Week at a Glance

April 29th – May 3rd

Math Objectives: Chapter 12 Review; Chapter 12 Test; Getting Ready for First Grade: Add One, Add Two, Add on a Ten Frame

Science Objectives: Inventions

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 5: Week 5: Initial and Final /v/ and /z/; Initial and Medial/u/; /v/ spelled Vv; /z/ spelled Zz;

Reading Objectives: Unit 5: Week 5: High frequency words: where and come; Getting ready to read: Readers using where and come

Social Studies:  How do we measure time?; What is a timeline?

Religion Objectives: God Calls Us to Love Our Family

Writing: Explanatory – Describe facts about an animal

Next week is Spirit Week.  Please refer to the emails and note sent home about each dress up day.

Week at a Glance

April 22th – April 26th

Math Objectives: Make a Concrete Graph; Problem Solving: Read a Graph;

Science Objectives: Earth Day; Recycling

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 5: Week 4 Continued: Initial and Medial /u/; /u/ spelled Uu; Write Words With /u/; Review Sounds Spelled Xx, Jj, Ww, Uu

Reading Objectives: Unit 5: Week 4 Continued: High frequency words: what, said, and was; Getting ready to read: Readers using what, said, and was

Social Studies: Earth Day; How do we talk about time?

Religion Objectives: Easter

Writing: Capitalization; Punctuation  

There will be no school Friday, April 19-Wednesday April 24.  Happy Easter!

Week at a Glance

April 15th – April 19th

Math Objectives: Chapter 12 Introduction: Classify and Sort Data; Algebra: Classify and Count by Color; Algebra: Classify and Count by Shape; Algebra: Classify and Count by Size;

Science Objectives: Butterflies

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 5: Week 4: Initial and Medial /u/; /u/ spelled Uu; Write Words With /u/; Review Sounds Spelled Xx, Jj, Ww, Uu

Reading Objectives: Unit 5: Week 4: High frequency words: what, said, and was; Getting ready to read: Readers using what, said, and was

Social Studies: What is my personal history?; Sequence

Religion Objectives: Holy Week; Easter;  Stations of the Cross

Writing: Explanatory: Describe facts about an animal

There will be no school on Friday, April 19, 2019 in observance of Good Friday.  

Week at a Glance

April 8th – April 12th

Math Objectives: Problem Solving: Direct Comparison; Compare Weights; Length, Height, and Weight;

Chapter 11 Review; Chapter 11 Test;

Science Objectives: Plants and Animals

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 5: Week 3: Initial and Medial /u/; Final /ks/; /u/ spelled Uu; /ks/ spelled Xx

Reading Objectives: Unit 5: Week 3: High frequency words: what, said, and was; Getting ready to read: Readers using what, said, and was

Social Studies: How does life change throughout history?

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Easter

Writing Objectives: Explanatory Writing: How to go to Bed

We hope you had a wonderful spring break!  Thank you to all the volunteers that helped with Art in the Box this year.  The children loved learning about the different art styles and artists!

Week at a Glance

February 25th – March 1st

Math Objectives: Identify and Name Rectangles; Describe Rectangles; Identify and Name Hexagons; Describe Hexagons; Compare Two-Dimensional Shapes;

Science Objectives: Teeth; How Pencils are made

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 4: Week 4: Initial and Final /g/; Consonant Blends; /g/ spelled Gg;

Reading Objectives: Unit 4: Week 4: High frequency words: one, two, three, four, five; Getting ready to read: Readers using one, two, three, four, five;

Social Studies: How do we use Earth’s resources?

Religion Objectives: The Church Welcomes Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story: My day at school

Please continue to have your child read books at home to an adult, have them sound out the words and use the pictures for clues about the story.  Please return the report card envelopes back to school signed as soon as possible. Thank you!

Week at a Glance

February 18th – February 22nd

Math Objectives: Identify and Name Squares; Describe Squares; Identify and Name Triangles; Describe Triangles;  

Science Objectives: Dental Health; Teeth

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 4: Week 3: Consonants Blends with l, r, t, and p; Final Consonant Blends; Initial and Final /l/; /l/ spelled Ll

Reading Objectives: Unit 4: Week 3: High frequency words: one, two, three, four, five; Getting ready to read: Readers using one, two, three, four, five;

Social Studies: What is weather like?; What are the seasons?; American Presidents

Religion Objectives: The Church Celebrates

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story:  My Birthday Party

Thank you to all the parents who helped at the Valentine’s Day party!  The kids had so much fun! There will be no school on Monday in observance of President’s Day.

Week at a Glance

February 11th – February 15th

Math Objectives: Chapter 8 Test; School Fun; Chapter 9 Introduction: Identify and Describe Two-Dimensional Shapes; Identify and Name Circles; Describe Circles;

Science Objectives: Animals

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 4: Week 2: Initial and Final/l/; Initial /h/; /l/ spelled Ll; /h/ spelled Hh

Reading Objectives: Unit 4: Week 2: High frequency words: are, that, and do; Getting ready to read: Readers using are, that, and do

Social Studies: Classify and Categorize; What do globes show?

Religion Objectives: Jesus calls us to pray

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story:  Getting a shot at the Doctor

We enjoyed meeting with all the parents at conferences.  Thank you for coming! This coming week we will have our Valentine’s Day party on Thursday, February 14.  We wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day!

Service Project:  Week of February 11 - 14
Chemo Bags for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Breast Cancer Center AND North Shore Oncology located in Libertyville:
Voluntary donation of the following items:
KINDERGARTEN:
• Starlight Mints or PEP O Mint Lifesavers (not wintergreen)
• Lemonheads candies or lemon candies

Open for any grades to donate at a higher price point:
• adult coloring books (check Michaels and Hobby Lobby with a coupon for lower price)
• Aquaphor Healing Ointment 1.75 ounce tube

Thank you for your donations!

Week at a Glance

February 4th– February 8th

Math Objectives: Count to 100 by ones; Count to 100 by Tens; Count by Tens; Chapter 8 Review/ Test

Science Objectives: Pushes and Pulls; Groundhogs

Language Arts Objectives:   Unit 4: Week 1: Initial /h/; Initial and medial /o/; /h/ spelled Hh; /o/ spelled Oo

Reading Objectives:  Unit 4: Week 1: High frequency words: are, that, and do; Getting ready to read: Readers using are, that, and do

Social Studies: What are landforms?; What are bodies of water?

Religion Objectives: Jesus calls us to pray

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story: Doctor’s Office

Thank you for coming to Open House this past Sunday!

Service Project:  Week of February 11 - 14
Chemo Bags for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Breast Cancer Center AND North Shore Oncology located in Libertyville:
Voluntary donation of the following items:
KINDERGARTEN:
• Starlight Mints or PEP O Mint Lifesavers (not wintergreen)
• Lemonheads candies or lemon candies

Open for any grades to donate at a higher price point:
• adult coloring books (check Michaels and Hobby Lobby with a coupon for lower price)
• Aquaphor Healing Ointment 1.75 ounce tube

Thank you for your donations!

Week at a Glance

January 28th – February 1st

Math Objectives:  Problem Solving: Compare Numbers to 20; Count to 50 by Ones; Count to 100 by ones; Count to 100 by 10s; Count by Tens

Science Objectives: Push and Pull; snow

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 4: Week 1: Initial /h/; Initial and medial /o/; /h/ spelled Hh; /o/ spelled Oo

Reading Objectives: Unit 4: Week 1: High frequency words: are, that, and do; Getting ready to read: Readers using are, that, and do

Social Studies: What are landforms?; What are bodies of water?

Religion Objectives: Jesus Calls Us to Pray

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story: The Doctor’s office

The students are looking forward to celebrating our 100th day on Thursday, January 31st (if there are no snow days before then). We look forward to seeing you Sunday, January 27th after mass for our school open house.  Happy Catholic Schools Week!

Week at a Glance

January 21st – January 25th

Math Objectives: Chapter 8 Introduction: Represent, Count, and Write 20 and Beyond; Model and Count 20; Count and Write to 20; Count and Order to 20

Science Objectives: Germs

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 3 Week 6 continued: Review initial sounds; medial /o/; /o/ spelled Oo

Reading Objectives: Unit 3 Week 6: High frequency words: they, you, and of; Getting ready to read: Readers using they, you, and of

Social Studies: What do maps show?; Map skills: Cardinal directions

Religion Objectives: Jesus Leads Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Story: Learning how to swim

The students will be starting to create narrative writing stories this week. The students are working hard on creating stories that contain a beginning, middle, and end. The students look forward to sharing their stories with you each week.  There is no school on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a wonderful long weekend!

Week at a Glance

January 14th – January 18th

Math Objectives: Count and Write 16 and 17; Model and Count 18 and 19; Count and Write 18 and 19; Chapter 7 Review; Chapter 7 Test

Science Objectives: Arctic Animals

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 6: Review initial sounds; medial /o/; /o/ spelled Oo;

Reading Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 6: High frequency words: they, you, and of; Getting ready to read: Readers using they, you, and of

Social Studies: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Where do we live?; Where are places located?

Religion Objectives: God sends the Holy Spirit

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

We hope the children are readjusting to the early schedule after a nice vacation at home. January, February and March are very solid learning months in Kindergarten. The children are adjusted to the rules, routines, and expectations and are ready to use their prior knowledge for further learning in 2019. Please keep reading with your child daily and use the work in the take home folder as a guide on what to work on with your student. Thank you for your continued support!

Week at a Glance

January 7th – January 11th

Math Objectives: Model and Count 13 and 14; Count and Write 13 and 14; Model, Count, and Write 15; Problem Solving: Use Numbers to 15; Model and Count 16 and 17                                                                                                                     

Science Objectives: Penguins

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 5: initial and medial /o/; initial and final /f/; /o/ spelled Oo; /f/ spelled Ff

Reading Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 5: High frequency words: they, you, and of; Getting ready to read: Readers using they, you, and of

Social Studies: What is the world like?

Religion Objectives: Jesus calls his disciples

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Week at a Glance

December 17th – December 21st

Math Objectives: Chapter 6 Test; Chapter 7 Introduction: Represent, Count and Write 11 to 19; Model and Count 11 and 12; Count and Write 11 and 12

Science Objectives: Winter; Lights

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 4: initial and final /f/; initial and final /d/; initial and final /k/; /f/ spelled Ff; /d/ spelled Dd; /k/ spelled Kk;

Reading Objectives:   Unit 3 Week 4: High frequency words: see and look; Getting ready to read: Readers using see and look

Social Studies: Christmas

Religion Objectives: Christmas

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

Thank you to all the parent helpers for the teachers luncheon, cookie exchange, and classroom party. We wish all the blessings of the Christmas season to you and your family. Have a happy and safe Holiday vacation!

Week at a Glance

December 10th – December 14th

Math Objectives: Algebra: Model and Draw Subtraction Problems; Algebra: Write More Subtraction Sentences; Algebra: Addition and Subtraction; Chapter 6 Review

Science Objectives: Weather; Winter; Habitats

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 3 Week 3: initial /d/; initial /k/; /d/ spelled Dd; /k/ spelled Kk; /r/ spelled Rr;

Reading Objectives:  Unit 3 Week 3: High frequency words: see and look; Getting ready to read: Readers using see and look

Social Studies: What are goods and services?

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Christmas

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

We enjoyed celebrating and learning about Saint Nicholas Day this past week.  The children are looking forward to Santa Secret Shop. Mrs. Eck’s class goes on Monday and Ms. Hach’s class on Tuesday.

Week at a Glance

December 3rd – December 7th

Math Objectives: Chapter 5 Test; Chapter 6 Introduction: Subtraction; Subtraction: Take From; Subtraction: Take Apart; Problem Solving: Act Out Subtraction Problems

Science Objectives: Winter; Making Gingerbread

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 3: Week 2: Initial /r/; Initial and final /b/ and /n/; /r/ spelled Rr; /b/ spelled Bb; /n/ spelled Nn

Reading Objectives: Unit 3: Week 2: High frequency words: me, with, she; Getting ready to read: Readers using me, with, and she

Social Studies: Why do we make choices?

Religion Objectives: Advent

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Second trimester sight words were sent home, please practice these with your child. Thank you!