Reading/Writing: This week we will review words that contain short u.  We will then focus on reading, writing, and spelling words that contain short u.    We will read stories from our Phonetic Storybook Reader 5 (short u) and 6 (mixed vowels).  We will write in our journals, learn a new spelling rule, and practice writing using lined paper.  This week we will have our third spelling test on Friday.  Keep practicing the sight words that are in your child’s giraffe book.  I test students each Monday to see if they need to move to a new list or keep practicing the current list.

Bible:  Memory verse: Ruth 1:16: “…Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”  We will talk about how the Bible is divided (Old Testament/New Testament and books).  This week we will continue our study of the History books.  We will talk about the life of Ruth while reading stories in the book of Ruth.

Wordly Wise: We will begin “I Spy.”  Our new words are melt, balance, bounce, sparkle, and full.  We review these words in a story context and orally throughout the week.

Math: This week we will subtract 2 from a number, use tally marks, count by 5’s, use pictures to solve problems, draw line segments and sort objects.  We will touch on each of these things this week, but we will continue to go more in depth throughout the next several lessons.

Science/Social Studies/Exploratory:  This week Kindergarten will be with me and we will talk about Groundhog’s Day and Valentine’s Day.  In Latin we will review what we have learned so far.  We have P.E. Tuesday and Thursday.  We also have Library with Mrs. Palmer on Friday.

• Wintergreen Ski Trip: Friday, February 24
• Spring Break: Noon Dismissal Wednesday, February 29-Friday, March 2
• Please remember to send a water bottle with your child each day. Thanks!
• This week our spelling words are short vowel words.  The words will be taken from the Phonetic Storybook Readers.  Each week’s words will be listed under Monday on the homework sheet.  I will test students on these words each Friday. *We will alternate between short vowel words and sight words for our spelling lists each week.*

This week’s memory verse is Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world.”  Our Bible story is “The Blind Man Sees”. 

Phonics

Our poem this week is “Baa Baa Black Sheep”.  Our sight words this week are:  big     here     is     red     the     Please practice these words each night…we will test them on Friday.  We are continuing to work on letter recognition(upper and lowercase), writing, and sounds.  We are also working on blending the sounds together to make words.  Please remember to go over the “Ferris Wheel” chart and letters with your children at home to give them some added practice.  (If you aren’t sure what to do, just ask your child.  They do this with me everyday in class.) 

Math

We are working on our number recognition and writing 1-20.  We are also working on counting to 100 by 1′s, 5′s, & 10′s.  We will be working with pattern blocks this week and are also practicing recognizing right from left.  We are also reviewing colors and shapes.

2:00-2:50

This week the preschool class will be with me during this time.  We will be learning several Nursery Rhymes and doing some fun activities to go along with them.

Our memory verse this week is 1 John 4:8, “God is love.”  Our Bible story this week is “Two Miracles in One Day/Jairus’ Daughter”.

Phonics

Our “Sight Words” for the week are:  and      for      in      up      we           Our poem for the week is “Little Miss Muffet”.  We are continuing to work on our handwriting, short vowel sounds, and blending our letter sounds together to form words.

Math

We are continuing to practice our coin recognition, number writing, and counting to 100 by 1′s, 5′s, and 10′s.

Afternoon Activities

This week, preschool will be with Mrs. Saleeba from 2:00 -2:50.

Reading/Writing: This week we will review words that contain short o.  We will then focus on reading, writing, and spelling words that contain short a, e, i, and o.    We will read stories from our Phonetic Storybook Reader 4 (short o).  We will write in our journals, learn a new spelling rule, and learn about writing sentences.  This week we will have our first spelling test on Friday.  Keep practicing the sight words that are in your child’s giraffe book.

Bible:  Memory verse: Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” We will talk about how the Bible is divided (Old Testament/New Testament and books).  This week we will begin our study of the History books.  We will read stories from the book of Joshua.

Wordly Wise: We will continue “Caroline Whistles.”  Our new words are fresh, poke, sniff, practice, and den.  We review these words in a story context and orally throughout the week.

Math: This week we will add 2 to a number, compare and order objects by length, write number words, count to 100, and identify pairs.  We will touch on each of these things this week, but we will continue to go more in depth throughout the next several lessons.

Science/Social Studies/Exploratory:  This week Kindergarten will be with Mrs. Brock and they will be participating in Nursery Rhyme activities.  In Latin we will begin Chapter 15: Animals.  We have P.E. Tuesday and Thursday.  We also have Library with Mrs. Palmer on Friday.

• Wintergreen Ski Trip: Friday, February 24
• Please remember to send a water bottle with your child each day. Thanks!
• This week we will begin weekly spelling words.  The words will be taken from the Phonetic Storybook Readers.  Each week’s words will be listed under Monday on the homework sheet.  I will test students on these words each Friday.  Please let me know if you have any questions

Our memory verse this week is James 1:17, “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”  Our Bible story this week is “Jesus Heals the Crippled Man”.

Phonics

This week the children will begin working on their sight words.  There will be five words per week that they will be tested on each Friday.  This week’s words are as follows:  I    to    a    go    my             We are also working on words that have the “short a” sound.  Our new poem is “Pease Porridge Hot”.  We are continuing to work on our handwriting.

Math

We will be using tangrams and coins (nickels) this week, as well as working on adding, and counting by 5′s.  We are also continuing to practice writing our numbers correctly.

Afternoon (2:00-2:50)

This week Pre-K will be with Ms. Martin, Kindergarten will be with Mrs. Saleeba, and 1st & 2nd grade will be with me.

Bible

Our memory verse this week is Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”  Our Bible story this week is “Jesus Chooses His Twelve Disciples”.

Phonics

We have completed all of the letters of the alphabet, so now we will be moving forward with more letter writing and will begin working on our short vowel sounds, and blending the first and second letter sounds together.  This week we will begin introducing some poetry in the classroom as well.  The children will be learning “Wee Willie Winkie”.

Math

This week we will be working with shape pieces, geoboards, unifix cubes, and pattern blocks, as well as continuing to practice counting by 10.  We are also continuing to practice writing our #1-20.

Social Studies/Science/Arts

This week Pre-K will be with me, Kindergarten will be with Ms. Martin, and 1st & 2nd grade will be with Mrs. Saleeba from 2:00-2:50.  **My group will be working on “winter” crafts, food, and activities.

Reading/Writing: This week I will be assessing students’ reading and writing skills for report cards.  In addition, we will focus on reading, writing, and spelling words that contain short i.    We will read stories from our Phonetic Storybook Reader 3 (short i).  In addition, we will focus on reading and writing color words and list 1 dolch words.

Bible:  Q. Why did God give the Bible to us? A. God gave the Bible to teach us about Himself and to show us how to live. Memory verse: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”  Our Bible story will be “The Parable of the Sower” from Matthew 13.

Wordly Wise: We will finish “A Family Celebration.”  We have no new words this week; we will be reviewing the previous ten words that we have learned with this story.

Math: This week I will be assessing students’ math skills for report cards.  In addition, we will tell time to the hour on analog and digital clocks and add 2 to an even number.

Science/Social Studies/Exploratory: This week Kindergarten will be participating in fun winter activities with Mrs. Brock.  In Latin we will finish up Chapter 14: Pets.  We have P.E. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.  We also have Library with Mrs. Palmer on Friday.

• Martin Luther King Holiday: Monday, January 16^th (NO SCHOOL for students)
• Report Cards: Friday, January 20th
• Can you believe that the school year is already half way over?  I have enjoyed teaching and learning with your students in Kindergarten this year!  I am looking forward to the remainder of the year as each student continues to progress

Newsletter for week of January 2

Reading/Writing: This week we will review words that contain short a/e.  We will then focus on reading, writing, and spelling words that contain short i.    We will read stories from our Phonetic Storybook Reader 2 and 3 (short e/i).  We will write in our journals, practice correctly writing our first and last name, and focus on mastering previously introduced sight words.  In addition, we will focus on reading and writing number words up to ten and color words.

Bible:  Q. Why Did God Give the Bible To Us? A. God gave the Bible to teach us about Himself and to show us how to live. Memory verse: Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You.”  Our Bible story will be “The Temptation of Jesus” from Matthew 4:1-11.

Wordly Wise: We will pick up with “A Family Celebration.”  Our new vocabulary words are giggle, frown, plenty, straight, and relax.  We review these words in a story context and orally throughout the week.

Math: This week we will identify a line of symmetry, identify one half of a whole, identify odd and even numbers, compare and order two digit numbers, and tell time to the hour.  We will touch on each of these things this week, but we will continue to go more in depth throughout the next several lessons.

Science/Social Studies/Exploratory: Beginning this week, the children in grades Pre-K thru 2nd will be changing classes from 2:00 to 2:50 each day.  Mrs. Brocks, Mrs. Saleeba, and myself will be each taking a group for a week (I will be doing Social Studies, Mrs. Saleeba will be doing Science, and Mrs. Brock will be doing arts/crafts, literacy, cooking, etc.)  The Pre-K class will spend the first week with Ms. Martin; the Kindergarten class will spend the first week with Mrs. Saleeba; the 1st and 2nd grade will spend the first week with me.  For three weeks the classes will alternate (each class will participate in the same activities-each geared to their academic level), and we will change our lessons every three weeks.  This week Kindergarten will be participating in a Penguins unit with Mrs. Saleeba. *We will continue with Latin in class as long as time permits.*

• Martin Luther King Holiday: Monday, January 16^th (NO SCHOOL for students)
• I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a restful break.  Happy New Year!  This week we are jumping right back into the swing of things.  As always let me know if you have any questions

This week’s memory verse is “The heavens declare the glory of God”, Psalm 19:1.  Our Bible story this week is “Jesus is Baptized”.

Phonics

This week is a review week.  We will be working on all of our letter recognition (both upper and lowercase) and sounds.  We will also be practicing our letter writing (both upper and lowercase.)  We are testing all week for our end of the nine weeks assessment.

Math

We will be working with our unifix cubes, bear counters, coins (dimes), and number cards 1-20 this week.  We are also continuing to practice recognizing and writing our numbers 1-20.

Social Studies/Science/Arts

This week Pre-K will be with Mrs. Saleeba, Kindergarten will be with me, and 1st & 2nd grade will be with Ms. Martin in the afternoon from 2:00-2:50.

Bible

This weeks lesson is “The Boy Jesus in the Temple”, and our memory verse is Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother.”

Phonics

This week we will be finishing our alphabet with the letters Yy-Zz.  We are reviewing all of our letters and sounds this week preparing for our assessments next week for the end of the 2nd nine weeks grading period.  We will also be working on letter writing.  If you have any time at home this week, it may be beneficial for your child to work a little extra at home to help them prepare.

Math

This week we will be working on measuring, adding, and number writing.  (Numbers 1-12)

Social Studies/Science/Arts

Beginning this week, the children in grades Pre-K thru 2nd will be changing classes from 2:00 to 2:50 each day.  Ms. Martin, Mrs. Saleeba, and myself will be each taking a group for a week (Ms. Martin will be doing Social Studies, Mrs. Saleeba will be doing Science, and I will be doing arts/crafts, literacy, cooking, etc.)  The Pre-K class will spend the first week with Ms. Martin; the Kindergarten class will spend the first week with Mrs. Saleeba; the 1st and 2nd grade will spend the first week with me.  For three weeks the classes will alternate (each class will participate in the same activities-each geared to their academic level), and we will change our lessons every three weeks.