Kindergarten News Nov. 3-7

Monday, November 3 Literacy Word Work:  the, see, like Miss Maas’ Class:  MAP Testing White Board:  Bubble Video Concept:  Physical Characteristics of a Bubble Writing:  Number 1 Math Module 3/Lesson  4 Objective:  Explain decisions about classifications of hexagons and circles and identify them by name.	Tuesday, November 4 Literacy Word Work:  the, see, like Ms. Markwardt’s Class MAP Testing Concept:  Physical Characteristics of a Bubble Writing:  Number 2 Math Module 3/ Lesson  5 Objective:  Describe and communicate positions of all flat shapes using the words above, below, beside, in front of, next to, and behind.
Wednesday, November 5 Literacy Word Work:  the, see, like Mrs. Jenison’s Class MAP Testing Read Aloud:  Bubble, Bubble Activity:  List bubble characteristics on promethean board. Writing:  Number 3 Math Module  3/Lesson 6 Objective:  Find and describe solid shapes using informal language without naming. 1:00 Dismissal	Thursday, November 6 Literacy Word Work:  the, see, like Read Aloud:  Pop! Activity:  List bubble characteristics on promethean board Writing:  Number 4 Math Module  3/Lesson 7 Objective:  Explain decisions about classification of solid shapes into categories.
Friday, November 7 Literacy Word Work:  the, see, like Science Benchmark Assessment:  Bubbles Writing:  Number 5 Math Module 2/Lesson 3 Objective:  Describe and communicate positions of all solid shapes using the words above, below, beside, in front of, next to, and behind.	Reminders: ·         Please begin helping your child to learn to tie his/her shoes.  This is a skill that needs to be learned by the end of December.  Teachers will no longer help after winter break. ·         Research shows that children who are read to nightly for at least 15 minutes do better in school.  We would like to encourage our kindergarten families to read nightly to their children. ·         The kindergartners will participate in MAP testing this week.  Math and literacy are the focus of this test. ·         Please remember to send a warm jacket to school with your child.  The weather is getting cooler. Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas, and Ms. Markwardt

Kindergarten News October 27-31

Monday, October 27 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I, see Concept:  Making Predictions…”What’s in the bag?” activity. Read Aloud:  Pumpkin, Pumpkin Writing:  Capital Letter J Math Module 1 Assessment	Tuesday, October 28 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I, see Read Aloud:  Pumpkin, Pumpkin Concept:  Retelling Activity:  Pumpkin Growth Sequence Writing: Words for Me Math Module 1 Assessment
Wednesday, October 29 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I, see Read Aloud:  The Pumpkin Patch Activity:  Carve a Pumpkin and Identify it’s Parts Writing:  Capital Letters for Me Math Module  2/Lesson 1 Objective:  Find and describe flat triangles, squares, rectangles, hexagons, and circles using informal language without naming.	Thursday, October 30 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I, see Read Aloud:  The Biggest Pumpkin Ever Concept:  Identify the 5 parts of a pumpkin Writing:  The __________ is ___________. (Pumpkin Writing Activity) Math Module  2/Lesson 2 Objective:  Explain decisions about classifications of triangles into categories using variants and non-examples.
Friday, October 31 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I, see Read Aloud:  Pumpkin Town! Activity:  Roll A Pumpkin Writing:  Write about something you would see at the pumpkin patch. Math Module 2/Lesson 3 Objective:  Explain decisions about classifications of rectangles into categories using variants and non-examples.  Jacobson Costume Parade at 2:00 Fall Party at 2:15	Reminders: ·         Please begin helping your child to learn to tie his/her shoes.  This is a skill that needs to be learned by the end of December.  Teachers will no longer help after winter break. ·         Research shows that children who are read to nightly for at least 15 minutes do better in school.  We would like to encourage our kindergarten families to read nightly to their children. ·         Our Jacobson Costume Parade will be held on Friday, October 31 at 2:00. Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas, and Ms. Markwardt

Kindergarten News Oct. 20-24

Monday, October 20 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I Read Aloud:  Blueberries for Sal Unit 3 Lesson 12 Concept:  Making and Justifying Predictions while Reading Fiction Texts (guided practice) Writing:  Magic C Capital Page Math Module 1/Lesson 32 Objectives: Arrange, analyze, and draw sequences of quantities of 1 more, beginning with numbers other than 1.	Tuesday, October 21 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I Read Aloud:  When I Grow Up… Unit 3 Lesson 13 Concept:  Making and Justifying Predictions with Nonfiction Texts (modeling) Writing: Capital Letter S Math Module:  1/Lesson 33 Objectives:  Order Quantities from 10 to 1 and match numerals.
Wednesday, October 22 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I Read Aloud:  Bugs Unit 3 Lesson 14 Concept:  Making and Justifying Predictions while Reading Nonfiction Texts (guided practice) Activity:  Focus on Table of Contents Writing:  Capital Letter A Math Module:  1/Lesson 34 Objective:  Count down from 10 to 1 and state 1 less than a given number.	Thursday, October 23 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I Unit 3 Lesson 15 Concept:  Wrapping Up Prediction Making Activity:  Create an Anchor Chart Writing:  Capital Letter I Math Module:  1/Lesson 35 Objective:  Arrange number towers in order from 10 to 1 and describe the pattern.
Friday, October 24 Literacy Word Work:  the, a, I Read Aloud:  Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf Activity:  Crayon Leaf Rubbings and Writing Writing:  Capital Letter T Math Module 1/Lesson 36 Objective:  Arrange, analyze, and draw sequences of quantities that are 1 less in configurations other than towers.	Reminders: ·         Please begin helping your child to learn to tie his/her shoes.  This is a skill that needs to be learned by the end of December.  Teachers will no longer help after winter break. ·         Research shows that children who are read to nightly for at least 15 minutes do better in school.  We would like to encourage our kindergarten families to read nightly to their children. ·         Our Jacobson Costume Parade will be held on Friday, October 31 at 2:00. ·         Thank you to our room parents who are busy planning our fall parties! Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas, and Ms. Markwardt

Kindergarten News Oct. 13-17

Monday, October 13    Literacy Word Work:  First Names Benchmark Assessment:  5 Senses Writing:  Capital Letter C Math Module 1/Lesson 27 Objectives: Count 10 objects and move between all configurations.	Tuesday, October 14 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Ruby the Copycat Concept:  Similarities/Differences (Soc. Studies) Activity: White Board Writing: Capital Letter O Math Module:  1/Lesson 28 Objectives: Act out result unknown  story problems without equations.
Wednesday, October 15 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Me I Am! Concept:  Similarities/Differences Benchmark Assessment: Similarities/Differences Writing:  Capital Letter Q Math Module:  1/Lesson 29 Objective:  Order and match numeral and dot cards from 1-10. 1:00 Dismissal	Thursday, October 16 Literacy Word Work:  Assess First Names Writing:  Capital Letter G Math Module:  1/Lesson 30 Objective:  Make math stairs from 1 to 10 in cooperative groups.
Friday, October 17 Literacy Word Work:  the, a Concept:  Fall Vocabulary Activity: Fall PWIM Writing:  Magic Capital C Letter Review Math Module 1/Lesson 31 Objective:  Arrange, analyze, and draw 1 more up to 10 in configurations other than towers.	Reminders: ·         Please make sure to empty out take home folders nightly.  Many have yet to be emptied and are becoming quite full.  Thank you for making sure your child is completing his/her math homework. ·         The kindergarten staff has been reviewing our school/classroom rules daily.  Please remind your child that he/she is expected to keep his/her hands to themselves.  Hurting others is never acceptable and will be given a consequence.  ·         If you have not yet sent $2 for our seasonal parties, please do so. ·         Please begin helping your child to learn to tie his/her shoes.  This is a skill that needs to be learned by the end of December.  Teachers will no longer help after winter break. Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas, and Ms. Markwardt

Kindergarten News Oct. 6-10

Monday, October 6   Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Look Here! Unit 3 Lesson 7 Concept:: Making Pre-Reading Predictions about Nonfiction texts. (Modeling) Activity: Sight Walk Craft Activity: Stuff Nylons Writing:  Capital Letter W Math Module 1/Lesson 22 Objectives: Arrange and Strategize to count 8 beans in circular and scattered configurations. Write numeral 8.	Tuesday, October 7 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Hear This! Unit 3 Lesson 8 Concept:  Making Pre-Reading Predictions about Nonfiction texts. (Guided Practice) Activity: Cooperative Group Sound Jars Craft Activity: Paint Nylon Craft Writing: Capital Letter X Math Module:  1/Lesson 23 Objectives: Organize and count 9 varied objects in linear and array configurations.
Wednesday, October 8 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Touch That! Unit 3 Lesson 9 Concept:  Justifying Pre-Reading Predictions about Nonfiction Texts (Modeling) Activity: Touch Bags Craft Activity: Finish painting nylon craft Writing:  Capital Letter Y Math Module:  1/Lesson 24 Objective:  Strategize to count 9 objects in circular and scattered configurations on paper.	Thursday, October 9 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Smell It! Unit 3 Lesson 10 Concept:  Justifying Pre-Reading Predictions about Nonfiction Texts (Guided Practice) Activity: Smelly Jars Writing:  Capital Letter Z Math Module:  1/Lesson 25 Objective:  Count 10 objects in linear and array configurations.
Friday, October 10 Literacy Word Work:  First Names Read Aloud:  Tastes Good! Unit 3 Lesson 11 Concept:  Making and justifying predictions while reading fiction texts. (Modeling) Activity: Taste Things Writing:  Letter Review Math Module 1/Lesson 26 Objective:  Count 10 objects in linear and array configurations.	Reminders: ·         Please make sure to empty out take home folders nightly.  Many have yet to be emptied and are becoming quite full.  Thank you for making sure your child is completing his/her math homework. ·         The kindergarten staff has been reviewing our school/classroom rules daily.  Please remind your child that he/she is expected to keep his/her hands to themselves.  Hurting others is never acceptable and will be given a consequence.  ·         If you have not yet sent $2 for our seasonal parties, please do so. Mrs. Jenison, Miss Maas, and Ms. Markwardt