October 19th - October 23rd

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will learn how to use print to understand books! 

We will work on adding some labels in our books too!  

In Writer's Workshop we will continue to talk about things good writers do:
-Start with a capital

-Leave finger spaces between words

-End with punctuation (. ? !)

We will learn how to go back and "fancy up" our writing before we share it with the world! 

We will also get two new SNAP Words:

at

see 

Library Day 

F2F Learners can return Library books on Monday 10/19 and check out a new book! 

Virtual learners, please click HERE for information on checking out a book from our library!

Math:

In Math this week, we will review our counting strategies. We will become experts at using one-to-one correspondence to correctly count objects up to and back from 10. We will also be giving out Math Workbooks and Number of the Day folders next week during supply pick up, so be sure to pick those up!! We can't wait to start using those! 

Science:

This week in Science we will continue our unit of study on Force and Motion! We will learn abut how things move and an objects location relative to another object.

Some new vocabulary words will be:
Position, Motion, Speed, Friction, and Force

Social Studies: 

We will continue to learn about holidays and patriotic holidays.  We will focus on customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as fireworks on Independence Day! 

 

Here are the results from our class elections!  We had a great time voting for President and it looks like our overall winner is DUCK! 

Calendar Dates: 

Friday, October 16th - Report Cards will be sent home virtually 

Wednesday, October 21st - Virtual Learner Supply Pick Up from 8:00 - 9:00

Red Ribbon Week October 26th - October 30th -  More Info Coming Soon! 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

Click HERE for this week's newsletter! 

Important Reminders / Announcements:

Supply Pick Up for Virtual Learners:

We will have a supply pick up for Virtual learners on Wednesday, October 21st from 8:00 to 9:00.  These are FREE supplies that your child will need to pick up in order to complete the work in their Schoology courses during the second nine weeks! We will be sending home Writing folders, Math workbooks, Magnets for Science, Styluses for the iPads, and MUCH more!  

iPad Info - Zoom Single Sign On

All virtual learners will need to update their student iPads to the latest IOS 14. Please go under settings and software to see available updates. This will need to be done by October 14th. If the update is not completed by October 19th the device will lock down until it is updated! 

Also, all students will need to complete the Zoom Sign on ASAP. CISD is updating and changing zoom settings so your child will no longer be able to log into our class zoom meetings without being signed in. Please click HERE for step by step zoom instructions. 

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! 

October 13th - October 16th

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will wrap up our unit on Looking Closely at Familiar Books!  

In Writer's Workshop 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!" 

We will also get two new SNAP Words:

my

look 

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

Library Day 

F2F Learners can return Library books on Tuesday 10/13  and check out a new book! 

Math:

In Math this week, we will begin working with numbers to 10! We will especially focus on our 

SUPER SUBITIZING SKILLS! 

Science:

This week in science, we will wrap up  our unit of Energy Sources! 

We will focus on light energy! 

I was so impressed with all of your instruments last week for Sound Energy!  

Awesome job!  Thanks for participating! 

Social Studies: 

We will learn about celebrations and holidays! 

We will learn about WHY we celebrate patriotic holidays! 

Calendar Dates: 

Monday, October 12th - Student / Staff Holiday No School! 

Friday, October 16th - Report Cards will be sent home virtually 

Wednesday, October 21st - Virtual Learner Supply Pick Up! Please come! Time TBA!

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

Click HERE for this week's newsletter!  

Important Reminders / Announcements:

Supply Pick Up for Virtual Learners:

We will have more information coming soon for supply pick up on Wednesday, October 21st.  This will be for virtual learners only and these are FREE supplies that your child will need to pick up in order to complete the work in their Schoology courses during the second nine weeks!  Please make sure you jot down this date and we will let you know what time the pick up options will be! 

iPad INFO - ZOOM Single Sign On

All virtual learners will need to update their student I Pads to the latest IOS 14.  Please go under settings and software to see available updates.  This will need to be done by October 14th.  If the update is not completed by October 19th the device will lock down until it is updated! 

Also, all students will need to complete the Zoom Sign on ASAP.  CISD is updating and changing zoom settings so your child will no longer be able to log into our class zoom meetings without being signed in. Please click HERE for step by step zoom instructions. 

**F2F Learners this has been completed for you at school! No need to complete! 

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! 

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

September 28th - October 2nd

 What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will start a new unit on Looking Closely at Familiar Books! 

We will practice reading words on the page and adding fluency! 

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS! We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP! This week we will focus on the words "are" and "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 learning all about ADDITION! We will be learning different strategies for addition. Right now we will focus on mastering our addition skills from 0-5, so that we can continue to build on them throughout the year! 

Science:

This week in science, we will be starting our unit of Energy Sources!  

We will learn about heat, light, and sound.  We will have a great time! 

Social Studies: 

We will learn about GROWTH MINDSET! 

We will talk about how you can grow your mind, set goals, and never give up! 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

-Info about online bookfair

-2nd 9 Weeks Commitment Forms

-PTO Meeting this week on Zoom! 

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:

Sometime in the next few weeks your child will be taking a digital assessment on their school issued iPad. The assessment is called MAP and it covers the information your child will need to know this year in the areas of reading and math. The students will take this assessment once at the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the year. The purpose of this assessment is to help drive instruction, individualize student learning, and track growth and progress over time. 

If you could please update your child's iPad and click the link below to run the diagnostics prior to our test date we would appreciate it. This will ensure that your child (virtual and face to face) will be ready to test with their class. Please click the link below for more info.

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

The testing dates will be announced soon! 

Click HERE for NWEA Map!

Calendar Dates: 

Monday,  October 12th -  Student / Staff Holiday No School!  

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. 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 I Pad 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!

September 21st - 25th 2020

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will finish up our study on reading storybooks! 

I have some fun fall storybooks for us to read this week!  

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS!  We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP!  This week we will focus on the words "me" and "a." We will continue working on show and tell writing in our writing journals.  

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

 

Math:

Our TCE Texan Mathematicians have learned so much over the last few weeks! Way to go! In math this week, we will learn all about composing and decomposing numbers. We will be able to use our marvelous math skills to make and break numbers within 5. Being able to compose and decompose is a foundational skill for adding and subtracting! 

Science:

This week in science, we will be finishing up our unit of Physical Properties - observing and telling how materials can change by heating and cooling.  We will take a (Virtual) field trip to the Cafeteria and leave a tray of different materials to see if they will change overnight!  I am very proud of all the balance scales you created this week!  It was fun creating and sharing with everyone!  

Social Studies: 

We will learn about jobs in home, school, and community 

 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

Important Reminders / Announcements:

NWEA MAP Testing for all Kindergarten Students:

Sometime in the next few weeks your child will be taking a digital assessment on their school issued ipad. The assessment is called MAP and it covers the information your child will need to know this year in the areas of reading and math. The students will take this assessment once at the beginning of the year and then again at the end of the year.  The purpose of this assessment is to help drive instruction,  individualize student learning, and track growth and progress over time.  

If you could please update your child's I Pad and click the link below to run the diagnostics prior to our test date we would appreciate it. This will ensure that your child (virtual and face to face) will be ready to test with their class.  Please click the link below for more info.  

The testing dates will be announced soon!  

Click HERE for NWEA Map!

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. to 

receive credit.  

-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

For Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your I Pad 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! 

September 14th - 18th

 

What We Are Learning! 

Language Arts:

This week in Readers Workshop we will continue our study on reading storybooks! We are practicing reading the pictures and the words and making our words match the pictures! 

In Writer's Workshop we will learn two SIGHT WORDS!  We call these words SNAP words because once we learn them we want to know them in a SNAP!  We will focus on the words "I" and "like." Then we will learn out to write a sentence that begins with "I like...."  We are doing an awesome job writing! 

In Phonics we will continue to work on letter sounds and talk about how to LEARN and know a letter! 

Look at our WRITING:

 

Math:

This week we will continue to practice writing and representing numbers!  We learned so much last week and we are doing awesome at writing our numbers the correct way!  We are also going to begin comparing numbers.  We will talk about one more, one less, greater, less, and equal!  

Science:

This week in science, we will be learning all about properties of objects. 

We will observe and compare the differences between heavy and light! 

Social Studies: 

We will continue our study about rules!  

We will learn about authority figures in our homes, schools,  and. communities! 

Ms. Martin's Principal Newsletter: 

For this week's newsletter click HERE! 

Important Reminders:

For Virtual Students:

-Please remember that all work must be completed on the day it was assigned prior to 11:59 p.m. to 

receive credit.  

-Please be sure your child is participating in the specials courses as well as the core subject areas! 

For Face to Face Students: 

-Please send your I Pad 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! 

Curriculum Night Presentation

Thank you so much for attending our first ever Virtual Curriculum Night! We loved getting to connect with you and give you a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. If you were not able to make it, you can click the link below to view our Curriculum Night Presentation:

Curriculum Night 2020

Frequently Asked Questions from Curriculum Night:

Can we use headphones, etc from the school supplies set?

If your child will continue learning virtually after September 8th, please use the materials from the School Supply Pack as directed. They are welcome to use their headphones to help create a quiet learning environment for them to best learn.

Is there a textbook to follow through the year?

We do not have a specific text book that our learners will use. We use follow the CISD Scope and Sequence which can be found in the "Course Information" folder in each Schoology Course. We will use curriculum resources like Lucy Calkin's Readers and Writers Workshop as a means of following this Scope and Sequence.

What constitutes a tardy for online learning? What happens if an assignment is turned in late?

Online learners are able to access and submit the content until 11:59 pm that same day. A learner's attendance is tracked through engagement and submission of lessons daily, therefore there is not a tardy system for virtual learners. 

If a learner were to turn in an assignment after 11:59 pm, engagement for that content area would be missing for that same day. 

As a parent, how can I help make the transition into face to face school go smoothly?

We are excited about welcoming back some of our learners face to face next week. We suggest preparing your learner by telling them what to expect on Tuesday.  Parents will not be able to walk students down the classrooms on Tuesday morning so please let them know that you will say goodbye to them at the car and a teacher will walk them down to Mrs. Torti, Mrs. Brehm, or Miss Rice. They will be wearing a mask during the day aside from scheduled outdoor mask breaks so it would be good to practice wearing over the weekend too if they are not comfortable with it.  We will be eating lunch in the cafeteria at 10:30 a.m. You can send a lunch from home or buy a school lunch.  Click HERE to see our cafeteria lunch menu. You can add money to your child's online lunch account by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com . 

Please be sure to send a peanut free snack in their backpack, a water bottle, and a change of clothes! 

We are going to have a great day!