Monday, January 29, 2018

In Our Class This Week...

Please be sure to check your child's backpack everyday to clean it out and look at important papers.

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:
Glue Sticks
White Board Markers (any colors or size)
Kleenex

Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. 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.

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:
February Family Project Due 2/13
February family project will be going home today. Please check it out!
Here are some examples below:

2/7 Day of Play
Student may bring in toys/games to play all day long.
Please do not send any electronics!

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 

2/16 & 2/19 NO SCHOOL

2/22 February Awards

3/2: Read Across America Day aka Dr. Seuss Day
Pajama dress up day

Here is a look into our week
Songs to practice at home:

Language Arts: Unit 4 Week 1Theme: Bugs
Story of the week: "The Very Greedy Bee"
Poem of the week: "Bee my friend"
Letter(s) of the week: Hh
Songs of the week for the letter(s) Hh
ABC mouse-H
Have Fun Teaching-H
StoryBots- H

Home activities: Look for the letter(s) Hh (in all types of fonts)
Say words that begin with Hh
Draw pictures that begin with Hh
Sound  out  blend CVC words (determine if real or silly)
 hot, hat, hef, him, had, hut, hab

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: sequence

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: are, that, do

Math: Unit 8 Measurement (8.6-8.10)
Students will be able to measure and decide long/short

Science: Bugs
Students will be able to describe parts of a bee and its life cycle

Writing: The Handwriting House
Review writing house and lines
Practice writing verb sentences
Finish the sentence frame on own
"The ______ will_______"
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

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Dress Code

It is important that students are arriving to school in the appropriate school attire. Here is a reminder of what is allowed:

Shirts:
ONLY WHITE button down long or short sleeve.
NO BLUE OR WHITE POLOS.
Spirit shirts on Fridays ONLY.

Bottoms:
Blue or Tan shorts, pants, skirts or dresses.
NO JEANS, CAMO OR LEGGINGS.

Jackets:
Black, Blue, White or Gray sweaters.
Overcoats may be worn in cold weather OUTSIDE ONLY (must be taken off in the classroom).


Sunday, January 21, 2018

In Our Class This Week...

Good afternoon parents and guardians,

Please be sure to check your child's backpack tomorrow and every other day to clean it out. The following items will be going home tomorrow: "I like" writing test, new biweekly homework packet (to stay at home for practice), new RTI/ELD placement form and Second Trimester progress report.
Progress reports DO NOT need to be signed and returned. Also, RTI/ELD is only 30 min per day. If you have any question about your child's placement, please let me know.

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:
Baby Wipes
Organic Clorox Wipes
Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. 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.

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

School News:
January Family Project Due 1/29
Students are to first color it, to make it their own, then take him on some adventures. 
At the end of the month, students will present to the class some of the activities they did with Sammy. A poster board with pictures would be a great visual.

1/25 January Awards Assembly
Students receiving awards have already been notified.

2/7 Day of Play
Student may bring in toys/games to play all day long.
Please do not send any electronics!

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 

2/16 & 2/19 NO SCHOOL

2/22 February Awards

3/2: Read Across America Day aka Dr. Seuss Day
Pajama dress up day

Here is a look into our week
Songs to practice at home:

Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 6UNIT 3 TEST FRIDAY
Review: Rhyming words, beginning sounds, CVC words, HFW of the unit (me, with, she, see, look, they, you, of)
Theme: Bugs
Story of the week: "The Grouchy Ladybug"
Poem of the week: "Ladybug"
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: main idea

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, you, of

Math: Unit 8 Measurement
Students will be able to measure and decide long/short.

Science: Bugs
Students will be able to describe parts of a lady bug  and its life cycle.

Social Studies: Groundhogs Day
Students will be able to describe Groundhogs Day and groundhogs.

Writing: The Handwriting House
Review writing house and lines
Practice writing verb sentences
Finish the sentence frame on own
"I will"
"We will"
"She will"
"He will"
"(Name) will...."
"The (animal) will..."
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

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

    Sunday, January 7, 2018

    In Our Class This Week...

    Good afternoon, 
    I hope you all had a great and restful break. I am excited to get back in the classroom and create some more memories with my kiddos. Especially since we are getting closer to the 100th day of school (Feb. 12th) and our last day of Kinder (June 19th).

    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:
    Kleenix
    Baby Wipes

    Be sure to check out the new school calendar

    Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. 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
    To kick off this new year, this month's family project will be a little different. Going home tomorrow will be a black and white "Sammy the Snowball". Students are to first color it, to make it their own, then take him on some adventures. 
    At the end of the month, students will present to the class some of the activities they did with Sammy. A poster board with pictures would be a great visual.

    Official January project with explanation will be going home tomorrow. If you need further clarification, please let me know!

    1/15 NO SCHOOL

    1/17 Wacky Wednesday
    Please let me know if you can sign up for any of the items needed (check Shutterfly for items needed)

    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 

    2/16 & 2/19 NO SCHOOL

    2/22 February Awards

    2/27 Last day to turn in Six Flags reading log

    Here is a look into our week

    Songs to practice at home:

    Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 4
    Theme: Seasons
    Story of the week: "The Mitten"
    Poem of the week: "Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall"
    Letter(s) of the week: Ff
    Songs of the week for the letter(s) Ff
    ABC mouse-F song
    Have Fun Teaching-F song
    StoryBots- F song
    Home activities: Look for the letter(s) Ff (in all types of fonts)
    Say words that begin with Ff
    Draw pictures that begin with Ff
    Sound  out  blend CVC words (determine if real or silly)
     fat, fit, feb, fos, fog, fuf, fun, flag

    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: plot

    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: see, look
    See sight word song-See
    Look sight word song-Look


    Math: Unit 7 Comparing sets (7.1-7.5)
    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 about Martin Luther King Jr

      Writing: The Handwriting House
      Writing test FRIDAY "I like" test

      Review writing house and lines
      Practice writing "I like" sentences
      Finish the sentence frame on your own
      "I like to...."
      "I like my...."
      "I like a...."
      "I like...."
      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