Math Targets

Here are the learning targets for Unit 4 which we are working on now.

• I can count by 1s up to 50.
• I can write numbers 0 – 20.
• I know that adding is putting together.
• I know the + symbol means to add.
• I know that subtracting is taking apart or taking from.
• I know the – symbol means to subtract.
• I can find the sum of two dice rolls.
• I can identify and describe basic shapes.

For those of you using ixl math online, here are some connections to what we are learning.

Numbers and counting up to 20
• D.11 Count forward and backward – up to 20
Addition
• I.7 Add two numbers – sums up to 10
• I.8 Addition sentences – sums up to 10
Subtraction
• J.1 Subtract with pictures – numbers up to 5
Measurement
• Q.2 Tall and short
Issaquah

Perry's Polar Express

Look for this coming home in your child's folder today...

Polar Express and Pajamas!

All aboard! The Polar Express is coming to kindergarten!

Use the attached golden ticket to board Perry’s Polar Express next Wednesday. Please send your child to school with their favorite pajamas and favorite book. I will be reading the Polar Express to the kids and then we will be having a read-in. Hot cocoa and sugar cookies will be served. (If your child has special dietary needs, please send in an alternate snack)

Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who took time from their day to come visit with me during conferences. It is so helpful to talk with you and hear your perspective. We had 100% participation in conferences which may be a first for me in all 17 years! THANK YOU!!

Winter Break
As we approach winter break, please remember to build in time during your day to read with your child. It is so important to keep up this habit. For some kids we are really making headway and I would hate for them to lose all of their progress over the break.

Also, don't forget to logon to ixl.com for some math practice. It's fun for me to get the weekly reports to see which kids are using the site. Hopefully it provides some fun and engaging extra math practice for them.

Writing
We are now entering the last section of our first unit in writing. The kids are learning how to write TRUE stories. Here is the process they are following:

1. think of something that happened or that you did
2. with pictures and words tell

• who was there
• where you were
• what happened

    3. use speech bubbles

It's simply amazing the progress these kids are making in such a short amount of time!

Caring for Sharing
A big thank you to everyone who donated items for Caring Through Sharing! Hopefully we will make someone's Christmas a little brighter!

After School Movie
Another After School Movie is coming on Dec. 18th. More info. to follow!

Popcorn Friday
We are doing a make-up popcorn day this Friday Dec. 13th. Remember to send your child with just ONE quarter. They are not allowed to buy for another or give their quarters away. Thank you!

Scholastic Book Order

The December book order has been placed. I apologize for those of you who have been waiting. Scholastic had a problem with our order and well, after MANY phone calls to their customer service, we got it straightened out. Hopefully it should be here before break.

IXL Math Website

I wanted to remind you of our new math practice website called IXL. Earlier this year I sent home a purple piece of paper with your username and password.

www.ixl.com/signin/issaquah


Each week I get a report of which students are accessing the website and how long they stay on the sight. I also get a report of what skills they are learning. It's exciting to see some of the students taking advantage of this web site.

Please let me know if you need a reminder of your username and password. This would be great math practice for the Thanksgiving weekend!

~Mrs. Perry

Game Day!

In our math curriculum, we have projects at the end of each unit. We are at the end of Unit 3 now and the project is GAMES!

On Wednesday we will be having game day. We will spend the morning playing all types of games. Feel free to send in a game (board or card) with your child. Please label your game clearly and send the game in a paper or plastic bag. It will also be helpful if you lightly tape the box closed so the top doesn't come off in transport.

The games will be sent back home for you to enjoy over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanks for your help!
~Mrs. Perry

Newsletter

Here’s what we’ve been up to in kindergarten!

Harvest Party: A BIG thank you to those who helped contribute and plan the Harvest party. The kids had so much fun and it was the perfect amount celebration for a school day. I will send some pictures via email when I get a chance.

Literacy: All of my assessments are now completed and we are on to our typical literacy rotations. I am so thankful that we have so many parents who volunteer to be in the classroom during this time. It really makes a difference and allows me to fully focus on my guided reading groups. I meet with guided reading groups twice a week. This is a time where I can meet with your child in a small group and target my instruction by choosing leveled books and I really get a chance to listen carefully to your child. We have introduced the strategy of “Eagle Eye” this week. Basically, this means that readers should look at the picture to help them decode unfamiliar words.

Writing: We have now successfully launched our writer’s workshop! We are now onto learning to write informational text by creating teaching books. Look for these books to come home soon!

Math: Subtraction and measurement have been our focus in math. Many of our activities are completed in class and are on a conceptual level. We just completed a review of the numbers and that packet will be coming home soon.

Handwriting: Lowercase letters are just around the corner! We are finishing up our last few uppercase letters. It’s amazing to see the progress in each child’s writing!

Bucket Filler Assembly: We had a very engaging assembly on Friday about how to be a ‘bucket filler’. There is a children’s book that I have read to the students to go along with the learning. Being a bucket filler means you are kind to people.

Conferences: If you have not signed up for conferences, please do so here: http://www.mrsperryslittlehoots.blogspot.com/2013/09/conference-sign-up.html