To brighten the tables in the cafeteria at the
Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, the kindergarten classes delivered vases we
had decorated and filled with tissue paper flowers. We hope your weekend was
restful and filled with special moments for families.
Math: Continuing our learning of spatial patterns
we are working with checks like in the book series Elmer. We will also work
with the diagonal “x” pattern as well as the “plus” and bulls eye patterns. Using
our Pattern Blocks, the children are now assembling more complex diagrams. Our
addition with vertical position is taking us through the fact families that add
to ten. We have been practicing the months of the year and reflecting on what
happens in each month.
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| Jake D. creates a complex pattern. |
Word Work: Our Word Wall board now has a
partner…Retired Words. The retired words are still on display, but as a class
we are so secure with reading and spelling them, that we moved them to the side
and made room for new words to learn. Our Word Work activities vary from day to
day, but practicing on our personal white boards makes for fun review. This
week we are adding words with the “ow” spelling as in cow and town. Throughout
the week we will be reviewing blends such as “st” as in star and the long and
short sounds of letter “a” as in man and mane.
Reading: Our book clubs have been discussing
their characters, settings, and actions.
This week the children will be reading to find out what their character
like and how they feel. We will also practice reading number words one through
ten.
Writing:
When writing small moments across three pages, the children will be using
the elements of the “wh” questions…what, where, when, and who. When and where
clues indicate their setting. Their characters (who) will be involved in an
action (what). These elements of writing make their stories rich and
meaningful.
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| Hands are raided to add examples of where stories take place. |
Social Studies: Our city now includes Shorecrest
School, a hospital, police and fire station to name a few. There are street signs and traffic
signals along with transportation. We have a few milk cartons left and will be
constructing an airport for the planes to fly in and a marina for the boats.
The children have really enjoyed watching the display grow from rural to urban
living.
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| From neighborhood to city. |
Science: With our physical science
investigation of liquids we will be exploring and comparing the flow of liquids
on a slick surface to investigate which liquids move faster on an inclined
plane. Our insect and bug study will include symmetry and body parts. On the
computer we are writing stories about ladybugs that have true facts. We will
also be writing about bumblebees and spiders.
Responsive Classroom: Our lessons with Ms.
Fierce continue with making good choices. The phrase, “Don’t bite the hook.” is
a reminder that when teasing begins, you can shut it down with not getting
involved.
Events to Calendar:
Tuesday, May 14th – Mrs. Samuel’s
Day. There will be a presentation at the Janet Root Theater at 8:30. Those students who were in her class
are invited to attend and will be accompanied to the event by classroom
assistants.
Friday, May 17th - Splash Day. Wear your bathing
suit under your uniform and bring a towel.
Tuesday, May 21st – Kindergarten Relay Cookie
Party served just after lunch. No
need to pack a dessert.
Thursday, May 23rd – Special Helping Hands Town
Meeting to honor Gayle Hordon and her many years of volunteering.
Monday, May 27th – No School, Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th -End of the Year Party
Friday, May 31st – Last day of school, noon
dismissal
