This week, we finished reading our story “Plaidypus Lost” and discussed sequence and the jobs of the author and illustrator. We also learned about the letters Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr, and Ss and talked about “opposites.” In Math, we began our topic on identifying and describing shapes. So far, we have learned about rectangles, squares, circles, triangles, and hexagons. In handwriting, we continued working with the “Frog Jump Capitals” and wrote Dd, Pp, Bb, and Rr. In Social Studies we continued our unit on Citizenship. We discussed how to help out, how to be a good friend, and how to do our very best.

Reminders:

• September reading logs will be collected next Friday, September 29^th and students who read 15 or more books will get a prize!
• Sight words will be tested each Monday (if I do not get through all of the students, the rest will be tested on Tuesday). Please continue to practice the lists with your child. Please refer to their folder to see which list they are currently on/what words they still need to study. *If your child has a star, they can begin working on the next list.
• If you haven’t already, please send in $3 for the Kindergarten Fall Festival that will be held on October 5^th.
• Every Monday, Kindergarteners are able to shop at the school store! Please only send money in on Mondays. Thank you!

Monday, September 25^th will be Day 9 and we will have Music with Mrs. Schwartz.

Have a super weekend!

This week, we finished reading our story “We Are So Proud” and discussed setting, character and parts of a book. We made a class flag and discussed why we are proud of class/school. We also learned about the letters Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, and Nn. In Math, we were tested on sorting, classifying, counting, and categorizing data into a graph. In handwriting, we began working with the “Frog Jump Capitals,” letters F and E. In Social Studies we began our unit on Citizenship. We discussed rules & laws, good choices & bad choices, and how to be a good friend.

Reminders:

• September reading logs were sent home in your child's folder at the start of the school year. Please record any books that you read with your child. Logs will be collected at the end of the month and students who read 15 or more books will get a prize! Logs will be collected on September 29^th.
• Sight words will be tested each week. Please continue to practice the lists with your child. Please refer to their folder to see which list they are currently on/what words they still need to study. *If your child has a star, they can begin working on the next list.
• Scholastic book orders are due no later than Monday, September 18th. You may send in your order/flyer to me or you may do it online. Our class code is NFFK3. *Please refer to the handout that was sent home if you need help!
• If you haven’t already, please send in $3 for the Kindergarten Fall Festival that will be held on October 5^th. *Anyone interested in volunteering, please send back your information paper.
• Every Monday, Kindergarteners are able to shop at the school store!

Monday, September 18^th will be Day 4 and we will have Music with Mrs. Schwartz.

Have a super weekend!

We are rocking and rolling through our first few weeks of Kindergarten! This week, we finished reading our story “The Little School Bus” and discussed rhyming words, character, and parts of a book. We also learned about the letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, and Ee. In Math, we learned how to sort, classify, count, and categorize data. We discussed how things are alike and different, how to sort by more than one attribute, and how to use graphs. In handwriting, we learned the proper way to hold our pencil and began practicing capital letters. In Science, we began discussing what science is and how can we can ask questions about things that we are interested in.

Reminders:

• Please continue to have your child practice their 5 digit ID number. They will need to memorize it for lunch and to log onto the school computers.
• School picture day is on Tuesday, September 12th. Please send in your child's picture envelope as soon as possible. SCHOOL DRESS CODE MUST BE FOLLOWED.
• September reading logs were sent home in your child's folder at the start of the school year. Please begin recording books that you read with your child. Logs will be collected at the end of the month and students who read 15 or more books will get a prize! Thank you to all who participate!
• Sight words will be tested on Monday, September 11th. Please study the list 1 flash cards with your child if you have not already.
• Scholastic book orders are due no later than Monday, September 18th. You may send in your order/flyer to me or you may do it online. Our class code is NFFK3. *Please refer to the handout that was sent home if you need help!
• Wednesday, September 13th will be our first data delay. There will be NO special classes on data delay days.
• Thank you to ALL who have donated supplies to our classroom. It is greatly appreciated and they will all be put to good use!

Have a super weekend!

We had a great first week in Kindergarten!

Tomorrow (9/1) will be a dress down day for students. We will be collecting donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. We ask that students donate $1 to dress down, #SpartanshelpingTexaNS. Thank you for your support and understanding!

Sight word lists are coming home in your child's folder. Please read the yellow information sheet at your convenience! 

Please send back the "Field Trip Tee Shirt" form as soon as possible. Thank you!!

Monday is the start of what is going to be a wonderful year. I am looking forward to working with both you and your child. Thank you for a great Meet the Teacher Night, it was wonderful to meet all of you who were able to attend. If you have any questions at any time, please contact me!

1st Day Reminders:

• Bus Tags: Please make sure that your child wears his/her bus tag on the first day and every day for a few weeks.
• Blue Folder: Each day, please check your child's folder for important papers, news, homework, notes, etc., and always return it to school the next day.
• Snack: Please provide a snack for your child daily & label it. Also, please remind your child that due to allergies we do not share snacks.
• Lunch: Please discuss with your child if they will be buying a lunch or packing a lunch each day to avoid confusion.
• Change of clothes: Please send an extra change of clothing in with your child (in case of an accident/spill/mess). Please place it in a plastic bag with their name on it. The spare clothing will be stored in their cubby. 
• Forms: Please sign and return all forms to the school no later than Friday, September 1st.
• Number: Please help your child memorize their 4 or 5 digit ID number. Thank you!

Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 23rd at 3:00 pm in the elementary gymnasium. "Meet the Teacher Night" will follow from 4-6 pm in your child's classroom!

Hope to see you all there!