Last week in Reading, we read the story “Trucks Roll” and discussed types of transportation help people to do their jobs. We learned all about the letter Uu and the United States, and discussed how to compare and contrast.

This week, we will be reading the story “The Little Engine That Could” and learning about what kind of work trains do. We will be learning about the letter Vv. We will focus on the plot of a story.

Last week in Math, we stated composing numbers 11-19.

This week, we will be tested on composing numbers 11-19. We will then start work with decomposing numbers 11-19.

REMINDERS:

• Please continue to read at home with your child & fill out the April Log in your child’s folder. *If he/she reads 10 or more books, they will receive a small prize in our classroom. If he/she reads 16 books, they will be entered in a school wide drawing to win a bicycle at the end of the year. Thank you!
• Please refer to the rotation calendar that was sent home regarding our specials schedule. Please encourage your child to be quiet in the hallways to respect those who are testing.
• Please return the pink form regarding the Kindergarten Graduation DVD as soon as possible, thank you!
• This week, students will be taking their last round of Dibels testing.
• Please continue to practice word writing over a 10 minute period with your child – the Reading Department will test them within the next couple of weeks!

 

Monday, April 27th will be Day 1 and we will have Music!

Last week in Reading, we read the story “Mayday! Mayday!” and discussed types of transportation that help us in an emergency. We learned about the letter Xx and discussed cause and effect.

This week, we will be reading the story “Trucks Roll” and learning about what kinds of transportation help people do their jobs. We will be learning the letter Uu. We will focus on how to compare and contrast two items.

In Math, we started working with composing and decomposing numbers 8, 9, and 10.

This week, we will start composing numbers 11-19.

REMINDERS:

• Please continue to read at home with your child & fill out the April Log in your child’s folder. *If he/she reads 10 or more books, they will receive a small prize in our classroom. If he/she reads 16 books, they will be entered in a school wide drawing to win a bicycle at the end of the year. Thank you!
• PSSA testing has begun!! Please refer to the rotation calendar that was sent home regarding our specials schedule. We will not be having specials classes Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Please encourage your child to be quiet in the hallways to respect those who are testing.
• The United States Project will be due Friday, April 24^th.
• Please return the pink form regarding the Kindergarten Graduation DVD as soon as possible.

Today is Day 4 and we will have Art!

Last week in Reading, we read the story “Max Takes the Train” and discussed different ways of going places. We learned about the letter Jj and discussed realism and fantasy. We learned three new words: blue, green, yellow.

This week, we will be reading the story “Mayday! Mayday!” and learning about what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency. We will be learning the letter Xx.

In Math, we continued working with composing (putting two groups together) and decomposing (taking two groups apart) numbers to 10.

This week, we will start working with composing and decomposing numbers 8, 9, and 10.

REMINDERS:

• Please continue to read at home with your child & fill out the April Log in your child’s folder. *If he/she reads 10 or more books, they will receive a small prize in our classroom. If he/she reads 16 books, they will be entered in a school wide drawing to win a bicycle at the end of the year. Thank you!
• PSSA testing will begin this week – the 14^th, 15^th, and 16^th. Please refer to the rotation calendar that was sent home regarding our specials schedule.

Today, April 13th will be Day 2 and we will have Library!

Have a HOPPY EASTER!!

This week in Reading, we read the story “Abuela” and talked about adventures in the city. We learned about the letter Ww and discussed setting.

Next week, we will be reading the story “Max Takes the Train” and learning about transportation & different ways of going places. We will be learning the letter Jj. We will also learn three new words: blue, green, yellow.

In Math, we continued our topic on Subtraction and working on finding differences using the minus sign.

Next week, we will start working with composing (putting two groups together) and decomposing (taking two groups apart) numbers to 10.

REMINDERS:

• Please continue to read at home with your child & fill out the April Log in your child’s folder. *If he/she reads 10 or more books, they will receive a small prize in our classroom. If he/she reads 16 books, they will be entered in a school wide drawing to win a bicycle at the end of the year. Thank you!
• Friday, April 3^rd there will be no school for students! 
• Wednesday, April 8^th will be Picture Day for Kindergarten Graduation. Please return your envelope/order form before then! ***There will be no make-up picture day! Boys will wear blue gowns with red caps – girls will wear red gowns with blue caps!
• Thank you to all who donated to our class basket, Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice! The Chinese Auction will be help on Saturday, April 11^th – stop by to show your support and win some great prizes!!

Monday, April 6th will be Day 2 and we will have Library!