Kindergram 1-6-11

Kindergram

January 6, 2011

Mrs. Eggers * Mr. Daugherty *Mrs. Oetker

READING: We began the new year by ringing in a new reading theme of “Sunshine and Raindrops.” We have been exploring snowy weather this week and hoping we get more snow! We read different versions of the story called The Mitten. After reading the story, we had a chance to become an animal from the story and jump inside a mitten. What fun! We also read The Jacket I Wear in the Snow. This helped remind us what order we should put on our winter gear. Our goal is to get dressed for outside in 5 minutes or less! J

The kindergarten words we should know how to read are: I, go, a, me, to, in, we, see, my, can, it, red, up, the, you, said, for, not, and big. To have more practice at home, have your child use these words when they write.

HOMEWORK: LETTER OF THE WEEK: “Pp” will be the letter of the week starting on Monday, January 10^th. Please sit down with your child and discuss what sound this letter makes. Have your child cut out one small picture from a magazine or newspaper that begins with the letter “P” and bring it to school.

MATH: We started topic 8 where we will learn how to count by ordinal numbers (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th and 10^th). We also reviewed the line of symmetry and learned about parts (fractions). We discussed equal and not equal parts. We know that equal parts have to be the same size and the same shape. We found different foods that show halves, too.

HANDWRITING: We are reviewing how to write capital letters and numbers 0-9.

SCIENCE: We are learning about different kinds of fabric. We have had a chance to explore fabric with our senses. We love to feel fleece and we think burlap is very scratchy! Be sure to check out our fabric collages at school.

Please check out the kindergarten blog at:

http://fisher-kindergarten.blogspot.com

Winter Expectations:

1. All students must have snow boots, snow pants, hat, mittens, and coat for play time at recess.

2. All students can play with the snow by building forts and snowmen. We ask that the snow is not to be thrown. J

3. All students need to use the equipment carefully and safely.

4. All students need to use the sidewalks before, during, and after school when getting to their next destination.

5. All students must go out for recess unless they have a note from a doctor saying otherwise.

Please note: If your child needs assistance with in being provided winter clothing, please contact the school nurse for help.

Dates to Remember:

· January 10: PTO meeting 6:30 p.m.

· January 11: Family Night at Fisher 5:30-7:30 p.m.

· January 14: Assembly/Buddy Day 10:15 a.m.

Early dismissal 11:20 a.m.

· January 17: No School or Snow make up day

· January 20: Children’s Theater Assembly

· January 24: Fisher Night at Culver’s 5:00-8:00 p.m.

***DONATIONS***

We could really use the following items. These items help us with many classroom activities. Thank you for donating! We really appreciate it!

1. graham crackers

2. white frosting

3. string licorice

4. mini chocolate chips

5. big marshmallows

6. gel frosting in tubes of different colors

7. glitter glue

8. paper plates (big and small)

9. felt: variety of colors

10. craft foam: variety of colors