100th Day Donation?

Please let me know if you would like to donate 100 colored plastic cups for one of our 100th day centers (Build a 100 Cup Structure).  We would need them by Tuesday, February 4th.  Thanks so much!!

Weekly News and Homework

Language Arts: We will learn about and practice writing U words, sing songs, read many books, recite our Umbrella poem (maybe it will finally rain!?), stamp our sight words (she, three, are) and practice spelling them every day, write upper and lower case letters, write in our journals, sing about letter sounds, make and learn to read U books, continue our literacy center rotations, and more!!

Math:  This week we will continue to learn about measurement.  We will also count by 1s, 5s, and10s (to 100!), work with our number of the day (Spanish, tally marks, addition and subtraction problems, etc), and graph the weather.  We will also continue working on addition facts. 

Bible: This week we will learn about Elisha the Prophet.  We will read the Bible, sing along with Wee Sing Bible Songs and Wee Sing More Bible Songs, recite and discuss Deuteronomy 31:1in its entirety (Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you), and pray together every day.   

Science, Social Studies, Art, and Misc: This month’s themes are winter animals, seasons, and weather.  In addition, we will celebrate the New Year and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.  We will also continue to do our team jobs, attend art class, music class, library, computer lab, and PE, explore the classroom during choice time, and more!!!

Sharing: We have a sharing time every Friday during our afternoon meeting.

 

Upcoming Events:

Monday, January 27^th:  Character Trait Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

Friday, January 31^st: 100^th Day Project Due

Tuesday, February 4^th: 100^th Day of School!

Monday, February 10^th:  Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

Monday, February 17^th:  No School

Thursday, February 27^th: Minimum Day, out at 12

 

This Week’s Homework:

In lieu of the regular weekly homework for the weeks of 1/21 (last week) and 1/27, I would like you to help your child create a work of art using 100 objects. If you haven’t seen the examples on our blog yet, please check them out: http://mrsvomvolakiskindergarten.blogspot.com/

Pinterest has many, many more ideas... http://www.pinterest.com/liberty825/100-day-projects/

I would love to have the art projects displayed on the 100th day, so they will be due Friday, January 31st (THIS FRIDAY).

Thanks! You're the best!!

Weekly News and Homework

Here is a small taste of what we’ll do this week:

Language Arts: We will learn about and practice writing K words, sing songs, read many books, recite our Kangaroo poem, stamp our sight words (here, was, ran) and practice spelling them every day, write upper and lower case letters, write in our journals, sing about letter sounds, make and learn to read K books, continue our literacy center rotations, and more!!

Math:  We will start a new math unit this week: Measurement!  We will also count by 1s, 5s, and10s (to 100!), work with our number of the day (Spanish, tally marks, addition and subtraction problems, etc), and graph the weather.  We have also been working on addition facts. 

Bible: This week we will learn about King Solomon.  We will read the Bible, sing along with Wee Sing Bible Songs and Wee Sing More Bible Songs, recite, discuss, and illustrate Deuteronomy 31:1a (Be strong and courageous.), and pray together every day.   

Science, Social Studies, Art, and Misc: This month’s themes are winter animals, seasons, and weather.  In addition, we will celebrate the New Year and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.  We will also continue to do our team jobs, attend art class, music class, library, computer lab, and PE, explore the classroom during choice time, and more!!!

Sharing: No sharing this Friday (minimum day).

 

Upcoming Events:

Friday, January 24^th: Minimum Day, out at 12.  End of 2^nd Quarter

Monday, January 27^th: Character Trait Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

 

This Week’s Homework:

Our 100th day celebration is right around the corner (Tuesday, February 4th). I have some fun activities planned for your children as well as a special art project for you to help your child with at home over the next two weeks.

In lieu of the regular weekly homework for the weeks of 1/21 and 1/27, I would like you to help your child create a work of art using 100 objects (see previous post for examples).

I would love to have the art projects displayed on the 100th day, so they will be due Friday, January 31st (2 weeks from Friday).

Also, we need 1 or 2 more parent volunteers to help with 100th day centers Tuesday, February 4th from 1:30-2:30. Please let me know if you are interested!

Thanks! You're the best!!

Spirit Day and 100th Day News

We have had a wonderful week!  The fun continues...

Spirit Day: This Fantastic Friday is also PAJAMA DAY!  It will be fun to hang out in PJs all day!!

100th Day: Today is the 87th day of school-- time flies when you're having fun!  That means that our 100th day celebration is right around the corner (Tuesday, February 4th).  I have some fun activities planned for your children as well as a special art project for you to help your child with at home over the next two weeks. 

In lieu of the regular weekly homework for the weeks of 1/21 and 1/27, I would like you to help your child create a work of art using 100 objects.  Here are a few examples:

       

         

     

Pinterest has many, many more ideas... http://www.pinterest.com/liberty825/100-day-projects/

I would love to have the art projects displayed on the 100th day, so they will be due Friday, January 31st (2 weeks from Friday). 

Also, I will need 2 or 3 parent volunteers to help with 100th day centers Tuesday, February 4th from 1:30-2:30.  Please let me know if you are interested!

Lastly, if you would like to organize a 100th day snack buffet (Room Moms??), please let me know!  I found this sample online, but our buffet could be any combo of food items. :)

Thanks!  You're the best!!

Weekly News and Homework

Here is a small taste of what we’ll do this week:

Language Arts: We will learn about and practice writing L words, sing songs, read many books, recite our lion poem, stamp our sight words (soon, little, down) and practice spelling them every day, write upper and lower case letters, write in our journals, sing about letter sounds, make and learn to read L books, continue our literacy center rotations, and more!!

Math:  We will continue our unit on Numbers through 10.  We will also count by 1s, 5s, and10s (to 100!), work with our number of the day (Spanish, tally marks, addition and subtraction problems, etc), and graph the weather.  We have also been working on addition.  Next week we will start our unit on measurement.

Bible: This week we will learn about Samson.  We will read the Bible, sing along with Wee Sing Bible Songs and Wee Sing More Bible Songs, recite, discuss, and illustrate Proverbs 20:11 (Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?), and pray together every day.   

Science, Social Studies, Art, and Misc: This month’s themes are winter animals, seasons, and weather.  In addition, we will celebrate the New Year and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.  We will also continue to do our team jobs, attend art class, music class, library, computer lab, and PE, explore the classroom during choice time, and more!!!

Sharing:  We have a sharing time every Friday during our afternoon meeting.

 

 

Upcoming Events:

Monday, January 20^th: No school

Friday, January 24^th: Minimum Day, out at 12.  End of 2^nd Quarter

Monday, January 27^th: Character Trait Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

 

 

This Week’s Homework:

The following assignments should be completed by Friday:

1.     Phonics page for the letter of the week- Ll

2.     Handwriting page for the letter of the week- Ll

3.     2-3 choices from our monthly family activity calendar.

4.     Sight word practice!  (See words listed below) FYI- from now on we will learn 3 new sight words every week.

5.     Ten minutes (or more!) of reading every night with a parent, guardian, or older sibling, etc.  I’m sure your child would love to read the book in his or her small manila folder to you!  Sight words are fun to read together, too.  Reading together every night is VERY important.  Let’s work together to develop a love of books and reading in our children!

 

School library books are due every Wednesday morning.

 

September-December Sight Words (words we already know)

I	big	we	can	in
it	like	up	a	find
see	two	not	go	to
red	have	name	is	make
play	too	are	run	for
blue	you	jump	this	do
and	one

 

January’s Sight Words (new words)

what	help	soon	little	down
here	was	ran	she	three
are

Weekly News and Homework

WELCOME BACK!  I hope you all had a great break!!  I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and an exciting trip to France with my sister and two best friends.  I can’t wait to tell the Vomvokids all about it and hear about their adventures as well!    

Here is a small taste of what we’ll do this week:

Language Arts: We will learn about and practice writing B words, sing songs, read many books, recite our bear poem, stamp our sight words (what, help) and practice spelling them every day, write upper and lower case letters, write in our journals, sing about letter sounds, make and learn to read B books, continue our literacy center rotations, and more!!

Math:  We will continue our unit on Numbers through 10.  We will also count by 1s, 5s, and10s (to 100!), work with our number of the day (Spanish, tally marks, addition and subtraction problems, etc), and graph the weather.

Bible: This week we will learn about Joshua and Jerico.  We will read the Bible, sing along with Wee Sing Bible Songs and Wee Sing More Bible Songs, recite, discuss, and illustrate Proverbs 16:32 (better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city), and pray together every day.   

Science, Social Studies, Art, and Misc: This month’s themes are winter animals, seasons, and weather.  In addition, we will celebrate the New Year and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.  We will also continue to do our team jobs, attend art class, music class, library, computer lab, and PE, explore the classroom during choice time, and more!!!

Sharing:  We have a sharing time every Friday during our afternoon meeting.

 

Upcoming Events:

Today, January 6^th: Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

Monday, January 20^th: No school

Friday, January 24^th: Minimum Day, out at 12.  End of 2^nd Quarter

Monday, January 27^th: Character Trait Chapel, 2:25-2:55.  Join us!

 

This Week’s Homework:

The following assignments should be completed by Friday:

1.     Phonics page for the letter of the week- Bb

2.     Handwriting page for the letter of the week- Bb

3.     2-3 choices from our monthly family activity calendar.

4.     Sight word practice!  (See words listed below) FYI- starting next week we will learn 3 new sight words every week.

5.     Ten minutes (or more!) of reading every night with a parent, guardian, or older sibling, etc.  I’m sure your child would love to read the book in his or her small manila folder to you!  Sight words are fun to read together, too.  Reading together every night is VERY important.  Let’s work together to develop a love of books and reading in our children!

School library books are due every Wednesday morning.

 

Sight Word Practice:

Please continue practicing these words with your child until he or she can read them fluently.

 

September-December Words [words we (should)already know]

I	big	we	can	in
it	like	up	a	find
see	two	not	go	to
red	have	name	is	make
play	too	are	run	for
blue	you	jump	this	do
and	one

 

January’s Sight Words (new words)

what	help	soon	little	down
here	was	ran	she	three
are