Kindergarten Connection
Oak Hill Elementary April 22--May 5
Coming Up
State testing has started in St. Louis Public Schools. We will be keeping iPads in the building. If you have a charger, please return it. Thank you.
Working and Learning
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN
ELA . This week, we will finish a unit on weather. What kind is experienced around the world? How can we stay safe and prepare for wild weather?
We will review letter sounds and digraphs that we have learned throughout the year. lA digraph is a pair of letters that represent a single sound or a combination of sounds that is different from the usual values of the letters. We have introduced the digraph for -ck like in duck., /sh/, /th/. /ph/, /wh/ and /ch/. Consider making flash cards to review letter names, sounds and sight words at home.
PHONICS We use a program called HEGGERTY. This is a 10 minute daily activity that will help your child begin to read.
MATH We are continuing 2D and 3D shapes..
Students will continue to practice fluency using different strategies. Students will need to understand what to do when looking at + or -. They will then need to know how to solve a number sentence. We will also focus on word problems to improve language and problem solving skills.
During math, we do a whole lesson group that is for everyone. After the lesson, the students work in small groups based on their level. The students also practice math daily through the Freckle app. These apps are individualized for each student. Students should take their time to think about their answer before clicking.
HOMEWORK PACKETS: Every Monday your child will come home with a homework packet for the week. This packet is due back the following Monday. You only need to return the signed top copy. School supplies were left in your child's clear backpack to use for homework.
Looking Ahead
May 16- Botanical Gardens field trip. We will leave at 9:30am and return about 11:45am.
May 22- Kindergarten Promotion ceremony 10:30am-11.
KINDERGARTEN PROMOTION CEREMONY
SAVE THE DATE
The kindergarten promotion ceremony is Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 AM. The program will only be 30 minutes in the school gym. Children will receive their final report card and diploma. They are free to leave with their family after the program to finish celebrating the day.
SNACKS: Students are allowed to bring in their own snack. Snack time is 2:30-2:40.
VOLUNTEERS! In order to volunteer for future field trips and parties, all adults must have a background check on file each year. If you previously completed this for another child, you are still required to complete a new one for the 2023-24 school year. You can call the main office for an application.
Song of the Week
TRANSPORTATION: Parents who walk their children home can continue to meet near the cafeteria door. Parents who drive, thank you for your patience. It is for the safety of all students that we ask parents to pull up as far as possible so that more cars can get off of the street.
For bus riders, If you need to contact transportation:
- Transportation Call Center : (314)449-9162
- Ext. 1: for routes 1000-1599
- Ext. 2: for routes 2000-2599