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!

Week at a Glance

November 26th – November 30th

Math Objectives: Algebra: Number Pairs for 8; Algebra: Number Pairs for 9; Algebra: Number Pairs to 10; Chapter 5 Review; Chapter 5 Test

Science Objectives: Turkeys

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 3: Week 1: Initial /n/; Initial /b/; Final /n/ and /b/; Initial and Medial /i/

Reading Objectives:  Unit 3: Week 1: High frequency words: me, with, she; Getting ready to read: Readers using me, with, and she

Social Studies: Thanksgiving; Cause and Effect

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Advent

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (texture)

Please send your child to school with labeled outside gear: sweaters, coats, hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants and boots. Happy Thanksgiving and on to a Merry Christmas!

Week at a Glance

November 19th – November 23rd

Math Objectives: Algebra: Number Pairs to 5; Algebra: Number Pairs for 6 and 7

Science Objectives: Bears; Hibernation; Turkeys

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 6 continued: Initial and medial /i/; Initial and final /k/; /i/ spelled Ii; Write Words with Ii; /k/ spelled Cc;

Reading Objectives: Unit 2: Week 6 continued: High frequency words: he, for; Getting ready to read: Readers using he and for

Social Studies: Thanksgiving

Religion Objectives: We Celebrate Thanksgiving

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (texture)

Report cards were sent home Friday. They reflect the fact we are true beginners in Kindergarten. Thank you for your support, work at home, and cheering your child on as they learn throughout the year. Please sign and return the report card envelope on Monday.  There will be no school Wednesday November 21 through Friday November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)

Week at a Glance

November 12th – November 16th

Math Objectives: Problem Solving: Act Out Addition Problems; Algebra: Model and Draw Addition Problems; Algebra: Write Addition Sentences for 10; Algebra: Write More Addition Sentences

Science Objectives: Migration; Hibernation; Winter

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 2: Week 6: Initial and medial /i/; Initial and final /k/; /i/ spelled Ii; Write Words with Ii; /k/ spelled Cc;

Reading Objectives: Unit 2: Week 6: High frequency words: he, for; Getting ready to read: Readers using he and for

Social Studies Objectives: Veteran’s Day; What are jobs that people do?

Religion Objectives: God Gathers Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (shape)

As the weather changes please remember to pack your child with appropriate (labeled) outside gear. The students will be having outdoor recess every day.  

Week at a Glance

November 5th – November 9th

Math Objectives: Chapter 4 Review; Chapter 4 Test; Chapter 5 Intro: Addition; Addition: Add To; Addition Put Together

Science Objectives: Autumn; Hibernation; Migration; Winter

Language Arts Objectives:  Unit 2: Week 5: Initial and medial /i/; Initial and final /k/; /i/ spelled Ii; Write Words with Ii; /k/ spelled Cc

Reading Objectives:  Unit 2: Week 5: High frequency words: he, for; Getting ready to read: Readers using he and for

Social Studies Objectives: How do we use money?

Religion Objectives: Jesus Heals Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (size)

The kindergarten students enjoyed the Halloween festivities. The students participated in a pumpkin carving prayer and surprised the priest’s by giving them the carved pumpkins. Thank you to all of the parents who helped make our Halloween party special!

Week at a Glance

October 29th – November 2nd

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

Science Objectives: Weather; Signs of Autumn

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 4 Initial and Final/k/; Initial and final /p/; /k/ spelled Cc; Write Words with Cc

Reading Objectives:  Unit 2: Week 4 High frequency words: we, my, like; Getting ready to read: Readers using we, my, and like

Social Studies Objectives: Halloween; How do we get what we need or want?

Religion Objectives: All Saints Day

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

Thank you to the parents who chaperoned the field trip to Didier Farm. The children enjoyed our first field trip. Each student took home a special pumpkin they picked. We hope you and your family are decorating with the new pumpkin.  We are looking forward to our first Mass on Thursday, November 1. We will sit with our 6th grade prayer buddies.

Week at a Glance

October 22nd – October 26th

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: 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 get what they need?; What do we need?; What do we want?

Religion Objectives: Jesus is our friend

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

We are looking forward to our Hayride and bringing home pumpkins from our field trip to Didier Farm on Tuesday. Please dress for the weather in jeans, sweaters, coats and shoes that are good for outside.  The students will eat in the lunchroom when we return to school. Please send your child to school on October 23 with 2 plastic bags for carrying their pumpkins home. Thank you!

Week at a Glance

October 15th – October 19th

Math Objectives: Problem Solving Numbers to 9; Chapter 3  Review; Chapter 3 Test

Science Objectives: Weather, Fall, Autumn

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

Dismissal is at 10AM on Thursday, October 18 and there is no bus that day.  There is no school on Friday, October 19. We are looking forward to seeing you at conferences!

Week at a Glance

October 8th – October 12th

Math Objectives: Model and count 8; Count and write 8; Model and count 9; Count and write 9

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: Christopher Columbus; Fire Fighters, Fire Safety

Religion Objectives: Mary Says Yes to God

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Reactions/ Feeling Words

Please remember that there is no school on Monday, October 8, 2018.  The children enjoyed using a ladder to climb out of the Firefighter smoke trailer.  Please have a family discussion about assigning your meeting place in case of a fire at home.  We are enjoying Mrs. Goldberg helping us with our fine motor skills weekly.

Week at a Glance

October 1st – October 5th

Math Objectives: Chapter 3 Intro: Represent, Count, and Write Numbers 6 to 9; Model and Count to 6; Count and Write to 6; Model and Count 7; Count and Write to 7

Science Objectives: Busy Spiders and Apples

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: Johnny Appleseed; How do we make decisions?; and Problem Solving

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Ordinary Time

Writing Objectives: Setting Development – Narrative Writing

The children enjoyed using their headphones with the iPads this week to learn some skills with new apps!

Week at a Glance

September 24^th – September 28^th

Math Objectives: Compare by Counting Sets to 5; Chapter 2 Review ;Chapter 2 Test;

Science Objectives: Pumpkin Life Cycle

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

Religion Objectives: God Promises a Savior

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Setting Development

The students enjoyed their dress down this week earned from the donations to the Spirit Run.  Thank you so much for all your support!  :)

Week at a Glance

September 17^th – September 21st

Math Objectives: Compare numbers to 5, Chapter 2 Intro;  Same number;  Greater than; Less than; Problem Solving: Compare by Matching Sets to 5

 Science Objectives: Science Spin – Squirrel Scientists

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 1: Week 4: Letter Recognition Tt, Uu, Vv Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz; Initial sounds; Handwriting letters Tt, Uu, Vv

Reading Objectives: Unit 1: Week 4: High frequency words: the, little; Getting ready to read: Readers using the and little

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

Religion Objectives: Adam and Eve Make a Choice

Writing Objectives: Character Development – Narrative Writing

Our classes enjoyed attending the Rosary Balloon Launch and Spirit Run on Friday.  Kindergarten students are enjoying learning about apples.

September 10th – September 14th

Math Objectives: Problem Solving: Understand 0;  Identify and write zero; Chapter 1 review and test

Science Objectives: Weather; Seasons 

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 an exciting year of learning and fun. 

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:  Learning about ourselves and our school community

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.

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

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

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.  

Special Classes:

    Monday - Media, Art

    Tuesday - STEAM, PE

    Wednesday - Library

    Thursday - PE

    Friday - Music