Recap
Of Last Week: We continued to have lots of
conversations about how we treat one another both with our actions and with our
words. Students are noticeably taking extra care to make sure one anothers’
feelings are taken into account during free choice and recess time.
We did an activity where we gave some
students marshmallows and left the others with none, as a way to introduce he
idea of unequal treatment. This led to a discussion about being fair and kind
to one another. We then read about who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was and why
we celebrate his accomplishments
Math: This week we are going to make
some flashcards using Touch Points. This is a way to write numbers with dots
embedded in the digit to show the value of the number. It helps students with
the skill of subitizing, which we have been working on throughout the year. We
will also continue working on ways to make 10.
Literacy: Our reading groups
are working well. During the time where one group is at the reading table with
me, one group works on a literacy activity such as beginning sounds with
Teacher Caroline and the other group is working independently, a skill they
will need in 1st grade next year.
Writing: Last week we
learned how real writers come up with a topic before writing a story. This week
students will get to come up with their own topic to write about and then
revise it into a Final Copy the following day. We are going to read and compare
“Snowmen at Work” and “Snowmen at Night,” before writing our own stories called
“Snowmen at School.”
Social Studies, Art & Science: This week we will make a Hot Chocolate picture with puff paint
and marshmallows. We will also build some structures from different sized marshmallows,
discussing how people who live in cold climates have to use snow and ice to
build their homes. We will also do a fun activity about what to wear in
different kinds of weather as part of our daily Calendar.
Open
House: Parents
will be able to explore classrooms on Monday 1/26, Tuesday 1/27 & Thursday
1/29. Please encourage parents to visit classrooms.
Registration: In-house (current students) February 4th
at 9:15 upstairs in Jason Lee. It will be a first come first serve number
drawing starting at 8:4am. There will be coffee and snacks available for people
waiting to register. Open registration February 6th, 9:15 outside Teacher Katie’s office. ***For
families who register for a PM class, please provide a second choice for a
morning class in the case that there is low enrollment for the afternoons. ***
Jamberry
Fundraiser:
Little Acorn is delighted to announce that one of our parents is going to run a
fundraiser for Little Acorn through Jamberry!! 25% of the sales will be donated
to Little Acorn PLUS the sales will help earn free product that will be donated
to the Auction in March to raise even more money for our fabulous school. By
making a purchase you are actually giving twice! Please check your child’s
cubby on Tuesday, January 20th, for a flyer! The sale will run from
today until January 30th! A table will be set up in the lobby of Little Acorn
on Tuesday, January 27th at 11:45, so come early to pick up your
kiddos and stop by for a demo, free sample, or to buy some wraps from the inventory
that will be on hand! Jamberry are high quality, vinyl, heat and pressure sealed
nail wraps that last for weeks, at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! No
harsh chemicals, chipped polish, or damage to your natural nail. No dry time, non-toxic
and latex free! There are over 350 adorable style options! One sheet of nail
wraps will give you 2 manis and 2 pedis plus leftovers for accent nails! They have junior sizes too for all the little
kids! Boys and girls both love Jamberry!
Jamberry is always Buy 3 Get 1 Free!! Join our fundraising party page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564754653767360/
where you can find information, pictures, and play some games. Join the group and add any of your friends
you think might want to know more!! Or browse and buy on the website at http://misskari.jamberrynails.net/party/?uid=b9dd723a-6d7d-475e-9482-f13b9d3ceea6
Laps
for LAPS:
February 12th from 5:30-7:00pm. Pledge sheets will go out to cubbies
this week.
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),
- Scholastic
Book Fair (http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs - Click on the State,
the City, then the School to order) and enter the code GX4F3
- Shoparoo: Little Acorn is now a member of Shoparoo (shoparoo.com). You can download the Shoparoo App to earn points for our
school.
Winter
Attire:
Please send your kindergartner to school with coats and footwear appropriate
for the weather. Even hats and gloves/mittens are needed on some days as this
week has shown us! Remember we go outside as much as we can, as long as it is
not too cold and there is not too much of a downpour.
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.
Weather Related School Closures: Remember, if Vancouver School District declares a 2 Hour Late
Start or is Closed, then our school will be closed too. In case of bad weather,
watch for emails and/or text message notifications from Little Acorn and from
our Remind.com accounts. The Remind.com number
for Little Acorn is 307-459-3175, class code
lapsk20. For Kindergarten, the number is 503-342-8657, class code @473363.
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:
January:
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20th-30th
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Jamberry Nails Fundraiser
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22nd
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Kindred – Singing to Grandmas &
Grandpas
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26th,
27th & 29th
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Open House – Explore classrooms
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February:
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1st
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Tuition Due
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4th
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In House Registration @ 9:15am
upstairs in Jason Lee
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6th
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Open Registration
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10th
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Tuition Grace Period Ends
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12th
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Laps for LAPS 5:30-7:00pm
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13th
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Class Valentine’s Day Party
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19th
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Kindred – Singing to Grandmas &
Grandpas
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27th
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Family Fun Night 5:30-7:00pm
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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
