We have another busy week in kindergarten!

A few notes for this week:

* Field trip money needs to be returned on Thursday.

* Wednesday is a late start, but there is NO school for kindergartners!

* Spring picture day is on Thursday April 26th. Look sharp!

Our learning goals for this week are:

Reading:  Content Objectives:

Can you identify words that begin or end with -wh, -ch, and -sh?

Can you identify the difference between an informational and narrative text?

Can you use punctuation to enhance phrasing?

Can you read text as the author would say it?

Reading:  Language Objectives:

Can you share the  informational text on worms that you created?

Can you share the narrative text about a worm that goes to Oakman that you created?

Math: Content Objectives:

Can you count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s?

Can you group various items in groups of 2’s, 5’s and 10’s?

Math:Language  Objectives:

Can you verbally count by 2’s 5’s and 10’s to the class?

Can you explain the way you grouped your items by 2’s 5’s 10’s?

Science:  Content Objectives:

Can you predict which Earth material would be best for plant growth?

Can you plan and conduct plant growth investigations in different earth materials (sand, soil, water)?

Science:   Language Objectives

Can you draw and write about your prediction for which Earth material would be best for plant growth?

Can you share with the class your prediction about which Earth material would be best for plant growth?

Social Studies:   Content Objectives:

Can you identify our country’s flag?

What does our flag symbolize?

Can you create a flag for “Wormopia”?

Social Studies:   Language Objectives:

Can you share with a partner your flag for  “Wormopia”?

Can you write a sentence to describe your flag?

Writing:  Content Objectives:

Can you create an  informational text on worms ?

Can you create a  narrative text about a worm that goes to Oakman from “Wormopia”that you created?

Writing: Language Objectives:

Can you share the  informational text on worms that you created?

Can you share the narrative text about a worm that goes to Oakman that you created?

Words of the week: will, brown, orange

I hope everyone had a wonderful week off!  A few reminders for parents and students:

Snack:  our fruit grant is over and students will need to bring in a healthy snack to have in the afternoon.

Reading bags need to be brought to school each day.

We will have new seats tomorrow!

Our learning goals for this week are:

Reading:  Content Objectives:

Can you identify words that begin or end with -wh, -ch, and -sh?

Can you add or remove individual sounds to make a new word while reading or writing?

Can you identify the main characters  in a story?

Can you work with a partner to identify what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of a story?

Reading:  Language Objectives:

Can you write/create words that rhyme with – at, -an, -en?

Can you share with a friend who the main character in the story is?

Can you draw the beginning middle, and end of a story?

Math: Content Objectives:

Can you compare numbers from 1-30 using words like “more than and less than”?‘

Math:Language  Objectives:

Can you share with a friend as you compare numbers from 1-30 using words like “more than and less than”

Can you draw a picture to show more than and less than?

Science:  Content Objectives:

Can you sort rocks and soil into groups?

Can you discuss with a friend how rocks and soul are different? How are they alike?

Science:   Language Objectives

Can you describe the differences that you found when you sort them into groups?

Can you discuss with a friend how rocks and soul are different? How are they alike?

Social Studies:   Content Objectives:

Can you make a poster that encourages others to take care of the Earth?

Can you identify at least 3 ways we can take care of the Earth?

Can you describe what Earth Day is?

Social Studies:   Language Objectives:

Can you present your poster to the class, and talk about the things that you included?

Can you write/draw about how we can take care of the Earth?

Writing:  Content Objectives:

Can you begin a sentence with a capital letter?

Can you use (. ! ?) in a sentence?

Writing: Language Objectives:

Can you write a sentence and use capital letters the right way?

Can you read with expression based on the punctuation?

Words of the week:  can, we.

A HUGE thank you to all our parents and 5th grade helpers!

Tomorrow (Wednesday April 4th) is a late start. First bell rings at 9:35 am.

We have another very busy week ahead of us in kindergarten!

Late start on Wednesday. First bell rings at 9:35 am.

Math and reading bags need to be brought to school everyday.
Weekly homework packet will be sent home on Monday. Please return on Thursday.
We have snack daily at around 2:45, please send in a healthy snack with your child.

Our learning goals for this week are:

Reading:   Can you read using the onset and rime in a word? Can you sound out a word? Can you identify words that begin -wh, -ch, and -sh?

Math: Can you count and write to 30? Can you solve subtraction problems up to 5? Up to 10? Can you work with a partner to create and draw  subtraction and addition story problems?

Science:   What are the materials in soil? How can we make rocks in our classroom? How do scientists make observations? What tools do they use?

Social Studies:    Can you create a map of your  bedroom? Can you create a map of Oakman for next year’s kindergartners?

Writing:  Can you identify the beginning , middle, and end of your story? Can you add details to your writing/pictures? Can you take a stand in your writing?

Words of the week:  And, like.

Dear Kindergarten Families,

In math and social studies we are reviewing counting and using maps.  On Thursday, April 5^th, our students will be having an “egg” hunt to find Easter eggs filled with candy!

We need donations of:

Ø     Plastic Easter Eggs (can be found at dollar stores)

Ø     Miniature candy (please be sure it is individually bagged).

Please note that we will be sharing the candy brought in so one bag per child is plenty! J

Items should be sent in by Wednesday morning.

Thank you!

Mrs. Rydlicki

Ms. Alnasir

We had such a busy week this past week! The kids did a wonderful job at ELPA testing!!

Take a look at what’s been happening in our classroom!

Tomorrow is a late start.  School begins an hour late.  First bell rings at 9:30.

We have another very busy week ahead of us in kindergarten!

• Kindergarten will be ELPA testing this week. Please leave any items you need to drop off for your child at the office and they will get it when they have a chance.
• Late start on Wednesday. First bell rings at 9:35 am.
• Math and reading bags need to be brought to school everyday.
• Weekly homework packet will be sent home on Monday. Please return on Friday.
• We have snack daily at around 2:45, please send in a healthy snack with your child.

Our learning goals for this week are:

Reading:  Can you retell informational text? Can you read using the onset and rime in a word? Can you sound out a word? Can you identify words that begin -wh, -ch, and -sh?

Math: Can you count and write to 30? Can you solve subtraction problems up to 5? Up to 10? Can you work with a partner to create and draw  subtraction story problems?

Science:  What are Earth materials?  What are the materials in soil? How can we make rocks in our classroom?

Social Studies:   What is a map? Can you create a map of your  bedroom? Can you create a map of Oakman for next year’s kindergartners?

Writing:  Can you identify the beginning , middle, and end of your story? Can you add details to your writing?

Words of the week:  And, like.