Hello
Kindergarten Families!
Recap of the Week: Last week we
worked on the letters M, N, O and P. Students really enjoyed coming up with
words beginning with those sounds. We are working on sounding out 3 letter
words together, such as mad, map, pig, etc. We investigated some mini-pumpkins
to see how tall, heavy and wide they are before decorating them. We also made
paper plate owls and the scene for ‘5 Little Pumpkins Sitting On The Gate.’
Math: We continue to work on the
meaning of numbers. This week we will working on numbers between 11 and 20 by
matching pictures of groups to their number, playing a domino game and putting
the numbers 10 to 20 in order.
Literacy: This week we will work on
the letters Q, R, S, T, and U. We will continue to build 3 letter words from
the sounds we already know and sounding out words we come across in our daily
activities. We will look for and highlight the word spider in a mini-book later
in the week.
Writing: In handwriting we
will work on the letters L, U, V, W, X and Y. We will continue doing some “side
by side” drawings where students listen to teacher directions and look to the
board to learn how to use shapes to make drawings. We will be doing some
writing about spiders after working on our first story web.
Art & Science: We will
be focusing on spiders this week as the class has shown a lot of interest in
them this year. We will read some science books and make lists of facts to add
to and art project where we make a spider. We will also be making a scarecrow
together so if you have any newspapers at home that you no longer need, please
send them for us to use!
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 Q-U, or have something to do
with Spiders.
Pumpkin Patch: Hope you had as much fun at Vancouver Pumpkin Patch
as we did. The rain held off for the most part and
students seemed to have a great time looking for pumpkins in the mud. If you
took any pictures of your student after they chose their pumpkin, please send
me 1 or 2. I would love to add them to the students’ end of year portfolios.
Fundraisers: The SCENTSY Fundraiser has been
extended to Wednesday, October 22nd. 100% of profits go to our
school. 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).
Trunk or Treat: The Church is sponsoring a
fun family event called “Trunk or treat” on Sunday October 26th. 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. A flyer with all the information was in your child’s cubbie box last
week.
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!
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
Class Needs:
Newspapers
Dates to remember:
October:
22nd
|
Last day of
Scentsy Fundraiser
|
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
|
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
