We had a great 100th day of kindergarten yesterday. We went to the basketball court and counted 100 students and did 100 exercises. After that we toured each kindergarten classroom to look at everyone's 100 collection. We ended the morning by making our 100 crowns.
This is also the week of our Culture Fair. Yesterday afternoon J.J., a PSU student, came by to talk about South Korea. We heard a Korean folk-tale and played a traditional Korean game. On Friday we will be learning about Columbia.
We have our OMSI -- Gollyology assembly on Wednesday.
I will be gone on Thursday (kindergarten conference in Eugene) and Friday (family obligation). Barbara Goldberg will be substituting for me.
Here are some themes for the week:
Theme Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Chapter Book: Elmer and the Dragon
New Letter: G/g
Words: one, two, three, four, five
Comprehension skill: Character.
Math: Teen numbers, story problems
Art in Room 3 & 4: water color chameleons, artist study: Ed Young
Star of the Week: Colton
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
This week in kindergarten
It has been a busy, crazy week...
We had a wonderful time at the 2nd grade musical. The students enjoyed every minute of the performance!
Homework went home Tuesday. Your child should bring in 100 objects on Monday (2/23) for our celebration of the 100th day of kindergarten. We sent home a grid to help with this project. This makes a handy display, but is not necessary.
We are low on snacks. Think of us as you shop this weekend.
Here are some themes and highlights of the week...
Theme book: One Little Mouse
Chapter Book: Elmer and the Dragon
New Words: one, two, three, four, five
Letter work: blending consonants
Comprehension Skill: sequence
Writing: play reviews
Math: "teen" numbers, addition
Star of the Week: Pearl
We had a wonderful time at the 2nd grade musical. The students enjoyed every minute of the performance!
Homework went home Tuesday. Your child should bring in 100 objects on Monday (2/23) for our celebration of the 100th day of kindergarten. We sent home a grid to help with this project. This makes a handy display, but is not necessary.
We are low on snacks. Think of us as you shop this weekend.
Here are some themes and highlights of the week...
Theme book: One Little Mouse
Chapter Book: Elmer and the Dragon
New Words: one, two, three, four, five
Letter work: blending consonants
Comprehension Skill: sequence
Writing: play reviews
Math: "teen" numbers, addition
Star of the Week: Pearl
Friday, February 13, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
This week in Room 2
Here are a few highlights of the week...
On Friday we will be celebrating Valentine's Day from 9:30 to 11:00. Many thanks to Marni for her help with this. Don't forget -- No candy!!!!
We had a visit from Julie Schmidt, an education student from Marylhurst, today. She observed a math lesson and then played her fiddle for the class.
There is no school Monday due to the President's Day holiday. There is a late start Wednesday the 18th. Everything will be two hours behind schedule.
Here are a few themes for the week:
Theme Book: My Lucky Day
Chapter Book: Elmer and the Dragon
New letter: Ll
New words: do, are, that (week 2)
Comprehension skill: Cause and Effect
Writing: Valentine's Day words, details
Math: Numbers to 20, counting by 10's and 1's, addition, subitization
Social Studies: Presidents with Ms. Milkovic
New Song:Goodbye Old Paint
Star of the Week: Jake
Education-speak word of the week: subitization -- to instantly glace at a group of objects and perceive how many there are without counting. Adults roll a dice and subitize the number rolled. In kindergarten we use ten-frames, dice and dominoes to work on this skill.
On Friday we will be celebrating Valentine's Day from 9:30 to 11:00. Many thanks to Marni for her help with this. Don't forget -- No candy!!!!
We had a visit from Julie Schmidt, an education student from Marylhurst, today. She observed a math lesson and then played her fiddle for the class.
There is no school Monday due to the President's Day holiday. There is a late start Wednesday the 18th. Everything will be two hours behind schedule.
Here are a few themes for the week:
Theme Book: My Lucky Day
Chapter Book: Elmer and the Dragon
New letter: Ll
New words: do, are, that (week 2)
Comprehension skill: Cause and Effect
Writing: Valentine's Day words, details
Math: Numbers to 20, counting by 10's and 1's, addition, subitization
Social Studies: Presidents with Ms. Milkovic
New Song:Goodbye Old Paint
Star of the Week: Jake
Education-speak word of the week: subitization -- to instantly glace at a group of objects and perceive how many there are without counting. Adults roll a dice and subitize the number rolled. In kindergarten we use ten-frames, dice and dominoes to work on this skill.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Report Cards coming home today
Most students will be bringing home their report card this afternoon. Please be sure to check your child's backpack.
A few two-household families have requested separate report cards. These will be mailed to each household. There are many more two-household families in our class. If, for any reason, you are not able to get a copy of your child's report card, let me know.
Kindergarten (and elementary) report cards are a bit of a curious creature, both for parents and for teachers. Here are a few of my own thoughts and opinions.
Be aware that we leave much of the report card blank each term. Some subjects are only assessed once, some areas make sense to report on once. Also be aware that there will be an empty space for term one -- the report card was replaced by conferences.
Report cards are a mix of objective information (letter names), subjective information (whether your child is "attentive") and information that teachers simply do their best to guess at ("Applies Health Concepts"). To my mind the most important sections of the report card are the "Characteristics of a Successful Learner" and the comments section. Be aware though, that both are very subjective.
Finally, report cards are a very one-way communication. Feel very free to contact me with any concerns about your child's' academic and social growth.
A few two-household families have requested separate report cards. These will be mailed to each household. There are many more two-household families in our class. If, for any reason, you are not able to get a copy of your child's report card, let me know.
Kindergarten (and elementary) report cards are a bit of a curious creature, both for parents and for teachers. Here are a few of my own thoughts and opinions.
Be aware that we leave much of the report card blank each term. Some subjects are only assessed once, some areas make sense to report on once. Also be aware that there will be an empty space for term one -- the report card was replaced by conferences.
Report cards are a mix of objective information (letter names), subjective information (whether your child is "attentive") and information that teachers simply do their best to guess at ("Applies Health Concepts"). To my mind the most important sections of the report card are the "Characteristics of a Successful Learner" and the comments section. Be aware though, that both are very subjective.
Finally, report cards are a very one-way communication. Feel very free to contact me with any concerns about your child's' academic and social growth.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
This Week in Room 2
Here are a few highlights for the week of 2/2
Look for Report Cards coming home on Friday. For many two-household families, both report cards will be mailed.
We are deep in the world of equations. Students are working hard at adding two numbers to make a sum (usually of ten or less). The students are becoming very comfortable with equations such as 3+5=8.
Here are a few themes for the week:
Theme Book: Bunny Day
Chapter Book: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Letter: Hh
Words: are, that, do
Math: addition, pennies and nickles, February calendar
Weekly Song: Goodbye Old Paint
Star of the Week: Jones
Look for Report Cards coming home on Friday. For many two-household families, both report cards will be mailed.
We are deep in the world of equations. Students are working hard at adding two numbers to make a sum (usually of ten or less). The students are becoming very comfortable with equations such as 3+5=8.
Here are a few themes for the week:
Theme Book: Bunny Day
Chapter Book: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Letter: Hh
Words: are, that, do
Math: addition, pennies and nickles, February calendar
Weekly Song: Goodbye Old Paint
Star of the Week: Jones
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