May 14-17

With Z week over, we have now covered all the letters of the alphabet. We have discussed if the letter is a consonant or a vowel, we have learned vocabulary words that start with each letter, and we have learned to correctly form the letter when writing (always start at the top). It is important to continue to review letter sounds and practice letter writing with your child so this remains a fluent skill.

Lat week each child took the district writing assessment. This week we completed our final monthly assessment for numeral writing and writing a response. WOW.... I was very impressed with the results. Almost every student was able to use the TTQA strategy (turn that question around) and were able to give a reason to support their opinion. The use of capital letters to start sentences and the proper use of conventions is coming along as well. It is so rewarding to see their growth!

This week we started to talk about plants. We focused on the things a plant needs to grow, the parts of a flower, and how certain plants are used to help us. Each child planted their own seeds and will (hopefully) watch them grow. If you plant a garden at home, this might be a good time to enlist the help of your kindergartner. Take them into the garden and talk to them about the things you need to do so that your garden grows successfully.

In math we will continue to look at the 100's chart and discuss the patterns we see. It is important for your child to understand how the 100's chart is set up. Your child brought home one earlier this week. You should ask them to identify numbers that are 1 more/less and 10 more/less than a given number. This skill will help them start the 1st grade year off on the right foot. We will also be looking at decomposing/composing the numbers 6-10. Each student will be asked to show the different ways to make these numbers by coloring in a chart. Our goal is be truly fluent with the numbers 1-10 in addition and subtraction.

Our ABC countdown continues next week with letters P-T.  Your child will need to bring a few favorite books for our Read In Day on Wednesday.

Our field trip to the Children's Museum was a success!  Thank you to Mr. Cadena, Bilal's aunt Humna, Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Chandak for your much appreciated help!  I hope your enjoyed the 3 D creations your child made!

Next Thursday is our LAST LMC time!  Please make sure ALL BOOKS ARE RETURNED BY THURSDAY, MAY 23RD!  Mrs. May will be so thankful!

Have a great weekend!