The K-kids had a wonderful week diving into our Fall thematic unit!

Literacy

Stations-  The K-kids identified syllables in fall and Halloween words.  The K-kids used their thinking caps to stretch out the word and write the sounds they heard.  They were SO proud of their work! 

Candy corn sight word roll!

Our Writing center is now open for business! This center focuses on vocabulary and a specific writing skill. This week we learned how to label our pictures.

For journals this week, we read the story, Mean Jean the Recess Queen. They identified the characters, problem and solution. We worked in partners to retell the story using key details. 

Finally, the K-kids completed a craftivity of the main character, Jean the recess queen, and drew their favorite part in the story.

Poetry books—This week we read a poem about Apples.  The poem was sung to the tune of, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  The kiddos followed along tracking the words as they sung to this familiar tune.  Together they hunted for popcorn word. Also, this week they sorted pictures of rhyming words.  On Fridays I will send home their poetry books and activities for you to share together and keep. 

Math

Stations- The kiddos practiced adding numbers by rolling 2 dice and finding the total.  We have been practicing counting on. Also, in math journals they have been drawing math stories for fact families of five and are learning how to show their thinking in multiple ways with a picture and a number.

Thematic/Science—Why do leaves change color in the Fall?!

Ask your kiddo to answer the question of the week.

The K-kids met their 8^th grade meeting buddies. They loved sharing stories and getting to know their new friend.  We will pair with our buddies every other Friday for reading time and an activity!

Monster Store- The kiddos continue to develop their Leader In Me habits (1&2) as they have been working to earn more Monster money.  There are a variety of new tickets in the prize bins which include: Show and Tell, Pajama Day, bring a fluffy friend to school, teacher’s helper, silly slippers, hat day, etc.. If your child receives a coupon they may pick a day to participate in that ticket.

Upcoming Events—Mark your calendars!

Preview Night- A great opportunity to meet the wonderful Mrs. Vanchieri, and learn about first grade!  October 3, 5:30-6:30 PM

Field Trip to Wagner Farms!!

Date: Tuesday, October 10

More details to follow this week J

Pumpkin Carving Night-  Friday, October 20.  A fun evening filled with family and friends, pumpkin carving, dinner and new memories! You can purchase tickets for this event from Melinda Orzoff.