Friday, October 2, 2020

October 5th - 9th

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will continue our unit on Looking Closely at Familiar Books! 
We will practice reading words on the page and adding fluency! 

In Writer's Workshop we will review our SNAP WORDS! So far we have learned:
I
like
a
me
are
the
We will continue working on show and tell writing in our writing journals. We will keep working on our
I like sentences and learn how to add another sentence on a single topic! For Example: 
"I like pumpkins.
Pumpkins are orange!" 

In Phonics we will keep practicing our letter names and sounds! 

Library Day 

F2F Learners can return Library books on Monday and check out a new book! 


Math:

In Math this week, we will be continuing our learning all about ADDITION! We will also review all of the skills we have learned over our first few weeks in Kindergarten. They have learned so much and I am SO proud of all of their hard work!!


Science:

This week in science, we will be starting our unit of Energy Sources! 
We will focus on sound energy! 
We are also creating instruments, you should get an e.mail from your homeroom teacher! 
On Monday Science zoom we have a fun name that sound video and on Friday Zoom learners will get to share their instrument.  


Social Studies: 

We will learn about celebrations and holidays! 
We will discuss why we celebrate holidays together! 

Calendar Dates: 

Tuesday, October 6th - Reading MAP Test
Wednesday, October 7th - Math MAP Test
Monday, October 12th - Student / Staff Holiday No School! 


Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 


Important Reminders / Announcements:

Zoom Expectations: 

Will you please take some time to review Zoom Expectations with your child? All students both virtual and F2F students are participating in some zooms and we have really been working on using our best manners on zoom! This will help everyone have a great learning experience! Thank you! 



NWEA MAP Testing for all Kindergarten Students:

On Tuesday, October 6th  and Wednesday, October 7th, our learners will be taking the MAP test.
Please make sure your child's iPad is updated and that you have run the diagnostics prior to these days. Click HERE for that link. 

Also, please be sure you have downloaded the CHROME app to your child's iPad. This can be found in Manager.

We will start the test both days at 8:30 am. We will get on Zoom to start the test all together. Please be sure your child is ready to start promptly at 8:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday. 



Daily Reminders for Virtual Students:

-Please remember that all work must be completed on the day it was assigned prior to 11:59 p.m. that  day to receive credit. 
-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

Daily Reminders for Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your iPad to school each day fully charged
-Please remember a snack and a full water bottle every day
-Please put names in jackets and sweaters as the weather cools down

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