Week at a Glance

January 16^th – January 19^th

Math Objectives: Count to 50 by Ones; Count to 100 by ones; Count to 100 by 10s; Count by Tens

Science Objectives: Pushes and Pulls

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: How do we use money?

Religion Objectives: The Church Celebrates

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

We hope you had a nice long weekend. 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. The Daddy daughter dance is this Friday, we hope the girls have a wonderful time.

Week at a Glance

January 8^th – January 12^th

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; Problem Solving: Compare Numbers to 20

Science Objectives: Habitats

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: How do we get what we need or want?

Religion Objectives: Jesus calls us to pray

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 2018. 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

December 18^th – December 22^nd

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

Science Objectives: Habitats  

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: How do we get what we need or want?

Religion Objectives: Christmas

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

Thanks to the parent helpers for the teachers luncheon 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 11^th – December 15^th

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

Science Objectives: 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 do we need? What do we want?

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Christmas

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

We hope you are enjoying all the preparations for Christmas, including your child’s stories of St. Nicholas’ day, the Immaculate Conception mass, and the 6^th grade reader’s theater presentation. We have our Christmas concert on Thursday evening.

Week at a Glance

December 4^th – December 8^th

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; Model and Count 13 and 14

Science Objectives: Habitats

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: Everybody Works

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Advent

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

Next week we will have our all school Mass on Thursday, December 7^th at 8:30.  There will be no EDP on December 6^th.

Week at a Glance

November 27^th – December 1^st

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

Science Objectives: Habitats

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: What are our country’s monuments?

Religion Objectives: Jesus Leads Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Second trimester sight words will be sent home this week, please practice these with your child. Thank you.

Week at a Glance

November 20^th – November 21^st

Math Objectives: Subtraction: Take Apart; Problem Solving: Act Out Subtraction Problems

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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.

Week at a Glance

November 13^th – November 17^th

Math Objectives: Algebra: Number Pairs to 10; Chapter 5 Review/Test; Chapter 6 Introduction: Subtraction; Subtraction: Take From

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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: Thanksgiving

Religion Objectives: God sends the Holy Spirit

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (texture)

The kindergarten students attended their first mass this week. The students enjoyed coming together with their school community to celebrate in prayer. 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 6^th – November 10^th

Math Objectives: Algebra: Write More Addition Sentences; Algebra: Number Pairs to 5; Algebra: Number Pairs for 6 and 7; Algebra: Number Pairs for 8; Algebra: Number Pairs for 9

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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: What are our country’s symbols? 

Religion Objectives: Jesus Calls His Disciples

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (shape)

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 30^th – November 3^rd

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

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

Language Arts Objectives: Unit 2: Week 3 Initial and Final/k/; Initial and final /p/; /k/ spelled Cc; Write Words with Cc

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 we make decisions? 

Religion Objectives: God Gathers Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (size)

Tuesday November 7^th is our first day to go to 8:30 Mass with the school. Our 6^th grade prayer partners will sit with us in church. Parent’s attending church will sit in the parent’s section.

Week at a Glance

October 23^rd – October 27^th

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

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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

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

Social Studies Objectives: Who are our leaders?

Religion Objectives: Jesus Heals Us

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

Thank you to all who attended conferences on Thursday. We appreciate you taking the time to meet with us.

Week at a Glance

October 16^th – October 18^th

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

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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: Columbus Day

Religion Objectives: Jesus is our friend

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

Enjoy the nice weather. Please remind your child the importance of wearing a coat. Please be sure their name is on each article they bring. We will see you at conferences on Thursday.

Week at a Glance

October 10^th – October 13^th

Math Objectives: Model and Count 10; Count and Write to 10; Algebra: Ways to Make 10; Count and Order to 10

Science Objectives: Animal Needs

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 rules do we follow?

Religion Objectives: Joseph Says Yes to God

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Reactions/ Feeling Words

Thank you to the parents who chaperoned our 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.

Week at a Glance

October 2^nd – October 6^th

Math Objectives: Problem Solving Numbers to 9; Chapter 3 Review; Chapter 4 Intro: Represent and Compare Numbers to 10

Science Objectives: Plant Needs

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

Social Studies Objectives: Community Helpers

Religion Objectives: Mary Says Yes to God

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Reactions/ Feeling Words

We are looking forward to our Hayride and bringing home pumpkins from our field trip to Didier Farm on Friday. Please dress for the weather and remember to send a lunch (no Kiddos lunch due to timing). We will eat when we return.

Week at a Glance

September 25^th – September 29^th

Math Objectives: Count and write to 7; Model and count 8; Count and write 8; Model and count 9; Count and write 9

Science Objectives: Plant Needs

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 get along with others?

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Ordinary Time

Writing Objectives: Setting Development – Narrative Writing

This week students started taking home our classroom “pets” (Flood: Owliver Owl/ Eck: Maltipoo) and surprise box.  Every child will get a turn hosting our pets, we hope you enjoy your weekend with Owliver and Maltipoo. We had a great fire truck ride on Thursday.