Mrs. Nicodemus’
Kindergarten Newsletter
October 6, 2014
Reading: Flowers is a Nonfiction
Book. This means the book is about things that are real. Students will discuss
what makes flowers unique. They will learn that flowers make seeds and fruits
for plants, and that parts of a flower include the flower, the stem, roots,
leaves, and seeds. They will also learn that flowers start as buds on a stem and
then open to become flowers. Flowers also have pollen which helps the plant
make seeds. This week, discuss with your child how all flowers are alike and
different.
Target Comprehension Skill: Compare and
Contrast – When we compare, we tell how things are alike or the same. When we
contrast, we tell how things are different. Good readers look for how things
are alike and different to help them understand what they read. This week,
challenge your child to choose two items and compare and contrast them for you.
We will use the language “I can…compare and contrast”.
Amazing Words: seeds, fruits, buds, stem, bloom,
petals
Try to work
these words into conversations with your child and discuss them. We will use
the language “I can…use new vocabulary”.
Phonemic Awareness (hearing sounds): Initial and medial
/a/ – Ex: astronaut, apple, pan, hat, cap. We will not be practicing the long a
sound at this time. This week, have your child try to find items around the
house or outside that begin with short a sound or have the short a sound in the
middle of the word. You can also tell your child 2 words and ask him to
identify which word has the short a sound. We will use the language “I can…hear
beginning/middle sounds”.
Phonics (matching sounds and letters):
Students will learn to say the short /a/ sound when they read the letter Aa,
and will learn to write the letter Aa when they hear the short vowel sound /a/.
Students have learned the letters and sounds for Mm, Tt, and Aa at this point.
Ask them to produce those sounds for words you’ve written or have them write
the correct letter when you make the sound. Remind them to use lower case
letters unless it is a proper noun (name). We will use the language “I can…decode words”.
Sight Words:
have, is (past words: I, am, the,
little, to, a)
Please
practice these words at home! Students can write, search for, or use flash
cards to read the words, We will use the language “I can…read words”.
Writing: This week we will work on identifying
nouns that name more than one. We will name things that have more than one and
use them in sentences. Ex: dog(s), crayons, shoes, etc. We will draw a picture
and “write” about nouns that mean more than one. We will also practice giving
our opinion through writing/drawing. We will use the language “I can…use nouns for
more than one.”
Math: We began Ch. 3 last week which focuses
on representing, counting, and writing numbers 6-9. Students learned the number
6 and this week will learn numbers 7 and 8. Please have your child practice
writing numbers 1-8 at home this week. Students will be using the language “I
can…write, count,
and show numbers”.
DIBELS: This
week you will receive a paper that reports your child’s fall DIBELS score. This
is just to give you an idea of your child’s performance when he/she entered the
school year. If your child did not meet benchmark goals, they are receiving
extra instruction in those areas and being tested bi-monthly to monitor their
progress. I will be including their progress monitoring scores as well so you
can see their growth. Everyone will be tested again in December and April.
Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Fundraiser: If you
haven’t already done so, please send in any remaining fundraiser packets.
Stuff the Bus: Thank
you to everyone that has sent in non-perishable items to help support families
in need. We will continue to collect throughout the week.
Here are some fun opportunities this week...
1) Family Fun with Popcorn
Union Township Branch Library, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6:45pm. Bring the family for games, stories, snacks and more. Kids can wear PJs to pop up some fun! For more info or to register for the program, visit or call the library at 528-1744. For all ages.
2)Meet Marc Brown. Friday, October 10th from 6-8pm at Union Township Library.
3) Books By the Banks
Saturday, October 11th from 10am-4pm at the Duke Energy Center. Meet authors, make crafts, and listen to performers! http://booksbythebanks.org/panels/kids-corner/
Here is a link to all of the children's authors that will be on hand. http://booksbythebanks.org/2013/05/childrens-authors-2014/
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