Kindergarten 1 – Mrs. Pacchioli
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K-1 Conferences – Monday, March 20, 2023 in the Conference Center (building next to Main Building). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49AEA82AA7FB6-k1conferences
March 18, 2023
- Monday: Word Rings: New words: triangle, oval
- Tuesday: Gym uniforms and Library Books.
- Wednesday:
- Thursday:
- Friday: Mass (may not use a N.U.T. card today)
- Scholastic Book Orders – Online code: HBWD3
Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, April 5: 12:00 Dismissal – No lunch or Aftercare
- Easter Break: Thursday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 11
Homework: 1. Practice word rings and blending sounds to read the following words: black, clap, glad, sled, blink, clip, glass, slit. 2. Practice subtraction facts (I will begin checking for quick recall) and math skills listed below.
Dear Parents,
Yesterday was such a fun day! As the children arrived, they went crazy to see what the Leprechauns had done to our classroom. They were so funny…all of a sudden, they started going from one kindergarten room to the other to see what the Leprechauns had done. The excitement coming from all the kindergarteners had the primary floor teachers watching and laughing! They were also very excited to see that the Leprechauns had left them a pot of gold with candy and a small craft. We were also lucky that a few children brought in cookies and special snacks to be shared. This was a great way to end a great week!
I am looking forward to meeting with each of you on Monday to discuss your child’s progress. Please enter the Conference Center through the front door. (This is the building next to the playground…not the main building.) As you enter, please wait on the chairs in the hallway until I arrive. There is a teacher in the front room working with children, so please be mindful of their learning.
Gentle Reminder: If your child will be going home differently than their normal mode of transportation, please send a note in their folder with the date at the top. Please do not send me this information on the Remind App, as I usually do not look at my phone throughout the day. (I would not want to send your child home on the bus and no one be there to pick them up.) If you forget to send a note, please call the Office and they will be sure to let me know. Thank you for your understanding.
Here is what the children will be doing during the week of March 20-24:
RELIGION: During this past week, we spent time learning about St. Patrick (March 17) and St. Joseph (March 19). We are continuing our Journey with Jesus. As we learn a new Station of the Cross each day, we discuss how Jesus may have been feeling and how much He loves us. Here are the Stations we have learned: Station 1: Jesus is condemned to death. Station 2: Jesus carries His cross. Station 3: Jesus falls the first time. Station 4: Jesus meets His Mother. Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry His cross. Station 6: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. Station 7: Jesus falls the second time. Station 8: Jesus meets some women. It is so important for the children to learn about this special journey Jesus embarked on for all of us. Teaching young children about the Stations of the Cross is one of my favorite things to teach.
MATH: This week, we had so much fun measuring the height and length of various classroom items. We used cubes and links to physically measure things. We also used pictures to help us measure other items. This was lots of fun! Next week, we will be weighing various items by using a scale to compare heavier/lighter. We will also be comparing the capacity of various items to see which holds more/less. On Friday, we will enjoy reviewing the concepts of height, length, weight, and capacity through hands-on activities with our friends.
In Kindergarten, we use a lot of various nonstandard measurement items. We use cubes, links, erasers, etc. to measure various items in our classroom. Your child has been/will be introduced to the ruler, yard stick, scale, measuring spoons and cups. We use many various things to become familiar with the concept of measurement.
Skills your child should be successful in: identify, count, print all numbers 0-20; know numbers that come before, after, between, more, less; count to 100; have quick recall of all addition facts through 5; know the ordinal positions of objects – first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth; identify a cube, sphere, rectangular prism, cone, pyramid, cylinder: and quick recall of subtraction facts through 5.
LANGUAGE ARTS: We will be learning about “blends.” We will be concentrating on these blends: bl, cl, gl, sl. Did you know that we use the Heggerty program each day. This program helps the children to hear various sounds, practice identifying words that rhyme, identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in a word, and replace the beginning/ending sound to form a new word. All of these skills are done without seeing the words, just listening. You can practice these skills at home with your child whenever you have a few minutes.
Two new words are being added to their Word Ring: triangle, oval. I am noticing that some children are having difficulty recognizing and reading the words on their word rings in our books. It is very important that you take the words off of the ring and mix them up. Many children are memorizing the order of the words and then are unable to read them off of the ring.
As you listen to your child read the various books being sent home, please be mindful that they are reading without having to blend each letter sound in a word. At this time, your child should be recognizing and reading three-letter words without having to stop and blend the sounds. We always read the books at least two times before they are sent home. Your child should be reading more smoothly. Thank you for your help in working with your child to become a better reader.
We are now writing in our Journals several times a week. The children think about what they would like to write about and then draw a picture. After they draw a picture, they write their own sentence(s) about their picture. They are now trying to write without help. It is fun to watch them become independent, creative writers. I will be sharing their journal with you during our conference.
CENTERS: 1. St. Patrick Measuring 2. Art: Easter Cross 3. Classroom Items Measuring 4. Listening 5. Over the Rainbow Subtraction 6. Count & Stamp
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: How can we get to different places? and Let’s Find Out
Extra Art/Activities:
Special Note: It is so important that you review and practice any papers that come home in your child’s folder on a daily basis. Your child is continually learning new skills. New skills are built on previous skills that have been taught. Reviewing and practicing your child’s letter and number skills will help them to feel confident in all they do in school.
May God bless all of you and your families and keep you safe in His arms.
Mrs. Pacchioli
*Scholastic Book Code: HBWD3.
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WINTER UNIFORMS: November 1 through March 31: It can be somewhat confusing as to which “shirt and shoes” go with which uniform. All uniforms MUST be from Flynn & O’Hara. Please do not have your child wear a belt with their pants. Children may not wear nail polish, hoop/dangle earrings, bracelets, or light-up sneakers.
- Gym Uniform (Boys and Girls): Green T-shirt with school logo, grey sweatpants with school logo, white socks, white or black sneakers. Gym uniform may be worn everyday in Kindergarten.
- GIRLS: Option 1: Plaid jumper, white Peter Pan collar long or short sleeve blouse, dark green knee socks/tights, black or brown leather-like non-skid dress shoes (no boots). Option 2: Tan Flynn & O’Hara pants, green golf shirt with school logo, brown, dark green, or tan socks, black or brown leather-like non-skid dress shoes. No belts, please.
- BOYS: Tan Flynn & O’Hara pants, green golf shirt with school logo, brown, dark green, or tan socks, black or dark brown leather-like non-skid dress shoes. No belts, please.
- Sneakers may only be worn with gym uniforms.
- FALL/SPRING UNIFORMS: First day of school through Oct. 31 and April 1 till the end of the school year: It can be somewhat confusing as to which “shirt and shoes” go with which uniform. All uniforms MUST be from Flynn & O’Hara. Girls may not wear nail polish or hoop earrings.
Gym Uniform for Boys and Girls: Black shorts with school logo, green t-shirt with school logo, white socks, black or white sneakers.
Girl Options other than gym days:
- Tan skort or shorts (Flynn & O’Hara), green golf shirt with school logo, white socks, white or black sneakers, no belts.
- Plaid jumper, white Peter Pan collar short sleeve blouse, dark green knee socks/tights, black or brown leather-like non-skid dress shoes.
- Gym uniform: Black shorts with school logo, green t-shirt with school logo, white socks, black or white sneakers.
Boy Options other than gym days:
- Tan shorts (Flynn & O’Hara), green golf shirt with school logo, white socks, white or black sneakers, no belts.
- Tan dress pants (Flynn & O’Hara), green golf shirt with school logo, brown, dark green, or tan socks, black or dark brown leather-like non-skid dress shoes, no belts.
- Gym uniform: Black shorts with school logo, green t-shirt with school logo, white socks, black or white sneakers.
* More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/
*Scholastic Book Code: HBWD3.
Some great practice websites:
https://www.starfall.com/h/
https://www.abcya.com/
https://www.abcmouse.com/abt/homepage
https://pbskids.org/