Friday, May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016




Dear Families,

Wow! I can't believe we are wrapping up our Kindergarten year together! Assessments are going to be key for the next weeks. 

As we experienced a "summer" day this past week, it reminded me to remind you about the importance of sunscreen. As our skin becomes re-introduced to the sun, we want to be sure we are safe! Please either slather sun block on your child before they come in to school or you could send in a tube (with their name clearly stated) and I am happy to apply it before they venture outside. 

Along with summer weather comes summer/ beach/ coastal Maine studies. We also had a popsicle party with our 8th grade reading buddies. We will miss them and wish them well on their trip to D.C.!

Books Read: One Morning in Maine, Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale, Make Way for Ducklings and Fun Dog, Sun Dog, and Thunder Cake (I have included the recipe for thunder cake in their folders this week-yum!) 

During writing time they are; thinking of ways to write that will persuade people to do certain things, or not do certain things, adding words (letters) to their pictures, rehearsing what they want to say about what they wrote, taking turns sharing their ideas and writing with partners, adding spaces between words and punctuation at the end of a sentence, going back into their writing pieces and revising what they have written by changing or adding to what they wrote and continuing to build up their confidence as writers.

In math we are working with two digit numbers, formation of numbers, addition and subtraction practice, counting and number recognition, solving number stories, 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: 

June 3- Visit Pen Pals in Pittston- more information coming soon!

June 15- Last School Day at WCS











Friday, May 13, 2016

Friday May 13, 2016





Dear Families,
Thank you so much to all of you who were able to join us on our outing to Wolfe's Neck Farm. A wonderful experience and such a beautiful day!


REMEMBER:
NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN ONLY
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 
MAY 19 & 20

Friday, May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016




Dear Families,

It was so nice to see so many of you at last night's Cinco De Mayo concert celebration. I am always amazed when there is standing room only. The children are so supported and loved in our Woolwich community. Thank you!

This week has been a mix of egg layers, farm life and frogs. Always a busy time of year. So many hands-on experiences and excitement of 1st grade looms close!

MONDAY- FIELD TRIP TO WOLFE'S NECK FARM. DRESS FOR ANY WEATHER! If you signed up to chaperone please sign the enclosed waiver and bring in on Monday~Thank you!

May 19 & 20 NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY (KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS ARE INVOLVED WITH KINDERGARTEN SCREENING)

Books Read: Dino Sailors, Dino  Train,  The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash,  Aunt Pitty Patty's Piggy, Big Chickens, Big Chickens Fly the Coop

During writing time they are; writing to Pittston pen pals, visualizing places and people to write about, adding words (letters) to their pictures, rehearsing what they want to say about what they wrote, taking turns sharing their ideas and writing with partners, adding spaces between words and punctuation at the end of a sentence, going back into their writing pieces and revising what they have written by changing or adding to what they wrote and continuing to build up their confidence as writers.  

Animated Alphabet is our approach to phonemic awareness and spelling. The letters are taught through a multi sensory approach of music, dance, characters and signs which help the students hold onto that information. We have been writing words and sentences using our characters.

In math we are getting familiar with our 1-110 number grid and playing fun “I Spy” games trying to find out the number, playing with standard and nonstandard measurement, working with two digit numbers, formation of numbers, addition and subtraction practice, counting and number recognition, solving number stories, 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: 

Happy Mother's Day!

May 9- Field Trip to Wolfe's Neck Farm

May 19 & 20 NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY (KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS ARE INVOLVED WITH KINDERGARTEN SCREENING)

May 30- No School- Memorial Day