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!

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.