April 27~ May 1

We are very excited to introduce our new class pets for the next few weeks: caterpillars, ladybugs & ants! We will have the opportunity to watch the caterpillars' metamorphosis as they change from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly, watch our ants dig tunnels & watch the ladybugs change into adults.

Theme: Insects
Sight Words: your & all
Letter Team/Family: ur (turn, curl)
Math: Simple addition & subtraction
Reading:  Looking at picture clues & looking for letter teams
Writing:  Modeled writing & extending sentences. Creating sentences with the sight words: your & all
Phonemic Awareness: Using letter teams to read and make new words
Leadership:  Service

Upcoming Events:
May 7 ~ Muffins with Mom at 9:45-11:15 in our classroom

May 18-22 ~Book Fair @ CSC 1:00-3:00PM

May 25 ~ Memorial Day (no school)

June 5 ~ Donuts with Dad (more info to come)
June 8 ~ BSC: All School Field Day (more info to come)
June 9 ~ Last Day of School & TK Celebration

Thank you, as always, for your help and support!

April 21 ~ 24

Hoping you had a beautiful weekend with your family!

Save the Date:  We will be having a special Mother's Day Celebration on Thursday, May 7th from 10:00-11:15 AM.  I wanted to let you know well ahead of time in case you need to take the time off from work or find childcare for your other little ones.  (Please note that there will NOT be childcare at the school on this day)  I hope you can make it!

Theme: Oceans & Earth Day
Sight Words: because
Letter Team/Family: aw (saw, paw, crawl)
Math: Decomposing numbers, numbers in a 10 frame, counting on from a given number
Reading:  Looking at picture clues
Writing:  Modeled writing & starting with a capital letter & keeping letters within the given lines. Creating sentences with the sight word: because
Phonemic Awareness: Using letter teams to read and make new words
Leadership:  SERVICE.  Our definition of service is helping someone or something

Upcoming Events:
April 21 ~ Scholastic Reading Club book orders due
April 25 ~ ILCS Golf Tournamenet http://www.ilfoundation.org/golf-tournament/
May 7 ~ Muffins with Mom at 10:00-11:15 (more info to come)
May 25 ~ Memorial Day (no school)
June 5 ~ Donuts with Dad (more info to come)
June 8 ~ BSC: All School Field Day (more info to come)
June 9 ~ Last Day of School & TK Celebration

Thank you, as always, for your help and support!

April 13 ~ 17

Illnesses:  We have had a lot of kiddos ill over the last week. Please remind your kiddo to wash their hands several times throughout the day, & to cough in their elbows. Our classroom has had two deep cleanings over the last couple of days (cleaning all crayons, pencils, scissors, tables, chairs, carpet/rug, door handles etc).  We will watch two videos about proper hand washing and sneezing on Monday & Tuesday. We will also continue to sanitize hands before 1st/snack recess.  If your kiddo is not feeling well please keep them home. Thank you much! :)

*** If you are out & about & thinking of us we could you use: hand sanitizer.

What We Are Learning This Week:

Theme: Farm

Sight Words: as & has

Letter Team/Family: ay (say, pay, way)

Math: Decomposing numbers, numbers in a 10 frame, counting on from a given number

Reading:  Getting our mouths ready for the first sound & go back and get a running start

Writing:  Modeled writing & starting with a capital letter & keeping letters within the given lines

Phonemic Awareness: Using letter teams to read and make new words & Magic "e"

Leadership:  SERVICE.  Our definition of service is doing anything to help someone or something.  

Upcoming Events:

April 14 ~ ILCS Talent Show Try-Outs at 1:30 room 21 @ CSC
April 20 ~ No school

April 21 ~ Scholastic Reading Club book orders due
April 25 ~ ILCS Golf Tournamenet http://www.ilfoundation.org/golf-tournament/
May 7 ~ Muffins with Mom at 10:00-11:15 (more info to come)

May 25 ~ Memorial Day (no school)

June 5 ~ Donuts with Dad (more info to come)

June 8 ~ BSC: All School Field Day (more info to come)

June 9 ~ Last Day of School

April 6~ 10

We had so much fun during our Easter egg hunt & Easter/Spring celebration. A huge thank you to all who donated special treats & yummy food.  Thank you also to Brock's mommy, Emery's daddy, Calvin's mommy, Elizabeth's mommy, Zion's mommy, Trent's mommy, Everleigh's mommy & Sienna's mommy for helping out with centers & the Easter egg hunt.  We could not have done it without you!  Thank you, thank you!! 

Save the Date:  We will be having a special Mother's Day Celebration in our classroom on THURSDAY, MAY 7TH from 10:00 - 11:15 AM.  We wanted to let you know ahead of time in case you need to take time off from work or find childcare for your other little ones. (Please note...there will not be childcare at school on this day).  This is a special celebration and we hope all of you mommies are able to make it.  

Electives: TK electives are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.  Please be sure to send your kiddo to school with a small lunch if they are taking an elective class.  

Raz-Kids Reading Option:

I am happy to inform you that our TK class has access to hundreds of eBooks using the school's subscription to Raz-Kids, www.raz-kids.com. Students can read, listen to, and even self-record reading these books. Reading-comprehension quizzes along the way show the progress that your kiddo is making. You can access assignments on a computer, tablet, or phone, by going to www.raz-kids.com/login/dpayne23, and using the information below: Raz-Kids books are also available on Android and iOS devices. Go to www.raz-kids.com/mobile for details.

If you’re interested, please visit www.raz-kids.com.  

Teacher Username- dpayne23

Happy Reading!

Scholastic Book Orders~ This month's Scholastic Reading Club flyers are ready to explore with your kiddo.  Ordering online is the easiest way to ensure I get your order on time.  Deadline to order: April 21

                                                

                                    What We Are Learning This Week:

Theme: Farm

Sight Words: some

Letter Team/Family: ew (new, drew, blew) review ow & ing

Math: Decomposing numbers, numbers in a 10 frame, counting on from a given number

Reading:  Getting our mouths ready for the first sound & go back and get a running start

Writing:  Modeled writing & starting with a capital letter

Phonemic Awareness: Using letter teams to read and make new words & Magic "e"

Leadership:  SERVICE.  Our definition of service is doing anything to help someone or something.  

Upcoming Events:

April 10 ~ Father/Daughter Dance @ Wildwood Calvery Chapel
April 20 ~ No school

April 21 ~ Scholastic Reading Club book orders due

April 25 ~ ILCS Golf Tournamenet http://www.ilfoundation.org/golf-tournament/

May 7 ~ Muffins with Mom at 10:00-11:15 (more info to come)

May 25 ~ Memorial Day (no school)

June 5 ~ Donuts with Dad (more info to come)

June 8 ~ BSC: All School Field Day (more info to come)

June 9 ~ Last Day of School

Thank you, as always, for your support!

March 31 ~ April 3

Welcome back! I'm hoping you and your family had a beautiful and relaxing break!

This Friday we will be having Easter center activities followed by a yummy party.  If you sign up to bring an item for the party, please be sure to bring it to school on Thursday, if possible.  

Save the Date:  We will be having a special Mother's Day Celebration in our classroom on THURSDAY, MAY 7TH from 10:00 - 11:15 AM.  We wanted to let you know ahead of time in case you need to take time off from work or find childcare for your other little ones. (Please note...there will not be childcare at school on this day).  This is a special celebration and we hope all of you mommies are able to make it.  

Electives: TK electives will begin  on Tuesday, Mar. 31st and end on May 29th.  Please be sure to send your kiddo to school with a small lunch if they are taking an elective class.  

Raz-Kids Reading Option:

 I am happy to inform you that our TK class has access to hundreds of eBooks using the school's subscription to Raz-Kids, www.raz-kids.com. Students can read, listen to, and even self-record reading these books. Reading-comprehension quizzes along the way show the progress that your kiddo is making. You can access assignments on a computer, tablet, or phone, by going to www.raz-kids.com/login/dpayne23, and using the information below: Raz-Kids books are also available on Android and iOS devices. Go to www.raz-kids.com/mobile for details.

If you’re interested, please visit www.raz-kids.com.  Login info: Teacher Username- dpayne23

Happy Reading!

***If you are out & about and happen to think of us, our classroom would love:  hand sanitizer.

                                                
                                    What We Are Learning This Week:

Theme: Spring/Easter

Sight Words: big & little

Letter Team/Family: ew (new, drew, blew) review ar & ing 

Math: Numbers in a 10 frame & counting on from a given number

Reading:  Getting our mouths ready for the first sound

Writing:  Modeled writing & starting with a capital letter

Phonemic Awareness: Using letter teams to read and make new words

Leadership:  SERVICE.  Our definition of service is doing anything to help someone or something.  

Upcoming Events:
April 3 ~ Easter/Spring centers & party 9:45-11:45

April 3 ~ ILCS Lottery at 4:00
April 10 ~ Father/Daughter Dance @ Wildwood Calvery Chapel
April 20 ~ No school

April 25 ~ ILCS Golf Tournamenet http://www.ilfoundation.org/golf-tournament/

May 7 ~ Muffins with Mom at 10:00-11:15 (more info to come)

May 25 ~ Memorial Day (no school)

June 5 ~ Donuts with Dad (more info to come)

June 8 ~ BSC: All School Field Day (more info to come)

June 9 ~ Last Day of School

Thank you, as always, for your support!

March 9~ 13

We had so much fun dressing up and celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday. Thank you for all of the time and effort you put into each day. Thank you also to all of our guest readers....Trent's mom, Tripp's mom, Everleigh's mom & Zion's mom! You did an awesome job!  

Thank you to Emery & parents for the beautiful St. Patrick's Day flowers. They are gorgeous & make the classroom so nice and cheery. Thank you also to River & parents for donating the headphones.  The kiddos & I so greatly appreciate it!

Report Cards are being sent home on Friday! Please make sure you check your child's folder for his or her report card!

We have NO SCHOOL for the next two weeks due to Spring Break. 

***If you are out & about and happen to think of us, our classroom would love:  hand sanitizer.

What We Are Learning This Week:

Theme: St. Patrick's Day

Letter: Review all letters

Sight Word: come

Letter Team/Family: ar & ing

Math:  St. Patrick's Day centers & review of Dr. Seuss activities

Reading:  Review ~ looking at the picture/picture walk, looking through the whole word, CVC words, vowels, Magic "e", ending punctuation, staying on the lines, spacing, & finger match

Writing:  Modeled writing

Leadership: Our leadership trait this month is SERVICE.  Our definition of service is doing anything to help someone or something.  

Upcoming Events:

March 13 ~ Wear Green & 2nd Trimester Award Assembly at 8:15

March 16-27 ~ Spring Break!! YIPPEE

March 31 ~ School resumes (No school on Monday, March 30) & Electives begin

March 2 ~ 6

HAPPY DR. SEUSS WEEK!! This week, we are celebrating Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' birthday! It's going to be a fun-filled week with a silly something to wear each day! 

Monday: 

Silly Sock Day {come to school in your silliest socks!}

Tuesday:

Stripes and/or Polka-dots Day 

Wednesday: 

Wacky Hat Wednesday {I can't wait to see all of those wacky hats!}

Thursday: 

Rhyme Time Day {dress in rhyme - some examples are: a green queen, a fish with a dish, a cook with a book, etc. Have fun!}

Friday:

Relax and Read Day {come to school in your PJ's!}

As part of our Read Across America celebration, we are welcoming guest readers into our classroom Wednesday through Friday at 11:25!  If you would like to read your favorite Dr. Seuss book please drop by the classroom door to sign up. 

***If you are out & about and happen to think of us, our classroom would love: $5.00 headphones (2) from Big Lots or someplace similar & hand sanitizer.

**** 2nd Trimester Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences will not be required for kiddos that are on target to meet all of the TK standards in preparation for Kindergarten. I have requested parent conferences for those kiddos that have opportunities for growth.  If you have not received a notice from me regarding parent conferences your kiddo is on target. Like 1st trimester, you will  be receiving report cards.  

What We Are Learning This Week:

Theme: Dr. Seuss

Letter: Review all letters

Sight Word: go

Letter Team/Family: ar

Math: composing & decomposing numbers, time to the hour, Dr. Seuss activities

Reading:  Review ~ looking at the picture/picture walk, looking through the whole word, CVC words, vowels, Magic "e", ending punctuation, staying on the lines, spacing, & finger match

Writing:  Modeled writing & assessment writing

Leadership: Our leadership trait this month is SERVICE.  Our definition of service is doing anything to help someone or something.  

Upcoming Events:

February 23- March 6 ~ Assessments

March 2 ~ Trimester 3 begins & sign-up for electives

March 2-6 ~Read Across America Week & Dr. Seuss Celebration 
March 9-12 ~ 2nd Trimester Parent Conferences (have been  notified already if you will need to attend a scheduled conference)

March 13 ~ St. Patrick's Celebration ~ Wear Green
March 16-27 ~ Spring Break!! YIPPEE

March 31 ~ School resumes (No school on Monday, March 30)

Thank you, as always, for your help & support.