Friday, September 11, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Ask your child
Here are a few conversation starters:
What are the names of other students at your table?
What is a character in a book?
What song are you learning?
What is your favorite thing to do at math centers?
Did you have a job today?
What did you write about?
What do you like to do at choice time?
What are the names of other students at your table?
What is a character in a book?
What song are you learning?
What is your favorite thing to do at math centers?
Did you have a job today?
What did you write about?
What do you like to do at choice time?
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
This week in kindergarten
Here are a few highlights for the week of September 8th...
Back to school night is this Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00. This is the time to understand what goes on in the classroom and why. There should be childcare for your Chapman kindergartner and first grader, but not for older or younger siblings. My hope is that all parents can make it for this very important evening!
Our artist in residence, Mr. Duffy, will begin visiting the classroom today. Mr. Duffy is a storyteller and acting coach who helps kids understand one another and understand how to make sense of the world. Over the next month, he should be in the classroom for six one-hour sessions. This is made possible by our Run For the Arts fundraiser in the spring.
This week we will begin learning about centers; these serve as the cornerstone of our literacy program. We will also continue working on our math curriculum and continue exploring the idea of writing. Do be sure to check out our wonderful "1st day of using writing paper" samples on the bulletin board in the classroom. While you are here, also admire the "Line Caterpillars" on the wires in the classroom.
We have had a great time last week with our "specials" -- library, P.E., music and guidance (time with our counselor). This morning we should be starting Mandarin.
Thank you to everyone who has been getting their child to school on time. This class has been doing a great job!
Please feel free to start volunteering. Our heaviest need for volunteers is from 9:30 to 11:00 every day except Thursday.
General Themes...
Book: Fix It Duck
Literacy Skill: Setting
Letters: Review F-N
Words: I, am
Math: shapes, counting
Song: This Little Light of Mine
Back to school night is this Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00. This is the time to understand what goes on in the classroom and why. There should be childcare for your Chapman kindergartner and first grader, but not for older or younger siblings. My hope is that all parents can make it for this very important evening!
Our artist in residence, Mr. Duffy, will begin visiting the classroom today. Mr. Duffy is a storyteller and acting coach who helps kids understand one another and understand how to make sense of the world. Over the next month, he should be in the classroom for six one-hour sessions. This is made possible by our Run For the Arts fundraiser in the spring.
This week we will begin learning about centers; these serve as the cornerstone of our literacy program. We will also continue working on our math curriculum and continue exploring the idea of writing. Do be sure to check out our wonderful "1st day of using writing paper" samples on the bulletin board in the classroom. While you are here, also admire the "Line Caterpillars" on the wires in the classroom.
We have had a great time last week with our "specials" -- library, P.E., music and guidance (time with our counselor). This morning we should be starting Mandarin.
Thank you to everyone who has been getting their child to school on time. This class has been doing a great job!
Please feel free to start volunteering. Our heaviest need for volunteers is from 9:30 to 11:00 every day except Thursday.
General Themes...
Book: Fix It Duck
Literacy Skill: Setting
Letters: Review F-N
Words: I, am
Math: shapes, counting
Song: This Little Light of Mine
Friday, September 4, 2015
A great first week!
It has been a wonderful and busy first week of school. We have an amazing group of students who work hard and get along well together. This looks to be a great year!
We are ready for volunteers. We would love folks to help out from 9:30 - 11:00 most days (Thursday being the exception). Please feel free to add your name to the volunteer calendar.
Thank you to everyone who packed a lunch this week. The lunch lines are still very slow.
Many children seemed tired today -- the first week is exhausting for everyone. When my son came home from kindergarten feeling cranky and behaving badly, the teacher told us that he had used all his energy learning and "working hard to be good at school".
Have a wonderful three day weekend.
We are ready for volunteers. We would love folks to help out from 9:30 - 11:00 most days (Thursday being the exception). Please feel free to add your name to the volunteer calendar.
Thank you to everyone who packed a lunch this week. The lunch lines are still very slow.
Many children seemed tired today -- the first week is exhausting for everyone. When my son came home from kindergarten feeling cranky and behaving badly, the teacher told us that he had used all his energy learning and "working hard to be good at school".
Have a wonderful three day weekend.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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