Week at a Glance

October 21st – October 25th

Math Objectives: Count and Order to 10; Problem Solving: Compare by Matching Sets to 10; Compare by Counting Sets to 10;

Science Objectives: Autumn; Bats 

 

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 3: Final sound /p/; Initial and final /s/; /p/ spelled Pp; /s/ spelled Ss;

 

Reading Objectives: Unit 2: Week 3: High frequency words: we, my, like; Getting ready to read: Readers using we, my, and like

 

Social Studies Objectives: How do people work together to do a job?

 

Religion Objectives: Bible stories; Moses and the Ten Commandments; The Guardian Angel Prayer 

 

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

Thank you to all the chaperones that helped at our Didier Farms field trip.  It was a wonderful day. There will be no school on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25.  We look forward to seeing you at parent/teacher conferences.

Week at a Glance

October 14th – October 18th

Math Objectives: Chapter 4 Intro: Represent and Compare Numbers to 10; Model and Count 10; Count and Write to 10; Algebra: Ways to Make 10 

Science Objectives: Weather; Fall; Pumpkins 

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 2: Initial sound /s/; Final /s/; Initial and medial sound /a/; Handwriting letters Ss; Write words with Ss

Reading Objectives: Unit 2: Week 2: High frequency words: have, is; Getting ready to read: Readers using have and is

Social Studies Objectives: What are our country’s symbols?  What are our country’s monuments? 

Religion Objectives: Joseph Says Yes to God

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Reactions/ Feeling Words

We attended a fire safety presentation from the Libertyville Fire Department this week.  Please have a family discussion about assigning your meeting place in case of a fire at home.  There will be no school on Monday, October 14. We have our field trip on Tuesday, October 15. Please dress your child in play clothes and for the weather. 

 Week at a Glance

October 7th – October 11th

Math Objectives: Model and count 9; Count and write to 9; Problem Solving Numbers to 9; Chapter 3 Review;  Chapter 3 Test 

Science Objectives: Weather; Seasons; Fire Safety

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 1: Initial sound /a/; Medial /a/; Initial and final sound /t/; Handwriting letters Aa; Write words with Aa;

Reading Objectives: Unit 2: Week 1: High frequency words: have, is; Getting ready to read: Readers using have and is

Social Studies Objectives: Fire Fighters, Fire Safety

Religion Objectives: Mary Says Yes to God

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Reactions/ Feeling Words

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped at the Sock Hop.  It was a wonderful time! 

Week at a Glance

September 30th – October 4th

 

Math Objectives: Count and Write 6; Model and Count 7; Count and Write to 7; Model and count 8; Count and write to 8

Science Objectives: Apples; Autumn; Trees

 

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 6: Initial sound /t/, /t/ spelled Tt; Handwriting letters Tt, write words with Tt

 

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 6: High frequency words: a, to; Getting ready to read: Readers using a and to

 

Social Studies Objectives: How do we make decisions?; Problem Solving

 

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Ordinary Time

 

Writing Objectives: Setting Development – Narrative Writing

 

We had a wonderful time riding the Fire Truck this week!  Please look on our school Facebook page for pictures. 

Week at a Glance

September 23rd – September 27th  

 

Math Objectives: Compare by Counting Sets to 5; Chapter 2 Review; Chapter 2 Test; Chapter 3 Intro: Represent, Count, and Write Numbers 6 to 9; Model and Count 6

Science Objectives: Zebras; Apples

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 5: Initial sound /m/, final sound /m/Initial sounds; Handwriting letters Mm, write words with Mm;

 

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 5: High frequency words: a, to; Getting ready to read: Readers using a and to

Social Studies Objectives: Johnny Appleseed; What rules do we follow?; Who are our leaders?

 

Religion Objectives: God Promises a Savior

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Setting Development

We are looking forward to our fire truck ride on Tuesday, September 24! 

 

Week at a Glance

September 9th – September 13th

 

Math Objectives: Problem Solving: Understand 0; Identify and write zero; Chapter 1 Review and Test; Chapter 2 Intro: Compare Numbers to 5

Science Objectives: Weather; Seasons; Apples

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 3: Letter Recognition Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss; Initial sounds, syllables; Handwriting letters Oo, Pp

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 3: High frequency words: the, little; Getting ready to read: Readers using the and little

Social Studies Objectives: What Makes a Good Citizen? What are rights? What are responsibilities?

Religion Objectives: God Creates People

Writing Objectives: Character Development – Narrative Writing

 

We are enjoying our classes very much and looking forward to seeing the parents on Monday, September 6 for Curriculum Night! 

Hi Parents,

 

Our school will have a practice fire drill on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  We practiced with just our class today.  Everyone is prepared.  Enjoy your long weekend!

Week at a Glance

September 2nd - September 6th

 

 

Math Objectives: Model and Count to 5; Count and Write to 5; Algebra: Ways to Make 5; Count and Order to 5

Science Objectives: Weather

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 2: Letter Recognition Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn; Identify syllables, words and rhymes; Handwriting letters Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 2: High frequency words I, am; Getting ready to read: Readers using I and am

Social Studies Objectives:  How do people best cooperate?

Religion Objectives: God Creates the World

We have had a wonderful and fun first full week of Kindergarten. The students are doing a great job adjusting to our schedules and routines. ­­­­­­­

 

Monday - Media/Library;  Art

Tuesday - PE

Wednesday - Music

Thursday - PE;  Steam

Friday - Media/Library

Week at a Glance

August 26th- August 30th

                                                                                    

Math Objectives: Chapter 1 Intro: Represent, count, and write numbers 0 to 5; Model and Count 1and 2; Count and Write 1 and 2; Model and Count 3 and 4; Count and Write 3 and 4

Science Objectives: Weather

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 1: Letter Recognition Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee; Identifying Rhyming Words; Handwriting letters Aa, Bb, Cc Dd, Ee

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 1: High frequency words I, am; Getting ready to read: Readers using I and am

Social Studies Objectives:  Learning about our school community; School Rules 

Religion Objectives: Sign of the cross; The Guardian Angel Prayer

We are adjusting to our fun day of learning in Kindergarten. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year ahead!  This first week has been great!

Welcome back to St.Joseph Catholic School!

 

We look forward to meeting everyone in our classroom on drop-off day, 8/19.

 

First day of school is Tuesday, 8/20!  It is a 12:30 dismissal.  There is no bus service or EDP on that day.  We can hardly wait!

 

Week at a Glance

June 3rd – June 7th

Math Objectives: Use a Digital Clock; Checkpoint Review; Math Simple Solutions        

Science Objectives: Summer Safety

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 6: Week 4: Initial and Medial /u/; Medial long o; /u/ spelled Uu

Reading Objectives: Unit 6: Week 4: High frequency words review; Getting ready to read: Readers review

Social Studies: Flag Day

Writing Objectives: Opinion Writing: What do we like best about our dads?

Religion Objectives: Pentecost

 

Thank you for a wonderful school year!  Please schedule weekly visits to your local library to keep your child’s reading skills progressing. Have a wonderful and safe summer!

Week at a Glance

May 27th – May 31st

Math Objectives: Getting Ready for First Grade: Read and Write Numbers 40 to 50; Checkpoint Review; Numbers On a Clock; Use an Analog Clock;

Science Objectives: Rainbow fish

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 6: Week 3: Initial and Medial /e/; /e/ spelled Ee; Short Vowels and Consonants

Reading Objectives: Unit 6: Week 3: High frequency words review; Getting ready to read: Readers review

Social Studies: How has technology changed?; How has the way we travel changed?

Writing Objectives: Opinion Writing: What do we like best?- Cat or Dog?

Religion Objectives: Bible Stories

There will be no school on Monday, May 27.  The Kindergarten Show will be on Friday, May 31 at 12:30 in the Koenig Center.

Week at a Glance

May 20th – May 24th

Math Objectives: Getting Ready for First Grade: Subtract to Compare; Checkpoint Review; How Many Ones?; Read and Write Numbers 20 to 30; Read and Write Numbers 30 to 40;

Science Objectives: Ladybugs

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 6: Week 2: Initial and Medial /o/; Initial /a/ and /i/;

Reading Objectives: Unit 6: Week 2: High frequency words review; Getting ready to read: Readers review

Social Studies: How has school changed?; How have communities changed?

Religion Objectives: Bible Stories

Writing: What is an opinion? What do we like best, Cake or Ice Cream?

We hope you all had a beautiful Mother’s Day!

Week at a Glance

May 13th – May 17th

Math Objectives: Getting Ready for First Grade: Subtract Two; Subtract on a Ten Frame; Algebra: Missing Part; Related Subtraction Equations; Related Addition and Subtraction Equations

Science Objectives: Summertime Senses

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 6: Week 1: Initial and Final /a/ and /i/; Medial /a/ and/i/; Initial /y/ and /kw/

Reading Objectives: Unit 6: Week 1: High frequency words review; Getting ready to read: Readers review

Social Studies: Who are American heroes from the past?; How have families changed?

Religion Objectives: God Calls Us to Help

Writing: What is an opinion? What do we like best, water park or beach?

May Crowning will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:30 AM.  Happy Mother’s Day!

Friday, May 17, 12:30 p.m. Variety Show in the gym.