I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Thank you for all of the goodies today. Our party was a success. We had a visit from Santa's helper and received letters from the North Pole. They were still cold!!! I'm so glad it warmed up and everyone was able to make it to school today. Thanks again and enjoy your time off. I'll see you January 5th.
Our make-up days are:
January 19th
May 18th & 19th
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Christmas Party
I plan on still having our Christmas party on Friday. Any goodies you can bring will be greatly appreciated! Don't forget that we get out at 11:00.
Monday, December 15, 2008
EARLY OUT
School will be dismissed at 1:30 today. I will send your child home as usual, unless I receive a call. Thank you!
Weekly Newsletter
Mrs. Blair's Kindercat News
December 15-20, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is Farfillina and Marcel. Our main focus of the week is discussing the plot. We learn how to use verbs in their past and present tense. We will also talk about how to give an oral presentation.
Focus Letters
F f
We will learn about /f/ as a beginning and ending sound.
High Frequency Words
look see
Math
We will begin Chapter 8 on measuring. Continue to practice your number recognition from 0-20.
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught. We are writing in our journals everyday.
Announcements and Important Dates
18th Caroling at the Nursing Home—Wear Red and/or Green
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
Don't forget to send your party treats!
Also, the last day of 2nd Quarter
January 5th is our first day back to school!
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO KFVS-12 AND KDEX FOR EARLY OUTS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS.
December 15-20, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is Farfillina and Marcel. Our main focus of the week is discussing the plot. We learn how to use verbs in their past and present tense. We will also talk about how to give an oral presentation.
Focus Letters
F f
We will learn about /f/ as a beginning and ending sound.
High Frequency Words
look see
Math
We will begin Chapter 8 on measuring. Continue to practice your number recognition from 0-20.
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught. We are writing in our journals everyday.
Announcements and Important Dates
18th Caroling at the Nursing Home—Wear Red and/or Green
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
Don't forget to send your party treats!
Also, the last day of 2nd Quarter
January 5th is our first day back to school!
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO KFVS-12 AND KDEX FOR EARLY OUTS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Weekly Newsletter
Mrs. Blair's Kindercat News
December 8-12, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is See How We Grow. It is about a set of twin girls and how they have changed over the years. In honor of this, Wednesday will be filled with special guests. A former BES teacher, Mrs. Stubenrauch, will visit our classroom with her triplets. Dr. Renfroe will talk to us about being the mom of twins. Mrs. Dodd will talk to us about growing up with a twin brother. I would like for you to send a picture of your child to school when he/she was a baby. It will be returned. Our main focus of the week will be cause and effect. We will also learn about verbs ending with an s.
Focus Letters
D d K k
We will learn about /d/ and /k/ as a beginning and ending sound.
C/K Rule: Begin the word with a k if the next letter is e, i, or y. Begin it with a c if the next letter is a, o, u, or any consonant.
High Frequency Words
look see
Math
We will continue Chapter 7 on numbers to 20. We will skip count by 2's. We will review reading, writing, ordering, and comparing numbers to 20. Test on Thursday!
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught. We are writing in our journals everyday.
Announcements and Important Dates
9th Send a baby picture of your child to school
10th Special Guests
16th MS/HS Choir and Band Concert at 7:00 in the Gym
18th Caroling at the Nursing Home
Please remember to send back you permission slips.
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
Also, the last day of 2nd Quarter
January 5th is our first day back to school!
December 8-12, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is See How We Grow. It is about a set of twin girls and how they have changed over the years. In honor of this, Wednesday will be filled with special guests. A former BES teacher, Mrs. Stubenrauch, will visit our classroom with her triplets. Dr. Renfroe will talk to us about being the mom of twins. Mrs. Dodd will talk to us about growing up with a twin brother. I would like for you to send a picture of your child to school when he/she was a baby. It will be returned. Our main focus of the week will be cause and effect. We will also learn about verbs ending with an s.
Focus Letters
D d K k
We will learn about /d/ and /k/ as a beginning and ending sound.
C/K Rule: Begin the word with a k if the next letter is e, i, or y. Begin it with a c if the next letter is a, o, u, or any consonant.
High Frequency Words
look see
Math
We will continue Chapter 7 on numbers to 20. We will skip count by 2's. We will review reading, writing, ordering, and comparing numbers to 20. Test on Thursday!
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught. We are writing in our journals everyday.
Announcements and Important Dates
9th Send a baby picture of your child to school
10th Special Guests
16th MS/HS Choir and Band Concert at 7:00 in the Gym
18th Caroling at the Nursing Home
Please remember to send back you permission slips.
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
Also, the last day of 2nd Quarter
January 5th is our first day back to school!
Friday, December 5, 2008
November Student of the Month
Cali Hartlein is my November Student of the Month for citizenship. She is a very good helper and friend. She works hard to help our classroom run smoothly and always does her best. Way to go Cali!
Spreading Christmas Cheer
We are going Christmas Caroling at the Golden Living Center on December 18th. This is a wonderful experience for your child as well as the residents. This is one of our life lessons on bringing joy to others during the holiday season. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Book Orders for Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and what better gift than a book. I am sending home 2 book orders today. If you would like to order, but would like to keep it a surprise just let me know. I will be happy to order them and get them to you without your child's knowledge. Just send the order in a sealed envelope and mark on there that it is a gift. Thanks!
Weekly Newsletter
Mrs. Blair's Kindercat News
December 1-5, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is Little Quack. We will preview, predict, compare, sequence events, retell, and discuss the main idea and plot of the story. We will also review verbs.
Focus Letters
R r
We will learn about /r/ as a beginning sound.
High Frequency Words
me with she
Math
We will start Chapter 7 on numbers to 20. We will identify, count, write, and represent the numbers 0-20. This is a tested skill for this quarters report card.
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught.
Announcements and Important Dates
4th 3rd & 4th Grade Christmas Program and
Elementary Art Show 7:00 in the H.S. Gym
6th Christmas on the Square
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
January 5th is our first day back to school!
December 1-5, 2008
Reading
Our story of the week is Little Quack. We will preview, predict, compare, sequence events, retell, and discuss the main idea and plot of the story. We will also review verbs.
Focus Letters
R r
We will learn about /r/ as a beginning sound.
High Frequency Words
me with she
Math
We will start Chapter 7 on numbers to 20. We will identify, count, write, and represent the numbers 0-20. This is a tested skill for this quarters report card.
Penmanship and Writing
We are beginning each sentence with a capital letter and ending it with the correct punctuation. We are writing our names as taught.
Announcements and Important Dates
4th 3rd & 4th Grade Christmas Program and
Elementary Art Show 7:00 in the H.S. Gym
6th Christmas on the Square
19th Get out at 11:00 to start our Christmas Break
January 5th is our first day back to school!
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