Mrs. West's Kindergarten

May 14, 2012

We have 8 school days left. Our year is quickly coming to an end, however, my Kinderkids have a love for learning. We will stay busy as we finish up math and phonics.

Super Kid's Day/Relay Recess was great. A big thank you to parents who volunteered and helped make this a success. Ms. Potter and our WES staff did a great job of making this a fun day! I heard we raised over $3,000 to help find a cure for cancer! Wow!

This will be the last week of reading homework. Please take time to enjoy your emerging reader. As I check report cards, I am amazed at the growth in your child in so many areas. Their ability tonot only know the ABC's, but to blend the sounds to read and spell is fantastic!

There will be a short parent meeting about Pre-1st and First Grade Expectations on Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 held in Mrs. Hale's classroom.

T-shirts for graduation will go home next week. Please have your child wear the shirt to school on WEDNESDAY, May 23with denim. They may wear jeans, jean shorts, jean capris or jean skirts. Your child will receive their cap on the 23rd in the classroom. And remember to charge those batteries for cameras and video cameras!

I hope you enjoyed the Mother's Day booklet. I thought they were very cute and sweet.

Please return library books this week.
No school this Friday, May 18th.
Again, I want to thank you for all that you have done this year. I couldn't have done it without you!

Enjoying the moments,

Mrs. West

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May 7, 2012

Dear Families,



Our Bubble Blast Day was so much fun last week. The Kinderkids loved making and
watching the huge bubbles! This Thursday is Relay Recess/Super Kid's Day. If
you didn't order a Relay Recess t-shirt you may have your child wear purple.



There are only 12 school days left! Please remind your child that we still
follow the rules and expectations at school. We will continue to work on Math,
Reading and Phonics for the remainder of our time. Be on the lookout for
homework.



Kindergarten testing is complete. I have sent notes about conferences this week
concerning placement for next year. If I
didn’t ask for a conference with you but you would like to meet, just let me
know.



Graduation T-shirt money is due tomorrow. We need to get orders turned in so
that all Kinderkids can have their shirts to wearwith denimfor our ceremony.
They may wear jeans, jean shorts, or a jean skirt.



I hope you are making plans to attend the Graduation ceremony scheduled for May
23rd at 8:15am. We will be having a pizza luncheon at 11:30 to celebrate. You
will be able to pick up your child's end of the year keepsake books.



Please return library books this week.

No school this Friday, May 11th.



Happy Mother's day (on this upcoming Sunday) to all of the moms! Thank you for
sharing your child with me.

Mrs. West



May 8-grad T-shirt money due

May 10-Relay Recess/Super Kid's Day

May 11 & 18-No school

May 23- Graduation ceremony

May 24-Last day of school

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April 23, 2012

Dear Families,

All students will be photographed this Wednesday, April 25 in a cap & gown. Please return the order form if
you are planning to order pictures. Let me know if you need another one.

This week we will continue working on long vowels and the digraphs “sh”, "th" &"ck".Your child may bring whatever they would like for Newsday Tuesday (no toys) this week. In math, we our working on writing numbers 1-20.

It is not too late to order a Treasure Book. Please send $17.90 if you would like one by this Tuesday when we will be mailing them off.

Please remember that the order form for the graduation T-shirt and cap will be sent home this Wednesday.
The deadline is May 8th. The date was changed because of the graduation pictures.

There will be a short reception after our Kindergarten graduation ceremony (May 23rd). If you would like to help please let me know. It will be here before we know it!

Have a super week!
Mrs. West

April 25-Kdg Graduation Pictures
May 4-Kdg Bubble Blast Day
May 8-grad T-shirt money due
May 10-Super Kids/Relay Recess Day (details coming)
May 11 & 18-No school
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March 26, 2012
Dear Families,

Spring Break was great! The last 9 weeks begins today and it may seem like a long one since there are no more days off until May 11th. Report cards will go home this week.

This week we will focus on letter Ww. Our nursery rhyme is "Wee Willie Winkie". We will weigh objects and practice winking. We will also plan on exploring worms (real ones)! The sight word is 'said' and the Science Quirkle is Watery William. On the menu for our Friday snack areWorms in
Dirt.We will also begin working on learning phone numbers this week.

We are finishing up our "When We Grow Up" treasure book this week. If you would like to purchase one, it's not too late! We are still accepting payment of $17.90 through this Wednesday, March 28.

Easter is right around the corner! We will have an Easter Egg Hunt next Thursday morning, April 5 (weather permitting).We are asking that each child bring a dozen plastic eggs filled with a prize.

Just a reminder that each student needs 2, 3-ring binders (1-1 ½") to do our end of the years projects.

We will be doing lots ofWIGGLINGthis week!

Mrs. West

Don't forget Newsday Tuesday- letter W

Some Upcoming Events:

April 5- Kdg Easter Egg Hunt

April 12-Kdg Field Trip to Hands-on-Health at Duncan Regional Hospital.

April 25-Kdg Graduation Pictures

May 4-Kdg Bubble Blast Day

March 12, 2012

Dear families,

We only have 5 days of school and then it will be SPRING BREAK! This week, our
Parent Job Share project begins. Please sign up as soon as you can so I can get
you on the schedule.

The boys and girls looked so cute on Career Day. This week we will begin the
writing and illustrating of our Treasure book. All order forms must be signed
and returned even if you do not purchase one. They will be ready by mid-May.
Last day to order is March 26.

This week we will study the letter 'Xx'. We will be readingSix Silly Foxes. The Science Quirkle is X.E.Ecology and the sight word is 'but'. For our Friday snack, we will be doing a Cookie eXcavation.

Thank you for remembering to make sure that your child has their library book
back to school on Wednesdays.

Your child will need two (2) 1/2" to 1" 3 ring binders for end of the year projects. You can begin sending them anytime. Also, please ask your child if he/she needs any supplies, some children are running low on glue and crayons. As a classroom, we are out of all paper products. Most importantly, we need tissues. Anything you can send would be great.

I will be checking report card skills this week. Spring Break is March 19-23.

Looking forward to aneXtraordinary week!

Mrs. West

Newsday Tuesday- bring something that has an X in the name

Upcoming Events:

April 5- Kdg Easter Egg Hunt (details coming)

April 12-Kdg Field Trip to Hands-on-Health at Duncan Regional Hospital (details
coming)

April 25-Kdg Graduation Pictures

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March 5, 2012

Ciao families! Our greeting for March is Italian.

This week we are studying the letter 'Jj'. The sight word is 'for' and the Science Quirkle is Jazzy Jet. We will makeJungle Juicefor our snack on Friday.

Our counselor, Mrs. Conklin, will be giving a friendship lesson in our class. She would like items to make "Friendship Mix" on March 6.

We will haveCareer Dress-up day on Wednesday, March 7.Please be sure your child is dressed as a career and not in a "costume". I will take a picture of each student to be included in our "When We Grow Up" treasure book. The Treasure Book order form is in the STAR folder. It is $17.90 due on Monday, March 26. Ordering is optional. (I have books from previous years, if you would like to look at them before you order.)

Class pictures are scheduled for this Thursday, March 8. So get those beautiful
smiles ready!

Please note: No school this Friday, March 9. Spring break is March 19-23.

It will be a JOYOUS week!

Mrs. West

Newsday Tuesday - letter j, also "friendship mix" w/Mrs. Conklin
Wed - Career Dress Up day
Thurs- Class pictures
Fri- No school

February 20, 2012

Happy President's Day! Hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend with your child.

Jump Rope for Heart permission slips are due this Thursday, February 23. Students
will jump rope on Friday, February 24.Students MUST have a signed
permission slip to participate. The fundraiser part is optional.

This week we will study letter Dd. The science quirkle is Density Dan.Dinosaur
Chowis on the menu for our Friday snack. The sight word is "of".
We will also do activities with dental health, diamonds, dimes and learn the
math term 'dozen'.

If you are keeping track of minutes for Six Flags Read to Succeed, forms are due
today.

In order to help you plan ahead, here are few expenses that will be coming up in
Kindergarten over the upcoming months:

March -Treasure Books are about $18.00. The Treasure Books areoptionalbut they always
turn out well.

April-Graduation T-shirts/Caps will cost about $13.00. All Kinderkids will need these for
graduation day.

May -Kindergarten Graduation Pictures --Cost varies and purchases areoptional. Order
forms will be sent home in April. Students are photographed individually in a
cap and gown. They are cute!!

I'm sorry I had to cancel conferences Thursday.
I will be sending home new sign-up sheets for you to choose a time that
works for you. Thank you for working with me to make these up.

It will be a DELIGHTFULweek!

Mrs. West

Newsday
Tuesday- letter D

Friday- Jump-a-thon (must have a permission slip)



February 13, 2012

Dear Families,

Happy Valentine's Day! Our Valentine's Day party was fun. The Kinderkids loved
looking at all their Valentines! And a bigthank youto all who helped by working in the room
and thank you to those who sent items.

This week we will study the letter Yy. Our science quirkle is Yawning Yolanda.
The new sight word is "from". We will makeYo-yo'sfor our snack on Thursday.
Please review your child's birthday and practice your address with your child
at home. We are working on them at school as well. I will be checking these
skills at report card time.

REMINDERS:

**If you are keeping track of minutes for Six Flags Read to Succeed, forms are
due Monday, February 20.

**Jump Rope for Heart collections are due Friday, Feb. 24 which is when the
annual Jump-a-thon will be held. Please sign and return the form even if your
child is not raising money. The will not be able to jump if the form is not
signed and returned.

**Remember to send library books back to school on or before Wednesdays.

This week will YEILD a great deal of knowledge and fun!

Mrs. West

BOX TOPS ARE WORTH DOUBLE IN FEBRUARY!

Reminders

Conferences- Tues/Thurs

No school - Friday
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February 6, 2012

Jambo Families,

This month's greeting is Swahili.

Hooray! We are 100 days smarter! We spent 100 day participating in activities
revolving around 100. Zero the Hero made his last visit at our Smartie Party.
Thank for sending items to make our snack "100th Day Surprise". We
had a great time with lots of learning opportunities.

This week, we will study the letter 'Ee'. We will mainly practice learning the
short vowel sound that is heard in 'egg'. This sound is difficult for
KinderKids to say and spell correctly.Ellie
Electricityis the Science Quirkle. The new sight word is 'love'.
We'll be readingThe Emperer's New Clothes.Eggsare on the menu for our snack. We will also
continue working on learning addresses.

Reminder: PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND LIBRARY BOOKS BACK ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAYS.
Your child will not be able to check out a new book until the last one is
returned.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday, Feb.
16 from 4-7pm. See sign-up sheet attached. No school on Friday, Feb. 17.

Our Valentine's Party will be on Friday, Feb 10 at 12:30. Each student will
need to decorate a box to bring to school. Remember to leave an opening big
enough for valentine's to go through as some are thick because of candy.

Hope you have anEXCITINGweek!

Mrs. West

T- Newsday Tues (letter e)
F - Valentine's Party 12:30

KINDERKID NEWS

Dear Families,

This week our focus is letter"Cc". Our science quirkle is Colorful Caroline and the sight word is 'come'.
On the menu for our Friday snack isColorful Cake.

We will begin working on learning addresses including city and state this week. (If you have moved since the paperwork filled out at the beginning of the year, please let me know so that we can learn the correct one.) Please practice this at home as well.

Today your child may have brought home a class made book. Please read this book with your child, sign inside the front cover and return the book to school as soon as you are finished with it.
Please take very good care of the books, the students are very proud of them. If your child didn't bring a book home this week, he/she will next week.

BE SURE TO SEND LIBRARY BOOKS BACK ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAYS. Your child will not be able to check out a new book until the last one is returned.

Our 100th day of school will be on Wednesday. We are excited! We will be making "100th Day Stew". Please send those items to school tomorrow. And be sure to have your "100th day
hat" ready.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday, Feb. 16 from 4-7pm. I will be sending sign-up sheets home soon. No school on Friday, February 17. Also, information
about our Valentine's Day party will be coming home as well.

We are going to be CLEVER this week!

Tues - Newsday Tuesday -letter C
Wed - 100th day of school
Thurs- Groundhog day

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Dear Families,

This week our focus is letter 'Bb'. Botanist Bert is the Science Quirkle. Our new sight word is 'do'. We will be reading theThree Billy Goats Gruffand going on Bear Hunts. We will have experiences with bubbles and beanbags. We will makeBear-y Delicioussnacks on Friday.

Last week, Kinderkids celebrated the 80th day of school with Zero the Hero. The 100th day will be here before we know it!

We have started learning to write last names. It will be helpful for your child to practice this at home. We have also been writing in our journals. It is neat to see my Kinderkids spell sight words and use phonics skills to sound out other words!

Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible.

It's going to be a BEAUTIFUL week!

Mrs. West

NewsdayTuesday: Bring something that begins with 'B'.
Fri- Students with perfect attendance watch movie "Mr. Popper's Penguins" with counselor

KINDERKID NEWS
December 5, 2011

Guten Tag families,

Our greeting for this month is German. This week we will be studying letter Rr.
We are going to read, read, read! Reading takes practice so thank you for being
patient while you listen to your child. Our sight word is have. Ronnie
Rock is our science quirkle. Reindeer Toast is on the menu for Friday's
snack.

Be sure to charge up those batteries for the video cameras and cameras to
capture our Kindergarten program. Dress rehearsal, for the student body, will
be on December 14th and the performance, for parents, will be on December 15th,
both at 9:00am. Children should be dressed in Christmas clothes and come to
school with tail, ears, and makeup on both days.

Our Christmas party will be after the program around 11:00, we will be having
lunch. The gift exchange is going to be a new coloring book and a pack of 24
crayons with a limit of $3.00. Boys will buy for boys and girls buy for girls.
Please mark with who it is from and send wrapped.

Our "extra snack cabinet" is very low. If your child is absent or you
forget snacks, you may send them the next day to replace those that we use from
our leftovers. Thanks!

Please help keep us updated at school with current phone numbers and addresses.
It is helpful if we need to contact you and in case of early dismissal due to
inclement weather.

It's going to be a REMARKABLE week!

Mrs. West

Reminders:
Newsday Tuesday - Letter R
Dec 15 - Kdg program at 9:00 and party at 11:00

November 29, 2011

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. Now, it is time to gear
up for the next 3 weeks!

We will be studying the letter 'Ff' this week. The sight word is big. Friction Fred is our
science quirkle. Funny Fishbowls are on the menu for
our Friday snack.

The Christmas Program parts were sent home today. Please let me know if you need another one.
All students will need to wear nice Christmas clothes for the dress rehearsal
and the program on December 14th and 15th, both at 9:00am.

Our Christmas Party will be on Thursday, December 15th. We will have a gift
exchange at our party. Each student needs to bring a new coloring book and 24
count crayons (wrapped) to give. The dollar limit is $3.00. Girls will exchange
with girls and boys with boys.

Again, I would like to encourage you to put your child's name inside their
coats/jackets. This will help items to be returned to their owners.

Have a FABULOUS
week!

Mrs. West
REMINDERS:
Newsday Tuesday - Letter F
Wed- (optional) Christmas picture day

KINDERKID NEWS

November 14, 2010

Dear Families,

Our annual canned food drive will continue this week. We will continue to accept
donations of non-perishable foods through this week. Thank you to those who
have sent items.

This week our focus is letter 'Ss'. The science quirkle is Susie Sound. Our
color word is white and the sight word is 'can'. We will make Sunflowers for
our snack on Friday.

November 7, 2011

We celebrated our 50th day of school with Zero the Hero last week! We are into the 2nd nine weeks. If you haven't done so, please return your child's report card as soon as possible.

Our Fall Party was fun! The Kinderkids looked cute in their costumes. We had plenty of goodies and played some fun games. Thank you to all that helped and/or sent items for the party as well.

This week letter Ii is our focus. We will mainly work with the short vowel sound as in 'inch'. Inquisitive Inman is our science quirkle. The sight word is 'you'. Indian Paintbrushes will be our snack on Friday.

This Friday is Veteran's Day. Walters Schools will honor our veterans with a program to be held in the high school gym at 9:00a.m. Your child may wear red, white, and blue on Friday.

Be on the look out for the November Family Project which will be coming home this week.
We have MANY coats/jackets in the lost and found (in the office area). The weather is turning colder so please put your child's name in their outerwear.

It's going to be an INCREDIBLE week!
Mrs. West
Newsday Tuesday - letter Ii
Friday - Veteran's program

October 17, 2011
Dear Families,

Zero the Hero visited Kindergarten for the 40th day of school last week. The
time is flying by. This is a short week and we are heading into fall break!

This week our focus is Letter N. The science quirkle is Nosy Nina. The nickel
will be introduced and we will start counting by 5s. Black is our color word.
The sight word is "see". We will make Night-Time Treats for our cooking experience.

We started reading our paperback books in class. "Hot, Hot, Hot!" was
the first one. These books will be coming home about every two weeks. Please
let your child read these books to you at least twice, pointing to each word as
it is said, sign and return in STAR folder. This is a very important step in
the the "learning to read" process.

Parent/Teacher conferences are today and tomorrow. Don't forget the Family
Project -decorated book character pumpkin- is due when we come back to school
on Wednesday, October 26. The pumpkins will be on display in the classrooms for
all classes to view.

Hope you have a NICE week!
Enjoy the extra time with your child.
Mrs. West

Reminders:
Newsday Tuesday - letter N (We will also participate in National
"Mix it Up" day)
October 26 Family Project Due-Book Character Pumpkins

October 31-Nov 4 Red Ribbon Week

Nov 4- Fall Party 2:00

Wednesday - wear black

October 17, 18 Parent /Teacher Conferences

October 21,24,25 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL

Dear Families,

Wow! The 'P' Picnic was a huge success. A BIG thank you for donating items
and/or your time to work at a booth. The KinderKids had a fantastic time! We
are also grateful to the United Methodist Church for the use of their
fellowship hall and United Grocery Store and Braum's of Duncan for donating
sacks to all the students.

This week we will study the letter 'Aa.' We will mainly work with the short
vowel sound as in 'apple.' Andy Acid is the Science Quirkle. The new sight word
is 'and.' Alligator Smiles are on the menu for Friday.

We will be learning a poem called WayUp High in the Apple Tree, and the color word is orange. We will learn the last of the Eight Expectations this week: We will practice virtuous living using the life principles.

Please help your child learn their full name and birthday including the year. Report card time is just around the corner and your child needs to know their personal information.

Please send a note if someone different will be picking your child up after
school. Kindergarteners can sometimes get confused if it is not their normal
schedule.

See additional note about the October Family Project.

We will have an ADVENTUROUS week.

Mrs. West

Reminders: PE: M,W,F
Newsday Tuesday - Letter A
Wednesday - wear orange
October 15- BINGO night BOX TOPS ARE DOUBLE THIS MONTH
October 17, 18 Parent /Teacher Conferences
October 21,24,25 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
October 26 Family Project Due-Book Character Pumpkins
October 31-Nov 4 Red Ribbon Week
Nov 4- Fall Party 2:00

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Our new greeting for October is French. The Kinderkids are loving using a new language each month for our greeting! Zero the Hero visited us last week for our 30th day of school. He brought hula-hoops!

The letter "P Party" is finally here! Thank you for your donations of items and time. (Please come to the First United Methodist Church if you are helping to work booths. It will be held from 10-12.) Kindergarten teachers are working hard planning all of the letter P fun for this Friday morning. To make it festive, your child might want to wear pink, purple, polka dots, or plaid. Please sign the permission slip so that your child may walk with our class off campus.

As you know, this week we will study the letter "P". Pressure Pete is our science quirkle. Our color word is orange. The penny and it's worth will also be introduced. My Kinderkids have been enjoying finding sight words everywhere! This week our sight word is "my". We will also learn Expectation #7: We will encourage each other to do our best.


October is a very busy month for Kindergarten! Mark your calendars:
October 7 Kindergarten Letter "P" Party
October 10 Picture Day
October 17, 18 Parent /Teacher Conferences
October 21,24,25 FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
October 26 Family Project Due-Book Character Pumpkins (Info coming soon-Participation is optional.)
October 29-Nov 4 Red Ribbon Week
Nov 4- Fall Party 2:00

It's going to be a POSITIVELY PRECIOUS week in Kindergarten!
Mrs. West
Reminders: PE: T & Th
Newsday Tuesday - Letter P
Wednesday - wear orange
Friday - P Party 10-12

BOX TOPS ARE DOUBLE FOR OCTOBER!!

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September 26, 2011

Dear Families,
I'm so excited that beautiful fall weather is here! Please make sure to label sweaters and jackets with your child's name. This will help these items make it home with your child.

This week we will study the letter 'Tt'. The Science Quirkle is Timothy Tornado. Our color is pink. "Is" will be our sight word this week. And we will be enjoying the 'Tooty Ta'. Be sure and have your child share this cute song with you!

Your child may bring their favorite teddy bear to school on Friday for counting/sorting. Also, on Friday, we will make Tall, Apple Trees for our snack.

We will learn #6 of the Eight Expectations this week which states: We will recognize every effort and applaud it.

If you don't have plans, we are still in need of some volunteers for our "P Party" on Thursday, Oct 6. Also, please see note about items needed for this fun event.

The date for the Fall Parties has changed. The newsletter said the Fall Parties would b.e October 28^th, they will now be November 4^th

I'm sure your child told you I was not in class Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday I had to take my daughter to a see a surgeon and Wednesday and Thursday, I had a flare up with my MS. I was glad to be back Friday.

Reminders: PE -M,W,F
Newsday Tuesday - Letter T
Wear pink- W
Bring teddy bear - F

It's going to be a TERRIFIC week!
Mrs. West
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September 19, 2011
Dear Families,

Each month we will be saying hello in a different language as we practice greeting each other and visitors to our room. Our greeting for this month is Spanish so be prepared to hear your child say "hola" to you.

Last week we celebrated the 10th day of school with Zero the Hero! He brought a gift to all of the Kinderkids. He is character who will get to visit our class on all days that end in "zero" until our 100th day when we will have a smartie party!

We made tasty "lemon licks" last week. This week we will have "octopus" for our cooking experience.

Beginning this week, I will be introducing a new sight word for the students to learn. We will have a new sight word each week. I encourage you to make a set of flashcards to help your child recognize these words by sight rather than sounding them out. Our first sight word is "I".

Wow! It's September already and we are learning so much. We can say our vowels and this week we will focus on the vowel "O". Your child may bring something that starts with letter O tomorrow since we didn't have school yesterday. Ollie Oxygen is our science quirkle. We will also continue working on recognizing color words. On Wednesday, you may have your child wear something blue.

This week we will be learning Expectation #3: We will use good manners saying "please", "thank you" and "excuse me" and allow others to go first. Our school counselor, Mrs. Conklin, will begin visiting our classroom this week as well.

Have an OUTSTANDING week!

Mrs. West
PE - T, TH
Letter O - Wed
Wear blue - Wed

August 29, 2011
Dear Families,

We have completed our first full week. The KinderKids will continue to learn/practice procedures for our classroom for several weeks. We are gradually adding new material every day.

Thank you for sending snacks & drinks on your snack day! Because we have a late lunch, this mid-morning snack helps our tummys to not get so "rumbly".

And thanks to so many of you for volunteering to help with ingredients for our cooking experiences. We will make our first one this week. Lemon Licks are on the menu for Friday.

We are running low on our band-aid supply, so if you would like to send band-aids for us to use at school that would be great! Skinned knees happen a great deal this time of year.

This week we will focus on Expectation #2 which states: We will not laugh at or make fun of another person's mistakes nor use sarcasm or putdowns.

We will begin our Phonics/Reading series this week. We will start with the letter 'Ll'. We will focus on activities to help reinforces the sound of L"and we will begin the wonderful process of listening and recognizing individual sounds in words.

I will also be introducing a new science character each week. This week we will meet Lindy Light.We will be experimenting with light this week.

Please help your child find something from home that begins with 'Ll' (it can be a picture from a magazine/computer or the real thing) to bring to school on Newsday Tuesday (Show and Tell). Examples for letter L: lipstick, lock, leaf, lotion, lion, lock.

Our color word for the week is yellow. Remember to wear yellow on Wednesday.

Please make note of a calendar change. The Elementary School has changed the Grandparent's Day celebration from September 9th to November 22nd. We love our Grandparents and cannot wait to have them visit us.

It is going to be a LOVELY week!

Mrs. West

PE - T, Th
Newsday Tuesday - Letter L
W- wear yellow
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August 22, 2011

Welcome to Kindergarten! We are off to a great start. We have a great class.

This weeks theme is Apples. We will learn about some different kinds of apples, taste some apples, due some apple art and on Friday we will be making applesauce. It will be yummy.

We are working on learning rules and procedures. The students are doing great with these. We are also working on writing our first names correctly, using capital and lower case letters. We will also begin with our Math. We will be exploring some math manipulative and learn how to correctly write the numbers 1-5. Practicing at home would be great.

On Friday, your child brought home a folder full of forms. Please fill those out and return as soon as possible.

Everyday you child will be bringing home a green STAR folder. All papers will be sent home in the STAR folder. Please look at the folder each night, discuss the papers as well as your child's behavior chart. Sign and return the folder each day.

Remember, the Kindergarten parent meeting is Tuesday at 5:00. You will learn more about what your child will experience this year and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. I will have a sign up sheet available for you to sign up for Parent/Teacher conferences and also to sign up to help with classroom parties. I hope to see you there.

Have a great week!

Mrs. West

MWF - P.E.
T- Newsday Tuesday - something red
W - Wear red
F - Ice Cream Day, $0.50