Here are a few tidbits about the week:
Lost and Found -- A wonderful volunteer, Tiffany, spent several hours today moving the lost and found to the front hall, where it will stay for less than two weeks before being donated to charity. Tiffany took the time to track down all coats with names in them -- she reunited two coats with their Room 2 owners -- but there are still tons of unclaimed coats and miscellany . Please be sure to check the front hall for your child's missing clothes, and don't forget to put your child's name in her coat -- today was proof positive that it pays off.
Dr. Seuss -- Wednesday is Dr. Seuss' birthday. We will be doing a variety of activities to celebrate his life and work.
Library Books -- I would love to see fewer kids miss library checkouts. I always encourage kids to put library books in their backpacks on Sunday so that they are at school on Monday. This year seems to be a challenging one for getting books back by library day.
Health Screening -- This Thursday is health screening day. If this is the same as in years past, we should be checking vision, hearing and dental health.
Story Problems -- We will be creating story problems tomorrow morning. This is always a super fun math day, and kicks off our learning about addition and subtraction.
Leap Day -- We spent some time talking about Leap Day, why we have years, and orbital dynamics this morning (complete with a demonstration). See if your child can tell you anything coherent about these subjects!!
Here's more...
Chapter Book; Mabel in the Soup
New words: one, two, three, four, five (week 3)
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Gg
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o, l
Math: Story Problems
Switch: science & social studies
Song: Take the Night Train to Memphis
Star of the Week: George
Monday, February 29, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Jump Rope for Heart
The last day for Jump Rope for Heart is Monday. Mr. Studt says that he cannot accept any money after Monday.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Schedule change
I was a little over-ambitious in my planning for math. I am going to do our big day of designing a math story problem next Tuesday instead of tomorrow. I would love a volunteer or two to help on Tuesday March 1.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Another week in kindergarten
Here is a day-by-day breakdown of our week:
Today should be an ordinary Monday featuring a bunch of new centers plus Mandarin in the morning and music and dance in the afternoon.
We have a "Science Circus assembly early Tuesday morning. In the afternoon we will go to Ms. Aksay's room for social studies.
On Wednesday we will take the morning to design and write story problems. This is always a fun activity that integrates math, art and writing. We could use a volunteer or two to help with this.
Thursday, of course, features P.E., library (don't forget those books), and share day.
On Friday we will write about Jin, go to P.E. see our reading buddies, and do a few special and fun other activities.
Our themes include...
Theme Book: One Little Mouse
Chapter Book; Chicken Squad
New words: one, two, three, four, five (week 2)
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Gg
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o, l
Math: Story Problems
Switch: dance & social studies
Song: TBD
Star of the Week: Jin
Today should be an ordinary Monday featuring a bunch of new centers plus Mandarin in the morning and music and dance in the afternoon.
We have a "Science Circus assembly early Tuesday morning. In the afternoon we will go to Ms. Aksay's room for social studies.
On Wednesday we will take the morning to design and write story problems. This is always a fun activity that integrates math, art and writing. We could use a volunteer or two to help with this.
Thursday, of course, features P.E., library (don't forget those books), and share day.
On Friday we will write about Jin, go to P.E. see our reading buddies, and do a few special and fun other activities.
Our themes include...
Theme Book: One Little Mouse
Chapter Book; Chicken Squad
New words: one, two, three, four, five (week 2)
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Gg
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o, l
Math: Story Problems
Switch: dance & social studies
Song: TBD
Star of the Week: Jin
Friday, February 19, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Volunteers needed
I'm not sure if this might work for anyone, but we would love a volunteer or two for tomorrow's 100 day celebrations (Friday, 2-19). We will be making crowns, and this can be a little busy. We would love help from 9:30 to 11:00.
Thank you so much
Thank you so much
Friday, February 12, 2016
100 Day stuff coming home
Check your child's backpack for a 100 grid and instructions. We plan to share 100 day collections next Friday, February 19.
Friday Notes
The kindergarten extravaganza went off without a hitch. Both the afternoon performance for the school, and the evening performance for families went very well. Thank you to everyone who helped with the performance!'
There is no school this Monday due to president's day, and there is a late start on Wednesday. On Wednesday everything will be two hours late.
We are running low on snacks. Please think of us as you shop. To the extent possible, please think nut-free!
We jut finished Abby Hanlon's Dory Fantasmagory. The kids really loved this chapter book!
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend!
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
This week in kindergarten
Here are some notes for a busy and sunny week.
The week is, indeed, very busy. We have the kindergarten meeting for next year's kinders on Tuesday, an OMSI dinosaur class on Wednesday, our program is Thursday and we will celebrate Valentine's day on Friday. Each day we will be practicing our "extravaganza" and hoping that the rough stone we have now turns into a beautiful gem by Thursday.
We will have a Valentine's party on Friday -- probably after 9:30. Please have your child leave names off of their Valentine's unless they are able to read all the names in the classes (It can be a HUGE challenge to help even five kids get 23 cards to the right recipients). If all goes well I will send home a list of all the students in the class tomorrow. If you would like to volunteer for the party, please let me know.
I am taking advantage of the fact that we remain a little ahead of schedule, curriculum wise, to spend this week reviewing what we have learned.
Chapter Book; Dory Fantasmagory
New words: are, that, do (week 3)
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Hh
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o
Math: Double digit numbers, pennies and nickles
Switch: no switch this week
Song: Down By the Riverside
Star of the Week: Jones
The week is, indeed, very busy. We have the kindergarten meeting for next year's kinders on Tuesday, an OMSI dinosaur class on Wednesday, our program is Thursday and we will celebrate Valentine's day on Friday. Each day we will be practicing our "extravaganza" and hoping that the rough stone we have now turns into a beautiful gem by Thursday.
We will have a Valentine's party on Friday -- probably after 9:30. Please have your child leave names off of their Valentine's unless they are able to read all the names in the classes (It can be a HUGE challenge to help even five kids get 23 cards to the right recipients). If all goes well I will send home a list of all the students in the class tomorrow. If you would like to volunteer for the party, please let me know.
I am taking advantage of the fact that we remain a little ahead of schedule, curriculum wise, to spend this week reviewing what we have learned.
Chapter Book; Dory Fantasmagory
New words: are, that, do (week 3)
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Hh
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o
Math: Double digit numbers, pennies and nickles
Switch: no switch this week
Song: Down By the Riverside
Star of the Week: Jones
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
This week in kindergarten
Here are some notes about our first week in February.
Thank you to everyone who returned their report card envelope. We love getting these back; your signature lets us know that you have received the report card. Please be sure to keep the report card -- they make a great gift when your child graduates from college.
Our kindergarten extravaganza is next Thursday, February 11th. The evening performance is at 6:00. We will open our classroom doors at 5:30. Be sure to have your child here at 5:45 at the latest. We will also be giving a performance for the student body at 1:15. You are welcome to attend this also, but be aware that seating is limited and that students have absolute priority.
It is nice to see volunteers back in the classroom. The best days in Room 2 are the days when we have parent help.
Thank you to everyone who searched for and found their child's library book. Last week's library was much better!
Theme Book: My Lucky Day
Literacy Theme: Cause and Effect
Chapter Book; Dory Fantasmagory
New words: are, that, do
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Ll
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o, h
Math: Double digit numbers, pennies and nickles
Switch: Art
Song: Down by the Riverside
Star of the Week: No star this week (my bad!)
Thank you to everyone who returned their report card envelope. We love getting these back; your signature lets us know that you have received the report card. Please be sure to keep the report card -- they make a great gift when your child graduates from college.
Our kindergarten extravaganza is next Thursday, February 11th. The evening performance is at 6:00. We will open our classroom doors at 5:30. Be sure to have your child here at 5:45 at the latest. We will also be giving a performance for the student body at 1:15. You are welcome to attend this also, but be aware that seating is limited and that students have absolute priority.
It is nice to see volunteers back in the classroom. The best days in Room 2 are the days when we have parent help.
Thank you to everyone who searched for and found their child's library book. Last week's library was much better!
Theme Book: My Lucky Day
Literacy Theme: Cause and Effect
Chapter Book; Dory Fantasmagory
New words: are, that, do
Words we know: I, am, the, little, a, to, have, is, we, my, like, he, for, me, with, she, see, look, you, of, they
New letter: Ll
Letters we know: m, a, t, p, s, i, n, b, r, d, k, o, h
Math: Double digit numbers, pennies and nickles
Switch: Art
Song: Down by the Riverside
Star of the Week: No star this week (my bad!)
Monday, February 1, 2016
From our room parent
Here's news from Lea, our Room 2 room parent:
Children's Book Harvest
Please donate new and gently used children’s books to the 3rd annual Children’s Book Harvest brought to you by Portland Public Schools, Portland PTA, and the nonprofit Children’s Book Bank. From February 1st – 19th , collection boxes will be in the front entrance of our school. Last year Chapman collected over 2,000 books - Let's do it again! Questions? Email Chapman parent: Marianne Zuckerman at team-z@comcast.net or check out the Children’s Book Bank at www.childrensbookbank.org.
Volunteer opportunities
• Mind the store. Twice a month during our 20-minute Round Up, volunteer to sell Chapman t-shirts and sweatshirts, raising money for the PTA and Chapman. You’ll be overseeing 5th-grade helpers. Email rosieplatt@gmail.com.
• Volunteer for the Citrus Tasting from 7:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Monday, February 8. Email: mollyehporter@yahoo.com or tiffanydmd@hotmail.com. Volunteers will need to bring their own cutting board and knife.
• Help with sign-in and answer questions for Connect to Kindergarten Winter Informational Meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:45 – 10 a.m. Chapman hosts an informational meeting for families with incoming Kindergarten students. Email tiffanydmd@hotmail.com
• Volunteer for lunch Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Help maximize the time kids have to eat their lunch by serving lunch. Email Chapman.Volunteers@yahoo.com
Children's Book Harvest
Please donate new and gently used children’s books to the 3rd annual Children’s Book Harvest brought to you by Portland Public Schools, Portland PTA, and the nonprofit Children’s Book Bank. From February 1st – 19th , collection boxes will be in the front entrance of our school. Last year Chapman collected over 2,000 books - Let's do it again! Questions? Email Chapman parent: Marianne Zuckerman at team-z@comcast.net or check out the Children’s Book Bank at www.childrensbookbank.org.
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