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.

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!

Unfortunately, I didn't make a picture of the truck by itself.

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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!