Here is a list of sight words that we have learned, so far, this year. It may be a good idea to practice these a few times over break so we don't forget them while we are enjoying some time off from school.
Am
A
At
Can
Go
Get
Have
He
I
Is
It
In
Like
Make
My
Play
See
Stop
She
The
To
They
We
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Vocab, Letters, Sight Words
Vocab from last week was crowded, uncrowded, pleasant, unpleasant.
Our letters from the last two weeks were O and F. This week we will be reviewing both of those letters and sounds.
Our new sight words from the past few weeks and this week are in, play, they, and get.
Our letters from the last two weeks were O and F. This week we will be reviewing both of those letters and sounds.
Our new sight words from the past few weeks and this week are in, play, they, and get.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary
Last week was a review for letters. Our new sight words were he, she, and my. Vocabulary words were fits, cupboard, various, and edge.
This week we did not have any new letters, sight words, or vocabulary because it was a short week.
Next week the letter will be Oo and the sight word is one we have already learned, it will be "is."
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
This week we did not have any new letters, sight words, or vocabulary because it was a short week.
Next week the letter will be Oo and the sight word is one we have already learned, it will be "is."
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary
The letter of the week was C. We painted cookies today and got to have cookies for snack in honor of it being "C" week. Our new sight word this week was have. Next week we will learn he, she, and my. These words will come in handy when writing! Our vocabulary words were evening, complete, cozy, and straight.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Conferences
Just a reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are today and tomorrow! If you need to reschedule or are not sure when yours is, please call the office. The number is 712.542.4510.
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary
This weeks letter was Nn, the sight word was "to," and the vocab words were mend, wade, comfortable, and uncomfortable.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Vocabulary
This weeks vocabulary words were patient, scoop, observe, and enormous! Try using some of these words at home to see if your kiddos will notice!
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary
The last two weeks we have been working on the letters T and I. We have also learned the sight words see, at, go, and it. This coming week will be a review week for letters and we will learn the sight words is and stop.
The vocabulary words for the past two weeks were allow, frustrated, decide, practice, slam, filthy, concerned, and moan.
The vocabulary words for the past two weeks were allow, frustrated, decide, practice, slam, filthy, concerned, and moan.
Busy Week!
This upcoming week will be a busy week in our classroom! Tuesday is technically our 49th day of school, but we will be celebrating our 50th day of school early by having a "50's" day. Students are encouraged to dress like people dressed in the 50's. Please do not feel like you have to go out and buy an outfit, be creative with clothes you already have! We will celebrate at school that day by participating in many different activities, both in our classroom and with the entire school.
Friday is Halloween. Students do NOT need to wear costumes. We will celebrate in the afternoon by switching around with the other kindergarten classrooms and participating in different games and crafts in each room. We will end the day with a special snack and activity in our own classroom.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Friday is Halloween. Students do NOT need to wear costumes. We will celebrate in the afternoon by switching around with the other kindergarten classrooms and participating in different games and crafts in each room. We will end the day with a special snack and activity in our own classroom.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Friday, October 10, 2014
Vocabulary, Letters, Sight Words Update
Vocabulary Words: Welcome, Comfort, Furious, Snatch
Letters: Review Week; Next week we will work on the letter T
Sight Words: Make; Next week we will work on the word "See."
Letters: Review Week; Next week we will work on the letter T
Sight Words: Make; Next week we will work on the word "See."
Monday, October 6, 2014
Reminders!
Book orders are due Wednesday!
Also,
our field trip is THIS Wednesday. Make sure you have your child at
school BEFORE 7:40... the bus will LEAVE at 7:45. If you are not here,
we will not wait. Each student will have a school lunch and their
account will be charged. There is no need to send anything to school
this day, except maybe a coat. Students will return to school by 2:45.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Friday, October 3, 2014
Vocab, letter, sight word update
Vocabulary for the week: Whirl, Scramble, Determined, Proud
Sight word for the week: A (said like the letter name)
Letter for the week: Pp
Next week will be a review week for letters and our new sight word will be "make."
Sight word for the week: A (said like the letter name)
Letter for the week: Pp
Next week will be a review week for letters and our new sight word will be "make."
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Vocab, Letters, Sight Words
Vocab for this week: Container, Scrumptious, Enjoy, Gooey
Letter of the week: S
Next week's letter: P
Sight word: Like
Next week's sight word: A (pronounced "uh")
On Fridays we have been taking a little sight word test. We practice all week writing the words and on Friday we take a little test to see if we can write the words without looking at our Word Wall or listening to our Sight Word Songs. This isn't graded, but I do give out a little treat if the students can write them correctly. If you would like to work at home on writing these, our sight words we've learned so far are: am, can, I, like, the, and we.
Letter of the week: S
Next week's letter: P
Sight word: Like
Next week's sight word: A (pronounced "uh")
On Fridays we have been taking a little sight word test. We practice all week writing the words and on Friday we take a little test to see if we can write the words without looking at our Word Wall or listening to our Sight Word Songs. This isn't graded, but I do give out a little treat if the students can write them correctly. If you would like to work at home on writing these, our sight words we've learned so far are: am, can, I, like, the, and we.
Silly Sock Day!
Tomorrow will be Silly Sock Day! Wear your silliest socks to end our week of learning about the letter S.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Vocabulary
The vocabulary words learned this week were: eager, assortment, passenger, and pedestrian. Students were struggling with remembering pedestrian, so if you could use it at home, this may help them to remember the word!! Thanks!
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Early Out, Favorite Team Day, and Homecoming!
This Wednesday is our first early dismissal. Students who ride the bus will head down to the bus around 1:15 or 1:20 and as soon as they are out of the hallway, the doors will be unlocked for students who will be picked up.
In honor of Homecoming this week, the elementary will be having a Favorite Team Day on Thursday. Students are encouraged to wear something that shows their favorite team (shirt, jersey, sweatshirt, etc.).
Friday is Homecoming and the Homecoming Parade. You should have received a red note on Friday explaining about the parade. If you have any further questions, please let me know!
In honor of Homecoming this week, the elementary will be having a Favorite Team Day on Thursday. Students are encouraged to wear something that shows their favorite team (shirt, jersey, sweatshirt, etc.).
Friday is Homecoming and the Homecoming Parade. You should have received a red note on Friday explaining about the parade. If you have any further questions, please let me know!
Schedule Revision
This week we were informed that on Early Dismissal days, we will not have specials and will only have recess. This means the "day" will become an ED day and the numbered or lettered day will be moved to the following day.
For example, this week Wednesday is an ED day and Friday will also be an ED because of the Homecoming Parade. Therefore, Monday will be Day 3, Tuesday will be Day A, Wednesday will be an ED Day, Thursday will then be Day 4, Friday will be another ED Day and next Monday will be Day 5.
If there is an early out, the numbered or letter day will be moved to the following day, just like we do for snow days. I will try to send home a revised Specials Schedule for the month on Monday.
For example, this week Wednesday is an ED day and Friday will also be an ED because of the Homecoming Parade. Therefore, Monday will be Day 3, Tuesday will be Day A, Wednesday will be an ED Day, Thursday will then be Day 4, Friday will be another ED Day and next Monday will be Day 5.
If there is an early out, the numbered or letter day will be moved to the following day, just like we do for snow days. I will try to send home a revised Specials Schedule for the month on Monday.
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary Update
This coming week will be a review week for letters and sight words. The letters that will be reviewed are M and A. Sight words that will be reviewed are I, we, can, the, and am.
Vocabulary words from last week were soar, snooze, drowsy, and tangled.
Vocabulary words from last week were soar, snooze, drowsy, and tangled.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Library
I've been meaning to let you know when we will be going to the school library each week to check out books. We will go to the school library on Mondays and Thursdays. Thursday, Mrs. Cabeen also reads to us before we check out a new book. If you forget to send your library book one of the days, no worries! They usually aren't due back to the library until about a week after checkout. Notes will be sent home when books are overdue.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Homecoming Parade
Homecoming and the Homecoming Parade is next Friday (September 19). Students will go to the parade Friday afternoon. If you would like to take your child to the parade, you may do so, but you must pick your child up by 1. Please also send a note. If you do not pick your child up, we will travel together on buses to go to and attend the parade. Students may NOT be picked up at the parade. You must pick them up before the parade OR pick them up at school immediately following the parade. If your child rides a bus, they will just ride the bus home after the parade as usual.
Specials Schedule
Our special schedule is as follows:
Day 1- Art
Day 2- PE
Day 3- Music
Day A- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and Music
Day 4- Computer
Day 5- PE
Day 6- Music
Day B- Guidance and PE
Tomorrow (Sept. 8) is Day 5.
If there ever is a snow day, the "day" will just be moved until we return to school. Example: If we have a snow day on January 5 and that is supposed to be a Day 2, it will then be Day 2 when we return to school on January 6.
Day 1- Art
Day 2- PE
Day 3- Music
Day A- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) and Music
Day 4- Computer
Day 5- PE
Day 6- Music
Day B- Guidance and PE
Tomorrow (Sept. 8) is Day 5.
If there ever is a snow day, the "day" will just be moved until we return to school. Example: If we have a snow day on January 5 and that is supposed to be a Day 2, it will then be Day 2 when we return to school on January 6.
Math Homework and Paper Sight Word Books
Your child will be sent home with their first piece of homework on Monday, September 8. It will be due by Thursday, September 11. I will always send home the Math homework worksheet on Monday and it will always be due by Thursday. When your child brings it back, I check it, return it home, and your child receives a small reward. I do not keep track of how your child scores on the homework. I do this to get students in the habit of doing and bringing back homework to prepare them for future grades. The homework also gives them extra practice on what we are working on in Math.
You also may have noticed a short paper sight word book coming home with your child. Each week, after your child has learned and worked on identifying and recognizing the sight word of the week, there is a paper sight word book that they practice reading and then read to me. These are good to save and practice with your child. It helps them to remember sight words and learn to recognize them in text.
You also may have noticed a short paper sight word book coming home with your child. Each week, after your child has learned and worked on identifying and recognizing the sight word of the week, there is a paper sight word book that they practice reading and then read to me. These are good to save and practice with your child. It helps them to remember sight words and learn to recognize them in text.
Letter, Sight Word, and Vocabulary Update
The letter for this coming week is Aa. We will also be learning the sight word "the." Last week we worked on Mm and the sight word "we." We also reviewed sight words "can" and "I."
The vocabulary words we learned at the end of last week were generous, nuisance, energetic, and exhausted.
Working on letter names/sounds and sight words at home is always a great idea! Trying to use our vocabulary words when talking with your child is also helpful for them so they start remembering and using the words.
The vocabulary words we learned at the end of last week were generous, nuisance, energetic, and exhausted.
Working on letter names/sounds and sight words at home is always a great idea! Trying to use our vocabulary words when talking with your child is also helpful for them so they start remembering and using the words.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
If you have not given me your email or have not yet emailed me, could you please send me a quick email so that I can save your email address? I like to send out emails throughout the week and want to make sure I'm reaching all my parents. Thanks!
My email is: mkearney@clarindacsd.org
My email is: mkearney@clarindacsd.org
Letters, Sight Words, Vocabulary Words
This week we have been reviewing all the letters in the alphabet. We've talked about what their name is and what sound they make. Next week we will begin focusing on just one letter in depth to learn the sound it makes, both at the beginning, and at the end of words. Each week, we will go over one or two letters. The first few months, we will just go over one letter each week. Next week, we will be focusing on the letter Mm.
Each week, students will also learn a new sight word and usually around four vocabulary words.
Sight words are taught so that students learn to recognize the words right away in reading without having to sound them out. When you are working at home with your child on sight words, try not to have them sound the words out. Just put them on a flash card and go through each word. If they miss it, tell them what the word is, have them look at it and say it, and then move on. The sight words we learned this week were the words "I" and the word "can." Next week, we will learn the word "we."
Vocabulary words are taught after we've read our story for the week. The words taught are usually in the story, or are words that tie in with the story. Students will not be tested over these words, but we will review them so the students can start using them when they are talking and then they can eventually use them in their writing. This week, the vocabulary words we learned were creature, companion, explore, and imitate. I told the kiddos to use one of the words at home with you, I'm hoping most of them have done this!! I will post next week's vocabulary words after they learn them!
Each week, students will also learn a new sight word and usually around four vocabulary words.
Sight words are taught so that students learn to recognize the words right away in reading without having to sound them out. When you are working at home with your child on sight words, try not to have them sound the words out. Just put them on a flash card and go through each word. If they miss it, tell them what the word is, have them look at it and say it, and then move on. The sight words we learned this week were the words "I" and the word "can." Next week, we will learn the word "we."
Vocabulary words are taught after we've read our story for the week. The words taught are usually in the story, or are words that tie in with the story. Students will not be tested over these words, but we will review them so the students can start using them when they are talking and then they can eventually use them in their writing. This week, the vocabulary words we learned were creature, companion, explore, and imitate. I told the kiddos to use one of the words at home with you, I'm hoping most of them have done this!! I will post next week's vocabulary words after they learn them!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Conferences
If you have not signed up for conferences, let me know! You can either email me (mkearney@clarindacsd.org) or call the office and let them know you need to sign up for a conference with me. Conferences will be held in the afternoon/early evening of November 6th and in the morning of November 7th. Your children will not come to school on those two days. Thanks!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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