Thursday, November 30, 2023

From the Thorson Office Nov. 27 - Dec. 1

 

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Our Weekly News Nov. 27-Dec. 1

                                                                  

November 30, 2023

Dear Families,

HOW can tomorrow be DECEMBER 1st?! Our fingers are all crossed that we get a visit from a little ELF!!

ELA Skills
This week we were introduced to the sounds of /b/ /l/ /r/ and /u/.  We listened for these sounds in words, we blended these sounds to make new words and we segmented words that contained these sounds.  We also learned the correct way to draw a picture of these sounds. Be sure to ask your child to blend and read some words like rug, bug, let or rub.  We also practiced reading phrases and illustrating them, too.  On Friday, we will be introduced to a new tricky word - blue. We know the sounds of b and l - so only the vowel team /ue/ is underlined in this tricky word!

This week we practiced blending CVC words and reading our Tricky Words with this fun smartboard game.  Be sure to ask your child to read the words and to tell you where those silly farm animals were hiding!

ELA Knowledge
We started a new knowledge unit about the farm!! As you can see in the pictures below, our room is starting to look like a farm, too!
So far, we have learned all about cows, chickens, pigs and what it's like to live on a  farm!  We have been introduced to many new vocabulary words, like pastures, shelter, harvest, tools, herd, grazing, peck, collects, hatch, litter, raise, valuable and wallow - WOW!!! We are even writing a book to keep track of all of the interesting facts we are learning about the farm! We know you will love all of our adorable farm artwork, too!

Math
This week in math we worked on writing equations for story problems.  This was HARD WORK!  First, we had to listen to the story problem and determine if we were adding to...or taking away.  Then, we used cubes and our 10 frames to build the  equation.  Last, we wrote the equations on our dry erase boards.  We could practice this at home, too.  Give us 10 counters, a dry erase board or paper and pencil - and make up some story problems for us to solve. We LOVE math!!

Social Studies
This week in Social Studies we are continuing to learn about being a good citizen.  We talked about rules and laws and why it is important to follow them. Be sure to ask your child what it means to be a good citizen.

*Any Ritz or Graham cracker donations are greatly appreciated - our supply is running low - and we do not want HANGRY kindergartners!!

*Please send your child's LABELED snow clothes in a separate sturdy bag. We do not want to put wet snow pants/mittens in their backpacks.

* ALL students go outside for recess in the winter - please make sure your child has proper snow attire. 

*Extra mittens and socks are always a good idea on those wet, snowy days!

*Thank you for ALL of the Gingerbread House supplies - we are looking forward to our decorating day on Friday, December 15th at 2:50.  If you will be coming in to help, please remember to check in at the office first. You must have a completed background check by tomorrow, 12/1.

*Our last day of school before Winter Break is Friday, Dec. 22nd. We will be celebrating with our GRINCH Day!

Have a wonderful weekend!
💚 Mrs. Neuville and Mrs. Rocky
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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Kapco Kids 2 Kids Toy Drive



The Kapco's Kids 2 Kids toy drive will start on Tuesday, November 28th, and last through Thursday, December 7th.  Students can bring in a new, unwrapped toy to school.  Student council members will be collecting the toys from each homeroom.


A buy an Ornament Day will also be on Tuesday, November 28th.   Students can donate a dollar to the toy drive and buy an ornament for the bulletin board by the office.

On  Thursday, November 30th.  Students can donate $1 to wear a hat/bring a stuffed animal to show their support.  Students can bring $2 if they want to do both.  Student council members will be collecting the money at each homeroom on those days.

Thank you!


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Our Weekly Newsletter- November 13-November 17



Dear Families,

Skills: We learned the tricky words “a” and “the”  We know that these are tricky words because we are not able to sound them out.   We practiced writing these words and then read these words in phrases.  These words are now added to our tricky word wall along with one, two, and three.  Please practice writing and reading these words with your child.  

Knowledge: We are wrapping up our plant unit!  This week students learned how plants can help us.  We learned that many foods, medicines, clothes, and even tires come from plants!  We also learned that when a plant makes its own food- through photosynthesis gives off oxygen.  We need oxygen!  Thank you, plants! How cool is that!  Students also learned about George Washington Carver.  He was a botanist who found many uses for plants.  Ask your kindergartner all about it!


Math: we are continuing to work on counting by 2's to 20.  Please continue to practice this with your kindergartner.  We are also working on our combinations to five.  For example, 2 +3=5, and so does 4+1=5.  To show our understanding, we are practicing writing equations.  We learned that we must be very careful where we place our symbols.  Writing 2=3+5 is VERY different than writing 2+3=5.  We will continue to practice writing equations throughout the school year.  



The cold weather is HERE!  We do go outside twice a day for recess.  Please send your child with the proper LABELED winter gear.  It may be a good idea to send in a spare pair of mittens/gloves and socks.  Nobody likes to have wet gear.  

Parent/Teacher conferences are on Thursday and Monday.  We look forward to meeting with all of you.

Scholastic Book fair is open during conferences.

No school next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Love, 
Mrs. Neuville and Mrs. Rocky
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