Dear Families,
Senses were discussed this week. Monday the five senses were introduced, and the students watched a video about the 5 senses that came with a catchy song. On Monday the sense of hearing was discussed. Each child was asked to listen for special things at home. We also talked about the sense of touch and sight. Each child was able feel a mystery object in a special box and guess what the object was. They played a game that required them to look at a group of objects, remember what the objects are, and guess the object the teacher took away when their eyes were closed. Friday was a “smelly” and “tasty” day, the boys and girls guessed mystery smells as well as tasted something sweet (m and m’s), sour (dill pickles), salty (pretzels), and bitter (unsweetened baking chocolate). Also this week the kindergartners worked on sequencing, remembering the details of a story, and the letter Gg. Lowercase g is harder to make so we made a practice homework paper and attached it to the newsletter. The kindergartners talked about ways to be safe at school, at home, on the farm, and in our community.
This week we began reading books about Curious George. The children really enjoy these books. We have discussed the meaning of the word curious, and the children have thought of a few things they are each curious about. You can read your child’s ideas on the windows outside our room.
Next week we will be learning about the 4 seasons. On Friday morning we hope to take an end of summer walk. Please dress your child appropriately.
Sharing for next week is an item in a “secret sack” from your child’s favorite season. Your kindergartner needs to be able to give clues about the mystery item. You are welcome to help your child with the clues. Families may also write the clues down on a piece of paper so that if your student forgets them, we can help him/her. For example, if your child’s favorite season is summer, the sharing item could be a swimming suit. The child puts the swimming suit into a sack (or the backpack). Clues could include: I wear this when it is hot. I like to get it wet. It is purple and green. The other students will then get to try and guess what is in the sack.
Students that bring soft and cuddly items get to sleep with them during rest time. However we do NOT want your child to bring a soft and cuddly item EVERY WEEK just so they can sleep with a soft and cuddly item.
Again this year we are collecting Box Tops for Education box tops. Send in the box top that has that special logo on it. Each box top is worth 10¢. The school is also collecting Campbell's soup labels. Send any that you have to school with your child. The elementary school is also collecting Hy-Vee receipts. If you know anyone that shops at Hy-Vee, ask him or her for their receipts. The school gets $1 for every $200 turned in! Empty Capri Sun juice pouches are being collected this year. We get 6¢ for each one.
The weather will be getting cooler. We recommend that families send jackets or sweatshirts to school. It would be very helpful if the coats had names written in them. Many times they fall on the floor, and the teachers do not know whom they belong to, and occasionally 2 children have identical coats. Having names written on the coats helps the children identify theirs.
Please put extra clothes in your child’s backpack or in a sack that we can hang on their cubby hooks. Boys and girls spill milk, slide in mud, get bloody noses, and have bathroom accidents that require changing clothes. We do NOT have a lot of extra clothes for boys and girls to borrow, and we would rather not call you at work to bring in extra clothes.
*****Important Dates to Remember*****
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Fundraising Packets are due
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Early dismissal at 12:50
Scholastic book orders are due
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Early dismissal at 2:20
Friday, September 30, 2011
School IS in session since this is Homecoming Friday
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Daugherty, Ms. Davis, and Mrs. Turner
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