Ms. Shuman's Kindergarten Class

Spelling City

January 30, 2012

 

Save the Date:

 If you didn't make the 100s or 100s + club this time, don't worry!  You will have a chance each and every Spirit Day to test again!  So keep practicing those sight words, letter sounds, and number words! 

 

Reading - Groundhog Day literature (various authors)

Writing - learning about non-fiction, and writing about the things we've learned (including a good beginning sentence and a good ending sentence)

Phonics - letter /Jj/ and Sight Words:  nine, jump, little

Math -  continuing "teen" numbers and working with 10s...up to 100

Science - Groundhogs (woodchucks)

January 23, 2012

 

Save the Date:

 1/24 ~ Chick-fil-A Family night - Sprayberry location

1/27 ~ 100th day of school!!  Celebration for those making the 100s and 100s+ clubs...also Spirit Day and $3 Chick-fil-A biscuits

 

 

Reading - 100th day of school literature (various authors)

Writing - learning about non-fiction, and writing about the things we've learned

Phonics - letter /Kk/ and Sight Words:  eight - away

Math -  continuing "teen" numbers and working with 10s...up to 100

Science - Penguins

 

 

Save the Date:

HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND WELCOME BACK!!!         

Mon. 16 ~ MLK Jr. Day...no school

Fri. 20 ~ Field Trip to Tullis Museum!  Please remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.  Also, don't forget a healthy snack, as we will be eating a late lunch that day.  If you are planning on bringing a lunch from home, please put it in a disposable bag of some sort.

 

 

Reading - The Mitten by Jan Brett....Good readers can retell a story.

Writing - learning about non-fiction, and writing about the things we've learned

Phonics - letter /Ll/ and Sight Words:  seven - come

Math -  continuing "teen" numbers and reviewing money and ordinal #s

Social Studies- MLK Jr.

 

December 19, 2011

 

Save the Date:

**Economic Unit!!**  It was a huge success!!  Your students worked hard making goods, earning a "paycheck", and purchasing items with money saved in their bank.  Some of you may be nicely surprised on Christmas morning.  :)

12/19(Monday) ~ Mrs. Kessler's birthday!  I am asking each student to bring in one flower so we can combine them into a bouquet as her gift!  Shhhh........  :) 

Candy Grams for Sale!! ~ $1.00 to support Relay for Life (delivered Thurs)

12/22 ~ Holiday Breakfast and PJ Day!  Don't forget to let me know ASAP if you are unable to contribute your item to our breakfast.  See you at 8am!! 

12-23 ~ 1-9    Holiday vacation!! See you on January 10th!!! 

 

Reading - Holiday books - main idea and details

Writing - writing about one clear event...and using the sight words on the wall to spell correctly

Phonics - letter /Ff/ and Sight Words:  color word review

Math -  continuing "teen" numbers and reviewing money and ordinal #s

Social Studies- Wants and Needs

Health - The Five Senses

December 12, 2011

 

Save the Date:

**Economic Unit!!**  Thank you for all the donations for our "stores"!  On Friday, look for the goods your child purchased with money they earned from their "job"!

12/13 ~ Stevi B's Pizza night!  I should be there with Charlie around 5pm.

12/16 ~ Spirit Day and Chick fil A biscuits for $3

Following Week:

12/19(Monday) ~ Mrs. Kessler's birthday!  I am asking each student to bring in one flower so we can combine them into a bouquet as her gift!  Shhhh........  :) 

12/22 ~ Holiday Breakfast and PJ Day!  Don't forget to let me know ASAP if you are unable to contribute your item to our breakfast.  See you at 8am!! 

 

Reading - The Gingerbread Man...using picture clues to help read unfamiliar words

Writing - writing about one clear event...and using the sight words on the wall to spell correctly

Phonics - letter /Rr/ and Sight Words:  up, down, five

Math -  continuing "teen" numbers and reviewing money and ordinal #s

Social Studies- Wants and Needs...Economic Unit!

Health - The Five Senses

       wants vs. needs        

December 5, 2011

 

Save the Date:

**Economic Unit!!**  You will notice a letter coming home this week with a description of the "holiday shopping" we are putting together, and a request for items for our "stores", from you.  We very much appreciate your donation to our project!  This will be both educational and FUN!! 

12/7 ~ Star Tree Gifts due to front office

12/8 ~ Menchies Night 

12/19 ~ Mrs. Kessler's birthday!

 

Reading - The Berenstein Bears Get a Case of the Gimmies and A Chair for My Mother   focusing on wants vs. needs and main idea/details

Writing - writing about one clear event...and using the sight words on the wall to spell correctly

Phonics - focus on "When 2 vowels go walking, the 1st does the talking"

and Sight Words:  said, did, four

Math -  wrapping up shapes and beginning on the "teen" numerals

Social Studies- Wants and Needs...gearing up for our upcoming Economic Unit next week

Science - Gravity

       wants vs. needs        

November 28, 2011

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

 

 

Save the Date:

11/21 - 11/25 ~ No School.....Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 11/29 ~ Chick Fil A Family Night!  Sprayberry Location

 

Reading - The Kissing Hand and other "night" related books-  picture clues, setting, favorite character

Writing - writing about one clear event...and using the sight words on the wall to spell correctly

Phonics - sleepy 'e' and sight words: /play/ /am/ /three/

Math -  continuing 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes

Science - Day and Night   

November 14, 2011

 

Save the Date:

11/15 ~ International Night and Book Fair!!!  5-7pm  Come to shop, and learn!!

11/16 ~ VIP luncheon for Kindergarten....We hope to see you there for this yummy feast at 10:50 at tables 5&6!

11/18 ~ Kindergarten Play at 8:15...Come and see your star shine!!

**also on Friday: Spirit Day, $3 Chick fil A biscuits, and Academic Alerts go home**

11/21 - 11/25 ~ No School.....Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

 

Reading - The First Thanksgiving-  picture clues, setting, color words

Writing - writing about one clear event...The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday....using sight words...pictures with details

Phonics - letter /Ee/ and sight words: /for/ /look/ /two/

Math - 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes

Social Studies - Pilgrims and Thanksgiving

   

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

November 7, 2011

 

Save the Date:

 11/8 ~ No School for students...and Stevi B's Night at corner of hwy. 92 and Canton hwy.   :)

11/10 ~ Veteran's Day Program 1PM

11/15 ~ International Night and Book Fair!!!  5-7pm

11/16 ~ VIP luncheon for Kindergarten....invitations sent home soon

11/18 ~ Kindergarten Play at 8:15...Come and see your star shine!!

11/21 - 11/25 ~ No School.....Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

Reading - The First Thanksgiving-  picture clues, setting, color words

Writing - writing about one clear event...."family time"...using sight words...pictures with details

Phonics - letter /Gg/ and sight words: /has/ /one/

Math - patterns, continuing "teen" numbers, numeral writing

Social Studies - Pilgrims and Thanksgiving

   

 HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

October 31, 2011

 

Save the Date:

 10/31 ~ "Fall Celebration" ...remember...NO costumes!

 **Relay for Life Kickball Game**  CANCELED for the 4th!

11/8 ~ No School for students...and Stevi B's Night at corner of hwy. 92 and Canton hwy.   :)

 

Reading - The Indian's Week- sequencing, picture clues, setting, color words

Writing - writing about one clear event....using sight words...pictures with details

Phonics - letter /B/ and sight words: /we/ /you/ /big/

Math - numeral writing, coin identification, making fair trades with coins, introducing "teen" numbers

Social Studies - Native Americans

   

 HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!