Well, here we are the last day of school. Yesterday we only had 11 here, but they worked so hard to help clean up the room. It was greatly appreciated!!!
I've never been known to be short on words. But this morning I am. I am feeling a sense of sadness and excitement that I really can't explain. This year was a blessing for me. Thank you for sharing your children with me. I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the fall for first grade.
Love,
Ms. Avery
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Last few days
Well, here we are our last few days of school. It has been an amazing year and I know next year will be just as great, if not better. This week we will only be in class Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday is Field Day and Friday is Awards Day. So needless to say we have a busy week ahead of us. We will be using the first three days of the week to review skills learned this year. Please remember to check your child's folder EVERY DAY!!! There will be important information coming home this week.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Our Last Full Week
Well, this is our last full week of kindergarten. As I look back I am amazed at how far the children have come. I remember that first day when 27 little bodies came into the room. Now I have 19 first graders. I am so proud! Here is what we will be doing this week in our class.
Reading: We will be concluding our year with the book The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. This is a classic children’s tale that exhibits determination. Our concept question for this week is “What does a train need to get over the mountain?” Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: engine, tracks, passenger, roadhouse, mountain, and valley. Our sight words are: what, said, and was.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short vowel sound of Uu. This is the sound heard in the words fun, run, and gum.
Math: We will continue this week to review skills we have learned during this school year. We will work with addition, subtraction, graphing, fractions, and other concepts.
UPCOMING DATES:
Field Day May 21st
Awards Day May 22nd -Half day for students
Make Up Days- May 26th and 27th
Reading: We will be concluding our year with the book The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. This is a classic children’s tale that exhibits determination. Our concept question for this week is “What does a train need to get over the mountain?” Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: engine, tracks, passenger, roadhouse, mountain, and valley. Our sight words are: what, said, and was.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short vowel sound of Uu. This is the sound heard in the words fun, run, and gum.
Math: We will continue this week to review skills we have learned during this school year. We will work with addition, subtraction, graphing, fractions, and other concepts.
UPCOMING DATES:
Field Day May 21st
Awards Day May 22nd -Half day for students
Make Up Days- May 26th and 27th
Thursday, May 7, 2009
MAKE UP DAYS
We have received notification from the Alabama State Department of Education that the two days school was closed due to the swine flue out break (April 30th and May 1st) will be made up. Make up days will be Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th. Both of these days will be full student days.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Chaffee office at 428-7040.
Thank you!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Chaffee office at 428-7040.
Thank you!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Two of Two
Well, this week has been interesting. We are a bit off of our projected plan, but are moving along quickly. This week we are finishing up our math chapter on subtraction. We are also reviewing addition, subtraction, money, time, and graphing. With reading and phonics we are focusing on the short vowel sound of Uu and working with our sight words. This is slightly different from the original plan that is on the May calendar. Being out last week has thrown our plan to the wind. Thank you for your understanding.
Monday, May 4, 2009
First of two posts
SWINE FLU STAY AWAY!!!
As you can imagine our school has thoroughly been cleaned over the past few days. In order to keep the germs at bay I am keeping our classroom especially clean. I am spraying Lysol on chairs, carpets, and tables. I am also wiping down all surfaces with Lysol/Clorox wipes. Not to mention the tons of Purell and Germ-X we are using.
As you can imagine we are going through all these products very fast. I am BEGGING that if you have any of these products that you send some to school with your child. We are doing our very best to keep everyone healthy.
Thanks!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Our field trip to the fire station
Here are some pictures from our recent trip to the fire station. We want to thank everyone who went along with us. You were a great help. We also want to extend a HUGE thank you to Mr. Lindow for making this trip possible.
Going up the spiral staircase. This stair case came from the old fire station on Church Street downtown.
On our way downstairs to see THE TRUCK!
Here it is the big red fire truck!
Unfortunately, I didn't make a picture of the truck by itself.
Off we go!!! Part of the fun of a field trip is getting to ride in the bus.
I knew we had twins in kindergarten, but triplets????!!!!
Waiting to go into the fire station.
Going up the spiral staircase. This stair case came from the old fire station on Church Street downtown.
Visiting the living area. Big comfy chairs, nice thick mattresses, and a big screen tv! AWESOME!!!
On our way downstairs to see THE TRUCK!
Here it is the big red fire truck!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This Week
Reading: This week our book is Mayday! Mayday! A Coast Guard Rescue by Chris L. Demarest. Our concept question for the week is: "What kinds of transportation helps us in an emergency?" Our AMAZING WORDS for the week are: rescue, pilot, yacht, sailor, mechanic, and shimmering. Our sight words are: yellow, blue, and green.
Phonics: We ware reveiewing the letter.sound of Xx and Vv this week.
Math: We are concluding out chapter on subtraction this week. We are learning how to subtract with money, an how to write subtraction problems and stories.
Phonics: We ware reveiewing the letter.sound of Xx and Vv this week.
Math: We are concluding out chapter on subtraction this week. We are learning how to subtract with money, an how to write subtraction problems and stories.
Monday, April 20, 2009
April Showers Bring May Flowers
At least that is what the saying is. I don't know about all of you but I am very ready for sunny days! Hopefully this week we will be able to enjoy some nice weather to go outside and play in.
Here is what's going on in our class this week:
Reading: We are beginning a new unit titled, "Going Places". The unit concept question is: "How do people get from here to there?" Our first book in this unit is Max Takes the Train by Rosemary Wells. The concept question for the week is: "How many forms of transportation can you name?" Our AMAZING WORDS are: plane, jetway, subway, tunnel, ferryboat, and sidecar. Our sight words are: yellow, blue, and green.
Phonics: We will be working with the sound made by letter Jj this week. We will also review the sound made by letter Ww.
Math: We will begin our last math chapter this week. This chapter is all about subtraction. Our learning goals for this chapter are: 1) to model simple subtraction problems using objects, 2) to solve simple subtraction problems using pictures and, 3) to solve problems by using appropriate strategies and skills such as act it out or choose the operation.
Other than our regular studies this week we have a lot going on. On Thursday we will be traveling to the fire station to learn how firefighters keep us safe. On Friday we will have the wonderful opportunity to see the Ars Nova production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland here at Chaffee.
Here is what's going on in our class this week:
Reading: We are beginning a new unit titled, "Going Places". The unit concept question is: "How do people get from here to there?" Our first book in this unit is Max Takes the Train by Rosemary Wells. The concept question for the week is: "How many forms of transportation can you name?" Our AMAZING WORDS are: plane, jetway, subway, tunnel, ferryboat, and sidecar. Our sight words are: yellow, blue, and green.
Phonics: We will be working with the sound made by letter Jj this week. We will also review the sound made by letter Ww.
Math: We will begin our last math chapter this week. This chapter is all about subtraction. Our learning goals for this chapter are: 1) to model simple subtraction problems using objects, 2) to solve simple subtraction problems using pictures and, 3) to solve problems by using appropriate strategies and skills such as act it out or choose the operation.
Other than our regular studies this week we have a lot going on. On Thursday we will be traveling to the fire station to learn how firefighters keep us safe. On Friday we will have the wonderful opportunity to see the Ars Nova production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland here at Chaffee.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Two of Two
This is the second of two posts for today.
Here is what's going on in Ms. Avery's kindergarten this week.
Math: We will continue with our math chapter on addition. This week we will learn to add with money, and learn how to write addition problems and addition stories.
Phonics: We will use this week to review letter sounds we have learned this year. We will also review consonant blends.
Reading: This is a review week for us. We will review characters, setting, and sequence.
DON'T FORGET!!!!! PTA PERFORMANCE TUESDAY THE 14th AT 6:00. Students should be dressed in a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Please have your child in their classroom no later than 5:45. THANKS!!
PLEASE READ THE POST BELOW ABOUT GET FIT DAY!!!
Here is what's going on in Ms. Avery's kindergarten this week.
Math: We will continue with our math chapter on addition. This week we will learn to add with money, and learn how to write addition problems and addition stories.
Phonics: We will use this week to review letter sounds we have learned this year. We will also review consonant blends.
Reading: This is a review week for us. We will review characters, setting, and sequence.
DON'T FORGET!!!!! PTA PERFORMANCE TUESDAY THE 14th AT 6:00. Students should be dressed in a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Please have your child in their classroom no later than 5:45. THANKS!!
PLEASE READ THE POST BELOW ABOUT GET FIT DAY!!!
One of Two
This is the first of two posts for today.
We are in need of volunteers to help with Get Fit Day on Friday the 17th. You would be volunteering to work with our class during our PE time (11:00-11:45).
If you would be interested in helping please send me a quick email to let me know.
Thanks!
aavery@hsv.k12.al.us
We are in need of volunteers to help with Get Fit Day on Friday the 17th. You would be volunteering to work with our class during our PE time (11:00-11:45).
If you would be interested in helping please send me a quick email to let me know.
Thanks!
aavery@hsv.k12.al.us
Monday, April 6, 2009
Oh, spring where have you gone?
WARNING: LONG POST AHEAD!
I woke this morning to Brad Travis announcing (much too cheerfully I might add) that today's high would be around 45 degrees! What!? Spring was here just yesterday, what happened? After Brad announced today's high he went on to say that by Wednesday we would warm back up to spring like temps. Thank goodness! We all have spring fever around here and desperately need to be outside enjoying the warm temps and sunshine!
I have been asked by many parents about the PTA performance next week. Here is some general information (more detailed information will go home later this week). The three kindergarten classes will be performing on Tuesday night at 6 pm in the lunchroom. We will be performing a medley of songs that we have learned this year. We are asking that all children be in their classrooms no later that 5:45 and dressed in blue jeans and a white t-shirt.
Now, on to this week:
Reading: This week our story is Abuela by Arthur Dorros. We will be exploring the question: "What adventures can you have in the city?" Our AMAZING WORDS are: abuela ( grandmother in Spanish), flock, airport, adventure, city, and harbor. Our sight words will continue to be here, go, and from.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short vowel sound for Ee this week. We will also be working with the sound made by the letter Qq. This is the sound heard in the words queen, quail, and quarter.
Math: We will be beginning a new chapter on addition this week. Our learning goals for this chapter are: 1) to model simple addition stores using objects, 2) to solve simple addition problems using pictures, and 3) to solve problems by using an appropriate strategy such as act it out or make a model.
And finally...
UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW:
Friday, April 10th: Spring Picture orders are due
Monday, April 13th: Get Fit Day
Tuesday, April 14th: PTA performance 6pm
Thursday, April 16th: Field trip permission forms and money due
Thursday, April 23rd: Field trip to the fire station and duck pond
Wednesday, April 29th: Happy Birthday Grace!
Thursday, April 30th: Happy Birthday Joshua
Thursday, May 21st: Field Day
Friday, May 22nd: Awards Day/Kindergarten Graduation
Whew... That is a lot going on! I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
I woke this morning to Brad Travis announcing (much too cheerfully I might add) that today's high would be around 45 degrees! What!? Spring was here just yesterday, what happened? After Brad announced today's high he went on to say that by Wednesday we would warm back up to spring like temps. Thank goodness! We all have spring fever around here and desperately need to be outside enjoying the warm temps and sunshine!
I have been asked by many parents about the PTA performance next week. Here is some general information (more detailed information will go home later this week). The three kindergarten classes will be performing on Tuesday night at 6 pm in the lunchroom. We will be performing a medley of songs that we have learned this year. We are asking that all children be in their classrooms no later that 5:45 and dressed in blue jeans and a white t-shirt.
Now, on to this week:
Reading: This week our story is Abuela by Arthur Dorros. We will be exploring the question: "What adventures can you have in the city?" Our AMAZING WORDS are: abuela ( grandmother in Spanish), flock, airport, adventure, city, and harbor. Our sight words will continue to be here, go, and from.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short vowel sound for Ee this week. We will also be working with the sound made by the letter Qq. This is the sound heard in the words queen, quail, and quarter.
Math: We will be beginning a new chapter on addition this week. Our learning goals for this chapter are: 1) to model simple addition stores using objects, 2) to solve simple addition problems using pictures, and 3) to solve problems by using an appropriate strategy such as act it out or make a model.
And finally...
UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW:
Friday, April 10th: Spring Picture orders are due
Monday, April 13th: Get Fit Day
Tuesday, April 14th: PTA performance 6pm
Thursday, April 16th: Field trip permission forms and money due
Thursday, April 23rd: Field trip to the fire station and duck pond
Wednesday, April 29th: Happy Birthday Grace!
Thursday, April 30th: Happy Birthday Joshua
Thursday, May 21st: Field Day
Friday, May 22nd: Awards Day/Kindergarten Graduation
Whew... That is a lot going on! I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Monday, March 30, 2009
8 Weeks to go
That's right, only eight weeks of school to go until summer vacation. But, in the mean time we are hard at work preparing ourselves for first grade. Here is a look at what we are doing this week.
Reading: Our book this week is If You Could go to Antarctica by Fay Robinson. We will be exploring the question: "What would it be like to take an adventure to the Antarctic?" Our AMAZING WORDS are Antarctica, continent, icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales. Our sight words this week are: here, go, and from.
Phonics: We will begin working with the short vowel sound for Ee. This is the sound heard in the words egg, elbow, elevator, bed, ten, red, and web. This can be a difficult sound for children to master because it can easily be confused with the short vowel sound for Ii.
Math: This week we will continue with our chapter on data, graphing, and probability. This week we will be learning how to make and read a tally table. We will also explore probability and chance.
There are several things in the upcoming weeks to take note of.
April 2nd- Cap and Gown Pictures
April 3rd- Book Orders Due
April 13th- Get Fit Day
April 14th- Kindergarten PTA Performance 6pm
April 16th- Field Trip money and permission forms due
April 23rd- Field Trip to Fire Station #1 and Big Spring Park duck pond
April 27th-May 1st- Book Fair in the library
April 29th- Happy Birthday Grace
April 30th- Happy Birthday Joshua
Please remember to check your child's folder each day for important information.
Reading: Our book this week is If You Could go to Antarctica by Fay Robinson. We will be exploring the question: "What would it be like to take an adventure to the Antarctic?" Our AMAZING WORDS are Antarctica, continent, icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales. Our sight words this week are: here, go, and from.
Phonics: We will begin working with the short vowel sound for Ee. This is the sound heard in the words egg, elbow, elevator, bed, ten, red, and web. This can be a difficult sound for children to master because it can easily be confused with the short vowel sound for Ii.
Math: This week we will continue with our chapter on data, graphing, and probability. This week we will be learning how to make and read a tally table. We will also explore probability and chance.
There are several things in the upcoming weeks to take note of.
April 2nd- Cap and Gown Pictures
April 3rd- Book Orders Due
April 13th- Get Fit Day
April 14th- Kindergarten PTA Performance 6pm
April 16th- Field Trip money and permission forms due
April 23rd- Field Trip to Fire Station #1 and Big Spring Park duck pond
April 27th-May 1st- Book Fair in the library
April 29th- Happy Birthday Grace
April 30th- Happy Birthday Joshua
Please remember to check your child's folder each day for important information.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome back I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable spring break. We are officially on the countdown to first grade. Only 9 weeks to go!
Here is what is going on this week:
Reading: This week our book is Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold and illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev. Our concept question for this story is: "What kind of adventures can a little girl have?" Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: bears, porridge, cottage, big, middle-sized, and small. We will continue to work with the sight words one, two, three, four, and five.
Phonics: This week we will be working with the sound made by the letter Gg. this is the sound hear in the words goose, goat, gate, bag, pig, and leg.
Math: We are beginning a new chapter this week on data, graphing, and probability. The learning goals for this chapter are to: 1) make and read concrete graphs, picture graphs, and tally tables, 2) explore chance and probability and determine which of two events is more likely to occur, 3) solve problems using appropriate skills such as use data from a graph or make a prediction.
Take Note
These events are coming up soon, please mark them on your calendars!
March 26th- Spring Pictures (individual and class)
March 27th- Report Cards go home
April 2nd- Kindergarten cap and gown pictures (more information coming soon)
April 14th 6:oo- PTA performance Kindergarten students will perform (more information coming soon)
Here is what is going on this week:
Reading: This week our book is Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold and illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev. Our concept question for this story is: "What kind of adventures can a little girl have?" Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: bears, porridge, cottage, big, middle-sized, and small. We will continue to work with the sight words one, two, three, four, and five.
Phonics: This week we will be working with the sound made by the letter Gg. this is the sound hear in the words goose, goat, gate, bag, pig, and leg.
Math: We are beginning a new chapter this week on data, graphing, and probability. The learning goals for this chapter are to: 1) make and read concrete graphs, picture graphs, and tally tables, 2) explore chance and probability and determine which of two events is more likely to occur, 3) solve problems using appropriate skills such as use data from a graph or make a prediction.
Take Note
These events are coming up soon, please mark them on your calendars!
March 26th- Spring Pictures (individual and class)
March 27th- Report Cards go home
April 2nd- Kindergarten cap and gown pictures (more information coming soon)
April 14th 6:oo- PTA performance Kindergarten students will perform (more information coming soon)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Only 5 days to go...
Only five days to go until spring break!!!
Here's what's going on in our class this week:
Reading: Our book for this week is One Little Mouse by Dori Chaconas. We will be exploring the question, "What adventures can an animal have?" Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: woodland, nest, vale, hollow, comfortable, and shadows. Our sight words for the week are: one, two, three, four, and five.
Phonics: This week we will be working with the sound made by the letter Ww. We will also introduce consonant blends. Some common consonant blends are: pl as in plant, sl as in slide, fl as in flag, cl as in clap, cr as in crib, gr as in grill, st as in nest, lk as in milk, and nd as in band.
Math: We will continue with our chapter on measurement this week. Our focus will be capacity and weight.
Special Announcements:
Chaffee Talent Show: Tuesday, March 10th
Field Trip to AAA: Wednesday, March 11th
Happy Birthday Zach!: Wednesday, March 11th
Here's what's going on in our class this week:
Reading: Our book for this week is One Little Mouse by Dori Chaconas. We will be exploring the question, "What adventures can an animal have?" Our AMAZING WORDS this week are: woodland, nest, vale, hollow, comfortable, and shadows. Our sight words for the week are: one, two, three, four, and five.
Phonics: This week we will be working with the sound made by the letter Ww. We will also introduce consonant blends. Some common consonant blends are: pl as in plant, sl as in slide, fl as in flag, cl as in clap, cr as in crib, gr as in grill, st as in nest, lk as in milk, and nd as in band.
Math: We will continue with our chapter on measurement this week. Our focus will be capacity and weight.
Special Announcements:
Chaffee Talent Show: Tuesday, March 10th
Field Trip to AAA: Wednesday, March 11th
Happy Birthday Zach!: Wednesday, March 11th
Monday, March 2, 2009
The long and short of it
This week in math we will be beginning a new chapter on measurement. Our chapter goals are to: 1) compare the length, weight, and capacity of objects, 2) measure length with non-standard units, and 3) solve problems by using appropriate strategies and skills such as estimate and measure or use a picture.
Reading: This week we are reading our second book from our unit Let's Explore. The title of the book is My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza. This book explores the question, "What adventures can you have on a lucky day?" Our AMAZING WORDS for this week are: piglet, fox, lucky, filthy, cook, and scrubber. Our sight words for this week are: do, are, and that.
Phonics: We will be learning about the sound made by letter Ll this week. This is the sound heard at the beginning of the words lion, leaf, and lock. This sound can also be heard at the end of the words hill, fill, and pail.
Happy Birthday this week to Nikki (3rd).
Reminders: Field trip permission forms and money are due this Friday, March 6th. The Chaffee Talent Show is next Tuesday, March 1oth. Spring Break is the week of March 16th through the 20th. Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 26th.
As part of Huntsville City Schools' goal to become more accessible to parents through the internet all teachers are beginning to make school web pages. To view our class' page please visit:
http://alex.state.al.us/twp/ROGER_B_CHAFFEE_ELEMENTARY_SCHOOL/Ashley_Avery/
Reading: This week we are reading our second book from our unit Let's Explore. The title of the book is My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza. This book explores the question, "What adventures can you have on a lucky day?" Our AMAZING WORDS for this week are: piglet, fox, lucky, filthy, cook, and scrubber. Our sight words for this week are: do, are, and that.
Phonics: We will be learning about the sound made by letter Ll this week. This is the sound heard at the beginning of the words lion, leaf, and lock. This sound can also be heard at the end of the words hill, fill, and pail.
Happy Birthday this week to Nikki (3rd).
Reminders: Field trip permission forms and money are due this Friday, March 6th. The Chaffee Talent Show is next Tuesday, March 1oth. Spring Break is the week of March 16th through the 20th. Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 26th.
As part of Huntsville City Schools' goal to become more accessible to parents through the internet all teachers are beginning to make school web pages. To view our class' page please visit:
http://alex.state.al.us/twp/ROGER_B_CHAFFEE_ELEMENTARY_SCHOOL/Ashley_Avery/
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Pictures
I have never posted a picture from the internet on this blog. That is until now. Today at lunch we enjoyed cupcakes for Lauren and Leanne's birthday. At the end of lunch this is how we looked.
We had frosting on noses, chins, cheeks, foreheads, even pants! I only wish I had my camera to commemorate the occasion! Even though we were covered in frosting like the piglets above, we had a great time!
We had frosting on noses, chins, cheeks, foreheads, even pants! I only wish I had my camera to commemorate the occasion! Even though we were covered in frosting like the piglets above, we had a great time!
Monday, February 23, 2009
We're going on a field trip!
That's right we will be going on a field trip on Wednesday, March 11th. We will be traveling to The Academy for Academics and Arts to attend a play titled "Fairy Tales: A Walk Through the Forest". Your child is bringing home a permission/information form today. Please sign the permission form and enclose you child's fee before Friday, March 6th.
Reading: This week we are beginning out new unit titled "Let's Explore." In this unit we hope to answer the question, "Where will our adventures take us?" The first story in this unit is the book Bunny Day. This story works in conjunction with our math topic for the week. The bunnies in the book are doing various chores and activities throughout the day. The book gives specific times and we will be learning how to tell time this week. Our AMAZING WORDS for this story are: chores, tidy, bustle, race, story and hungry. Sight words for this week are: that, are, and do.
Phonics: We will primarily focus on the sound made by the letter Hh. This is the sound hear at the beginning of the words hammer, hat, and house.
Math: We will be finishing up our chapter on money and time this week. This week we will be learning how to tell time to the hour. We will be focusing on using analog clocks, although we will do dome work with digital clocks.
Book Order: Your child has a book order form in their folder today. Please read the letter attached to the order form and return to school no later than Friday, February 27th.
Happy Birthday! This week we have four birthdays. A very special birthday wish goes out to Jalon (24th), Lauren and Leanne (26th), and Sadie (28th).
Reading: This week we are beginning out new unit titled "Let's Explore." In this unit we hope to answer the question, "Where will our adventures take us?" The first story in this unit is the book Bunny Day. This story works in conjunction with our math topic for the week. The bunnies in the book are doing various chores and activities throughout the day. The book gives specific times and we will be learning how to tell time this week. Our AMAZING WORDS for this story are: chores, tidy, bustle, race, story and hungry. Sight words for this week are: that, are, and do.
Phonics: We will primarily focus on the sound made by the letter Hh. This is the sound hear at the beginning of the words hammer, hat, and house.
Math: We will be finishing up our chapter on money and time this week. This week we will be learning how to tell time to the hour. We will be focusing on using analog clocks, although we will do dome work with digital clocks.
Book Order: Your child has a book order form in their folder today. Please read the letter attached to the order form and return to school no later than Friday, February 27th.
Happy Birthday! This week we have four birthdays. A very special birthday wish goes out to Jalon (24th), Lauren and Leanne (26th), and Sadie (28th).
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I like money...
to buy things at the store. Money, money, money. I always want more! This is the song we have been singing for the past few weeks. We are continuing to work on learning about money. Have your child sing the money song to you!
Reading and Phonics: This week we will be reviewing skills we have learned during our unit title Watch Me Change. We will review letter sounds, beginning and ending sounds, rhyming, and the vowels Aa, Ii, and Oo.
Math: We will continue to work on our chapter about money and time.
A short post for a short week. Never fear though, next week we will be back toa full load of work.
Reading and Phonics: This week we will be reviewing skills we have learned during our unit title Watch Me Change. We will review letter sounds, beginning and ending sounds, rhyming, and the vowels Aa, Ii, and Oo.
Math: We will continue to work on our chapter about money and time.
A short post for a short week. Never fear though, next week we will be back toa full load of work.
Monday, February 9, 2009
What's Up?
The answer to the above question is A LOT! We have a ton of things going on this week in our class. Our Valentine's Day party will be this Friday, February 13th at 1:30 in the afternoon. We will be enjoying ice cream sundaes with fresh fruit. As customary for the holiday we will exchange valentines within our class. Your child is bringing home a class list today to aide in the addressing of their valentines. The process of addressing valentines is a fun experience for children; it is also a wonderful exercise in handwriting. Please have your child bring his or her valentines to school on or before Friday. Also, happy birthday this week to Logan (10th)!
Reading:This week we will be reading the book Hide, Clyde! by Russell Benfanti. Our concept question for this book is: "How do chameleons change?" Our AMAZING WORDS for this book are: chameleon, jungle, pattern, skin, hide, and scampered. Our sight words for this week will continue to be they, of, and you.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short sound of Oo. We will be listening for the /o/ sound not only at the beginning of words, but also in the middle of words. We will also introduce the sound made by the letter Zz.
Math: This week we will begin a new chapter titled Money and Time. In this chapter we will learn to recognize coins and their value. We will also learn about time, using a calendar and a clock.
Your child is bringing home a folder full of information today. This information includes: two papers regarding our new math chapter,information about our Valentine's Day celebration, two phonics stories for your child to practice reading at home, this week's Family Times, Chaffee Talent Show information, and cupcake sale information. Whew!
Reading:This week we will be reading the book Hide, Clyde! by Russell Benfanti. Our concept question for this book is: "How do chameleons change?" Our AMAZING WORDS for this book are: chameleon, jungle, pattern, skin, hide, and scampered. Our sight words for this week will continue to be they, of, and you.
Phonics: We will continue to work with the short sound of Oo. We will be listening for the /o/ sound not only at the beginning of words, but also in the middle of words. We will also introduce the sound made by the letter Zz.
Math: This week we will begin a new chapter titled Money and Time. In this chapter we will learn to recognize coins and their value. We will also learn about time, using a calendar and a clock.
Your child is bringing home a folder full of information today. This information includes: two papers regarding our new math chapter,information about our Valentine's Day celebration, two phonics stories for your child to practice reading at home, this week's Family Times, Chaffee Talent Show information, and cupcake sale information. Whew!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Happy Groundhog Day!
Happy Groundhog Day everyone! I am sad to report that we will be enduring six more weeks of winter. This month will be very busy for us. We have several events and birthdays to celebrate. The first of which is the Chaffee Sock Hop on Friday the 6th from 6-8 pm. Happy Birthday this month to: Ryan (6th), Logan (10th), Jalon (24th), Lauren and Leanne (26th), and Sadie (28th). Also, this month we will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday the 13th at 1:30pm. Please remember we will not be in school on the 16th as that is Teacher In-Service day.
Here is what is happening in our room this week:
Reading: This week we are reading the book Seeds by Ken Robbins. Our focus this week is on what seeds become. Our AMAZING WORDS this week are seeds, roots, pit, pod, stem, and sprouts. We will be learning the meaning of these words during our study this week. Our sight words this week will be they, you, and of.
Student Readers: The student readers used during small group instruction are online for your child to use in their reading practice. To access these books go to http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ and use your child's username and password to login and read these books.
Phonics: This week we will be focusing on the short vowel sound of Oo. This is the sound heard at the beginning of the words otter, octopus, and ostrich.
Sight Words: These are the sight words that we have learned tis year. Please review these with your child at home. I, am, a, little, to, the, for, have, he, is, like, you, we, see, look, me, with, she, my, are, that, do, they, and of.
Math: This week we will be concluding our chapter on number patterns. We will review ordinal numbers, even and odd numbers, and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
Here is what is happening in our room this week:
Reading: This week we are reading the book Seeds by Ken Robbins. Our focus this week is on what seeds become. Our AMAZING WORDS this week are seeds, roots, pit, pod, stem, and sprouts. We will be learning the meaning of these words during our study this week. Our sight words this week will be they, you, and of.
Student Readers: The student readers used during small group instruction are online for your child to use in their reading practice. To access these books go to http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ and use your child's username and password to login and read these books.
Phonics: This week we will be focusing on the short vowel sound of Oo. This is the sound heard at the beginning of the words otter, octopus, and ostrich.
Sight Words: These are the sight words that we have learned tis year. Please review these with your child at home. I, am, a, little, to, the, for, have, he, is, like, you, we, see, look, me, with, she, my, are, that, do, they, and of.
Math: This week we will be concluding our chapter on number patterns. We will review ordinal numbers, even and odd numbers, and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
Friday, January 30, 2009
I'm Sorry, So Sorry...
I am so sorry for not having a post this week. As many of you may know I spent the first part of the week away from school sick. Since I have returned we have been going non-stop in order to catch up. But rest assured our blog will be up and running again in no time!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
See How We Grow
Reading: This week we are reading a book by Katacha Diaz called, See How We Grow. Our concept question for this week is:"How do children change as they grow?" Our AMAZING WORDS for this week are: twins, newborn, crawl, walk, children, and babies. Our sight words this week are see and look. 
The student readers for this week are also online at http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/
Phonics: This week we are working with the sounds made by the letters Dd and Kk.
Math: This week we will be beginning a new chapter about number patterns. In this chapter we will learn how to count by 10s, 5s, and 2s. We will also learn about even and odd numbers and ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.)
100th Day Reminder: If you have not sent in your child's portion of our special 100th Day snack please do so ASAP.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Winter is upon us!
Winter is officially upon us. Please remember to send your child to school in a warm coat, hat, and gloves everyday. We do try and go outside everyday in an effort to run off our pent up energy.
Reading: This week we are reading Little Quack by Lauren Thompson. Our concept question for this story is "What new things can you do as you grow and change?" Our AMAZING WORDS are: duckling, pond, paddle, plunged, proud, and brave. Our sight words this week will continue to be me, with and she.
Please remember that the student readers for this story are now online at http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/.
Phonics: This week we are learning about the /r/ sound made by letter R.
Math: We are finishing up our chapter on number 10-30. Please have your child practice counting to you.
100th Day Celebration: Today your child is bringing home a letter about our 100th day celebration. Please read over it carefully and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at aavery@hsv.k12.al.us.
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