I'm no longer able to access Blogger from school, which makes it tricky to update our classroom blog! Here's a re-cap of what's happened over the past two days...
Kaylee C. celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, bringing in delicious donuts! Thank you for the wonderful treat!
Erin's mom came in to read a funny story with the class!
We played in the inflatables, which were set up in the gym due to rain.
The students had their final guidance class and art class of the school year.
Roger's mom came in and helped the students make potions! The potions will be coming home Friday!
We've had a wonderful last week of kindergarten!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tuesday May 24, 2011
Sorry for the late post...I could not connect to blogger from school.
The kids had a great last Tuesday of the school year! They played one of their favorite games in PE. They had a chance to interact with the friends during some fun stations. We read a rhyming story about playing at the beach! We drew pictures with chalk on the sidewalks out in front of the school!
Erin, one of our Stars of the Week, brought her mom along to school so they could teach the students how to make cute birds! The kids all loved doing that activity!
Roger, our other Star of the Week, brought his Hogwarts wand to share with the class!
The students worked in their handwriting books today, reviewing all the letters we have learned this year.
The students also got a chance to draw and write about anything they wanted to, as a last writing sample for their portfolios! It has been fun to see the progress made throughout the year!
Tomorrow we get the chance to play in the inflatables! Please have your child wear socks to school so they can participate!
Let's wear our green frog shirts on the last day of school!!!
The kids had a great last Tuesday of the school year! They played one of their favorite games in PE. They had a chance to interact with the friends during some fun stations. We read a rhyming story about playing at the beach! We drew pictures with chalk on the sidewalks out in front of the school!
Erin, one of our Stars of the Week, brought her mom along to school so they could teach the students how to make cute birds! The kids all loved doing that activity!
Roger, our other Star of the Week, brought his Hogwarts wand to share with the class!
The students worked in their handwriting books today, reviewing all the letters we have learned this year.
The students also got a chance to draw and write about anything they wanted to, as a last writing sample for their portfolios! It has been fun to see the progress made throughout the year!
Tomorrow we get the chance to play in the inflatables! Please have your child wear socks to school so they can participate!
Let's wear our green frog shirts on the last day of school!!!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday May 23, 2011
We had a fun last Monday of school. Erin, one of our Stars of the Week, brought a snack to share. Since the weather is so nice, we took our snack outside to eat it, and then played on the playground! Mrs. Abbey also read two books while the students cooled down in the shade: Graduation Day is Here! and Here's To You!
We began work in our "I Am Special" books, drawing a self-portrait. We will add pages all week and by Friday will be finishing the book!
In handwriting, the students reviewed letters "X, x, K, k, Z, z." Next, we will practice punctuation and numbers.
Today was the last day of music class. Tomorrow is the final day of PE for the year. Please help your child remember to wear their PE shoes!
We had a time for "fun" stations: kitchen, puzzles, memory game, lincoln logs, car, and a color game. The students had a great time having fun with their classmates!
We began work in our "I Am Special" books, drawing a self-portrait. We will add pages all week and by Friday will be finishing the book!
In handwriting, the students reviewed letters "X, x, K, k, Z, z." Next, we will practice punctuation and numbers.
Today was the last day of music class. Tomorrow is the final day of PE for the year. Please help your child remember to wear their PE shoes!
We had a time for "fun" stations: kitchen, puzzles, memory game, lincoln logs, car, and a color game. The students had a great time having fun with their classmates!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday May 20, 2011
The students had an exciting Friday!
Jasmine brought a special treat to celebrate her Star Week. The cupcakes were delicious!
Mr. Morgan, the band teacher, had our class come see, hear, and touch the instruments! The tuba and big bass drum were two of the favorites!
In class, Mrs. Abbey read Jack and the Beanstalk. Ask your child how it was different from other Jack and the Beanstalk stories they have heard. We talked about what kind of characters we like to read about: scary, funny, tiny, or giant. The students voted, and "scary" won!
The students wrote about all the fun they had at field day, and those writings will be a part of your child's portfolio which comes home next week!
If you ordered a yearbook, those went home with the students today!
Upcoming:
•Wed. May 25--remind your child to bring socks so they can jump in the inflatables!
•Fri. May 27--last day of school
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday May 19
The students are bringing home their fragile pottery from art class today. Look for it in the shiny silver envelope!
We talked about ways to stay healthy and strong today. Mrs. Abbey read Be Happy and Healthy, a non-fiction magazine article about eating good foods.
In handwriting, the students practiced the uppercase and lowercase "Z, z." We have now learned all of the letters! Keep practicing your writing this summer!
Thank you to Jasmine's mom for coming to read a few funny books to the class!
Also, thank you to Ella's mom for coming to help take pictures of the students in the big chair, and for playing a sight word soup game with the students!
Tomorrow Mr. Morgan, the 5th grade band teacher, has invited us to see some of his instruments and listen to a story! Should be fun!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday May 18, 2011
Thank you to Jasmine's dad for coming in to talk about his shipping business during Jasmine's Star Week! The students loved the bubble wrap!
Mrs. Abbey read a folk tale called Mouse Deer Crosses the River. We talked about characters, setting, and plot (what happened first, next, and last).
In computer lab, the students had free choice to work on any program we have learned this year!
We took some pictures outside, but the sun was a little bright for some of the students. We may have to try again tomorrow in the shade!
The students worked on a number writing assessment. By this time in the school year, all students should be able to write from 1-30.
If your child has not returned their bag of books, there is a note in their folder. Please return it tomorrow. Thank you!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday May 17, 2011
Jasmine's Grammy came to visit today! She read a book about elephants which helped reinforce the skill of being nice to others and not making fun of people. The students also sang If You're Happy and You Know It with Jasmine's Grammy!
During handwriting, the students practiced the uppercase letter "K."
Mrs. Abbey worked with students on individual assessments while the students rotated between reading, writing, and literacy stations. Testing is almost done, and then we can have some fun before summer! The students are looking forward to some "play" stations and going outside to the playground during the last week of school!
Thank you to Erin's mom for coming and working with the kids on a writing activity!
Mrs. Abbey read Turtle Splash, a book about counting backwards. The students have this skill mastered (counting backwards from 10-1).
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday May 16, 2011
Mrs. Abbey read, The Knee-High Man, a folk tale from Africa about a small man who wanted to be bigger. The students learned that they are special just the way they are.
We worked on substituting sounds in words. For example, changing the /j/ sound in jump to the /b/ sound to make the word bump. Try a few words at home!
Mrs. Abbey is continuing to work with the children on individual end-of-the-year assessments. We are trying real hard to finish the assessments this week, so that next week (our final week of school) can be a fun week! We are hoping the weather is nice so that we can get outside a few days too!!!
Thank you to Jasmine, our Star of the Week, for bringing in some of her favorite princess dolls from her collection!
I'm sending out another call for reading bags. Please return them as soon as you can.
Also, Mrs. Adair is still missing a few library books.
If you ordered a year book, it should be arriving by early next week!
Upcoming: On Wednesday May 25, the students have the opportunity to jump in some inflatables. Please make sure your child wears socks that day so they can participate!
We worked on substituting sounds in words. For example, changing the /j/ sound in jump to the /b/ sound to make the word bump. Try a few words at home!
Mrs. Abbey is continuing to work with the children on individual end-of-the-year assessments. We are trying real hard to finish the assessments this week, so that next week (our final week of school) can be a fun week! We are hoping the weather is nice so that we can get outside a few days too!!!
Thank you to Jasmine, our Star of the Week, for bringing in some of her favorite princess dolls from her collection!
I'm sending out another call for reading bags. Please return them as soon as you can.
Also, Mrs. Adair is still missing a few library books.
If you ordered a year book, it should be arriving by early next week!
Upcoming: On Wednesday May 25, the students have the opportunity to jump in some inflatables. Please make sure your child wears socks that day so they can participate!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Friday May 13, 2011
Wow! What a fun day Field Day was! Here are some pictures taken that day! The rest of the photos will be available on our Shutterfly share site next week! You will have access to the Shutterfly share site until the end of July, in case you would like to download or order pictures.
The students were busy creating today! On the announcements, they heard that it was Mrs. Adair's birthday, so of course they wanted to make cards and bookmarks for her! We delivered them during our library time, and Mrs. Adair loved them!
Thank you to Blake's sister, Allie, for coming to read to the class during his Star Week!
We finished up our unit on worms, making a worm book today. If your child finished, they are bringing their book home today.
The students wrote a list of the things they wanted to do this summer. It was challenging for some of the students to think of 6 things they wanted to do, but listening to the ideas of their peers helped.
As we wind down the school year, here are a few bits of information for you:
•Please have your child return their library book on Monday if they still have one checked out.
•Please return your child's book bag. There will not be another another bag of books going home this year, as we need to inventory them and take them to the library.
•The final report card and your child's portfolio will go home on the last day of school. There are no conferences at the end of the year. If you have questions, feel free to email or call me during the first week of June.
•If anyone has any moving boxes they are willing to part with, the half-day class is being moved to Timber Ridge Elementary and I could really use the boxes to pack up our stuff! Thank you!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Thank you to Blake's brother for coming in and reading a book to the class in celebration of Blake's Star Week!
The students worked hard at literacy stations while Mrs. Abbey worked individually assessing students. I am very pleased with all of the progress the students have been showing!
Today, the students completed two class assessments: a math problem and lowercase letter writing. They worked very hard!
Mrs. Abbey read The Blind Men and the Elephant, a folk tale from India.
The kids are looking forward to Field Day tomorrow!
Please remember to:
(1) apply sunscreen to your child before they come to school
(2) send water in a water bottle (marked with their name)
(3) send a lunch (unless they ordered a school lunch)
(4) have your child wear their green frog kindergarten t-shirt
(5) have your child wear tennis shoes so they can easily run during games!
In the case of bad weather, a decision will be made by 7:30am tomorrow morning if field day must be postponed. If we will not be going to Field Day tomorrow, an alert-now call will go out to all families Thursday morning letting you know of the change.
The students worked hard at literacy stations while Mrs. Abbey worked individually assessing students. I am very pleased with all of the progress the students have been showing!
Today, the students completed two class assessments: a math problem and lowercase letter writing. They worked very hard!
Mrs. Abbey read The Blind Men and the Elephant, a folk tale from India.
The kids are looking forward to Field Day tomorrow!
Please remember to:
(1) apply sunscreen to your child before they come to school
(2) send water in a water bottle (marked with their name)
(3) send a lunch (unless they ordered a school lunch)
(4) have your child wear their green frog kindergarten t-shirt
(5) have your child wear tennis shoes so they can easily run during games!
In the case of bad weather, a decision will be made by 7:30am tomorrow morning if field day must be postponed. If we will not be going to Field Day tomorrow, an alert-now call will go out to all families Thursday morning letting you know of the change.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Today there was a substitute teacher while I pulled the students to do reading testing with them. The students worked real hard for the substitute and had a good morning!
Mrs. Vaughan read a fictional story called, What Do You Know?, and they talked about things that they are learning to do.
In handwriting, the students practiced the uppercase and lowercase "X, x."
The end-of-the-year assessment today had students complete a subtraction story problem, which was very challenging for most of the kids.
Tomorrow is PE...please have your child wear their tennis shoes!
Mrs. Vaughan read a fictional story called, What Do You Know?, and they talked about things that they are learning to do.
In handwriting, the students practiced the uppercase and lowercase "X, x."
The end-of-the-year assessment today had students complete a subtraction story problem, which was very challenging for most of the kids.
Tomorrow is PE...please have your child wear their tennis shoes!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday May 6, 2011
Today was the last day that students will be checking out library books for the school year. Please have all library books returned by next Friday, May 13. Thanks!
Mrs. Abbey read, Ma Lien and the Magic Brush, a folk tale from China. Ask your child what happened when the boy painted with the magic paint brush.
Thank you to Elijah's mom for helping out with an alphabet writing assessment today!
The students were busy working at literacy stations while Mrs. Abbey worked 1:1 with students completing some year-end assessments.
Every day the students check on their seedlings. We're still waiting for 3 to poke out of the soil, which they probably will do this weekend!
In handwriting, the students reviewed the correct way to write V, v, Y, y, W, w.
Upcoming:
•Mon. May 9--there will be a sub while Mrs. Abbey works on reading assessments with students.
•Tues. May 10--there will be a sub for the last 45 minutes of the day so Mrs. Abbey can go to her daughters music concert.
•Thursday. May 12--Field Day!--Please have your child wear their green frog kindergarten t-shirt, sunscreen, and bring a sack lunch (unless you have ordered a school lunch). Also, all students need to bring a refillable water bottle, as they get very hot and thirsty playing games all morning. Please put your child's name on their water bottle so they don't get mixed up with the other ones. Thanks!
Mrs. Abbey read, Ma Lien and the Magic Brush, a folk tale from China. Ask your child what happened when the boy painted with the magic paint brush.
Thank you to Elijah's mom for helping out with an alphabet writing assessment today!
The students were busy working at literacy stations while Mrs. Abbey worked 1:1 with students completing some year-end assessments.
Every day the students check on their seedlings. We're still waiting for 3 to poke out of the soil, which they probably will do this weekend!
In handwriting, the students reviewed the correct way to write V, v, Y, y, W, w.
Upcoming:
•Mon. May 9--there will be a sub while Mrs. Abbey works on reading assessments with students.
•Tues. May 10--there will be a sub for the last 45 minutes of the day so Mrs. Abbey can go to her daughters music concert.
•Thursday. May 12--Field Day!--Please have your child wear their green frog kindergarten t-shirt, sunscreen, and bring a sack lunch (unless you have ordered a school lunch). Also, all students need to bring a refillable water bottle, as they get very hot and thirsty playing games all morning. Please put your child's name on their water bottle so they don't get mixed up with the other ones. Thanks!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday May 5, 2011
Kaylee I., our Star of the Week, brought in her cute dog, Rudy! The students loved her!
We spent time investigating our worms today! The students are getting more daring--some picking up handfuls of worms! Other students would rather watch their friends interact with the worms--they are happy to just observe.
We talked about how the students get ideas for what they draw or paint. Mrs. Abbey then read a non-fiction article called Children in Paintings. We practiced substituting phonemes.
ex. Teacher: "Say job."The students finished preparing for the art show tonight! We hope you will all be able to stop by Horizon sometime between 5:30-7:00pm to check out all the wonderful artwork! Your child knows where their pottery and pictures are...Mr. Spellman showed them during art class today.
Students: "job"
Teacher: "Change the /j/ to /s/."
Students: "sob"
Thank you to Ella's mom for coming to school to help out with one of our assessments!
The kids were really hard workers today! I am so proud of them! They are so excited for summer to come, but we are working very strong these last couple weeks of school.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday May 4, 2011
We investigated worms today--touching, holding, looking at, and watching them wiggle! The students were split into two groups-one with the small red worms and one with the big earth worms. Many students are not afraid of holding worms at all! Tomorrow we will switch and the students will investigate the worms that they didn't see today.
Thank you to Kaylee I., our Star of the Week, for bringing in a fun noise maker to show the class.
Mrs. Abbey read an interesting story called Fun Places. In this nonfiction book, the students learned of different types of buildings and where they are located. (a tea-cup gas station, a shoe-shaped house, the Corn Palace, and an elephant-shaped house)
In computer lab, the students had free choice to explore any program which we have learned this year. Mrs. Abbey pulled students to work on individual assessments during computer lab time. Back in class, the students did another assessment--about patterns.
Mrs. Canada came to talk to the class about keeping safe--when you are at home, outside, crossing the street, at the park, etc. They talked about different dangers and how to stay safe.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday May 3, 2011
Today we reviewed the book, Warthogs Paint. The students did a wonderful job remembering about primary and secondary colors, and many of them understand what colors you mix together to make green, orange, and purple. Way to go!
Thank you to Kaylee I., our Star of the Week, for bringing in "Lamby" to share with the class!
In PE, the students played 3-ball soccer.
In handwriting, we practiced writing the uppercase and lowercase "W/w." We are almost finished learning the correct way to form our letters. I will send a few review sheets home with the students over the summer so that they can practice before next fall!
More of our plants are sprouting! The cucumbers are being especially slow at coming up, but they should be growing soon.
The students did another math assessment, this time a story problem featuring addition up to 10. They are all doing very well with addition!
Thank you to Erin's mom for coming to help the class with a word writing activity!
The May reading log went home today. Sorry it is a few days late! Have your child bring this back by the last day of school for a prize! If you still have the April reading log at home, please send that back this week, so your child can turn it in for a prize.
Reading book bags are due tomorrow. Please return them for new books if your child has practiced reading them.
Thank you to Kaylee I., our Star of the Week, for bringing in "Lamby" to share with the class!
In PE, the students played 3-ball soccer.
In handwriting, we practiced writing the uppercase and lowercase "W/w." We are almost finished learning the correct way to form our letters. I will send a few review sheets home with the students over the summer so that they can practice before next fall!
More of our plants are sprouting! The cucumbers are being especially slow at coming up, but they should be growing soon.
The students did another math assessment, this time a story problem featuring addition up to 10. They are all doing very well with addition!
Thank you to Erin's mom for coming to help the class with a word writing activity!
The May reading log went home today. Sorry it is a few days late! Have your child bring this back by the last day of school for a prize! If you still have the April reading log at home, please send that back this week, so your child can turn it in for a prize.
Reading book bags are due tomorrow. Please return them for new books if your child has practiced reading them.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday May 3, 2011
This week we are talking and reading books about art. Mrs. Abbey read, Warthogs Paint, a book about primary (red, yellow, blue) and secondary (green, purple, orange) colors. Thank you to Blake's mom for giving them some time to paint pictures! We typically don't have much time for creative projects during our morning, so the students were extra excited about this!
The students did an end-of-the year math assessment--basic addition story problem.
We reviewed our sight words, all 31 kindergarten words have been introduced!
Some of our plants have started to sprout! We can't wait for all of the cups to have some green leaves and stem poking through!
New literacy stations were introduced today. These stations focus on spelling/writing sight words, creating new words by changing letters in the word, and differentiating between real and made-up words. The students are enjoying this last set of stations!
If you have completed your April reading log (with raindrops to color in), please send it to school so your child can claim their prize!
The students did an end-of-the year math assessment--basic addition story problem.
We reviewed our sight words, all 31 kindergarten words have been introduced!
Some of our plants have started to sprout! We can't wait for all of the cups to have some green leaves and stem poking through!
New literacy stations were introduced today. These stations focus on spelling/writing sight words, creating new words by changing letters in the word, and differentiating between real and made-up words. The students are enjoying this last set of stations!
If you have completed your April reading log (with raindrops to color in), please send it to school so your child can claim their prize!
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