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KINDERGARTEN!
I'm excited, Kindergarten is an incredible year for learning and developing. You will be amazed at how quickly your child will grow this year. They will become readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and good citizens.
Mrs. Kuusalu
email: kkuusalu@jacksonsd.org
*Birthday Treats - are welcome for those special celebrations, but need to be easy to pass out (no cakes or cupcake cakes please) and please have them dropped off to reception before our lunch at 11:45. Thanks in advance!
Please do your best to provide me with packaging or information about ingredients in the treats, I do have tree-nut, coconut, and dairy allergies in the classroom.
REMEMBER:
Some important dates are coming up...
March 1st - 80's Night at 6:30-8PM
Dr. Seuss Week - March 4th-8th -
Monday - Wear Mismatched Socks
Tuesday - Wear a Hat
Wednesday - Wear Wacky Clothes
Thursday - Pajama Day (BOOK FAIR & Read Across America Night Begins at 6:30PM)
Friday - Wear Green
Other Events/Dates To Know About:
4/18 Spring Celebration time TBA (parents welcome)
5/31 Insectropolis Trip 9:30 - 12:30 (parents welcome)
6/7 Flag Day Celebration 10:00 - 11:00 (families all welcome)
What are We Learning this week:
Readers Workshop: Reading Bigger and Bigger Books - We are learning to use superpowers to read more challenging books.
Fundations: Making an alphabet book and make CVC words.
Sight Words/Trick Words: read for your
Writers Workshop: Unit 4: How-To Books
Math: Topic 9: Numbers 11-20
Science: NA
Social Studies: Community and Town
Homework Information:
1) Reading Log (LOGS TO BEGIN IN OCTOBER)- Please TRY to read each night (even weekends) and then color in Reading Log for each book read.
*Many Parents Ask: How can I help my child become a better reader?
- Read to them every day and expose them to the composition and language of books.
- When they are able, have them read to you, or share the reading with them the book.
- If he makes a mistake, simply tell him the correct word and let him move on. This increases enjoyment and fluency.
- To increase comprehension, talk about the story after you've read it.
- Remember to always pick "good- fit" books to read! It is easy to do with the I. P.I.C.K. rules...
I choose a book
Purpose- Why do I want to read it?
Interest- Am I interested in it?
Comprehend- Am I understanding what I am reading?
Know- I know most of the words
2) Math - Math Envision Homework Page (if different from Envision Math page then look for HW on corner of page)
- Math HW will only be given every Monday-Thursday (this may change because of holidays)
- Page is usually 2-sided and will be inside your child's folder
- Assistance will be needed for reading directions (at bottom of pages)
- All students should TRY to complete all HW with help as needed... parents please let me know if your child struggled with completing HW the very next day
- Higher Order Thinking Questions are to be tried but not required
3) Nightly Fundations - Letter and Sight Word Practice
- Each child will have alphabet letters and/or words to practice (weekends recommended).
Recommended Homework
I like to have a kind and respectful environment every day in my room, where each child in it feels respected, safe, and loved! Parents please help me to encourage your child to show kindness, respect and appreciation to others... here are some ideas to do at home:
- Greet others, make eye contact, and ask others about their day.
- Compliment others often.
- Ask a friend, neighbor or family member if you can help them complete a task or chore.
- Help around the house, beaches, parks, libraries or community.
- Create a calendar at home each month with daily tasks of kindness, respect, or appreciation for family or friends.
*WHEN YOUR CHILD DOES ONE OR MORE OF ANY ABOVE, I'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT AND HAVE YOUR CHILD SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES!
"Treat Everybody Like it's their Birthday!" - Kid President
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