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Kindergarten K-news

for Mrs. Sova on Friday, February 17, 2012        

We had a wonderful, short week filled with lots of fun.  On Monday and Tuesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day.  Thank you for sending in your child’s Valentine cards.  We enjoyed a fun party and I was grateful for getting my bucket filled by cards and delicious treats.  Thank you to the Edelyn’s (for yummy mini-cupcakes and treat bags), the Beale’s (for paper products), and Fabiano’s (for drinks).   Wednesday and Thursday was filled with celebrating Dental Health Month.  We talked about taking care of our teeth, made teeth puppets, and made a class book about losing our teeth.  We also enjoyed our field trip to the Children’s Museum, where we played with the dental exhibit and the many other fun things they have there.  Thank you to Mrs. Cottrell, Mrs. Marosi, Mrs. Dakki, and Mrs. Radgens for chaperoning the field trip!  

VOLUNTEERS:

Our Library reader is (Monday, 8:10-8:40)...  Tim O'Rourke (2/27)

Our next zoo friend is kayo kangaroo.  Wednesday "Kk" snack volunteer...  the Cummings family

This week:

• In Reading this week we read books about Valentine’s Day and wrote in the Valentine rose cards we made by printing the inside of stalks of celery.  Then we read about teeth and made a mini-book about kinds of teeth that used our new sight word for the week:  little.  Ask your child to read it to you!
 
•  For Math we practiced writing our numbers 1-20.  We played a game with dice that counted different colors of candy hearts.  We counted sets of coins left on pillows by the tooth fairy, too.  

•  In Religion we talked about how Jesus taught us the way to pray.  We discussed that while we generally point our folded hands to heaven, there are many different positions you can pray in.  We practiced doing both formal and spontaneous prayers from our hearts.  We broke the Lord’s Prayer down into more kindergarten-friendly language as well.

   

   

 

• For Social Studies, we participated in National Kindness month (February) by making Valentine books marks to give to our 4th grade Prayer Partners.  We read a story about giving "warm fuzzies" and "cold pricklies" and connected it to our bucket-filling, how we treat others, and Jesus' teachings as well. 

                     

•  In science, we talked about Dental Health month (the month of February)!  It was fun to play with the exhibit on dental health at the Children's Museum.  There we got to look at x-rays, practice taking some, and play with some dental "equipment."  We talked a lot about loose tooth - something many kinder-kids can identify with and how to take care of our teeth by brushing, flossing, visiting the dentist, and eating healthy foods.  

   

   

  Our V.I.P. this week was Drew Sova.  Drew brought in pictures of his family and showed us the Buzz Lightyear toy he got for his 5^th birthday.  He brought in the Baptismal gown that he wore for his baptism and put Batman in the Surprise Box.  His mom and his sister also came in to read to us.  We love Drew !!  

   Next up... Kate Passinault (Since the next couple of weeks only have 4 days, we will wait to learn about Kate until our next full week of school) as  

   

  Coming up... 

  * We will be going to Ash Wednesday all-school mass this Wednesday, February 22

  * If your child would like white milk at morning snack for the rest of the year it is not too late.  Please send $5 to school.      

  * There is no school on Friday, Feb. 17 or Monday, Feb. 20. 

  * There will be no school on Friday, March 9 for teacher in-service and Wednesday, March 21 for Kindergarten Round-up.  

   

  Please be sure to send your child to school with appropriate coats, hats, and gloves/mittens and boots when necessary.  We go outside as often as we can!  Be sure to bring snow gear on Tuesdays and Thursdays (unless your child is an All-Day friend.  They need their gear every day).  CHECK THE WEATHER REPORTS!!

    

   

  Have a wonderful weekend!    ~ Carrie Sova

   

   

  Kindergarten Curriculum Summary

Reading/Language Arts

Identify letters in name and sound using the Zoo Phonics Program
Distinguish the difference between capital and lower case letters of the alphabet
Begin to blend words together using their knowledge of the alphabet in identification and sound
Use conventions of print (format, direction, visual discrimination, auditory discrimination, reading behaviors, knowledge of books)
Use comprehension techniques (prediction, sequencing, drawing conclusions, comparisons)
Progress through the stages of pre-writing skills
Learn to write letters correctly
Acquire an awareness of other cultures and their gifts
Develop speaking and listening skills

Mathematics

Identify numbers
Learn to write numbers correctly
Count from 1-30 and show groups representing these numerals
Demonstrate one-to-one correspondence through 20
Be introduced to simple measurements and simple fractions
Create and interpret graphs
Use estimation and make educated guesses
Identify measurement tools (calendars, clock, thermometer, ruler, scale, balance, cups, etc.)
Perform and describe simple addition and subtraction
Recognize mathematical symbols +, -, =
Use comparative language when measuring (shorter, longer, heaviest, lightest, more, less, etc.)
Recognize, name, and describe shapes
Understand the meaning of yesterday, today, tomorrow, next week, next year, etc.

Science

Learn proper care of the Earth and its natural resources
Explore and learn skills for personal hygiene, good and bad habits, and safety issues
Observe how animals and plants grow and change in their life cycles
Identify characteristics of plants and animals
Gain a knowledge of a variety of sensory activities
Identify the human body parts involved with each of the senses
Collect, organize and compare daily weather conditions, describe seasonal changes and climates, the water cycle, and explain safety precautions during severe weather
Identify the basic food groups and how they fit into the pyramid for good health
Develop an understanding of good nutrition and how to apply it to daily life

Religion

Develop an understanding that as children of God, we are all part of God’s family
Explore and appreciate the natural world that God has provided for us
Recognize that God has given each of us special gifts and talents and try to use these abilities
Follow the Church calendar throughout the year and celebrate liturgical feasts
Learn about our Lord through prayer, in children’s Bible stories, by singing, and in discussions
Discover God’s love for us that is evident in all that we do

Social Studies

Many social studies units and goals are integrated into science, religion and language arts. Lessons which have special emphasis include those in which children will:
Investigate their personal identity
Understand their family identity, and the individual roles played within the unit
Perform decision making skills
Examine how we relate to others around the world through studies of different cultures
Learn about basic personal health and safety
Gain knowledge of map skills and cardinal directions

Social Development

Social development is integrated in every aspect of the children’s daily activities. Throughout their time in kindergarten, the children will learn to do the following:
Care for oneself and treat others with respect
Demonstrate a growing understanding of offering and receiving forgiveness
Accept responsibility for one’s actions and work
Learn to work and play well independently and in groups
Gain confidence in oneself and develop a willingness to attempt new things
Develop a sense of personal etiquette and appropriate manners to be used in a variety of situations

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