Friday, March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

 


Such a fun and busy week! 

We have been reading many Dr. Seuss books and celebrating him as a reader and illustrator. Iconic for us all! Read Across America week was full of fun celebrations ending with pajama day. Wow, the kids LOVE being at school in their pjs! 

The Chickadee Reading program also kicked off this week as well as the Masked Reader competition. We sure are reading up a storm here this week! 

Conference times are opening today for our parent/teacher conferences on March 21st. I caan't wait to meet with you all and talk about how kindergarten is going. 

Upcoming Events: 

 Friday March 15-No School- Teacher Inservice

March 21- Parent/Teacher Conferences***1/2 day for students

March 22-***1/2 day for students

April 15-19 April Vacation

Friday, March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

  


                                                 

Rabbit! Rabbit! 

It has been such a focused and busy week and we have been busy and engaged in some great learning!

Hello Families!

As we are 108 days into the school year our supplies are getting tired! Please send in 2 glue sticks and a new package of washable markers with your child... Thank you!!!!

This week we have started our weather observations at a deeper level and trying to decide if the weather outside is a lion or a lamb as the old saying goes. Some days have been both and that realization has led to many scientific conversations between the students. They are acute observers!

Reading/Writing: We have enjoyed learning and reading about the importance of taking care of our teeth this week as well as some stories related to weather. The difference between fiction and non-fiction has been discussed. 

Math: Combinations of 10, graphing data, identifying, comparing and creating various shapes, working with teen numbers, analyzing solutions to problems presented in word problems, and continuing our calendar routines. We are all surprised that today is the 108th day of school!

Assessment: Assessments in every area are being conducted at this point and students are working harder than ever in order to get them done. I dislike the amount of "testing" I need to do, but in the end it does show me (and you) the incredible growth in your children. I am so proud of them!

A couple of housekeeping things...

Please make sure your child has an extra set of dry clothes to keep here. The snow/melting/freezing/wetness makes it very likely we will get our clothes wet and no one enjoys sitting in wet clothes. Also, a pair of extra shoes so we aren't stomping around in uncomfortable footwear. We go outside twice a day and while there is any snow at all, it is a great idea for snow pants, boots, and all other outside gear~winter is far from over! 

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up! Please keep those peepers open for the sign up sheet. I can't wait to talk to you about how AMAZING your child is! (As if you didn't know) 

Upcoming Events:

March 15- No School- Professional Development Day

March 21- Parent/Teacher Conferences~Both 21st and 22nd are 1/2 days of school!




Sunday, February 11, 2024

February 12, 2024

 


  
We hae a very busy week before February Break! Our 100th Day of Kindergarten and Valentine's Day will both be happneing this week and that calls for BIG celebrations! 

We will be swapping Valentine's cards on Wednesday and if you still need the names of our classroom friends, they are listed below. We won't be having a big party-just some healthy snacks and an exchange of cards between the students. 

I hope your vacation is full of fun, excitement, and restful happiness. 
Sarah

Jack, Breckon, Braxton, Sebastiaan, Weston, Ava, Avery, Charlotte, Delphine, Isabelle, Matilda, Siddaleigh, Payson, Wynter, Miss Tina, Mrs. Sample





Friday, January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

 

 Dear Families,

WOW!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of the pocket change that has been rolling in last week and this week (we are probably going to win the Purple Penny this year)!!! Of course there is 1 more week to go, so if you haven't had an opportunity to send in pocket change and you would like to, please do! 


We have read a great many versions of the Gingerbread Man (boy, girl, baby, etc.) and are enjoying the similarities and differences in the outcome of the gingerbread being.  Talking about the different characters and settings has also been part of this process. You had a gingerbread project come home last week. The ones that have come in are simply delightful! If you haven't completed the project, no worries! Send your Gingerbread person in if/when you do! 

We have been learning so much about New Zealand and invasive species with our Go2Science mission! If you are on Facebook you can check out the Go2Science page to keep up to date with what we have been working on. 

In math we are working with teen numbers, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice, telling and acting out number stories, counting by 10s,  subitizing practice, and reading graphs.  Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, ten frames, tallies, money, patterns, solving addition problems, and tracking the number of days we have been in school. 

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)

Upcoming Events: 

February 19-23: February Vacation

Friday, January 5, 2024

January 5, 2024

 


HAPPY 2024!!!

There is a large packet coming home today. RSU1 has made the policy that some of our snow days will be "remote learning days" in an effort to not add extra days/weeks on at the end of the school year. PLEASE listen to any canceled days that are being considered "remote learning days" and follow this plan: Open the manilla envelope and work on "a few" pages inside. I won't be looking over your shoulders! You know what works for your child and family! There is also a directive page from our specials teachers that offers a variety of engaging activities. I will plan to be available from 9am-noon on any of these days if you need to check in with me (as long as I have power/internet).  Send questions my way if this is not clear. 

We have been consumed by an author study of Jan Brett. Her stories and illustrations are perfect for this time of the year! Books Read: The Mitten, The Hat, Who's That Knocking?, The Turnip, Hedgie Blasts Off, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

In math we are working with teen numbers, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice, counting and number recognition through graphing , and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)


Upcoming Events: 
Monday January 15- Martin L. King Jr. Day~ No School

Friday, December 8, 2023

December 8, 2023

 


Please notice that your student's report card has come home today! Let me know if you have any questions in terms of scoring. Everything inside the envelope is for you to keep, but please return the envelope for the next report card! 

We have been having so much fun learning about the solar system this week! We know what makes day and night and that the sun is our closest star. How exciting! 

Books Read: Poor Pluto, The Solar System, The Sun: Our Nearest Star, Day and Night, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Reading workshop is going very well. We are engaging in daily practice of reading books at our level as well as exploring picture books that we might not be able to read yet, but that teach us about non-fiction topics of interest and stories that we can follow through pictures- even if we can't read the print. 

In math we are working with teen numbers, playing games with partners, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

As the weather is cooling down, remember we go outside on days above 10 degrees and as long as it isn't rain or ice. Fresh air is so important and I ask you to help me by sending your child with warm clothing and to make sure they have an extra set of clothing in case of emergency. 

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)


Upcoming Events: 

December 8- Report cards home

December 22-January 1-  Christmas Vacation