Tuesdsay News

We had a wonderful day!

We started our time together with a kindergarten reading assessment. The kiddos took the test on a computer and, after they were finished, got to spend a little bit of time on starfall.com. After the assessment, we had recess out in the wonderful fall weather. We then came back inside and did our Happy Camper interview and book. After giving the Happy Camper their name book, we did our calendar and message routine. The kiddos really focused on reading and writing the short and long date, as well as counting and place value. We then transitioned to writing, where we talked a lot about how to get started and what tools we'd be using during our writing time. Finally, we ended our day with Daily News and a non-fiction story called, Who's Baby Am I? 

Important Information:

1. NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH! HOMEWORK WILL BE DUE THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH. 

2. Donuts with Dad is October 22nd from 8-9am. Dads do need to stay with students until 9am. There is not an early drop off. 

3. Students should continue working on their homework packets. Remember, we don't expect your child to be reading and spelling everything correctly. Please just provide them a quiet spot and read the sentence prompt to them. If they ask how to spell something, just say..."use your best guess spelling! You can do it!" Again, here are the "very hard to follow, but super important for your kiddo's growth" homework rules:

#1- Do not spell anything for them,
#2 Do not write anything for them,
#3 Do not tell them they wrote something incorrectly.
You literally smile and say good job!  I am so proud of you!  That is perfect!

4. Make sure your kiddo reads their take home book at least once to you. Remember, it's very normal and developmentally appropriate for kiddos to use picture clues. Please do not cover the pictures in your child's book. 

5. If you have not yet put the yellow transportation tag on your child's backpack, please do that tonight. It so helpful and important that we know how your child will be getting home.   

6. If you haven't turned in all your school forms, please do so asap! Thanks!