The week of Jan. 14-18.

I'm sure glad the snow came over the weekend!   I heard some good stories about what was made out of it!  We're going to make a snowman in class this week with cotton balls after reading "The Snowy Day".

Reading this week!
Our stories for reading are short with a message!  Both short stories' messages are about how we can accomplish anything if we work together!  We talk about how our Kindergarten class is a team and each table has to work together all day to earn points for their table! We learn so much in KDG and "working together" is one of our goals all year long!

Letter of the week!  Short Ee
Please have your child read the little "e" books that is coming home and all other little paper books.  They are on your child's level and it's important to have them use the "body walk" to sound out the words.  They can do it!
Sight words:  his, for

Handwriting--We are writing Magic c letters, the letter "u",  and words with "u" in them.  Magic c letters are the lowercase letters that begin with "c".  

Social Studies
This week we are learning about the State insect--the Honeybee, the State reptile- the Ornate Box Turtle, the State Amphibian-the Barred Tiger Salamandar, the State fish--the Catfish, the State Seal, and the Kansas Flag with the State seal.
The class loves learning and coloring each state symbol!

Today, a half sheet is coming home asking for your help to tell where your child was born and what that state's mascot is.  For example; I am a Jayhawker (Yes, I'll say it!) since I was born in Kansas.  Please return it next Tues. the 22nd.

Martin Luther King Jr
MLK's birthday is Monday, Jan. 21.  We will not be in school that day to celebrate this holiday.
We will learn about MLK Jr. through books and videos.  Then we will make a mobile telling what our dreams are for other children.

Math
This week we are continuing with Numbers to 100.  We are looking for patterns going across the rows and down the columns.  Today we counted by tens to 100!  How far can your child count?  We would like for them to count to 50 this quarter!  However, once they understand the pattern, they can usually go to 100!  Challenge your child to go as far as they can!  We will also be writing to 100 soon!

100's Day Party!  So far our 100's Day Party will be on Jan. 30 if we do not have any snow days.  It will be the day after we celebrate Kansas' birthday on Jan. 29!  I will be sending home information this Thursday on what to have your child bring for 100's Day.  You will have two weekends to help them find their 100's Day Collection.  More info. to come!

Valentines' Day Party!
It's on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 2:45-3:15.  We have it on Tuesday instead of Wednesday so we don't have to back it up with  Parent Conferences right after school.

Help!!!  I do not have anyone signed up to coordinate this party!!  Would two people be willing to help us make our last party of the year a blast?!    Please email asap if you would love to help us out!  I am happy to give ideas!  Thank you for considering!

Coming Up!
Jan. 18   Mrs. Scott is gone. Mrs. Draper is the substitute.  I am heading to Arkansas for a soccer tournament.  
Jan. 21   No School-MLK Day
Jan. 29   Kansas' Birthday!
Jan. 30   100th Day of School!  Bring collections!

Book Bash

Thank you to Mr. Dickerson, Mrs. Mayhugh, and Mrs. Cavanaugh for 

reading to us!  We loved it!