Reminders!

Picture Day is now on March 7th.

Tomorrow-
The children may dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character or in red, white, and black to honor Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday.
We will continue all next week reading books by Dr. Seuss.
This Saturday from 2-4 at Pembroke Barnes and Noble I will be reading along with many other readers from our community. I hope that all of you can come and see me and purchase some new books! All proceeds go to the Virginia Beach Education Foundation.http://www.vbschools.com/volunteers/educ_found/
I have a special surprise for the kids...
I will be reading at 2 and be around the store until 4! Sometimes they let me read twice!!! (Because they know it's my favorite thing to do!)
Remember to tell them you are there with Mrs. Chiaverotti!!!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Dr. Seuss

This Friday the children may dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character or in red, white, and black to honor Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday.
We will continue all next week reading books by Dr. Seuss.
This Saturday from 2-4 at Pembroke Barnes and Noble I will be reading along with many other readers from our community. I hope that all of you can come and see me and purchase some new books! All proceeds go to the Virginia Beach Education Foundation.http://www.vbschools.com/volunteers/educ_found/
I have a special surprise for the kids...
I will be reading at 2 and be around the store until 4! Sometimes they let me read twice!!! (Because they know it's my favorite thing to do!)
Remember to tell them you are there with Mrs. Chiaverotti!!!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Supplies

We will be starting our unit on magnets next week.  If you have any extra pipe cleaners please send them in.  We will be using them during one of our experiments.
Thank you!

Be on the look out for the science fair forms.  I hope to see many of our kindergarten scientist participating.  If you need ideas let me know!

Picture Day~

Here are a few reminders:

1) Class pictures and individual will be taken.
2) Class pictures need to be prepaid- ahead of time OR on Picture Day.  (Check Payable to LIFETOUCH, money order or EXACT CASH)
Payment may be made via credit card on line.
3) Individual pictures DO NOT need to be prepaid; copies of the photos will be sent for preview/purchase after picture is taken.


If you have any questions let me know. Thank you!

Corinne Gabriel

School Office Associate 

Corinne.Gabriel@vbschools.com

John B. Dey Elementary

757-648-2440

 

Reading, Retelling, Counting

Today we read AMAZING GRACE.

In class we continued to make text to self connections to the story and discussed how those connections help us to remember what we read.
Following the story and our discussions the children had to draw and label the characters and the settings of the story. 

When you are reading with your child at night ask them to share their meaningful connections, the characters, and the setting.  This is a great way to check in on their reading comprehension skills. 

During our math time we worked on counting by 5s using our SPLAT game! We use this for many of our math skills.   Please check out SPLAT if your child needs reinforcement at home.

Counting by 5s

Today we enjoyed learning about grouping and counting by 5s.  
Check out this fun song!  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_awKlEMyleA

At home ask your child to group objects into groups of 5 and practice counting. 

Telling Time

For those of you who may be in need of a practice clock, one of our parents found a clock
the Hilltop $ Tree has them - analog clock with hands on one side and the digital numbers that you can see on the flip side.

Friday and Saturday Learning Fun!

Our valentine time was so much fun~

Valentine Exchange

101st Day Of School!

Happy people

Showing their love

Candy~

Saturday Learning Fun!
IPADs Reading and Math small group time

Word Sorts

Mrs. Bianchi came to read to us.  If You Give A Cat A Cupcake and If You Give A Dog A Doughnut
The kids decided that they would like to write their own new If You Give books SO...we are going to incorporate that into our writing time during the next few weeks~ Mrs. Bianchi was very impressed with our class.  

Where is the love? In Rainbow Valley Of Course!

100th Day Fun!

We had a blast celebrating the 100th day!
We counted in all different ways to make it to 100.
The kids discovered many faster ways then by 1s. 
We enjoyed writing about what we would do with $100.00.
Did you know you could get 100 toys at the Dollar Store with $100.00? 
This was BREAKING NEWS!!!! ;)

We took the number 100 and transformed it into something new...
To be continued... (more to come on that in the next few days)

The children loved sharing their 100 things! I was so excited to hear the many ways that they counted them at home.  It was precious to hear, "My parents made me count them by 1s and then by 10s." "My Mom made me count them by 2s and 5s."  WAY TO GO PARENTS!!!  Encouraging and extending thinking!
We are creating a class book that will display their work. Each child will be getting a copy in the next week or so. 

100th Day!

Wow! Can you believe it? Tomorrow is the 100th Day Of School!!!!
It doesn't seem possible.
If you child has not brought in their 100 things please make sure that they come in tomorrow.  We are so excited to share them.
The students may also wear their PJs!

Text To Self Connections and Counting On!

Today we read a beautiful story called Fireflies.

We worked on making Text To Self Connections as we read.

The children did an amazing job.  Many of them shared how they felt excited when they caught a firefly or a turtle before.

Some shared feeling of sadness just like the boy in the story when he had to set them free.

After reading and making connections whole group the children practiced making connections independently.

Each of them have a bag of Just Right Books that they chose based on their interests. 

Using sticky notes the children read their books and made connections. WOW! They were amazing!  Ask your child what connections he or she made at school today.

Making Just Right book choices!

The children had more practice today with counting on from a given number.  It is important that your child can identify their numbers 0-100.  

Saturday School

This Saturday I will be teaching all day. :) 
I will continue with my weekly plans- whole group and small group learning will take place. 
I never introduce new skills on Fridays.  I will not be on Saturday.
Thank you again,
Mrs. C.

News You Can Use!

Next Thursday is the 100^th day of school!  The children may wear their pajamas to school.

On Friday, February 14^th- please wear red to school.

On Friday, February 28^th the children may dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss  character to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

Thanks!

Mrs. Chiaverotti and Mrs. Stinard

Math and Information

Today we focused on counting on.  We learned that counting on is a much faster way to count.  We give the students a number and ask them to "splat" the next three squares.
We will give the students a number and ask them to count on early next week.  
I have shared this site with you before, please allow your child to visit and play.
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SplatSquares/splatre100.htm

Report Cards

Please sign the report card envelope and return it to school by Friday.

Thanks!

Report Cards/100th Day/ Literacy Night

Report cards will be issued today! I am so proud of each and everyone of my kindergarten friends. Each one of them has improved. Way to go smart children!!!
The 100th Day of school will be Feb.13th. Please have your child bring in their 100 items.
Tonight you can join us at JBD to hear an amazing author and visit the book fair!!!

Valentine's Day!

Parents: I am locked out of email. Apparently if you change your log in information from home it locks you out of everything! Boo! I have done much pencil paper planning. It's nice to go "old school" sometimes.;)
If you have been Emailing me, I am sorry.
I hope on Monday I can work this all out.
Looking ahead, please send in Valentines cards with your child. Your child may sign their name to them, bit not wrote their classmates' names. It's easier for them to pass out. We have 24 children. Again, they must write their name on them.  If your child is not participating please let me know. 
We are working on figuring out which day will be the 100th day of school. Please begin working on having your child collect and count 100 things. They must fit into a bag no bigger than gallon size. Nothing sticky, wet, melts, sharp please. Again, date TBA.