Recap
Of The Week: We studied symmetry by making shapes
on Geo-Boards and finding different lines of symmetry and made some symmetrical
butterflies by cutting folded papers and then putting paint and pressing it
together. We have been watching our caterpillars grow and can’t wait until they
get big enough to make their chrysalises so we can see their life cycle in
action. We got to watch a movie showing how the caterpillar makes a chrysalis
made by the sister and grandfather of one of our classmates. You can watch it
at home by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7zcMG1MTgU
Math: This week we continue to look
at symmetrical shapes. We will sort shapes that can be divided symmetrically
from those that cannot, and do some more explorations of different lines of
symmetry with our geo-boards.
Literacy: Our sight words for
this week ‘for,’ ‘make,’ ‘me,’ ‘two,’ and ‘up.’ Throughout the week students
make flash cards, figure out which words go in which shape box, make word
pyramids, match words in different fonts, and create their very own word search
to give to a friend to solve. During reading groups, we are focusing on finger
tracking. Students are beginning to realize that not all people track when they
read, so we are talking about how it helps our brain know where to look when we
are learning to read.
Writing: This week we
will finish up the prompt “My favorite animal is …” on Monday and Tuesday. Our story
starter for the rest of the week will be “What shall I do tomorrow?” This is a
little different because it is asking students to answer a question, not just
complete a ‘story starter’ idea.
Science, Social Studies & Art: Our caterpillars are growing, eating and moving around in their
container!! We are waiting with great excitement for them to build their
chrysalises so that we can move them into the butterfly net. We are also going
to learn about seeds and do some planting this week. We will make a Flowers
Growing scene in Spanish to go along with a song we are learning, Somos Como
Las Flores (Each of Us is A Flower.) You can watch a little video of the song
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNS2uloUydQ
Seussical Jr. Play: Our school field trip to see the Seussical Jr play
presented by the Journey Theater Company is coming up soon! We will be going to
the 9:30 performance on Tuesday May 19th at the theater in Fort Vancouver High
School. If you are planning on coming, please sign up on the form outside the
classroom by Monday (April 27th). Tickets are $6 and can be paid to
me or in the office by Friday (May 1st.) As always with field trips, parents are responsible
for transportation and supervision of their child. There will be no school on
this day. For more information about the
show, check out this link: http://www.journeytheater.org/shows/seussical-tya/
Other Fundraisers:
- Box
Tops for Education,
- Fred
Meyer (you can support our school by going to https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 and adding Little Acorn to your rewards
account),
- Shoparoo: Little Acorn is now a member of Shoparoo (shoparoo.com). You can download the Shoparoo App to earn points for our
school.
Volunteering: If you would like to volunteer in class and come
see what your Kindergartner is doing, we would love to have you on Fridays.
Your time in class is very helpful. You get a chance to see what our day is
like and how your child is interacting. A new sign-up sheet is outside the classroom
for this trimester. If Fridays don’t work
for you and you would like to volunteer in the classroom, just let me know and let’s
see if we can find a time that does work with your schedule.
Little Acorn Mascots: Our
school has two new furry friends! Sam and Sally are sweet stuffed squirrels who
love to travel. If you would like to take Sam or Sally to travel with you on
your next trip just ask Katie in the office!
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.
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:
May
|
19th
|
Seussical Jr Play at
9:30
|
June
|
9th
|
Kindergarten
Graduation at 10:00 upstairs in Jason Lee
|
|
10th
|
All School Picnic
/ Last Day of 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
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