October 10th Newsletter
Upcoming Events
*October 14, 15 –Half Days dismissal at 11:59pm (12:09 pm for grades 1-5)
*Oct. 13, 20, 27 - Late Starts
*October 18- No School- Teacher professional development
*October 19- Field Trip to Dinges Farms
This Cycle
We are learning about the main idea and the details in what we read. As we read, we are learning how to ask questions to make sure we understand what we are reading. We are really focusing on rhyming right now. Please work with your child to see how well they rhyme. You could give two words and have them tell you if they rhyme or not or you can say a word and they have to think of one that rhymes with it. In math we are practicing shapes and counting objects accurately using 5 frames and counting mats. We are also working on the concepts of more and less.
In our journals we are working on using letter sounds to write our words. Please encourage your child to listen for at least the beginning and ending sounds in words as they write. In Science we have started learning about the weather and patterns that we see in our area. In Social Studies we are learning that each of us is unique but alike in some ways too. We all have rolls like son, daughter, brother, sister, etc...
We have started to read the Magic Tree House chapter books during our quite time after last recess. We are also charting the different areas Jack and Annie travel on a map in our classroom !
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Even though we have half days for conferences this week and some teachers are meeting with parents at that time, I will be meeting with most of you in November to discuss your child's progress. I believe that our Kindergarteners need more time to adjust to school and 'show what they know'! If you feel a need to meet before this, please let me know.
Lexia Information
We have taken the placement test for our Lexia Core 5 program. This means that each child is in a level and ready to practice the skills in that level. You will receive login information for this program in your child's folder. (Please keep this login packet in a SAFE place to use for other programs as the year goes on! You could even keep it in the back of your child's folder!) You do need to log into this program through Clever. Please remember that even though your child can work on this at home, the Lexia Core 5 program does have to be done INDEPENDENTLY! Each child works through certain skills in a certain order and needs to master these skills before moving on to the next level. Helping your child complete the Core 5 tasks is actually detrimental since they will then not be able to complete the more complex tasks on their own. If you have any questions, please let me know! I hope you and your child enjoy the extra practice these programs provide!
Have a Wonderful Week!