November 1, 2024

 

Rabbit! Rabbit! Happy November!

It was nice to be able to spend the entire week at school! Lots of fun and excitement leading up to the Halloween adventure. I hope it was fun and safe and full of creepy activities. 

I was out last week because my mom was diagnosed with cancer this summer and she had a surgery as well as several smaller procedures last week so I was her caretaker. I am still watching over her, but she has been able to be alone for these hours during the day. Wanted to let you all know that information in case your student is telling you I am not at school. I'm trying. 

We have enjoyed a plethora of fall and Halloween books. We made a long study of: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly . Who knew there were so many versions of this old classic? The students all really enjoyed all of the things that she ate and trying to rhyme along with the story. 

In math we are working with subitizing, sorting, ten frames, counting by 10s, recognizing numbers through movement, formation of numbers, addition 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, tally marks, odd/even, patterns, money, and ten frames. 

Our 1st Go2Mission of the school year (Is there evidence that dinosaurs lived in the Bighorn Basin area of Wyoming? Was Deinonychus there?) has concluded. We decided as a class that the hypothesis was true. We found a tooth belonging to deinonychus and also a great deal of dinosaur fossils along the way. Our 2nd mission will be after our Christmas break! Stay tuned~

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)

Don't forget that pesky setting your clocks back this weekend!!! Yikes~

A bit of help that I need... please assist your child by making sure there are no toys or other distractions in their backpacks or pockets. We have had many instances of students "giving, trading, sharing, lending" items and we honestly don't have the time for those distractions in our day. I really need your help with this and I thank you in advance. 

Upcoming Events: 

November 5- Election Day-No School

November 11- Teacher Inservice-No School

November 25 & 26- 1/2 Days of School-Parent Teacher Conferences 

November 27, 28, & 29- Happy Thanksgiving! 

 

October 10, 2024

 

This was a winter picture, but so pretty! 

We have enjoyed a week full of fire safety and even got to meet a real firefighter and parametic! We were able to look at a fire truck and an ambulance! So fun!!! Students learned about 9-1-1, Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll, Get Low and GO, Replace batteries in smoke detectors, and NEVER touch matches or lighters. Let's all stay safe!  

We started our Bridge to Writing program and there is a paper with a review of this new curriculum  enclosed. So far, so fun!

Our Go2Science mission continues as we keep looking for clues to support our hypothesis in Wyoming. Beth and Curtis sure are giving us a lot of information and finding so much evidence for us to be thinking about. Fossils of bones and teeth, along with other clues appeared this week. We even had an experience with erosion! We only have 2 weeks left and still haven't had a sign of deiononychus... yet...Will we find evidence that he was there?

We are finishing up our "Reveal" math pilot this week and next and will begin Everyday Math at the conclusion of this math pilot. We have been working on numbers and sets to 5, problem solving, comparing and contrasting, following oral and visual directions, and basically learning to LOVE MATH! 

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: 

Friday Oct.11- No School- Professional Day

Monday October 14-No School Columbus Day

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Sarah

September 27, 2024

   

We had a FABULOUS trip to Rocky Ridge Orchard and had a delicious apple and doughnut. We picked up a small pumpkin and will paint it in art class next week! The hay ride was so much fun. We also brought home a bag of apples and will make a warm applesauce next week.  Thank you for those who were able to join us on this grand adventure! 

Books Read: Mr. Brown's Magnificent Apple Tree,  There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.  The Big Apple, and the song-A-P-P-L-E

 (which is sung like "Bingo)

In math we are getting to know numbers 0-10, sorting, discussing a graph, using math manipulatives, 10 frames,  finger counting, working with shapes and continuing our calendar routines. 

Our Go2Science mission continues as we keep looking for clues to support our hypothesis in Wyoming. Beth and Curtis sure are giving us a lot of information and finding so much evidence for us to be thinking about. 

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)

There is a fun October Reading challenge coming home today! This is purely for fun! 

Upcoming Events: 

Friday Oct.11- No School- Professional Day

Monday October 14-No School Columbus Day

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Sarah

September 20, 2024

 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar sequencing game

We ate like the Very Hungry Caterpillar today! Munching our way through apples, pears, plums, strawberries, oranges, and watermelon (and maybe some spinach?)

In science we continue to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly. We have no caterpillars still munching, many still in chrysalis, and we have released 3!  We hope to release the rest of them for their flight to Mexico before the cold weather sets in! We have learned so much about the caterpillar life cycle! Next week we will begin learning about apples and their life cycle.

We started our Go2Science mission about Dinosaurs in Wyoming this week. We are in search of evidence for our hypothesis: There are dinosaur fossils in the Bighorn Basin. Was Deinonychus there? If you don't know about Go2Science yet, you are soon going to know a lot about it!!! Fun!

Books: Cont. re-reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar,  enjoying LOTS of other Eric Carle books, Gotta Go! Gotta Go! (a book about a little caterpillar and her journey), and some fun ABC books. We are also using our book boxes daily and developing good reading skills. 

In math we are getting to know numbers 0-10, sorting, discussing a graph, using math manipulatives, using 5 frames, practicing with quick looks at collections of dots, finger counting, working with shapes and continuing our calendar routines.  

We are still 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 Dates:

Thursday Sept. 26- Open House 5:30pm-7:00pm                            

Friday Oct.11- No School- Professional Day

Monday October 14-No School Columbus Day

September 13, 2024

   

In science we continue to learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. They are all currently in chrysalis form.  Hopefully they will think about becoming butterflies soon so we can release them for their flight to Mexico before the cold weather sets in! We are learning and observing so much about the caterpillar life cycle! 

We are starting our Go2Science mission about Dinosaurs in Wyoming next week. We are in search of evidence for our hypothesis: There are dinosaur fossils in the Bighorn Basin. Was Deinonychus there? If you don't know about Go2Science yet, you are soon going to know a lot about it!!! Fun!

Books: Cont. re-reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar (and doing some very fun activities), and reading some other Eric Carle books. There are so many!!! We also have started using our book boxes and developing good reading skills. 

In math we are getting to know numbers 0-10, sorting, discussing a graph, using math manipulatives, using 5 frames, practicing with quick looks at collections of dots (subitizing), finger counting, working with shapes and continuing our calendar routines.  

We are still 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 Dates:

Thursday Sept. 26- Open House 5:30pm-7:00pm                            

Friday Oct.11- No School- Professional Day

Monday October 14-No School Columbus Day

September 6, 2024

                            

Dear Families,

Thank you so much for being patient with me this first week of school! My main goal has been making sure your child is happy in their transition into our kindergarten classroom. If somehow I have left you with more questions, please reach out to me and let me know. I am trying! 

It has been a very busy week. We are working on our procedures and community building. We have enjoyed going to the different specials classes and meeting many new faces and doing fun activities. 

Specials are: Monday-P.E. Tuesday-Art, Wednesday-Library, Thursday-Guidance, Friday- Music

Books Read: A variety of Pete the Cat stories, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, and Franklin's First Day of School. 

In math we are getting to know numbers, introducing attributes of shapes, sorting, graphing birthdays, and our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observation, and the days of the week. We have also started in a new curriculum that I am piloting this year. There is a paper this week explaining the change. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you. 

 Many reading and writing assessments have taken place these first few days of school. We will begin a more structured approach to reading and writing beginning soon. 

We have begun to be scientists and use our observation skills to watch caterpillars grow-and grow-and grow! Most of them are still in the very hungry stage! 

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)

June 7, 2024

 

Hello Families! 

This will be my last newsletter of the year. I can't believe it! Your student is coming home today with a "Duck Puck" soap that I had left in stock from my last show. I think they will enjoy them! The soap smells like candy! 

Also, we are going to be exploring force and motion next week and I am asking if they have a matchbox type toy car to bring it in. It will be a fun study! 

Thank you for such a wonderful year in kindergarten! We have reached the end of our time together and I want to tell you how honored I am to have been able to spend every day with your precious children. 

I will still see them in the hallway and on the playground. I will watch them grow from afar. I am a cheerleader forever for them! 

Have a safe and fun summer~Best to you all! 

Sarah

Upcoming Events

June 17- Last day of school- 1/2 day-dismissal @ noon