December 19, 2025

   Kindergarten Announcements

*Special thanks to the winter party planning committee and all who helped and donated items to make our party extra special. The kindergarteners had so much fun and bonded as a class.  Have a wonderful Holiday Season!  

ELA 

We finished reading Umbrella and worked together to determine the characters, setting, main idea and sequence of the story.  We also discussed what “high quality” work looks like.  This includes coloring within the lines, using colors that make sense, coloring the whole picture, and adding details.  We also enjoyed watching the Nutcracker and many other fun holiday activities.  

Math 

We finished our week of learning by adding and subtracting 2 groups. We used 5 frames and counters to practice taking counters away from a full 5 frame

P2:  None

    

Science:  Wild Weather  

This week our class learned to be Weather Watchers. That means we are paying attention to the sky and the clouds. We are noticing the temperature and the wind. We are watching for rain or snow. 

Centers:  

We made Christmas designs with playdough, played Grinch Memory, completed a Color-by-Word, and used magnifying glasses to find hidden teen numbers.

 

 

Sight Words:  

I, am, a, the, an, and, is, of, go, no, so, to, do, my, said, into, that, not, she, he, me, as, you, are, was, see, for, or

Snack/S&T Leaders:

M, Jan 5: Willow 

T:  Alucard

W: Decklynn

Th: Norah

F:  Sully **Happy Birthday**

Guest Readers: 

Schedule here!

Upcoming events:

January 5:  School resumes

December 14, 2025

   Kindergarten Announcements

Thank You!!....for all your help with Gingerbread houses!  It was such a fun day and I know your children will tuck it away in their hearts as a sweet Christmas memory.

ELA 

We learned more about the weather and how if affects us by continuing to read Come On, Rain! and the new book Umbrella.  We learned to how the weather affects our mood and how to identify the main event in a narrative story.  

We also learned to identify Ee, Vv and and read the new words for, or

Math 

We began a new unit about addition.  Students are beginning with 1 group of counters and adding more. They, then, count to find the total number of counters. Students continue to hear and use addition language in this unit.

P2:  Love of Learning 

A love of learning helps you experience new things, make discoveries, and better understand the world around you.

    

Science:  None

Centers:  

We  made Christmas tree hangings, counted groups of reindeer, made a Christmas book, and played Grinch Bingo

 

 

Sight Words:  

 I, am, a, the, an, and, is, of, go, no, so, to, do, my, said, into, that, not, she, he, me, as, you, are, was, see, for, or

Snack/S&T Leaders:

M: Jack

T:  Kaleb

W: Ava

Th: Kaylee

F:  Leo **Happy Half Birthday**

Guest Readers: 

Link Here

Upcoming events:

December 18: Holiday Parties 1:15-2:30pm

January 5:  School resumes

December 7, 2025

   Kindergarten Announcements

Please remember to send in candy for gingerbread houses by Thursday.  

ELA  

We started looking closely at a new book called Come On, Rain! and explored how weather affects the characters in the book.  We learned that the word “affect” means to make something or someone change.  The weather affected us on Monday because we didn’t have school, we had to wear snow pants and boots, and we had to drive very carefully. 

We also learned to identify Pp and Yy, Xx and read the new words was, see. 

Math 

We finished our shape unit by looking at diverse pieces of art and finding familiar shapes created by the artist. This helped students think about shapes in a way that makes sense to them.

P2: Prudence 

Making a plan can get you better results faster.  Always keep in mind your bigger goals and you will find the right path to achieve them.     

  

Science:  Wild Weather  

We learned about weather prediction and storms! Your child heard a story about a boy named JJ who helped his grandfather get ready for a big thunderstorm. A weather report on TV told JJ’s grandfather that the storm was on its way. 

Next time you want to find out what the weather will be like, consider inviting your child to check the weather with you — and take a look at “Weather Report for Kids” at kidsweatherreport.com Just enter your location and click "Get Weather". The weather report that comes up describes the weather in words and cartoon pictures. This is great for kids and grownups! 

Centers:  

We put together Christmas puzzles, made a Christmas countdown chain, sorted Christmas pictures, and counted the room up to twenty.   

 

 

Sight Words:  

 I, am, a, the, an, and, is, of, go, no, so, to, do, my, said, into, that, not, she, he, me, as, you, are, was, see

Snow Gear Reminders

If students do not have snow pants and boots, they may play on the blacktop (instead of the mulched playground) for recess.  Also…please remember to send in a reusable tote or bag to keep snow gear in.  It is challenging for them to fit all their gear into their backpacks and things are getting lost.  Thank you!

Holiday Fun:

I could use a few more parents to assemble gingerbread houses this week.  Please let me know if you can help.  Also…please remember to send in assigned gingerbread candy.

Classroom needs: Gingerbread house assembly helpers for Wednesday at 11am (or later)

Snack/S&T Leaders:

M: Isabella

T:  Mara

W: London

Th:Mack

F:  Leon

Guest Readers: 

Here's the link.

Upcoming events:

December: Christmas trees due

December 10:  Late Start

December 12:  Gingerbread houses (please bring candy by the 11th)

December 17:  Late Start

December 18: Holiday Parties 1:15-2:30pm