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Welcome to the wide world of animals & bugs!

 

Mrs. Ramos 208, Mr. Orlov 204, Ms. Galvin 105
 

May 2012

Animals All Around

Students will read and learn about animals and their homes, animal tales as they listen to and respond to these stories. They will become familiar with a story through repeated readings, they can retell it or dramatize it with more depth and accuracy. 

Phonics:Letter Uu & Qq 

Word Families Ending:-un, -ut/ -ug, -up

High Frequency Words:are, they, she, good, and, there, give, little, that, & have.

Harcourt Teacher Resource Book

 Math-Crawly Creatures

This month we are working withCrawly Creatures.Students will apply previous skills learned in Science and Math on this unit by exploring the world of insects and bugs.
 The symmetry of bug bodies, counting legs and spots, live samples will be collected for sorting and observation. Keep working with fractions of ½, 1/3, and ¼.

 Children will work on problem solving in addition and subtraction activities.

 Review time of the hour and coins, and introduce half hour and the value of the quarter.
 Math Trailblazers


Science 

 Kindergarten students have welcomed a wormcompost bin which was graciously sponsored by our partnership with the Shedd Aquarium.

Students will explore and observe the characteristics of the bugs sent in to our classroom.  

This past week our classroom received five caterpillars. We will be using them to observe their life cycles through various activities. The caterpillars are currently located in a sealed container where they will soon develop into chrysalises. Students will observe the changes in the life cycle of a butterfly.

 Upcoming Events 

Tuesday, May 2ndto Friday May 27th–Last DIBELS Assessment for Kindergarten
 ▪ Friday May 4thEnd of Year Celebration Fee Due
▪ Wednesday, May 9th– Waters’ Raffle Tickets are Due
Friday, May 11th– Waters’ Big Night Event (Spring Auction) at DankHaus
Wednesday, May 16th, - Family Literacy Event 3:00 PM – 4:30
 ▪ Friday, May 18th –Field Day
Wednesday, May 30th –Field Trip to North Park Nature Center

 

 

 

 
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