Kindergarten News

I did not expect January to start off with us using snow days and AMI days. However, we worked through it together. Thank you to the parents who worked to have their child log in or complete the packet at home. Working together ensured that all children stayed on track. I can tell they enjoyed learning in their pajamas.

If there is inclement weather in February, the district will make the decision to use our final AMI day or use remaining snow days. If there is a forecast for ice or snow, we will send home AMI folders again with instructions to follow.

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Please note that as soon as I am made aware of any updates, I will post it on CLASS DOJO.

Feb. 5- 100th Day of School

Feb. 7- Progress reports will be emailed.

Feb. 13- Valentine's Day class party

Feb. 13- International Night

Feb. 14- NO SCHOOL (District Wide Professional Development)

Feb. 17- NO SCHOOL (President's Day)

Feb. 20- Gateway Dental Van

Feb. 28- Black History Month virtual walkthrough

What We're Learning

ELA Comprehension goal: Nonfiction Narrative. Students will explore people, things and events from the past. We will discuss how things are different from the past.

PHONICS Review letter names and sounds for: Aa, Mm, Ss, Tt, Pp, Ff, Ii.Nn, Dd, Oo, Co, Gg, Uu,Bb and Ee, Kk, Hh, Rr., Ll, Ww, Jj, Yy, and introduce, Xx, Vv, Qq and Zz.

We will also place a heavy emphasis on phoneme segmentation. We will practice listening to 3 and 4 letter words. Students will say the sound in those words. For example, "Say mop. Now, tell us the sounds in the word mop. What letter will you need to change to make the word map? Which sounds did I switch to change map to man?"

SIGHT WORDS We introduce new sight words each week. We then practice reading those words in our weekly poems and stories.

MATH

Subtraction! As experience has taught us, turning off the addition brain and turning on the subtraction brain is a big switch. Students immediately want to add. We focus on recognizing the difference between the symbols (+,-) and then focus on which process we need to use. We also focus on different strategies such as using fingers, ten frames, drawing circles and using number lines.

HOMEWORK PACKETS: Students received their first homework packet for the week. You only need to return the signed top copy. This is for your convenience of completing when you are able throughout the week. This packet is for your child to practice skills we learn in class each week.

Now that some students have iPads at home, here are some things they can work on. Students can open the Freckle app and click ONLY their own name. From there, they can select math and do fact practice and number basics. They can also choose to do Happy Numbers . If your child does not have permission to bring home their iPad, they can still go to Freckle by Renaissance | Reach Every Student at Their Level

and log in by selecting student from the drop down menu. The code to join from Mrs. Butler's class is 7VBW3A. Mrs. Timmons class code is Y79VSA. Please remember to only allow them to click their name.

Wednesday, February 5th will be our 100th day of kindergarten. We will do some fun activities in the classroom, read books that celebrate 100 days of learning and more.

Thursday, February 13 will be our Valentine's Day party. Students can bring in valentine cards and treats for their class. Classroom teachers will sort the cards and treats into bags for students to take home. You only need to sign your name on the card and we will do the rest. Cards and candy aren't mandatory, but kids love to participate. If you choose, you will only need to bring enough for your class. Each kindergarten class has 18 students.

SNACKS: Students are allowed to bring in their own snack. Snack time is 2:30-2:40.

Please click here to access our lunch menu. Nutrislice | Saint Louis Public Schools

https://youtu.be/LiF3AgKSUBc?si=Swr1sIX4uOSwm_oG

TRANSPORTATION: Parents who walk their children home can continue to meet at the front door. Parents who drive, thank you for your patience. You just need to wait in the car and pull up to door 2 while we get your child(ren) and bring them to your car. We will continue to utilize our pickup on the playground. Students who ride the bus will be placed on the bus by Mrs. Timmons. She will update bus departures via ClassDojo.

• • SLPS Transportation: https://www.slps.org/Page/80022

CONTACT US: If you need to reach us, Danielle.Butler@slps.org or Jamie.Timmons@slps.org. You can also send a message through ClassDojo.