January 12, 2007
What
are the Molecules Learning?
January 8 - 12, 2006
Math Workshop
- Counting strategies: Grab and Count, Inventory Bags, Racing Bears, Double Compare
- shorter and longer
- Making shapes with pattern blocks
- tally marks
- Counting by 5's
- Pattern Block Software
- Reading Graphs
Language Arts
- Handwriting: Sing the Start Your Letter at the Top Song
- Recognizing and writing the letter /Ee/
- Word Families: /et/ and /ell/
- Popcorn words: "up" and "here"
- Story Element: Setting, Characters
- Modeled Writing: Telling more; adding more details.
- Read Aloud: Because of Winn Dixie: Finally Opal understands why Amanda has a pinched face. Charlotte's Web: Wilbur had a taste of freedom but liked being in his pen better.
- Molecules voted for their favorite vote in the Virginia Young Reader Awards. We chose Manana Iguana by Ann Whitford Paul as our favorite.
Science
- Observing planets and stars at the APS planetarium.
Social Studies
- The life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Author Eddie
Author's
Chair Photo Gallery
| Kindergarten
Bulletin Board |
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1/13 |
Estella's Birthday! | All
Day |
1/15 |
Martin Luther King Day | No
School |
1/16 |
Investigation Station | All
Week |
1/18 |
Corcoran Art Gallery Field Trip | 10:00-12:00 |
| 1/18 | Art in the Classroom: Michelle Hayes |
2:00 |
1/26 |
Teacher Work Day | No
School |
1/31 |
Math Day | 9:00 |
A
Message from Mrs. Ablott in the
Investigation Station
Our Molecules in Motion will be exploring how we can recycle materials by creating rockets to launch! We would appreciate if parents could send in recycled materials that we could use in such an endeavor-water bottles, clear smallish plastic containers and MOST importantly: **white film canisters which MotoPhoto has willingly donated in the past. Thank you for your support of our aeronautical endeavors in Investigation Station!
Mrs. Ablott
*** thank you in advance for those of you who can stop by photo stores/booths from time to time and ask for the clear film containers. Each Molecule will need two to launch their rocket.
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Listen
and read along to stories on many levels. Create
three letter words with the machine! Color
Dr. King, the preacher Put
sight words into ABC order |
Mr. Riley Away Next Week
Due to medical reasons (not to worry!), I will be in Portland, OR all during next week. Mrs. Renkey will be the visiting teacher and has enjoyed this group in the past. She is excited about spending the week with the Molecules. Please discuss with your child each day things they can do to make sure Mrs. Renkey has the best time possible. (More to come)
Up-Coming Field Trips
Thank you to the parents who turned in the permission slip for the Corcoran Art Gallery and planetarium. Parents are welcome to join our trip to the Corcoran Art Gallery on Friday. It's important that you let Mrs. Cabrales know if you are joining before Friday. See our Kindergarten Bulletin Board for all event dates. Permission slips can be found on the class web site. Click here.
Martin Luther King Jr.
We looked at photos of Martin as a child, a teacher, a preacher and a father. We sang a song about the dream he had and talked about what he knew was wrong and how he tried to change the way people acted. On Monday, we will think about Martin Luther King and the kindness and fairness he shared.
Word Study Journal
Molecules will have homework each night of the week except Friday. Their awesome efforts should be put into a Word Study Journal and returned to the classroom every Friday. Check the back pack for the first homework and a letter to you giving you instructions on how to support your child for success. We discussed different types of "doing homework":Doing a little each night, all one day, all one day before it's due. Most of us agree that doing a little each day is the best!
The same homework is completed by all kindergarten classes. It is typically handed out on Monday and returned on Friday. Mrs. Cabrales and I will attempt to send home on Friday, so the Molecules can get a head start.
Book Ordering On-Line
New February
catalogs will come home on Tuesday, but you have the option of looking
early and ordering the books on line and using your credit card. Books
will still be sent to the classroom and delivered through back pack
mail.
Scholastic
Parent Ordering
Class name: rileyroom149
Password: asfs
Mr.
Riley, First Year Teacher, 1992
With first year teacher, Debbie,
who is a
best friend today.
| Needed
for the Classroom |
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