Kindergarten
🍎 This Week in Kindergarten 🍎
Here are a few things we will be working on this week!
Phonics:
Our letter this week is Gg, as in goat. We will be working on:
- Rhyming words
- Vowels vs. consonants
- Compound words
- Identifying capital and lowercase letters
Language Arts:
Our story this week is What Makes a Family?
We will learn the sight word: the.
In your child’s binder, you will find a list of the sight words we would like students to memorize this year. Students only need to be able to read these words—they do not need to know how to spell them.
Each quarter, I will assess students on different sight word lists. During the first quarter, we will focus on Lists 1 & 2. Feel free to work ahead if your child is ready!
We will also learn about:
- Characters in a story
- Nouns that name places
Math:
This week, we will review 2D (flat) shapes and expand our knowledge of 3D (solid) shapes.
Religion:
This week will be our first time attending school Mass! We will spend time learning and practicing expectations for Mass.
We will also continue talking about how we are made in God’s image and that we are all children of God.
Social Studies & Science:
We are beginning to learn about the different surfaces of the Earth. We will also explore how shade affects these surfaces.
📌 Just a Few Reminders
1. ASQ Parent Questionnaire
ASQ parent questionnaires are due Friday, September 4th. Please remember to complete the assessment on paper first and then enter the information online. I do not need the paper copy returned to school.
If you are having any issues completing the questionnaire, please let me know.
2. Grandparents Day
Don't forget to sign up for Grandparents Day by Friday!
3. 🎃 First Field Trip!
Kindergarten will be taking our first field trip to Applejack’s Pumpkin Patch on October 14th! We will be gone approximately 9:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
More information will be coming soon!
4. Hallow Summer Challenge
If your child completed the Hallow Challenge this summer, tomorrow is the last day to fill out the Google Form in the Mustang Weekly.
Reward Day will be later this week. Please see the Mustang Weekly for additional details.
🗓️ Important Dates
Wednesday, Sept. 2 — First Mass for Kindergarten
Wednesday, Sept. 2 — Jeans Day 👖
Please check page 14 of the handbook for the Jeans Day dress code.
Friday, Sept. 4 — ASQ Due
Monday, Sept. 7 — No School — Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8 — No School — Teacher Inservice
Thursday, Sept. 10 & Friday, Sept. 11 — Grandparents Day 💕
Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Applejack’s Pumpkin Patch Field Trip 🎃
Blessing
Mrs. K
Phonics:
Our letter this week is O, as in octopus! We will be working on rhyming words, reciting the alphabet, and learning the difference between vowels and consonants.
Language Arts:
Our story this week is Meanies by Joy Cowley. We will be making predictions, recalling details from a story, and punctuation. We will also continue learning about verbs.
Math:
We have started our first Math unit—shapes!
Religion:
This week we will continue learning about the story of Creation, talk about how we behave during Mass, and begin learning about the Bible.
Social Studies/Science:
We will continue learning about school rules and how we treat our classmates. We will also begin talking about our families!
Just a Few Reminders:
1. ASQ
Don’t forget that the ASQ parent questionnaires are due Friday, September 4th. Please complete the assessment on paper first and then enter your answers online. I do not need the paper copy returned to school. If you are having any trouble completing the questionnaire, please let me know!
2. Pickup Name Signs
Please remember to put your child’s name sign on the dashboard during pickup. It really helps us get everyone to the correct cars quickly and safely! Please make sure the sign is propped up so we can easily see it. Feel free to make extra signs at home if needed.
3. Field Trip!
Kindergarten will be going on our first field trip to Applejack’s Pumpkin Patch on October 14th! We will be gone from approximately 9:15 am – 1:30 pm. More information will come home as we get closer.
Upcoming Dates at a Glance:
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd – First Mass for Kindergarten
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd – Jeans Day (Please check page 14 of the handbook for Jeans Day dress code.)
Friday, Sept. 4th – ASQ Due
Monday, Sept. 7th – No School – Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8th – No School – Teacher Inservice
Thursday, Sept. 10th & Friday, Sept. 11th – Grandparents Day
Blessings,
Mrs. Kuchinskas (Mrs. K)
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Hello, Kindergarten parents!
We had a wonderful first full day of Kindergarten! Your little ones worked hard, learned a lot, and had a busy day! You can probably expect them to be REALLY tired by the end of this week. 😊
Here are a few things we’ll be working on this week:
Phonics: Our letter of the week is L! We will also begin learning with our phonics series. Coming home in your child’s folder this week will be a parent note with information about the phonics program, along with sight word flashcards to practice at home.
Language Arts: Our story this week is The Jigaree. We will learn about the different parts of a book (cover page, back page, and spin) and discuss the roles of authors and illustrators. We will also identify characters in a story and practice recognizing rhyming words.
Math: This week, we are becoming familiar with the different math manipulatives we will use throughout the year. We are learning how to use and care for these tools and how they can help us become better mathematicians. Later this week, we will begin our unit on shapes!
Religion: Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about the story of Creation and the many wonderful things God created for us.
Social Studies/Science: We are learning about our school and classroom rules and why they are important. We will also focus on how to be kind, respectful, and caring classmates.
Just a Few Reminders
- Phonics: Our letter of the week is L! We will also begin learning with our phonics series. Coming home in your child’s folder this week will be a parent note with information about the phonics program, along with sight word flashcards to practice at home.
- Library Books: We had library today, so every student will be coming home with a library book in their backpack. Library books need to be returned every Monday so students can check out a new book. I encourage the children to keep their library book in their backpack. When they are ready to read it, they can take it out and then put it right back in their backpack when they are finished. Hopefully, this will help prevent books from being lost or forgotten on library day!
- Pickup Name Plates: Please remember to place your child’s name plate on the dashboard during pickup. It needs to be tented/folded so that it stands up for us to see it easily. This really helps us get everyone to the correct vehicle quickly and safely. Feel free to make additional signs at home if needed.
- School supplies: If you have not already, please make sure your child has brought a coloring box, blue folder, and scissors to school.
Important Dates:
Monday, August 24th-Picture day
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd-First Mass for Kindergarten
Monday, Sept. 7th-No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd-No School, Teacher Inservice
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd-Jeans Day
Friday, Sept. 4th-ASQ due
Thursday, Sept. 10th & Friday, Sept. 11th-Grandparents Day
Blessings,
Mrs. Kuchinskas
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