Week at a Glance

December 2nd – December 6th

 

Math Objectives: Subtraction: Take Apart; Problem Solving: Act Out Subtraction Problems; Algebra: Model and Draw Subtraction Problems; Algebra: Write Subtraction Sentences; Write More Subtraction Sentences

Science Objectives: Winter; Making Gingerbread 

 

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

 

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

 

Social Studies: What are jobs that people do?; Cause and Effect

 

Religion Objectives: Celebrating Advent 

 

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – (detail)

 

Happy Thanksgiving!  Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your families!  School will resume on Monday December 2.

Week at a Glance

November 25th – November 29th

 

Math Objectives: Reviewing Numbers 1-10

Science Objectives: Turkeys

 

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: Thanksgiving

 

Religion Objectives: Bible stories

 

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity 

There will be no school Wednesday November 27 through Friday November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Week at a Glance

November 18th – November 22nd

 

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

Science Objectives: Bears; Hibernation; 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: How do we use money?; Collaboration and creativity: Listening and Speaking 

 

Religion Objectives: God Gathers Us

 

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 11th – November 15th

 

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: 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 do we need?; What do we want?; How do we get what we need or want? 

 

Religion Objectives: Jesus Heals 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 4th – November 8th

 

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

 

Science Objectives: Autumn; Hibernation; Migration; 

 

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 people get what they need?

 

Religion Objectives: Jesus is our Friend 

 

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (size)

 

The kindergarten students enjoyed the Halloween festivities. Thank you to all of the parents who helped make our Halloween party special! 

Week at a Glance

October 28th – November 1st

 

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

 

Science Objectives: Weather; Pumpkins; Kinkajou

 

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

 

Religion Objectives: All Saints Day

 

Writing Objectives: Narrative Writing – Specificity (color)

 We are looking forward to our first Mass on Friday, November 1.  We will sit with our 6th grade prayer buddies.

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