We have had so much fun this week preparing for the 100th day of school!
THANK YOU to all of the families who sent in supplies for our day. All of our lessons on Tuesday will have something to do with the number 100.
Important Dates
Tuesday 2/13: The 100th day of school. I am still looking for 2 extra parent volunteers for this day during our centers time (8:00-8:50). Thank you to Maral and Jeannette for volunteering. Please let me know if you'd like to help.
Wednesday 2/14: Valentine's Day. Kids can wear red, white and pink or their uniforms. We will exchange Valentine cards after lunch at 11:35. Please send in 24 cards, but do not fill out any "to" parts of the cards. This eliminates lots of unnecessary confusion.
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine". Thank you to our five chaperones Melodee, Shelley, Cris, Teresa, and Heather. We will leave school at 9:30 and return by 11:30. Because we will return late for lunch, we cannot accomodate hot lunches on this day. Kids need to bring a lunch from home. Thank you.
Language Arts
This week we are writing and reading more informational text. We will read about Chinese New Year, which is on 2/16 this year.
Math
This week we begin topic 11 on decomposing numbers 11-20.
Thanks for reading! Please do not hesitate to contact me with concerns!
Friday, February 9, 2018
Friday, February 2, 2018
Week of February 5-9, 2018
Hello Families!
February is off to a super start in room 4. This month is full of lots of learning and celebrating; it's always one of my favorites. We are very excited to celebrate the 100th day on the 13th. The projects are coming in and they look amazing. Thank you to everyone who has donated food and other items for our 100th day activities. If you haven't sent these in yet, please do so by Friday the 9th so I can buy anything we are missing over the weekend.
Here is what we have coming up:
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! All of our lessons on this day will work with the number 100 in some way. I do need 3 extra centers helpers for this day, so if you don't normally help on Tuesday mornings we'd love to have you. It will be 8:00-8:50. Please let me know!
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible! **So far I only have 4 volunteers. We need 1 more please.***
Language Arts
This week we will continue to work on blending letter sounds to make words. We will also continue learning about informational text.
Math
This week we begin topic 10: Composing Numbers 11-19. We will be working on adding 10 + another number to make these numbers.
Thanks for reading, everyone! Please don't hesitate to email with questions.
February is off to a super start in room 4. This month is full of lots of learning and celebrating; it's always one of my favorites. We are very excited to celebrate the 100th day on the 13th. The projects are coming in and they look amazing. Thank you to everyone who has donated food and other items for our 100th day activities. If you haven't sent these in yet, please do so by Friday the 9th so I can buy anything we are missing over the weekend.
Here is what we have coming up:
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! All of our lessons on this day will work with the number 100 in some way. I do need 3 extra centers helpers for this day, so if you don't normally help on Tuesday mornings we'd love to have you. It will be 8:00-8:50. Please let me know!
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible! **So far I only have 4 volunteers. We need 1 more please.***
Language Arts
This week we will continue to work on blending letter sounds to make words. We will also continue learning about informational text.
Math
This week we begin topic 10: Composing Numbers 11-19. We will be working on adding 10 + another number to make these numbers.
Thanks for reading, everyone! Please don't hesitate to email with questions.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Week of January 29-February 2, 2018
Hello families,
We have reached the halfway point in the year, and our children have grown and changed so much already. When I look back at the work and photos from September, I am blown away by how grown they all seem now.
February is always a very busy month with fun kindergarten activities. We will celebrate Groundhog day on Friday, the 100th Day of school, Valentine's day, Chinese New Year, and we will go on a field trip on the 21st! We will finish the month by getting ready to read across America.
Here is what we have coming up:
Friday, 2/2: PH family dance. This is a fun event in the cafeteria for the whole family.
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! This week the kids took home directions for two assignments: First, they will need to bring in a collection of 100 items displayed in a creative way. They can get as creative as they want with this! I shared some ideas with the kids, so they should already be thinking about their project. These are due no later than Friday, february 9. On the 100th day they will share their collection.
Second, I sent home ziploc baggies with the kids' names on them this week. They will need to count 100 of some household item, put them in the bag and bring it to school . We will be using these for a few lessons while we count down to day 100. Many kids have sent these in and they are displayed on the back wall of the classroom.
We additionally need a few food items for this day for our 100th day trail mix. I will have a sign up sheet for this in the back of the classroom beginning next week.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible! **So far I only have 3 volunteers. We need 2 more please.***
Language Arts
We continue this week to work on reading and writing informational text. We are working on blending letters and sounds to make words every day. I listened to everyone read aloud this week, and used the results of this assessment to change the small groups for centers. Kids are with others of similar reading development level, which helps me when I teach small groups two times a week. I will listen to oral reading again near the end of February.
Math
THis week we will finish up with decomposing numbers to 10, and take the chapter test on Friday.
Thanks for reading everyone!
Have a super weekend
We have reached the halfway point in the year, and our children have grown and changed so much already. When I look back at the work and photos from September, I am blown away by how grown they all seem now.
February is always a very busy month with fun kindergarten activities. We will celebrate Groundhog day on Friday, the 100th Day of school, Valentine's day, Chinese New Year, and we will go on a field trip on the 21st! We will finish the month by getting ready to read across America.
Here is what we have coming up:
Friday, 2/2: PH family dance. This is a fun event in the cafeteria for the whole family.
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! This week the kids took home directions for two assignments: First, they will need to bring in a collection of 100 items displayed in a creative way. They can get as creative as they want with this! I shared some ideas with the kids, so they should already be thinking about their project. These are due no later than Friday, february 9. On the 100th day they will share their collection.
Second, I sent home ziploc baggies with the kids' names on them this week. They will need to count 100 of some household item, put them in the bag and bring it to school . We will be using these for a few lessons while we count down to day 100. Many kids have sent these in and they are displayed on the back wall of the classroom.
We additionally need a few food items for this day for our 100th day trail mix. I will have a sign up sheet for this in the back of the classroom beginning next week.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible! **So far I only have 3 volunteers. We need 2 more please.***
Language Arts
We continue this week to work on reading and writing informational text. We are working on blending letters and sounds to make words every day. I listened to everyone read aloud this week, and used the results of this assessment to change the small groups for centers. Kids are with others of similar reading development level, which helps me when I teach small groups two times a week. I will listen to oral reading again near the end of February.
Math
THis week we will finish up with decomposing numbers to 10, and take the chapter test on Friday.
Thanks for reading everyone!
Have a super weekend
Friday, January 19, 2018
Week of January 22-26, 2018
Hello Families!
It’s been another busy week in room 4. We are counting down to the 100th day, and the kids can’t wait. Read on for some important information about our celebration.
Important Dates
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! During the days leading up to this the kids will have two extra homework assignments: First, they will need to bring in a collection of 100 items displayed in a creative way. They can get as creative as they want with this! I shared some ideas with the kids, so they should already be thinking about their project. These are due no later than Friday, february 9. On the 100th day they will share their collection.
Second, this Monday I will send home ziploc baggies with kids' names on them. They will need to count 100 of some household item, put them in the bag and bring it to school . We will be using these for a few lessons while we count down to day 100.
We additionally need a few food items for this day for our 100th day trail mix. I will have a sign up sheet for this in the back of the classroom beginning next week.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible!
Language Arts
This week the kids chose animals for their animal reserach projects. Next week they will begin working on their research. Their 5th grade buddies will help with using our laptops to look at the National Geographic Kids website for info about their animals.
We are continuing to work on blending sounds and letters to make words.
Our comprehension focus is learning about the features of informational text.
Math
This week we begin topic 9, More Addition and Subtraction.
Thanks for reading, everyone! Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions
It’s been another busy week in room 4. We are counting down to the 100th day, and the kids can’t wait. Read on for some important information about our celebration.
Important Dates
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: the 100th day of school. The kids are super excited to celebrate the number 100 and everything they have learned so far this year! During the days leading up to this the kids will have two extra homework assignments: First, they will need to bring in a collection of 100 items displayed in a creative way. They can get as creative as they want with this! I shared some ideas with the kids, so they should already be thinking about their project. These are due no later than Friday, february 9. On the 100th day they will share their collection.
Second, this Monday I will send home ziploc baggies with kids' names on them. They will need to count 100 of some household item, put them in the bag and bring it to school . We will be using these for a few lessons while we count down to day 100.
We additionally need a few food items for this day for our 100th day trail mix. I will have a sign up sheet for this in the back of the classroom beginning next week.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion
Monday 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 2/21: Field trip to the Sacramento Children's Theater production of "Rocket the Runaway Engine", 9:00-11:30 am. This is a free field trip to the theater at Luther Burbank highschool. We need 5 chaperones for this trip. I would love to give priority to those parents who weren't able to attend the pumpkin patch trip, so if you have been fingerprinted and would like to chaperone please let me know as soon as possible!
Language Arts
This week the kids chose animals for their animal reserach projects. Next week they will begin working on their research. Their 5th grade buddies will help with using our laptops to look at the National Geographic Kids website for info about their animals.
We are continuing to work on blending sounds and letters to make words.
Our comprehension focus is learning about the features of informational text.
Math
This week we begin topic 9, More Addition and Subtraction.
Thanks for reading, everyone! Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions
Friday, January 12, 2018
week of January 15-19, 2018
Hello families,
We survived our first week back, and I am happy to say everyone transitioned from vacation mode to school mode very well! January is typically a month when we get a ton of work done, and we are off to a super start.
Here is what we have coming up:
Important Dates
Monday 1/15: NO SCHOOL; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr day
Wednesday, 1/17: Room 4 to work in the school garden (weather permitting), 12:00-12:30. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: 100th day of school. More info to follow. We will have a couple of special homework assignments for this, and we will celebrate the number 100 all day. The kids are REALLY looking forward to it already.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion.
Monday, 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Language Arts
We will continue to focus on blending sounds to make words in our phonics lessons.
For writing and comprehension we will begin looking at informational text and learning about its features and how it differs from fiction. The kids will choose animals for animal reports.
Math
This week we will finish up the subtraction chapter and take the chapter test on Friday.
Thanks for reading, everyone!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.
We survived our first week back, and I am happy to say everyone transitioned from vacation mode to school mode very well! January is typically a month when we get a ton of work done, and we are off to a super start.
Here is what we have coming up:
Important Dates
Monday 1/15: NO SCHOOL; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr day
Wednesday, 1/17: Room 4 to work in the school garden (weather permitting), 12:00-12:30. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Monday, 2/12: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 2/13: 100th day of school. More info to follow. We will have a couple of special homework assignments for this, and we will celebrate the number 100 all day. The kids are REALLY looking forward to it already.
Wednesday, 2/14 Valentine's day. We will have a small celebration after lunch. Kids can bring in Valentine cards for the class, but I ask that they only write their names rather than writing who each card is for. This eliminates A LOT of unnecessary confusion.
Monday, 2/19: NO SCHOOL
Language Arts
We will continue to focus on blending sounds to make words in our phonics lessons.
For writing and comprehension we will begin looking at informational text and learning about its features and how it differs from fiction. The kids will choose animals for animal reports.
Math
This week we will finish up the subtraction chapter and take the chapter test on Friday.
Thanks for reading, everyone!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Week of December 18-22, 2017
It's hard to believe we are at the end of 2017. The kids are super excited about the holidays, but they've also been working really hard.
Please read on to see what we have coming up:
12/18-22: Spirit week. Please note all days but Friday are uniform days unless participating in the spirit theme.
Monday: Pajama Day
Please read on to see what we have coming up:
12/18-22: Spirit week. Please note all days but Friday are uniform days unless participating in the spirit theme.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Festive Socks
Wednesday: Ugly Holiday Sweaters
Thursday: Holiday Hats and Headgear (think reindeer antlers)
Friday: Holiday colors/Free Dress
Friday 12/22: free dress and classroom celebration, 11:35-12:40. Thank you to Sarah Z'Berg for coordinating cookie decorating supplies and parent volunteers! I'm not sure what I'd do without your help this year!
You're all welcome to join the festivities; the more the merrier!
You're all welcome to join the festivities; the more the merrier!
Monday, 1/8: first day back at school
Language arts
We've been writing a ton! Stop by the room to check out some work.
We've also been blending and reading words every day. Every student should be spending a few minutes a day practicing reading at their level.
Math
We are finishing up our addition chapter. When we return after break we will begin working on subtraction.
Class wish list items: we are running low on tissues, and cold season is in full swing. We'd love a few boxes to add to our supply.
Thanks for reading, everyone! Have a fantastic holiday with your families!
Carrie Relles
Friday, December 1, 2017
Week of December 4-8
Hello Families!
It's hard to believe we are already in December. The first trimester of school is complete, and your children have learned A TON. I enjoyed all of our conferences during the last couple of weeks. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me to discuss your child's progress.
Here is what we have coming up:
Important Dates
Tuesday, 12/5, 11:35: craft prep for the winter craft fair. We need lots of volunteers for this. Please let me or Sarah Z'Berg know if you plan on helping that day.
Wednesday, 12/6: Room 4 to work in the school garden, 12:00-12:30 pm. We love having parent helpers, so please feel free to join us if you have time.
December 4-13: Goods drive for Mustard Seed school and Loaves and Fishes. Please send in new socks!
Wednesday, 12/13, 6:00pm: Winter Craft Fair in the cafeteria.
Language Arts
We have been working hard on using sounds and letters to blend words both orally and on the board. The kids are doing an awesome job with this. This week we will focus on the /m/, short a, and /d/ sounds.
Math
On Monday we will take the chapter test on numbers to 100. Tuesday we will begin working on addition.
The kids are very excited about this!
Thanks for reading, everyone! Have a great weekend.
It's hard to believe we are already in December. The first trimester of school is complete, and your children have learned A TON. I enjoyed all of our conferences during the last couple of weeks. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me to discuss your child's progress.
Here is what we have coming up:
Important Dates
Tuesday, 12/5, 11:35: craft prep for the winter craft fair. We need lots of volunteers for this. Please let me or Sarah Z'Berg know if you plan on helping that day.
Wednesday, 12/6: Room 4 to work in the school garden, 12:00-12:30 pm. We love having parent helpers, so please feel free to join us if you have time.
December 4-13: Goods drive for Mustard Seed school and Loaves and Fishes. Please send in new socks!
Wednesday, 12/13, 6:00pm: Winter Craft Fair in the cafeteria.
Language Arts
We have been working hard on using sounds and letters to blend words both orally and on the board. The kids are doing an awesome job with this. This week we will focus on the /m/, short a, and /d/ sounds.
Math
On Monday we will take the chapter test on numbers to 100. Tuesday we will begin working on addition.
The kids are very excited about this!
Thanks for reading, everyone! Have a great weekend.
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