Monday, August 10, 2009

Week One

Hey there!
Congratulations, we have accomplished our first full week of Kindergarten! Independent work continues to be a struggle for our little ones but we'll get there.
Here's what's on the agenda this week...

Reading:
  • Reading groups, fun packets, and centers (introduced this week)
  • Whole group study- the letter 'O'
Math:
All math homework reinforces the current week's instruction.
Chapter 1 Objectives...
  • To compare and sort objects.
  • To construct simple displays of data using pictures or objects.
Language Arts:
Objectives...
  • To follow simple directions.
  • To recognize alphabet letters in both lowercase and uppercase.
Also...
Please be on the lookout for this week's homework packet, you can find it in the "To: Home" pocket of your child's take-home folder.
Make sure you are reading (documenting) the letter book, sent home each week, daily.

Up and Coming Events...

  • PTA Meeting: Wednesday, August 12, 6:00 P.M.
  • Cambridge T-shirt orders are due: Friday, August 14
  • Curriculum Night: Thursday, August 20, 4:30-5:00 P.M. (I'll be sending out invites!)
And...
Thanks for everything. I really feel so grateful to have such wonderful, supportive parents my first year of teaching!

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