Dear Kindergarten families, Your child is bringing home their Young Explorer magazine and a non-fiction response paper. As you read together ask your child about ‘pointer power’. Have them point to each word as they read, noting sight words and other words they have begun to know. Tracking each work is an important skill we […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Happy that cooler days are ahead and rain in the forecast! October we have been spending time learning prayers for saying the Rosary; Hail Mary, Glory Be and the Lord’s Prayer. Your children will be attending the Living Rosary on Wednesday at 2:00 – parents are welcome to attend- eighth grade students […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Homework for the coming week: As always read to and with your child – try for 20+ each night – list books read or post on Reading Glue. reading-log Start researching your child’s saint. Add a picture or draw their saint. Fill out information together with your child -so they understand a […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, As we work through October the pace is picking up! We will learn to pray the Rosary, continue with daily academics, enjoy an art lesson, music, and create a few Halloween related crafts. Something that needs our attention: please add your child’s name to all jackets, sweat shirts, sweaters, water bottles, and […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Spend some time reading each night – list books on log or Reading Glue site. In the upcoming months, it is important for your child to be able to type their first and last name. This will help them login when we work in the computer lab. Please help your child over […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I hope everyone had a nice weekend! Let’s take a look at our week. Upcoming events…. Wednesday is school picture retake day. Friday is a noon dismissal. Next Monday – please let me know who your child will be representing for our Saint’s Parade. I am already getting a few responses. It […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I can see where many families are increasing their reading time. Fantastic! Our goal will increase to 100 minutes each week next month. Download the reading log or use Reading Glue to record minutes on reading material (magazines/ books/chapters). Use a book response to recall details in stories or facts. Reading-log once-upon-a-story […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Here it is a new month! I want to thank all parents who were able to come make our first Primary Center a success. It cannot be done without your help. I appreciate the parents who did a some cutting and preparing for us at home, too. It takes a lot of […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I am enjoying your children’s book responses. They are doing a great job and I can see pride in their work. Two of the many many reasons to read with your child: Reading aloud gives children the opportunity to practice listening – which is a crucial skill for kindergarten and beyond. http://www.reachoutandread.org/why-we-work/importance-of-reading-aloud/ Reading […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Your students held up good in the heat on Monday. We took it easy, but they still accomplished a lot of class work! Tuesday promises to be a bit cooler. Please, in uniform the rest of the week, we’ll try to be cool as possible. I’ll give a sprinkling and a mist […]