November 26, 2013

Dear Families,

This morning we got a new book called Thanksgiving Dinner and  we highlighted the word “on” in the book! (Sam)

We learned more about Thanksgiving and turkeys! (Sarah Jane)

We went to PE and did gymnastics! (Devin)

Mrs. Beeler came and read us a book! (Stella)

Today we had fun dressing like twins! (Kendrick)

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

BTW, If your child plans to shop at our Holiday Shop in December (notes and envelopes were sent home Friday) then please wait and send the money the day of the shopping (which is Dec. 9).  That way it won’t get “lost”.  Thanks!

November 25, 2013

Dear Families,

We got new Thanksgiving books for our book tubs and we highlighted the word “for”. (GeorgiaJane)

We made a turkey today! (Austin)

We had a great time at recess. (Michah)

We went to art today and got to paint the inside of our clay pots. (Sarah Jane)

Today we had a Thanksgiving feast with Mrs. Flanagin’s class! (Stella) Thank you all for the food that was brought and to the parents that helped us!

We got to watch A Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving movie. (Maxwell)

Tomorrow is Twin Day at Mill Creek! Please help your child remember to wear red!

November 22, 2013

Dear Families,

In writing workshop we worked on sounding out words to write our favorite foods in each of the food groups. (Hayden)

In math we put missing numbers in order. (Jake) Some of our friends had a difficult time doing this activity. Please check out our papers today to see how we did this activity.

Today we finished our Good Food booklets using our homework pictures. (Kendrick) I will send these home next week!

We went to music and played a motion game to music. (Emma)

We played a game today about the 5 food groups. (Devin)

Have a great weekend!

November 21, 2013

Dear Families,

In writing workshop we fixed our first page in our stories and used story language words (one day, next, later, suddenly, etc…)  to start our other pages. (Stella)

In math we talked about the numbers 18, 19, and 20! (Hayden)

We talked about the dairy group today. In our Good Food Books we glued a picture of a dairy food and then drew another one. (Nathan)

We had Mrs. Mielke come to our classroom and talked to us about problem solving. (Kate)

Next Tuesday we will have Twin Day at school! We voted to wear red shirts on Tuesday so we can dress like each other!

November 20, 2013

Dear Families,

·         In writing workshop we worked on revising our beginning. (Sam) We found out that authors all over the world work really hard on the beginning of stories because the beginning is so important.

·         We had a great time in lunch. (Evan)

·         We talked about the numbers 16 and 17. (Jake)

·         Today we talked about the vegetable group and learned that vegetables give us minerals. (Trevor)

·         Today we went to PE and had a substitute! (Kendrick)

A friendly reminder  that our students are allowed to take ONE guest into the commons to eat with parents.  If students are not following the rule they could lose privileges to eat out in the commons.  Thank you so much for your help!  

November 19, 2013

Dear Families,

Today we had a busy day of learning!

·         We are talking about different ways we can revise our writing to make our stories better! Today we learned how to use revision flaps.

·         We got flaps when we didn’t have enough room for sentences! (Sarah Jane)

·         Today we talked about the Fruit group! (James) We are using our homework pictures to find examples of the food groups this week!

·         We learned about the numbers 13, 14, and 15. (Dayton)

·         The whole class had fun in Reading Centers! (GeorgiaJane)

·         In Art class we made a landscape using paint! (Xan)

Have a great evening!

November 18, 2013

Dear Families,

·         We talked about v and w in Fundations! (Kate)

·         We went to music today and had a sub. (Hayden)

·         In writing workshop we fixed our stories. (Lily) We are working on revising our stories to make them better!

·         Today we started learning about good things to eat and the grains group! (Avery)

·         Book Clubs started today!  I discussed this with each of you at conferences.  The kids were excited!

November 14, 2013

Dear Families,

We talked about the letters k,h and l! (Allison)

We read the story called The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. (Michah) We had a great week reading stories by Mo Willems.

We wrote something that our pigeon could say in a speech bubble. Then we glued our pigeon by the bubble. (Kaitlynn)

In math we talked about number lines. (Austin) We used our number lines to help figure out what numbers came next.

We saw Mrs. Mielke today for specials. (Asher) We will see Mrs. Mielke again for the next few weeks!

Friday folders are going home today. Inside you will find optional math homework!

Don’t forget we have no school tomorrow!

Have a great weekend!

November 13, 2013

Dear Families,

We are going to have an extra recess at the end of the day! (Michah) Today we are celebrating our first non-referral party for this trimester with the rest of the school. After today, our celebrations in Kindergarten will be at the end of each month! I will talk to you about this at our conferences!

In math we worked on putting numbers in order. (Asher) This was difficult for many of our kids. To practice this skill at home, mix up number cards and see if your child can put them back in the correct order. Pull out 4 numbers and see if they can put them back in order J

We went to writing workshop and worked on our red dot work! (Max)

We heard the story Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (Derek) Our class is having fun reading these funny stories by Mo Willems.

Several of the kids have asked me about attending their after school activities like dance, sports, etc.  I would love to if my schedule permits but I need you all to let me know details. J  I don’t want to intrude or make you feel like you have to include me.  It is just fun to see the kids outside of school.  

November 12, 2013

Dear Families,

In writing workshop, we got to work with our reading partners! (Sarah Jane)

In Fundations, we got the letters l,h, and k and used them on our magnetic boards! (Trevor)

At recess we had fun! (Dayton)

We talked about 2 fewer in math. (Kate)

We just went to art and we made a snake! (Stella)

*I forgot to mention yesterday that the Book Fair is going on all this week in conjunction with conferences.  I took the kids by the book fair so they know about it and where it is but you must be with them in order to purchase books (in other words you can’t send money to school so that your kids can buy books).  Part of the money from the book fair goes to PTA.  In addition, you may purchase books to donate to our classroom.  Rather than filling out a wish list, I like for the kids to choose a book to donate to our classroom.  Obviously, book donations are optional.

November 11, 2013

Dear Families,

·         Since today has been a busy day (conference week normally is J) I am writing this email.

·         We have had a busy day of learning today! We will talk about the letters l,h, and k this week. Please ask your child about these letters!

·         In writing workshop students worked on their stories with their reading partners.

·         In math we talked about making numbers 2 more.

·         This week we will talk about stories written by Mo Willems. Today we read the story The Pigeon Wants a Puppy and the kids loved it!

·         Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be cold.  We got outside if the temperature is above 20 degrees.  So, please be sure your child has appropriate coats, hats and gloves/mittens.  Remember we have the early lunch and recess block so we go outside often when the weather is still pretty chilly.

November 8, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we learned more about the letters p and j. (Devin) Fundation packets are in folders for you to practice at home.

We got to make bread and eat it like the Little Red Hen. (Nathan) In red folders you will find the recipe we used to make our bread!

Today we went to library but we did not check out a book. (Avery) We are going to have Counseling class for the next 8 weeks. We will not check out books until this rotation is over.

We are ending our day with another recess! (GeorgiaJane)

**REPORT CARDS:

I will send report cards in Blue Friday Folders TODAY since the secretary got report cards copied already. We are not supposed to send these until next Wednesday but I thought if you had them earlier you could take a look at them before coming to conferences.  We can address the report card and any questions you may have at our conference.   You can bring the report card to conferences if you like but don’t have to.  The second page of the report card does say to sign and return but that is not necessary. I look forward to seeing you next week at our conferences!

**HOMEWORK:

There is also Nutrition homework that is due next Tuesday! Information is in Friday folders!

NON-REFERRAL CELEBRATION:

I sent home a few weeks ago a letter about PBS celebrations we have at MCE when students are being respectful, responsible, and resourceful. Next Wednesday, November 13th, our school is having our first celebration—Game day! The Kindergartens will be having an extra recess instead of this game day.

I truly appreciate your support and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors at school! J

November 7, 2013

Dear Families,

Today we got a reading partner during Writing Workshop. (Xan) Our reading partners are going to help us make sure that our stories are readable!

We had a great time at recess. (Emma)

In math we learned about 1 more than other numbers. (Jake)

For project time we put 6 pictures in order from the story The Little Red Hen. (Lily)

We had fun in reading centers. (GeorgiaJane)

We are going to PE today. (Kendrick)

November 6, 2013

Dear Families,

We read a book called Water. (Allison) It was about the water cycle. (Derek)

In Fundations we learned about the letters p and j and added those letters to our magnetic boards. (Hayden)

In writing workshop, we learned how to use story language words to tell our stories. (Max) (Story language words examples: One day, Next, Later…)

In math we talked about numbers greater and less than 10. (Kaitlynn)

Please remember to return turkey feathers & the small sheet showing what your child is thankful if you have not done so already! Thanks so much!

Next week will be Parent/Teacher conference week along with our Scholastic Book Fair! I will send a reminder of our conference time in Friday folders!

This is a link for our Mill Creek fair!

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=millcreekcougars&appesp=CPT/ib/20120101///txtl/FairFindertoHomepage

November 5, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we worked on writing the letters p and j. (Allison)

Today we got our own word wall lists to put in our writing folders. (Evan) We are learning how to use our writing tools to help us be better writers!

We read the story The Little Red Hen and some of our friends used their character puppets to retell the story. (Austin)

We had a great time at lunch! (Jake)

We are going to music! (Sam)

November 4, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we learned about the letters p and j! (James)

We read The Little Red Hen. No one would help her make bread! (Sarah Jane) We are going to use the story the Little Red Hen to work on retelling and putting events in order from beginning, middle, and end.

In math, we compared 2 numbers to see which was greater and which was less. (Devin and Hayden)

We went to library and heard 2 new stories! (GeorgiaJane)

We had a fun time at recess. (Kate)