Congratulations to all of our kindergarten friends who have learned their sight words and become word masters. If you don't know about Word Masters ask your child.
The children are enjoying posting their name on the Word Master Wall for all to see.
Please remember to have your child practice his or her sight words as often as possible. I will be assessing the second set of sight words after the holiday break.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Our Thanksgiving Feast
Our Kindergarten Friends enjoyed feasting on the foods that they made.
We shared what we were thankful for before we enjoyed our meal. I am thankful for having such kind students in my class. It is truly an honor to be their teacher.
We shared what we were thankful for before we enjoyed our meal. I am thankful for having such kind students in my class. It is truly an honor to be their teacher.
Creating a Thanksgiving Feast
They made sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and corn bread.
One of our volunteers even made a turkey!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Our First Thanksgiving
The students are enjoying learning about the first Thanksgiving.
This week we will take a virtual field trip to Plimoth Plantation.
First, the students will embark on a voyage across the sea on the Mayflower. Here they will learn about the challenges the pilgrims faced. Once they reach land they will be introduced to the Indian people and will learn how they worked together to survive and celebrate the First Thanksgiving.
First, the students will embark on a voyage across the sea on the Mayflower. Here they will learn about the challenges the pilgrims faced. Once they reach land they will be introduced to the Indian people and will learn how they worked together to survive and celebrate the First Thanksgiving.
Report Cards
Report Cards went home to each family on Friday.
Please sign and return your child's report card envelope. You may keep the report card and all other paper work that was included in the envelope.
Please sign and return your child's report card envelope. You may keep the report card and all other paper work that was included in the envelope.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Twin Day!
Many of our kindergarten friends enjoyed dressing up for twin day. Mrs. Chiaverotti and Mrs. Stinard dress alike by wearing their favorite MLB team jerseys GO YANKEES! (Ok so maybe not this year... ;)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Celebrating Geography Week
Many of our kindergarten friends enjoyed celebrating special places that they have visited by wearing t-shirts and sweat shirts with place names on them.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What we have learned about trees..
Today in the computer lab the children showed us what they learned about trees.
over the last few weeks the children have learned about what trees need in order to grow and the many parts of a tree.
over the last few weeks the children have learned about what trees need in order to grow and the many parts of a tree.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Happy World Geography Week!
In honor of Geography Week, we are asking students and staff to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt with the name of a place on earth on Wednesday, Nov. 17th. This is a whole school event!
New Word Study
New word sorts are going home today. Please help your child complete his or her homework.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Special Days
Parents:
In celebration on Geography Awareness Week please have your child wear a name or place t-shirt or sweatshirt on Wednesday, Nov. 17th
On Friday November 19th-Dress up with a friend or group of friends in the same outfits, it's TWIN DAY!
In celebration on Geography Awareness Week please have your child wear a name or place t-shirt or sweatshirt on Wednesday, Nov. 17th
On Friday November 19th-Dress up with a friend or group of friends in the same outfits, it's TWIN DAY!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Silent Auction
Please send in your contibution for the Silent Auction basket no later than Nov. 19th.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Monday, November 8, 2010
NO WORD STUDY THIS WEEK
Due to the short week there will not be any word study.
Please ignore the homework sheet.
Please work with your child on the math homework. (The small half book.)
Please ignore the homework sheet.
Please work with your child on the math homework. (The small half book.)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Q is For Duck?
Q is for Duck... Why? Because they quack.
Mrs. Law introduced the students to a creative thinking lesson where the students share their favorite thing. This could be a favorite thing to eat, something they like to wear, something they enjoying doing, a special person etc..
Then they had to think of a letter that went with their favorite thing. The only rule was that the letter could not begin with the same letter as their favorite thing. Then, they had to tell why.
Here is an example from one of our kindergarten friends: J is for candy corns. Why??? Because I like junk food.
Mrs. Law introduced the students to a creative thinking lesson where the students share their favorite thing. This could be a favorite thing to eat, something they like to wear, something they enjoying doing, a special person etc..
Then they had to think of a letter that went with their favorite thing. The only rule was that the letter could not begin with the same letter as their favorite thing. Then, they had to tell why.
Here is an example from one of our kindergarten friends: J is for candy corns. Why??? Because I like junk food.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Learning Time In Library
Today they learned about a book series written by Cynthia Rylant. We love learning about different authors!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Followers,posting comments, pinged! OH MY!
Many parents have asked how do I become a follower, post comments, and how do I get "pinged" when you update the blog?
Great questions...Here is a quick answer from one of our Rainbow Valley parents.
Great questions...Here is a quick answer from one of our Rainbow Valley parents.
You just have to use a google or other account as a follower – very easy, anyone can get their free Goggle acct and use it.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Parents Help
Wow! I had some of the most amazing conferences today. Thank you to all of the parents who came to meet with me. I look forward to meeting with more of you over the next few weeks.
Today many parents shared great ideas and "tips" that they use when working with their children at home. I thought it would be great to share some of those ideas with everyone. :)
Practicing sight words: Place all of the sight word cards in a bag. Have your child draw a card form the bag. When reading a story tally on the back of the card the number of times your child recognizes that word while reading onto the back of the card. This way you can keep a "running record" if you will of the number of times your child practices each word.
Time, time, time...many parents shared how they set a timer when their child is working. Start off by saying, "I am going to set the timer for 10min. at the end of 10min. I expect you to have _________done. If you finish your work you may....."(some sort of reward it earned).
My child doesn't follow directions. I have to say things over and over again.
Helpful tip...Give a direction, say why do you think I am asking you to go and put on your coat and shoes? Wait for a response and say, tell me what I just asked you to do... (Hopefully you receive the response you were looking for.) Now, please go and do it.
Please feel free to comment on our blog and share what is working in your home. :) You can also E-mail me as well. :)
We are only as strong as one another. :)
Today many parents shared great ideas and "tips" that they use when working with their children at home. I thought it would be great to share some of those ideas with everyone. :)
Practicing sight words: Place all of the sight word cards in a bag. Have your child draw a card form the bag. When reading a story tally on the back of the card the number of times your child recognizes that word while reading onto the back of the card. This way you can keep a "running record" if you will of the number of times your child practices each word.
Time, time, time...many parents shared how they set a timer when their child is working. Start off by saying, "I am going to set the timer for 10min. at the end of 10min. I expect you to have _________done. If you finish your work you may....."(some sort of reward it earned).
My child doesn't follow directions. I have to say things over and over again.
Helpful tip...Give a direction, say why do you think I am asking you to go and put on your coat and shoes? Wait for a response and say, tell me what I just asked you to do... (Hopefully you receive the response you were looking for.) Now, please go and do it.
Please feel free to comment on our blog and share what is working in your home. :) You can also E-mail me as well. :)
We are only as strong as one another. :)
Monday, November 1, 2010
Calling All Parents!
PARENTS!! PARENTS!! PARENTS!!
SMART DISCIPLINE
PROGRAM for PARENTS
Coming to JOHN B. DEY
Do you want to learn effective ways to help your children behave at home and at school? You are invited to attend this nationally acclaimed workshop which will provide you with ways to get your kids to listen the first time, cooperate with others, and build self-esteem in all of them. The program is presented by Burt Segal and it is known as America’s most well-attended seminar!!
WHO: Parents interested in gaining insight and tips to maintain a happy, healthy, respectful family
WHAT: The most popular parenting program in America~~
SMART DISCIPLINE PROGRAM for PARENTS
WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2010
6:30pm-8pm
WHERE: John B. Dey Elementary School
Cafeteria
We will provide child care with games and activities for school-aged children during the presentation. Please mark your calendar, and plan to attend this fabulous workshop brought to you by our JBD guidance department. An RSVP opportunity will be coming soon!! We hope to see you there!
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