February 23, 2007
What
are the Molecules Learning?
February 19 - 23, 2007
Math Workshop
- measuring with non-standard units: popsicle sticks, locking cubes, paper clips.
- sorting and counting. coins (download this Money Power Point, created by my friend. It will help you review the coins and bills and what they are worth.)
- Counting by 2's
- Number Sentences (2+3=5)
- Addition Story Problems
Language Arts
- Handwriting: letters strokes top to bottom
- Digraphs: /sh/ and /th/
- Popcorn word: she, there, they,
- Story Element: setting
- Modeled Writing: we're writing stories with a beginning, middle and end. Be sure to check out the authors sitting in the Author's Chair.
- Read Aloud: Because of Winn Dixie: Winn Dixie is found and she loves listening to Otis play music.
Social Studies
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
- National symbols
| Kindergarten
Bulletin Board |
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2/23 |
Chinese New Year | 1:00-2:30 |
2/26 |
Jonathan's Birthday | All
Day! |
| 3/1-2 |
Parent Conferences | No
School |
3/7 |
Outside the Box Day | 9:00-11 |
Valentine's
Day Celebration
Thanks to our wonderful Fab Four room parents, our party was a huge success! The food and activities were enjoyed by everyone. Click here. for the photos.
We Enjoy Books EVERYDAY!
We are fortunate having so many parents read with us in the morning during WEB. Taking time to be with us means a lot, and it is also playing a huge part in every ones' success as readers. I appreciate when I see parents encourage others to be reading books in their book boxes, independently or with each other. Our goal until the end of the year is fluency, fluency, fluency. Recognizing and decoding text is important, but having the ability to read without pausing, changing voice for expression, really takes the Molecules to the next level. Don't give up on books that have been read over and over, take advantage them and listen to your child and others read with gusto!
Happy Birthday
Alison and Sarah!
Enjoy
the photos.
|
Explore
Brain Pop Jr. and be exposed to different concepts in science,
social studies and math. Here we got to know Honest Abe a lot
better. Solve
the Mt. Rushmore Puzzle. |
Pennies for Patients
We are not only safe, kind and fair, we're extremely generous! We raised so much in the first week for Pennies for Patients. that we increased our original goal of $150 to $215.00. The campaign ends tomorrow, and without a doubt we have a lot to be proud of in Room 149. Not only have we had great practice counting money, we're giving support to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Totally cool! (Thank you parents for your kindness and generosity!)
*** collected so far: $278.49!!!
Celebrate Writing Day
Thank you to the parents who shared their time during Math Day. The morning was a huge success with the Molecules rotating through seven different teachers, learning new concepts and strategies.
Famous
Presidents
Lincoln and Washington were great presidents! We've been celebrating them for two weeks, by creating log cabins, four star general hats, reading stories and poetry.The Molecules can tell you a lot about these remarkable men.
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent / Teacher conferences are March 1-2. I am looking forward to meeting with you to celebrate your child's successes and focus on concerns for a great second half of our school year. Please look at the conference schedule for your your conference time. Let me know if you need the password.
Please send in the form that acknowledges that you received the report card. If you plan on bringing that during the conference, please let me know.
Outside the Box Day
On March 7, the Molecules will become shoemakers and design wearable shoes. We will use recycled items to create our shoes. Ms. Guerra has invited us to show-off our shoes and walk the runway for her first graders. We will then, in turn, hear the instruments that the first graders have created. We need more parent support on this day. Please let me know if you can make it from 9:00-11:00.
Book Ordering On-Line
February catalogs
will be available until Feb. 28. You have the option to order the books
on line and use your credit card. Books ordered on line will still be
sent to the classroom and delivered through back pack mail.
Scholastic
Parent Ordering
Class
User Name: rileyroom149
Password:
asfs