Kindergarten Newsletter October 27th - October 31st

Hello Kindergarten Families!

Recap of the Week: Last week we worked on the letters Q, R, S, T, and U. We used whiteboards to ‘sound out’ 3-letter words from the sounds we have learned so far. We had lots of fun learning about spiders. We made webs and did some counting with creepy crawlies.

Math: We are continuing working on numbers to 20. Students will work on comparing numbers, using the math words ‘more,’ ‘less,’ ‘the same,’ ‘equal,’ ‘fewer,’ and ‘greater.’ We will also do some patterning with fun Halloween shapes and pictures.

Literacy: This week we will work on the letters V, W, X, Y, and Z. We will brainstorm words beginning with those letters each day. We will also work on sounding out more words and writing them on whiteboards. This way we are learning that we use the same strategies when we read and write. We are also going to do an activity where students listen to position words and glue bats on to a Halloween scene.

Writing: In handwriting we will work on the letter Z and begin writing 2 and 3 letter words. We will write about what we are doing for Halloween and practice writing color words.

Art & Science: We continue learning about spiders and introduce some bat facts this week. We are going to make some spider headbands and bats. We will also draw a skeleton using only our sense of hearing to follow step-by-step directions.

Sharing: Thank you for helping your student limit their sharing to only 1 item per day and for making sure that it is connected to the learning we are doing in the classroom. This week items should begin with any of the letters V-Z, or have something to do with Halloween.

Trunk or Treat: The Church is sponsoring a fun family event called “Trunk or treat” Today, October 26^th from 2-4pm. The Parking lot will be filled with folks and their decorated “Trunks” for your kids to trick or treat at. LAPSK will have a trunk and the teachers will be dressed in costumes.

Classroom Halloween Party: The Kindergarten class will have its party on Friday, October 31st. Students can come to school in their costumes (non-scary and no weapons). We will be walking across the street to Kindred to parade through and show the Grandmas and Grandpas how great we look in our costumes. Then we will have some English muffin pizzas and play some fun games. Thank you for signing up to bring a topping!

Fundraisers: Family photos - We have a parent-photographer who is offering Family Pictures to the first 4 or 5 families that sign up.  She will donate 100% of the funds back to us! Pictures will be $150 for a 30-minute session on 11/8 from 9-11, first come first serve. I put a flier in your cubbies on Friday. As you know, LAPSK is a non-profit school and fundraisers are very important to us. Our other current fundraisers are the Kiggins Theater, Scholastic Books (http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs  - Click on the State, the City, then the School to order), Box Tops for Education and Usborne Books eFair (https://n3313.myuban.com/634160).

Volunteer Hours: You may make donations of supplies or snacks to the school and it will go towards your 2 hours of volunteer time. A list of the school needs is posted outside our classroom or you can talk to Teacher Katie. Thanks!

Parent-Teacher Conferences: On November 6th there will be no class as we take time to have parent-teacher conferences. I will have a sign-up sheet outside the classroom this week for you to schedule a time to meet. I will also be sending home a paper for you to let me know of questions or concerns you have. 

Bike Helmets: Remember to send a helmet to school for your child if he or she would like to ride on tricycles or scooters during outside play. Bikes are out on sunny days.

Sickness: If your Kindergartener is sick, please call the school office, or you can send me an email or a text so we can keep track of illnesses. With cold and flu season upon us, please have your child wash their hands before coming into the classroom. Remember to keep kids home if they are running a fever, have a runny nose with mucus, or a constant cough that they can't keep covered. If they can't participate in our class activities, let them stay at home and get better. Thanks for your help in keeping illness to a minimum.

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Send a text, give me a call, or you can email. I am here to help you and your child have a great kindergarten year!

Thank you for sharing your child with us,

Teacher Sinead & Teacher Caroline

Dates to remember:

October:

26th	Church sponsored “Trunk or Treat” event
31st	Classroom parties and parade to Kindred

November:

1st	Tuition Due
6th	No classes – Parent/Teacher conferences
7th	No School – Church event
10th	Tuition Grace Period Ends
11th	No school – Veterans Day
20th	Family Fun Night – Make & Take Crafts for the whole family (free!)
24th/25th	Bake Sale
26th-28th	Thanksgiving Break – No School

December:

8th	Winter Concert – Kindergarten Class
19th	Classroom Holiday Party
Dec 22nd – Jan 5th	Winter Break (No School)

Tuition Prices 2014-2015 School Year

2 days a week $190.00 a month

3 days a week $245.00 a month

4 days a week $300.00 a month

5 days a week $355.00 a month

Kindergarten $405.00 a month