party

Students may wear pajamas to school on this day (dress code still applies). NO SLIPPERS.

Students may bring a blanket and stuffed animal if they'd like (must fit in a bag the can carry on their own).

Make sure to see our awesome room moms, Jewelie and Ashley if you have any questions.

12/21: NO AFTER SCHOOL

12/22-1/6: Winter Break!

Here is a look into our week

Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 2: "Little Quack"

Letter of the week: R
Letter R Song- Have Fun Teaching

Letter R Song- ABCMouse

Home activities: Look for the letter R (in all kinds of fonts)
Say words that begin with the /r/ sound
Draw pictures that begin with the /r/ sound
Sound out CVC words

rag, rug, rat, rot, rad, rod, run, rent, roll, rock
Make a list words with these endings
-ig, -ip,- in, -it, -im

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
This week's focus: Plot 

High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.

This week's words: me, with, she

Math: Unit 5 Shapes

Identify similar solid shapes
name shapes
look for 3d shapes outside of the classroom
Shape song

3D shape song

Science: Candy Canes

Students will be able to describe how candy canes are made.

Social Studies: Christmas Traditions Around the World 

Students will be able to describe facts about Christmas traditions in different countries.

Writing: The Handwriting House

Write CVC words

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.

Thank you,

Mrs. Juarez

In Our Class This Week...

December will also be another month that flies by! Due to this reason, we will not be sending home a December family project. Enjoy some extra time with your family! Be sure to check our our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite!

Show will begin at 1pm. Seating is limited, please show up early!

Please practice these song at home, lyrics went home during the week.

Mele Kalikimaka

We need a little Christmas

We wish you Merry Christmas

_____________________________________________

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences begin tomorrow, please be on time!

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If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Bring Your Own Device information

12/5-12/8: Parent Teacher Conferences

12/6: Last fall session of Science Club

 12/7: Hour of Code (during math block 8:00-9:00)
Students may bring in their own devices this day.
Please download any coding apps prior to this. 

Here are some suggested apps:
Scratch
Tynker
Move The Turtle
Hopscotch
Daisy The Dinosaur
Cargo Bot

12/9: NO SCHOOL

12/14: Caroling and crafts @ Tyler Senior Center
If you are planning on attending, please email Mrs. Contreras for a head count
ccontreras@reachroyals.org

12/16: Awards @ 8am

12/20: Vision and hearing test

Winter performance @ 1 pm

We would like Kinder to wear their Holiday best (Red, white and green)

12/21: Holiday Party (more information to come)

NO AFTER SCHOOL

12/22-1/6: Winter break

Here is a look into our week

Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 1: "Little Panda"

Letter(s) of the week: B and N
Letter B song-ABC mouse

Letter N song-ABC mouse

Letter B song-Have fun teaching

Letter N song-Have Fun Teaching

Letter B song- Storybots

Letter N song Storybots

Home activities: Look for the letter I (in all kinds of fonts)
Say words that begin with the /b/ and /n/ sound
Draw pictures that begin with the /b/ and /n/ sound
Sound out CVC words
bag, big, beg, net, not, nut
Make a list words with these endings
-ig, -ip,-in, -it, -im

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
This week's focus:  Compare and Contrast

High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.

This week's words: me, with, she

Math: Unit 5 Shapes

Identify similar solid shapes
name shapes
look for 3d shapes outside of the classroom
Shape song

3D shape song

Science: Gingerbread Man

Students will be able to describe the design process

Social Studies: Winter Holidays Hanukkah 

Students will be able to describe facts about different winter holidays

Writing: The Handwriting House

Write CVC words

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.

Thank you,

Mrs. Juarez

Holiday Performance Songs

Show will begin at 1pm. Seating is limited, please show up early!

Please practice these song at home, lyrics went home this week.

Mele Kalikimaka

We need a little Christmas

We wish you Merry Christmas

In Our Class This Week...

I will be out Thursday and Friday for a Kindergarten Professional Development Conference. Please remind yo child to be on their best behavior for the substitute. 

Parent Teacher Conferences are almost here! I will be using an online sign up method for choosing your time slot for our 2016 Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

Please click on the link below and sign up for what would work best for you!

Mrs. Juarez's Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Make sure to check out our Shutterfly page for class pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invitation.

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Bring Your Own Device information

11/29: Parent Volunteer Guidelines Meeting @ 5pm Rustin

12/5-12/8: Parent Teacher Conferences

12/6: Last fall session of Science Club

 12/7: Hour of Code
Students may brig in their own devices this day.
Please download any coding apps prior to this. Here are some suggested apps:
Scratch
Tynker
Move The Turtle
Hopscotch
Daisy The Dinosaur
Cargo Bot

12/9: NO SCHOOL

12/14: Caroling and crafts @ Senior Center

12/16: Awards @ 8am

12/20: Vision and Hearing Test

Winter Performance @ 1pm

We would like Kinder to wear their Holiday best (Red, white and green)

12/21: Holiday Party (more information to come)

NO AFTER SCHOOL

12/22-1/6: Winter Break

Here is a look into our week

Language Arts: Unit 2-week 6: "Jack and the Beanstalk"

Unit Test Friday

          Beginning, middle and ending sounds in words

         CVC words

          Rhyming words

          Identify words with same beginning, middle or ending sounds

          HFW: have, is, we, my, like, he, for

          Reading comprehension

Letter of the week: I

Letter I song ABC Mouse

Letter I song Have Fun Teaching

Letter I song Storybots

Home activities: Look for the letter I (in all kinds of fonts)

Say words that begin with the /i/ sound

Draw pictures that begin with the /i/ sound

Sound middle Ii-CVC words

Big Pig Song

Pig, tip, pin, sit, him, 

Make a list words with these endings

-ig, -ip,-in, -it, -im

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:  REALISM VS FANTASY

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: he, for

Math: Unit 4 Ordering Numbers 

Count to 10, even with missing numbers

Count items for each number up to 10

Minus one (one less)
TEST TUESDAY

Begin Unit 5: Shapes
Identify similar solid shapes
Name shapes

Science: Animals in Winter

Students will be able to state facts about animals in winter.

Social Studies: 

Students will be able to describe the meaning of a holiday.

Writing: The Handwriting House TEST FRIDAY

Write CVC words

Thank you,

Mrs. Juarez

In Our Class This Week (Short Week)...

Yay, we won the Attendance Award AGAIN; thank you for bringing your child to school everyday on time! With our awesome win, the students will continue to have free dress on Fridays in the month of December!

Parent Teacher Conferences are almost here! I will be using an online sign up method for choosing your time slot for our 2016 Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

Please click on the link below and sign up for what would work best for you!

Mrs. Juarez's Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Make sure to check out our Shutterfly page for class pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invitation.

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Autumn 2016 Newsletter Dr. Rentie

Bring Your Own Device information

11/22: Thanksgiving Classroom Celebration (sign up sheet found outside our classroom)

11/23-11/25: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

Here is a look into our week

Students will be learning all about Thanksgiving through fun activities in Math, Language Arts, Writing and Art!

If you have any questions or concerns please email me or stop by the classroom after school. 

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Juarez

REACH Cares Event

Caroling at the Tyler Springs Senior Apartments
December 14 @ 3:30 pm

Caroling Practice begins November 22 @ 4 pm 
Jurupa Campus: Room 9

All REACH students, staff, and parents welcome.

Do some outreach with REACH!

Song Lyrics 

In Our Class This Week...

What a great first trip! Our kiddos were so excited to go to UCR. They were beyond amazed by the bell tower and how tall it was. If you were able to attend and took pictures please feel tree to upload to our Shutterfly page, or email them to me and I will upload them.

Parent Teacher Conferences are almost here! I will be using an online sign up method for choosing your time slot for our 2016 Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

Please click on the link below and sign up for what would work best for you!

Mrs. Juarez's Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Make sure to check out our Shutterfly page for class pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invitation.

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Autumn 2016 Newsletter Dr. Rentie

Bring Your Own Device information

11/16: Awards @ 8am

11/18: NO SCHOOL (Teacher in service)

11/22: Thanksgiving Classroom Celebration (sign up sheet found outside our classroom)

11/23-11/25: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

Here is a look into our week

November Family Project ideas:

Disguise a Turkey Project DUE 11/17

Language Arts: Unit 2 Week 5: "A Bed for Winter"

Letter of the week: I

Letter I song ABC mouse

Letter I song Have Fun Teaching

Letter I song Storybots

Home activities: Look for the letter I (in all kinds of fonts)

Say words that begin with the /i/ sound

Draw pictures that begin with the /i/ sound

Sound middle Ii CVC words

Big Pig Song

Pig, tip, pin, sit, him, 

Make a list words with these endings

-ig, -ip,-in, -it, -im

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)

This week's focus:  Sequence

High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.

This week's words: he, for

Math: Unit 4 Ordering Numbers (4.5-4.8)

Count to 10, even with missing numbers

Count items for each number up to 10

Minus one (one less)

Science: Seasons

Students will be able to state facts about the 4 seasons

Social Studies: Unit 5 Lesson 1- "How can we show time?"

Students will be able to determine time of day-months and day of week

Songs:

Months of the year

Days of the week

Writing: The Handwriting House

Ending sounds in words

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.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Parent Teacher Conferences are almost here! I will be using an online sign up method for choosing your time slot for our 2016 Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

Please click on the link below and sign up for what would work best for you!
Mrs. Juarez's Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Thank you,
Mrs. Juarez

PS. Please see me if you are having trouble signing up for a time slot.

In Our Class This Week...

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I send or stop by the classroom.

School News:

Autumn 2016 Newsletters-Dr. Rentie

Bring Your Own Device information

11/9: Wacky Wednesday

11/10: Make-up Picture day (Uniform must be worn)
Kinder Field trip to UCR 12:30-3:00
Please have students wear REACH spirit shirt and comfortable shoes

11/11: NO SCHOOL Veteran's day

11/16: Awards @ 8am

11/18: NO SCHOOL (Teacher in service)

11/22: Thanksgiving Classroom Celebration (more information to come)

11/23-11/25: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving break

Here is a look into our week

November Family Project ideas:

Disguise a Turkey Project (DUE 11/17)

Language Arts: Unit 2 Week 4: "Bear Snores On"

Our first CVC reading test was Friday, scores tests were returned same day

How the test was scored:
5 points- read word without sounding it out-"Pat"
4 points- sound out word and say word -"p/a/t-pat"
3 points- sound out word and say incorrect word or no word at all-"p/a/t"
2 points- only says two sounds in the word
1 point- only says one sound in the word

Letter of the week: C
Letter C song- ABC mouse

Letter C song- Have Fun Teaching

Letter C song- Storybots

Home activities: Look for the letter C (in all kinds of fonts)
Say words that begin with the /C/ sound
Draw pictures that begin with the /c/ sound
Sound out C-CVC words
Cat, Can, Cub, Cob

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
This week's focus: Realism and Fantasy

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: we, my, like

Math: Unit 4 Ordering numbers (4.1-4.4)

Unit 4 Ordering numbers
Count to 10, even with missing numbers
Count items for each number up to 10

Science: Seasons

Students will be able to state facts about the 4 seasons

Social Studies: Veteran's Day

Students will be able to state facts about our military branches and why we celebrate Veteran's Day.

Writing: The Handwriting House

Vowels (CVC words)
a, e, i, o, u

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.

Thank you,

Mrs. Juarez