Mrs. Allison - Archived 10/16 Notes

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Notes

Posted: April 6, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week: *  In Literacy, we will be working on the letter V v.  Some words that begin with this letter are victory, valcano, vulture, vacuum, vampire, Vincent, and valance.  Show and Tell will be on Thursday so happy hunting with something that starts with the /v/ sound.  *  In Math we are working on numbers to 10 and making combinations of each. *  Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students on Friday, April 11th due to the Teddy Bear Picnic.   *  Please remember to have your child read the books I send home with them each night.  Also, please continue to review sight words on a daily basis.

Posted: April 1, 2014

Again, because of the weather, my parent/teacher interviews for today have been cancelled.  I will do the same thing tomorrow with the same times set.  First come, first served from 2:30 - 4:00 and then previously scheduled times from 6:00 - 8:00.  I will send home a reminder with students tomorrow. 

Posted: March 30, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week:*  In Literacy, we will be working on the letter W w.  Wow!  What a wonderful letter that starts words such as water, weather, wind, Wednesday, winter, weasel, wheel, web, and warning are just a few.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so have fun finding something that begins with the /w/ sound.  *  In Math, we will be moving on the Unit 4 this week.  We will be learning and working with numbers 6-10. *  Because Parent/Teacher interviews have been cancelled twice already due to weather, I am looking at having my interviews on Tuesday  afternoon from 2:15 - 4:00 and Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00.  Interview times will be the same as previously scheduled unless you would like to come between 2:15 - 4:00.  The time in the afternoon will be first come, first served.  Thanks for your understanding. *  Scholastic Book Orders are due on Thursday, April 3rd.

Posted: March 24, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week:   *  In Literacy, we will be working on the letter Z z.  What are some things that begin with the letter Z?  Well let me help...zoo, zoodles, zest, zoom, zebra, zipper, and zero.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so happy hunting for something that begins with the /z/ sound.       *  In Math, we are still working on Unit 3: Geometry and Measurement.  Students have been weighing lots of different things around the classroom to see what is heavier/lighter.   *  On Monday, March 24th, we will be going to Dr. Losier Middle School to see a play put on by TNB Young Company.  We will leave the school at 8:30.   *  Just a reminder that Parent/Teacher Interviews have been rescheduled for Thursday, March 27th from 6:00-8:00.  You can keep the same scheduled times that were sent home with your child's report card.    

Posted: March 22, 2014

Parent/Teacher Interviews have been rescheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 6:00-8:00. You can keep the same scheduled time that was sent home with your child's report card.

Posted: March 20, 2014

Just a quick note to let you know that parent/teacher interviews that were scheduled for Thursday, March 20th, have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled for sometime next week. Parent/teacher interviews for Friday, March 21st will be the same.

Posted: March 16, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week: *In Literacy, we are working on the letter J j.  Jumping jellybeans…so many words begin with this jazzy letter, such as, jolly, jump, joke, jam, job, janitor, and jeans.  Show and Tell will be on Thursday so have fun hunting for something that begins with the /j/ sound. *In Math, we continue working on Unit 3: Geometry and Measurement.  We are having lots of fun with many hands on activities. *Report cards go home on Wednesday, March 19th so please look for this in your child’s bookbag.  Please sign and return the envelope.  Parent/Teacher interviews will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 and again on Friday morning from 9:00-11:30.   *There is no school on Friday, March 21st due to Parent/Teacher interviews. 

Posted: March 11, 2014

Welcome Back!  I hope you all had a nice, relaxing March Break.   Here are a few things happening this week:   * In Literacy, we will be working on the letter B b.  So many words begin with the letter B b, such as, banana, balloon, bear, bumblebee, buffalo, beaver, bat, ball, and bowling.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so have fun hunting for something that starts with the /b/ sound.   * In Math, we are still working on Unit 3: Geometry and Measurement.  We will be exploring Capacity this week.   *  Please remember to review sight words on a daily basis.  Also, it is very important to read the books I send home every night.

Posted: February 24, 2014

Here are a few things that are happening in and around our classroom this week:   *  In Literacy, we are working on the letter F f.  What fun!  So many words begin with the letter F f, such as fun, fantastic, fabulous, Florida, fancy, fox, fish, finger, fan, five, and friends.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so happy hunting for something with the /f/ sound.       *  In Math, we will be starting lessons on Capacity.   *  On Tuesday, our Kindergarten class will be going snowshoeing.  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with snowpants, jackets, boots, hat, and mittens.  The kids will be outside for almost an hour.         *  On Wednesday, it is pink shirt day for Anti-Bullying.  Please wear a pink shirt on this day to show your support.         *  On Friday, we are having our Olympics Day, full of fun and exciting activities.

Posted: February 18, 2014

Both Kindergarten classes will be going skating tomorrow, Feb. 19th at the LBA.  This will be the last time we will be going skating this year.  All students need skates and a helmet.

Posted: February 17, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week: *  In Literacy, we will be working on the letter L l.  Isn't that lovely?  Some words that begin will this letter are lion, lollipop, lawn, love, lucky, licorice, laptop, leaf, lips, log, and lamb.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so have fun looking for something with the /l/ sound. *  In Math, we are still working on the Unit 3:  Geometry and Measurement. *  On Tuesday, Feb. 18th, we are celebrating the 100th Day of School.  Those students who made a project can bring it in on the day.  We will be celebrating in the gym.   *  On Friday, Feb. 21st, some teachers in the school will be cutting their hair to help raise money for cancer.  A notice with more information will be sent home on Tuesday.

Posted: February 12, 2014

*  Due to the snow storm that may occur on Friday, the staff at St. Andrew's has decided to celebrate Valentine's Day a day earlier, Thursday, February 13th.  Please have your child (children) bring their Valentine's Day cards tomorrow.  *  The cafeteria will also be serving their Valentine's Day meal tomorrow.  Please make sure your child's money is in if they intend to buy.  Please remember that the Valentine's Day meal will be the only meal served tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day!!

Posted: February 10, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week:   *  In Literacy, we will be working on the letter U u.  This letter is also a hard working vowel because it has 2 sounds...long u and short u.  Some words with long u include, unicorn, universe, unit, ukulele, university, and unicycle.  Some short u words include, uncle, under, us, up, ugly, and unzip.  Show and Tell will be on Thursday this week because Friday will be very busy with the 100th day and Valentine's day.     *  In Math, we are still working on Unit 3: Geometry and Measurement.     *  On Friday, February 14th, we will be celebrating our 100th Day of School.  A note will be sent home in regards to a 100th day project.  Your child can make a poster or t-shrit will 100 things...your choice.  This is an optional project.  We will be having our celebration in the gym.       *  Also on Friday, February 14th, it is Valentine's Day.  We will have our party in the afternoon and pass out our Valentine's. 

Posted: February 6, 2014

On Friday, February 7th, we are having an opening ceremony to celebrate the Olympics.  Each class has a country and our class is representing Sweden.  We would like each class to dress in their country's colors.  Our colors are blue and yellow so please, if possible, dress your child in blue and yellow on Friday.  Thank you!

Posted: February 3, 2014

Here are a few things happening this week:   *  In Literacy, we are working on the letter O o.  The is anther hard working vowel because it says two sounds.  The long O o sound can be found in words such as, oval, orange, ocean, Olympics, oatmeal, open, and overalls.  The short O o sound can be found in words such as, operator, mom, mop, option, octopus, olive, and octogon.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so have fun searching for something that begins with the /o/ sound.     *  In Math, we continue to work on Unit 3: Geometry and Measurement.   *  Interim Reports go home on Tuesday, February 4th.  Please look for this in your child's book buddy bag.         *  On Friday, we have Art Richard coming in to perform for the students in the morning and in the afternoon we are having our opening ceremonies for the Olympics

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