Upcoming Events
*October 15, 16 –Half Days dismissal at 12:26 pm.
*Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 - Late Starts
*October 19- No School
*October 23- Picture Re-Take Day
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 will study the letters Mm and Aa next cycle and learn how to spell and read the word ‘am’. 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 writing numbers correctly.
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 continue to learn about the weather. In Social Studies we are learning about different ways to tell time and using the vocabulary of past, present, and future.
The children continue to LOVE the Magic Tree House chapter books we are reading during our quite time after last recess. We are also charting on a map in our classroom the different areas Jack and Annie travel!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Even though we have half days for conferences next week and some teachers are doing Google meetings 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 received login information for this program in your packet sent home a couple of weeks ago. 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!
