Dear Kindergarten Families, I am hearing a lot of fun the Everyday Math home connection. Lots of counting and calendar work. Continue using this booklet as it is a great resource for your child. Check off as you complete chapters. As always read each night and record on reading log. All reading is important, I […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Families, All kinder students enjoyed their first Primary Centers experience on Friday! My sincere thanks to those who came to help and others who helped with preparation at home. We are fortunate to have so many parents/grandparents able to help make this year a great one. If your schedule permits, the […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Our new math program, Everyday Mathematics is filled with games and activities. This program will focus on understanding and building a mastery of basic skills, based on how children learn. In addition, Everyday Mathematics has four home connection booklets. I am sending home the first book home this week. Start by reading […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Families, This week starts our fifth full week of school! Your children are doing a great job making friends and following the daily routine as they work carefully on classwork. I am happy to see the reading logs for homework as well as attention to IXL math/websites coming in each week. […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, The first of the year we are learning about our class friends. Please complete the My “Me” Cube with your child. We started coloring neatly at school, I am hoping to see your child’s best efforts with this project. Because it is difficult to draw in the small areas, I am suggesting […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents, What a wonderful time we had on Grandparent’s Day! It was nice to see so many grandparents, parents, and special friends here at SHS. Thank you for coming and spending time in our class. Quinn’s birthday happened to be on Grandparent’s Day which added to the fun! September 26 is Andrew’s birthday. […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Families, This week I am including worksheets to print out along with the reading/web log. Please read to and with your child for 15 to 20 minutes each night. Time on websites will vary with the different programs and interest. List time spend and if your child enjoys the site. Reading […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents, September is here and so is the hot weather! It was a nice 3-day weekend- I hope everyone had time to enjoy the extra day with family and friends. Grandparent’s Day is on Friday! It is important for kindergarten children to have a grandparent(s) or a special friend come to class and/or […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Your students are showing great enthusiasm for their homework! Each week I will post homework on Friday to be returned the following Thursday. Most times homework is totally online. This week I am sending a wordless booklet your children started reading this week. Please read together discussing how the pictures are telling […]
Our first science lab captured your children’s interest as they explored/observed humus found under avocado trees. Working together like young scientists, they investigated samples of good topsoil. They recorded their findings with drawings. I am proudly displaying their work along with a couple of movie clips for your families to enjoy! ( 30 second videos-may […]