Monday, April 9, 2018

Update 4/9

Hi kindergarten families,

Highlights for this week:


Sight words: play, has
Phonics: long vowels 

Literacy Essential Question: What do good citizens do? 

Writing:  We are using non-fiction books and pebblego.com to do research for a non fiction book of our own on an animal of our choosing!  We will be researching and and planning our writing this week.

Math: 3D shapes, number partners

Science: Living and non-living things.  What are characteristics of living things? How do they change?  You may have heard, we have very special caterpillars in our room that are growing like crazy!  They will be making their chrysalises soon!  
Today we also took a first look at the Standley Lake eagles and their new eaglets!  The kids were so excited to see one of the new babies!  I told them that I would make sure to send you the link if you want to view at home.  

Eagle Cam Link

Monday: Enrichment
Tuesday: PE
Wednesday: 
PE
Thursday: Enrichment
Friday: Music
Monday: Music


Homework:
iPads will be sent home Monday and Wednesday to charge fully.   On one of these nights, have your child show you our new app, Raz Kids!  They are able choose books to read, as well as read books that I assign to them.  Have your child read one book with you!
Please continue to read any choice of book for 10 minutes every night!

Important dates to note:
May 4th - Field Day
May 11 - Field Day rainout date
May 18 - Kindergarten Learning Celebration, afternoon. Families are invited to attend as we celebrate a fantastic year in kindergarten!  Time: 1:45pm.  

Have a wonderful week!