HOLIDAY CONCERT

Hello all,
I mistakenly write in my newsletter the Holiday Concert is Wednesday the 23rd, it is actually TUESDAY, the 23rd. Sorry for any confusion!
Mrs. Mac.

                             K-3  Newsletter

                   Mrs. MacIntyre

Dear Families,

December 12, ,2014

Happy Holidays! The children are having wonderful time learning about different holidays, winter solstice and the changing weather. They have been working very hard practicing for the upcoming Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 23rd at 9:15 a.m. The concert will be in the multi-purpose room. K-3 will be on the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the stage (if you are facing the stage). I hope you are all able to come and enjoy the show! You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s 4^th grade buddy after the show. Next week, the kindergarten teachers have some fun activities planned for the children.

On Monday, December 22nd we will be learning about Holidays around the World. Mrs. Green is going to teach a lesson about Hanukkah, Mrs. Mitchell is going to teach about St. Lucia Day and I will be teaching about Kwanzaa. We will be traveling to the different classrooms to learn different traditions around the world,
On Friday, December 19^th your child can wear their PAJAMAS to school. This is probably the most loved kindergarten event. I will be reading the POLAR EXPRESS to the class and we will go on a magical ride to the North Pole. Your child can wear the warmest PJ’s for this special day!!! (Bath robes are ok too but please no slippers they are too slippery for school) Thank you in advance!

Our letter of the week was “Ww”. Our tongue twister was, “William and Wendy wiggle like worms.

The children are still working hard in math and writing and I am very impressed with the math we are doing. We are adding in many different ways, using dominos, pictures and numbers. You can practice with your child at home using small manipulatives Thank you all for your help with the math homework. The class is very excited about what we are learning!!

Please remember it is getting cold outside. We are still outside for recess in the morning. Be sure to bundle your child up with hat, mittens and scarves. Also, remember if it is snowing or expected to snow, please send your child with snow pants so that they can go outside to play.

Also, a reminder that drop off is between 8:00 and 8:15am. There is no supervision on the playground before 8:00a.m. Thank you.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and are able to find some quiet time during this busy time of year to enjoy with your child.

Fondly,

Mrs. MacIntyre

                       K-3 Newsletter

                                Mrs. MacIntyre

December 5, 2014

Happy December! The students are enjoying a new month here in K-3. Our focus is on holidays around the world and winter solstice. We are preparing for our Annual Holiday Concert which will be December 23^rd at 9:15 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. K- 3 will be on the right hand side of the stage (if you are facing the stage). Your child should wear their best holiday red. If your child is not going to be here for the holiday concert could you please let me know? Thank you in advance.

Our letter of the week was “Vv”. Our tongue twister was,” Vincent visits Vicki to view a video.”We are working hard in Writer’s Workshop; we are adding spaces into our sentences and punctuation at the end of our sentences. I am encouraging the students to identify the wall words on the wall that they know and add them into their writing. As part of our Being A Writer program, the students have been responding to text in their writing and then sharing it with their classmates. They become very proud and invested in their work when they know they are going to share it. I hope you enjoyed looking at your child’s November writing folder and I am sure you are seeing the same progress as I am. Great work!

In math, we continue writing our numerals 0-20 and beyond. We are also practicing writing addition equations. The students are becoming very familiar with the math symbols used for addition.

We will be visiting the Young Shoppers Club on December 11^th and 12^th. This is an opportunity for your child to buy gifts for the families (including pets). The prices range from $1.00-$5.00. The event is sponsored by the PTO. You should have received a flyer in your mail slot yesterday.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Enjoy this special time of year with your child. By the way, weather permitting, Santa comes by boat at 1:00 tomorrow at East Ferry, an event not too be missed. It is followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:00. Hope you can enjoy this special Jamestown event with your families.

Fondly,

Mrs. MacIntyre