Vaccinated!
Mrs. Metzger and I were able to receive our first doses of COVID vaccine on Thursday afternoon, with second dose already scheduled. Many thanks to the few families that graciously rescheduled on conference times.
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Week at a Glance Feb. 15-19, 2021
No school Monday for President’s Day
100 day collections due on or before Wednesday
Reading: Read Goldilocks and the Three Bears for content and comprehension; initial “g” sound; vowel sounds in CVC words
Sight words: one, two, three, four, five
Writing: short stories with narrative prompts and drawings using "first, next, last" sequencing
Math: 2D shapes introduction; shape pizza; 100 day counting by 1’s and 10’s
Religion: Celebrating Lent; Hail Mary
Social Studies: President's Day; Abraham Lincoln; home and neighborhood maps
Science: winter animals; inventions
Handwriting: Upper case letters “H” and “J” with phonemic sound
Valentines
Valentine goodies coming home today were provided by room parents from our holiday budget, as calendar did not allow for a party this year. Thank you!
All About Me presentations
Week at a Glance Feb. 8-11, 2021
Short week! 10am dismissal on Thursday with optional conferences in afternoon. No school Friday for teacher inservice.
Reading: Read One Little Mouse for content and comprehension; phonics blends; Read Mouse Paint. Review ordering and ordinal numbers.
Sight words: one, two, three, four, five
Writing: short stories with narrative prompts and drawings
Math: Recognizing and writing numbers 20 and beyond; counting by 10’s; using 100 chart
Religion: The church welcomes us ; Hail Mary
Social Studies: school map; parts of a map
Science: winter animals; inventions
Handwriting: Upper case letters “E” with short ‘e’ phonics review
Art: color mixing
Congrats, Milena - lost tooth number 18 for our classroom!
On Fridays, we recycle.
6 more weeks of winter!
Week at a Glance Feb. 1-5, 2021
Reading: Read My Lucky Day for content and comprehension. Beginning and middle ‘l’ sounds; The Mitten book and activity
Sight words: are, that, do
Writing: short stories with narrative prompts and drawings
Math: Recognizing and writing numbers 20 and beyond; counting by 10’s; using 100 chart
Religion: The Church Celebrates; Hail Mary
Social Studies: Neighborhoods and maps; globe
Science: groundhogs & shadows; dental care; winter animals
Handwriting: Upper case letters “I” and “F” with phonemic sounds
Pizza lunch provided for all students this Wednesday!
2021 Wish List
Items needed for upcoming projects if willing to donate:
Clear contact paper
Painter's tape
Green round paper plates
mini magnifying glasses
Anthony lost tooth #17 for our room this school year. Lots of wiggly teeth in our classroom this winter!
Bowling! Kids are loving new PE unit.
Snow Day! Tuesday 1-25-21
Parents- Yellow folders contain today's work and Clever badge. iPads are in backpacks. I fully believe in the magic of a snow day (ESPECIALLY at kindergarten level), so consider the 12:30pm live session optional - both items can be done independently if you have plans to sled or build a snowman after lunch. Please return all materials and your library books tomorrow!
Google Meets at 8AM, 10:30AM, and 12:30PM
8-8:25am Google Classroom live session: Calendar, “I Have!” booklet, Sight word sentences booklet; are/they stars coloring
8:30 am Livestream mass (I will broadcast following 8am session or kids can sign off to LIVESTREAM with siblings)
10:30am live session: Math chapter review together. You can also follow Ms. Hach’s detailed video HERE to work independently or for extra practice on Math anytime throughout the day.
12:30pm live session: Religion pgs 93-94; Science Spin magazine
Independent work time:
Color, complete any papers for the day
IXL Tuesday - 20 minutes
Toy Tuesday! Pick up your toys when finished playing
PE: Play in the snow with parent permission
For your calendar...
- February 3: Pizza lunch provided for all students
- February 11: 10am dismissal with optional conferences from 11am-5pm
- February 12: No school for teacher inservice
- NO VALENTINE EXCHANGE or party
- February 15: No school for President's Day. Please email both Mrs. Lentino and myself if traveling over the long weekend so we can arrange for quarantine materials and return date.
Week at a Glance Jan. 25-29, 2021
Reading: Read Rooster Off to See the World for content and comprehension; Raz Kids “Wake up, Rooster”
Sight words: are, that, do
Writing: Begin short stories with narrative prompts and drawings
Math: continue Chapter 7 with number recognition and counting 11-20; number penmanship
Religion: Session 16; Jesus call us to pray; St. Ignacious
Social Studies: Neighborhoods; positional words
Science: Arctic weather; polar bears & winter animals
Handwriting: Upper case letters “L” and “T” with phonemic sounds