Dear Families,
In January, we explored animal adaptations to the chilly winter weather. Hibernation, torpor, and migration were some of the topics discussed. Starting this month, we will learn about snow including where it comes from, the different types of flakes, and how a snowflake’s uniqueness mirrors ours as an incomparable creation of God.
In January, we explored animal adaptations to the chilly winter weather. Hibernation, torpor, and migration were some of the topics discussed. Starting this month, we will learn about snow including where it comes from, the different types of flakes, and how a snowflake’s uniqueness mirrors ours as an incomparable creation of God.
We have spent some time
in class learning and practicing the following character traits: self-control,
orderliness, obedience, diligence, thoughtfulness, kindness, respectfulness,
along with being a dependable and well-mannered citizen of our school and
community. We will continue to add to our list of character traits. During the
school day, we will refer to them as the opportunity arises.
On Thursday, Feb. 14th,
we will have a Valentine Card exchange. Your child brought home a list of
classmate’s names on Jan. 29th with the heading My Valentine List. We have some Valentine related activities we
will enjoy on this special day!
On Thursday, Feb. 28th,
your child can wear a sports jersey or BCS top (GO BULLDOGS!) for our BCS
spirit day. On the same day, we will have a representative from McCormick
Orthodontics visit and teach us about dental health.
We will explore the
miracles of Jesus in Bible class this month. Through the miracles performed, we
will see how Jesus is God and has power over nature, illness, sin, and death.
We will discuss how Jesus could be human and God – He is awesome! Our first verse
in February is Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this
is right.” The verse quiz is on Feb. 14th. Please return the journal on the 14th.
One of the most exciting things to witness in kindergarten is the transition from a budding to fluent reader. I am so excited that many of our students have begun to read fluently! Practice is the key to fluent reading. Offer as many reading opportunities as possible at home, especially on non-school days. Asking your child questions about what she/he reads will help them with comprehension.
One of the most exciting things to witness in kindergarten is the transition from a budding to fluent reader. I am so excited that many of our students have begun to read fluently! Practice is the key to fluent reading. Offer as many reading opportunities as possible at home, especially on non-school days. Asking your child questions about what she/he reads will help them with comprehension.
We will be spending extra
time on writing skills for the rest of the year. We will sound out our words to
spell them. Phonetic spelling is encouraged at this age! We have our word wall
of sight words along with numbers, colors, shapes, etc. posted around the
classroom to use in addition to the phonetic spellings. When your child is
writing at home, you can have them practice starting sentences and names with a
capital letter and using punctuation at the end of each sentence.
In math this month, we
will be exploring numbers 11-20 including identification, writing, composing
and decomposing. Teen numbers can be tricky for kindergarteners so we will use
a variety of manipulative activities to help us understand these numbers. The
class has learned a song to help us count by tens. Ask your child to sing it to
you. Please continue to review the topic vocabulary cards and practice counting
by ones to 100. We have started to count by fives in class; please practice
this at home as well.
Blessings,
Mrs. Daisey Ingiosi
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