Week of December 5th-8th
Sound of the Week - J
Book of the Week - The Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Mom of the Month - Meghan Grubbs
Reminders for the Week:
Late Start - Wednesday, December 7th, school starts at 9:20.
Bake Sale - Thursday, December 8th, $1.00 per item
Please lift our class up daily in prayer. It's a wonderful, busy time...but we want to keep our focus on the Real Reason for our celebrations - our precious Savior! These kids are so in awe of the story of the Nativity. It is a joy to start a craft project or story as they ask many questions with wonder and amazement!
Parents/Grandparents Reading -
Bill Grubbs, Monday - Thank You!
Barbara Mansfield - Sarah Kate's grandmother - Tuesday a.m.
Jon Colcord - Joshua's grandfather - Tuesday afternoon
Meghan Grubbs - (and special colors of Christmas cake) - Thursday at 10:45.
Very important Pageant Information:
Pageant practices going well.
Costumes:
Lee class Boys - Cows - all of cow costumes were made by a parent last year (an incredible gift). Adorable! See Vin's picture on right. Your son will need to bring white t-shirt and black socks for feet. Meghan Grubbs brought black socks for hands.
Lee Class Girls - Sheep - (with Mrs. Williams girls). We have ordered costumes (hats and vests). Also adorable! See Kyra's photo to right. Girls will wear white long-sleeve shirt (turtleneck or crew neck) and black leggings or pants and black socks. Meghan brought black socks for hands.
Students need to bring all above items on Wednesday, December 14, for Dress Rehearsal. The above items will stay at school and be ready for Pageant on December 15th.
STUDENTS WILL WEAR REGULAR UNIFORM ON DECEMBER 14TH AND UNIFORM PANTS (BOTTOMS) WITH A CHRISTMAS SHIRT ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH.
Meghan Grubbs will be with our class on December 15th from 8:30 through morning routine, and our very simple class party. She will help me dress the kids ready for the Pageant. I will take many pictures at Dress Rehearsal on the 14th, but please come ready for many photos on the 15th.
I NEED ONE OR TWO MOMS TO HELP CUT THE FUR FABRIC AND MOUNT ON VESTS FOR SHEEP (7 COSTUMES). PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU COULD HELP WITH THIS. (Even moms of boys could help with this as your costumes are ready). Thanks!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
X Week and the Habit of Attention
Week of November 14-17
Picture retakes on November 16th! Yes, students may dress for retakes on that day.
Sound of the Week - X
Book of the Week - The Ox Cart Man
Habit of the Month - Attention
Mom of the Month - Laura Mansfield
We are enjoying a full four-day academic week as we reflect on last week's Veteran's Day program as well as begin to prepare for Thanksgiving week.
The students were very attentive as they learned of the men and women who have served and died for our country last week. I think the parents and grandparents that attended will agree that it is one of the most memorable days at our school. Thank you to Mr. Clark, Iris' grandfather, Mr. Colcord, Joshua's grandfather and Mrs. Brubaker, Kyra's grandmother, for reading books about service men and their families.
Next week, we will study Thanksgiving with a traditional feast on Thursday morning. We will attend the feast as "Native Americans" and will make our costumes in school this week and next. The food will be provided by the teachers. In other words, no preparation for you at home.
The Ox Cart Man, our book of the week, is another wonderful Newberry winner written by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney. We do have four copies in our classroom of this book, so expect it to come home in the next two days.
Picture retakes on November 16th! Yes, students may dress for retakes on that day.
Sound of the Week - X
Book of the Week - The Ox Cart Man
Habit of the Month - Attention
Mom of the Month - Laura Mansfield
We are enjoying a full four-day academic week as we reflect on last week's Veteran's Day program as well as begin to prepare for Thanksgiving week.
The students were very attentive as they learned of the men and women who have served and died for our country last week. I think the parents and grandparents that attended will agree that it is one of the most memorable days at our school. Thank you to Mr. Clark, Iris' grandfather, Mr. Colcord, Joshua's grandfather and Mrs. Brubaker, Kyra's grandmother, for reading books about service men and their families.
Next week, we will study Thanksgiving with a traditional feast on Thursday morning. We will attend the feast as "Native Americans" and will make our costumes in school this week and next. The food will be provided by the teachers. In other words, no preparation for you at home.
The Ox Cart Man, our book of the week, is another wonderful Newberry winner written by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney. We do have four copies in our classroom of this book, so expect it to come home in the next two days.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
"V" is for Veteran!
Week of November 7-10
Sound of the Week - "V"
Book of the Week - All Those Secrets of the World
Habit of the Month - Attention
Mom of the Month - Laura Mansfield
Thursday of this week, our school will take part in a Veteran's Day celebration. Every year, this day is one of the memorable of the school year. On Thursday morning, the auditorium will be filled with our students, parents, teachers, and administrators and over one hundred Veterans! Please attend on Thursday morning if you possibly can. 9:30 in the Auditorium. Contact me with any questions. If you have not returned your yellow form letting me know if your child will be sitting with you or with me, leaving right after the program or staying until noon with me...please do so tomorrow. I have received from Iris, Hudson, Jacob, Kyra and Hughes. THIS DAY IS CHAPEL DRESS! I WILL SEND SEVERAL REMINDERS! Also, if any of you parents have served in the military, please let me know. I am aware that Jeff Mansfield and Scott Colcord have/are serving.
Thank you Laura Mansfield for being a part of our fun "Egg" Special Event last week. You were kind to change your schedule and come in last minute. I did not take any pictures that day! Laura if you took any with your phone, do you mind sending to me?
Sound of the Week - "V"
Book of the Week - All Those Secrets of the World
Habit of the Month - Attention
Mom of the Month - Laura Mansfield
Thursday of this week, our school will take part in a Veteran's Day celebration. Every year, this day is one of the memorable of the school year. On Thursday morning, the auditorium will be filled with our students, parents, teachers, and administrators and over one hundred Veterans! Please attend on Thursday morning if you possibly can. 9:30 in the Auditorium. Contact me with any questions. If you have not returned your yellow form letting me know if your child will be sitting with you or with me, leaving right after the program or staying until noon with me...please do so tomorrow. I have received from Iris, Hudson, Jacob, Kyra and Hughes. THIS DAY IS CHAPEL DRESS! I WILL SEND SEVERAL REMINDERS! Also, if any of you parents have served in the military, please let me know. I am aware that Jeff Mansfield and Scott Colcord have/are serving.
Thank you Laura Mansfield for being a part of our fun "Egg" Special Event last week. You were kind to change your schedule and come in last minute. I did not take any pictures that day! Laura if you took any with your phone, do you mind sending to me?
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Little Engine that Could and Green Eggs!
Week of October 31-November 3
Sound of the Week - E
Book of the Week - The Little Engine that Could
Mom of the Month - November (Laura Mansfield)
Reminder: Wednesday, November 2nd is LATE START! 9:30.
Thanks to Chris and Meredith Burns, our outstanding October Parents of the Month. Even though our Wednesday was pretty Wacky last week, the kids loved having you Chris!
I enjoyed meeting with you this week in conferences. I continually am amazed by the hearts of the parents in this class. No wonder your children are wonderful!
E Week is Exciting! The Little Engine that Could is a favorite of all. We plan to eat Green Eggs and Ham on Thursday (let me know if we need an alternative for your child).
Please see photos on the right of our Wonderful W week.
Remember to send a jacket or sweatshirt for your child. We will play outside as long as it is not pouring rain.
Have an awesome week. So glad that I get four days with the students this week.
Sound of the Week - E
Book of the Week - The Little Engine that Could
Mom of the Month - November (Laura Mansfield)
Reminder: Wednesday, November 2nd is LATE START! 9:30.
Thanks to Chris and Meredith Burns, our outstanding October Parents of the Month. Even though our Wednesday was pretty Wacky last week, the kids loved having you Chris!
I enjoyed meeting with you this week in conferences. I continually am amazed by the hearts of the parents in this class. No wonder your children are wonderful!
E Week is Exciting! The Little Engine that Could is a favorite of all. We plan to eat Green Eggs and Ham on Thursday (let me know if we need an alternative for your child).
Please see photos on the right of our Wonderful W week.
Remember to send a jacket or sweatshirt for your child. We will play outside as long as it is not pouring rain.
Have an awesome week. So glad that I get four days with the students this week.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Looking forward to a "W"onderful Visit from the "W"ool Lady!
Week of October 24-27
Sound of the Week - W
Book of the Week - Warm as Wool
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
Reminder - No School on Thursday, October 27th as we will meet for individual conferences.
I will send a reminder email about your conference on the day prior.
Tomorrow the "Wool Lady" will visit from Atlanta History Center. She provides a awesome presentation as she actually spins sheep wool into yarn. She also shares many household items that were used during the same time that our BOTW takes place.
You should have received information about Veteran's Day Service in early November. We will discuss at conferences, but please return Stars with family and friends who are Veterans as soon as possible.
Please, please return your book of the week the night after your child brings home. There were two families that were not able to have the book of the week last week as two were not returned.
We are enjoying having Joshua's grandfather read on Tuesdays and loved having Diane Parsonnet, Cooper's grandmother, read on Wednesday. See photo to the right. Cooper talked about his "Mimi" all morning and even named her visit as a PRAISE on Wednesday morning. This group of students LOVES to have parents and grandparents read to the class.
I love your precious wonders! They are a joy!
Sound of the Week - W
Book of the Week - Warm as Wool
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
Reminder - No School on Thursday, October 27th as we will meet for individual conferences.
I will send a reminder email about your conference on the day prior.
Tomorrow the "Wool Lady" will visit from Atlanta History Center. She provides a awesome presentation as she actually spins sheep wool into yarn. She also shares many household items that were used during the same time that our BOTW takes place.
You should have received information about Veteran's Day Service in early November. We will discuss at conferences, but please return Stars with family and friends who are Veterans as soon as possible.
Please, please return your book of the week the night after your child brings home. There were two families that were not able to have the book of the week last week as two were not returned.
We are enjoying having Joshua's grandfather read on Tuesdays and loved having Diane Parsonnet, Cooper's grandmother, read on Wednesday. See photo to the right. Cooper talked about his "Mimi" all morning and even named her visit as a PRAISE on Wednesday morning. This group of students LOVES to have parents and grandparents read to the class.
I love your precious wonders! They are a joy!
Monday, October 17, 2011
K Week - Kapok Tree
Week of October 17-20
Sound of the Week - K
Book of the Week - The Great Kapok Tree
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
Looking forward to another action packed week in kindergarten. Our book this week, The Great Kapok Tree, is full of colorful, rich pictures that depict the beauty of God's creation in the Rain forest. I do feel that I need make our parents aware that this book is written from a secular/save the earth perspective. I think the book itself is fine, but there is a letter at the back of the book that reads "save mother earth". I plan to black the mother earth in this letter. I know the author writes from the secular perspective of saving what we have, and Genesis 1 shows us that God asks us to "care for what He has given." Both of our verses this week are from Genesis...God made the plants and the animals....all of them AND God set man over His creation to care for it. I believe the book is valuable but didn't want this book to come home without explaining our concerns.
We had three exciting visitors to our classroom last week. Joshua's grandfather, Jon Colcord, visited and read our book of the week Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Vin's grandparents, Bill and Kathy O'Toole, who live in Arizona, and returned on Wednesday from a trip to Israel, visited on Thursday. Kathy read Maybelle, another wonderful book by Virginia Lee Burton about the San Francisco cable cars. She and Vin also presented gifts to the class of olive wood crosses that she purchased in Bethlehem just for our children. She shared that she prays daily for our class (which was an incredible blessing to this teacher). To end our S packed week, our dad of the month, Chris Burns, visited and celebrated the students' awesome shape machines and then prepared Ice Cream Sundaes! See pictures of all three and visitors to the right!
As we only have 3 days in this school week, please return our book of the week, the next day. I plan to send the books home as follows.
Tuesday - Kyra, Vin and Iris
Wednesday - Jacob, Sarah Kate and Hudson
Thursday - Joshua, Gavin, Cooper and Hughes
Also, please sign up for conference times for Thursday, October 27th. Sent email last week with available times. Thank you!
Sound of the Week - K
Book of the Week - The Great Kapok Tree
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
Looking forward to another action packed week in kindergarten. Our book this week, The Great Kapok Tree, is full of colorful, rich pictures that depict the beauty of God's creation in the Rain forest. I do feel that I need make our parents aware that this book is written from a secular/save the earth perspective. I think the book itself is fine, but there is a letter at the back of the book that reads "save mother earth". I plan to black the mother earth in this letter. I know the author writes from the secular perspective of saving what we have, and Genesis 1 shows us that God asks us to "care for what He has given." Both of our verses this week are from Genesis...God made the plants and the animals....all of them AND God set man over His creation to care for it. I believe the book is valuable but didn't want this book to come home without explaining our concerns.
We had three exciting visitors to our classroom last week. Joshua's grandfather, Jon Colcord, visited and read our book of the week Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Vin's grandparents, Bill and Kathy O'Toole, who live in Arizona, and returned on Wednesday from a trip to Israel, visited on Thursday. Kathy read Maybelle, another wonderful book by Virginia Lee Burton about the San Francisco cable cars. She and Vin also presented gifts to the class of olive wood crosses that she purchased in Bethlehem just for our children. She shared that she prays daily for our class (which was an incredible blessing to this teacher). To end our S packed week, our dad of the month, Chris Burns, visited and celebrated the students' awesome shape machines and then prepared Ice Cream Sundaes! See pictures of all three and visitors to the right!
As we only have 3 days in this school week, please return our book of the week, the next day. I plan to send the books home as follows.
Tuesday - Kyra, Vin and Iris
Wednesday - Jacob, Sarah Kate and Hudson
Thursday - Joshua, Gavin, Cooper and Hughes
Also, please sign up for conference times for Thursday, October 27th. Sent email last week with available times. Thank you!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
S Week - Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Week of October 10-13
Sound of the Week and Book of the Week - (in title)
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
A huge thanks to April Rodell, Lauri Bradley and Danielle Boos for a great Service Project Day. The children were in great hands and I know the fireman felt very loved and appreciated.
Thank you to Alan Thomson for the great photo above from our Apple Orchard trip. Look for an email tonight that includes the shutterfly link to get to Alan's photos.
We enjoyed Cynthia Rylants book When I Was Young in the Mountains last week. It was so special to have Barbara Mansfield, Sarah Kate's grandmother, come and read this book and then tell us about how things have changed since she was young. The kids were very interested to hear that there were no TVs and cell phones years ago. (see photo)
The week before, Jon Colcord, Joshua's grandfather, came and read How to Make An Apple Pie and See the World. Joshua grinned the entire time that his grandfather was here. The students love to have guest readers, especially grandparents. Look forward to meeting Vin's grandmother from California who will be guest reader this Thursday.
Thanks so much to Rachel Brubaker for being our awesome September Mom of the Month. It was a very busy month and Rachel served so graciously. Thank you...especially for your time in planning our Apple Orchard trip. (see photo of our Nature Walk with Rachel)
This Week will include sponge painting, scribble art, Marching to Sousan, slithering, stomping, swaying, skipping, swinging and many other great S activities.
This weeks book, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, is another outstanding Caldecott award winner. Be sure to check out ALL of Virginia Lee Burton's books.
Will send a sign up email very soon for our Conferences scheduled the last week of October.
Sound of the Week and Book of the Week - (in title)
Mom of the Month - Meredith Burns
A huge thanks to April Rodell, Lauri Bradley and Danielle Boos for a great Service Project Day. The children were in great hands and I know the fireman felt very loved and appreciated.
Thank you to Alan Thomson for the great photo above from our Apple Orchard trip. Look for an email tonight that includes the shutterfly link to get to Alan's photos.
We enjoyed Cynthia Rylants book When I Was Young in the Mountains last week. It was so special to have Barbara Mansfield, Sarah Kate's grandmother, come and read this book and then tell us about how things have changed since she was young. The kids were very interested to hear that there were no TVs and cell phones years ago. (see photo)
The week before, Jon Colcord, Joshua's grandfather, came and read How to Make An Apple Pie and See the World. Joshua grinned the entire time that his grandfather was here. The students love to have guest readers, especially grandparents. Look forward to meeting Vin's grandmother from California who will be guest reader this Thursday.
Thanks so much to Rachel Brubaker for being our awesome September Mom of the Month. It was a very busy month and Rachel served so graciously. Thank you...especially for your time in planning our Apple Orchard trip. (see photo of our Nature Walk with Rachel)
This Week will include sponge painting, scribble art, Marching to Sousan, slithering, stomping, swaying, skipping, swinging and many other great S activities.
This weeks book, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, is another outstanding Caldecott award winner. Be sure to check out ALL of Virginia Lee Burton's books.
Will send a sign up email very soon for our Conferences scheduled the last week of October.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Apple Orchards and Boosterthon
Week of September 26-29
Sound of the Week - A
Book of the Week - How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Thank you, Rachel, for being a part of our First Nature Walk last Wednesday..(pictures to come).
Will send text reminders about all events each night.
Tuesday, 27th - We look forward to a visit from Jon Colcord, Joshua's grandfather, who will be reading to the class at 10:45.
Wednesday, 28th -our class will visit Reece Apple Orchards. Thank you
Rachel Brubaker for making all plans for this special trip. If you are not one of the families meeting at school, then plan to meet us at the Orchards at 10:00 a.m. Please send sack lunch for your child to eat at the Orchards or in the car on return trip home.
Thursday, 29th - Boosterthon! Tennis shoes and running shorts/t-shirts. Each child will receive a t-shirt for the Fun-Run that morning.
Some fun things that we will be doing with "A" this week.
Apple Tasting, alphabet activities, animal charades, fingerprint ants and our own Book of Seasons of the Apple Tree
The Book of the Week - How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
by Marjorie Priceman
This is another favorite in my own household. It is a delightful, creative and humorous adventure that your children will enjoy for years to come. We'll use the recipe at the back of the book to make an apple pie on Thursday. Ask your child to trace the locations of the book on a world map this week.
Sound of the Week - A
Book of the Week - How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Thank you, Rachel, for being a part of our First Nature Walk last Wednesday..(pictures to come).
Will send text reminders about all events each night.
Tuesday, 27th - We look forward to a visit from Jon Colcord, Joshua's grandfather, who will be reading to the class at 10:45.
Wednesday, 28th -our class will visit Reece Apple Orchards. Thank you
Rachel Brubaker for making all plans for this special trip. If you are not one of the families meeting at school, then plan to meet us at the Orchards at 10:00 a.m. Please send sack lunch for your child to eat at the Orchards or in the car on return trip home.
Thursday, 29th - Boosterthon! Tennis shoes and running shorts/t-shirts. Each child will receive a t-shirt for the Fun-Run that morning.
Some fun things that we will be doing with "A" this week.
Apple Tasting, alphabet activities, animal charades, fingerprint ants and our own Book of Seasons of the Apple Tree
The Book of the Week - How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
by Marjorie Priceman
This is another favorite in my own household. It is a delightful, creative and humorous adventure that your children will enjoy for years to come. We'll use the recipe at the back of the book to make an apple pie on Thursday. Ask your child to trace the locations of the book on a world map this week.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
D Week, Nature Walk, Parent Meeting and Picture Day
Week of September 19-21
Wow! This will be a "Delightful" and Busy Week in Kindergarten!
Sound of the Week - D
Book of the Week - Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Another classic (and favorite) book by a Caldecott Winner author/illustrator
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Reminders:
Tuesday, September, 20th - Parent Meeting in our classroom at 6:15.
Wednesday - 21st, Nature Walk with Mrs. Brubaker! Please send your child in tennis shoes (or something good for walking in woods). Please be sure to send water bottle and snack.
Thursday, 22nd - Individual Picture Day
Thank you Brubakers for your awesome contributions as Parents of the Month. Jason came in last Monday morning and introduced Very Hungry Caterpillar book. See picture to the right. The students loved having a parent read. Thanks also to Laurie Bradley for bringing awesome cutouts and puppet and telling the story of the Hungry Caterpillar on Friday. (I made the mistake of telling Hudson that you were coming and he grinned all day). A big thanks to Brandy Parsonnet for being Chapel Mom on Wednesday. The students say that they LOVED Chapel, especially Sarah Kate, whose big brother, Jake was one of the students that shared that morning
Artist of the Year...
This week we will introducing our Artist for the Year (in Kindergarten), John James Audobon. We learn that he is a student and lover of nature and came to be known as the "man who drew birds". We will take a good long look at his mallard duck picture. We will also do our very first picture study of McCloskey's drawing of ducks on Thursday and then a reproduction drawing.
Wow! This will be a "Delightful" and Busy Week in Kindergarten!
Sound of the Week - D
Book of the Week - Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Another classic (and favorite) book by a Caldecott Winner author/illustrator
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Reminders:
Tuesday, September, 20th - Parent Meeting in our classroom at 6:15.
Wednesday - 21st, Nature Walk with Mrs. Brubaker! Please send your child in tennis shoes (or something good for walking in woods). Please be sure to send water bottle and snack.
Thursday, 22nd - Individual Picture Day
Thank you Brubakers for your awesome contributions as Parents of the Month. Jason came in last Monday morning and introduced Very Hungry Caterpillar book. See picture to the right. The students loved having a parent read. Thanks also to Laurie Bradley for bringing awesome cutouts and puppet and telling the story of the Hungry Caterpillar on Friday. (I made the mistake of telling Hudson that you were coming and he grinned all day). A big thanks to Brandy Parsonnet for being Chapel Mom on Wednesday. The students say that they LOVED Chapel, especially Sarah Kate, whose big brother, Jake was one of the students that shared that morning
Artist of the Year...
This week we will introducing our Artist for the Year (in Kindergarten), John James Audobon. We learn that he is a student and lover of nature and came to be known as the "man who drew birds". We will take a good long look at his mallard duck picture. We will also do our very first picture study of McCloskey's drawing of ducks on Thursday and then a reproduction drawing.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Our First Chapel Day and Author Eric Carle
Week of September 12-15
A huge thank you to Rachel Brubaker for joining us on Thursday for our awesome trip to Italy and other wonderful "P" activities. Please see more "P" week pictures to the right.
Looking Forward to "C" Week and our very first Chapel Service on Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30. Thank you Brandy Parsonnet for being Chapel Mom. Please notice that this year (for the first time) that Kindergartners are required to wear Dressy Enrichment. Please contact me with any questions. Also, please know that ALL PCS PARENTS are welcome to attend Chapel. Brandy will be helping more with "crowd control" and bathroom breaks for our class.
Sound of the Week - Letter C
Book of the Week - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Jason Brubaker will start our week by reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Monday afternoon. We will continue throughout the week enjoying other Eric Carle books as well as books on Caterpillars and Butterflies and many wonderful "C" activities.
Moving to LInes!
I have been impressed with the grips and letter formation of my class this year. Last week, we attempted to move our letters to "lines" and all students did very well. Contrary to what I mentioned at the first class meeting, I believe it is appropriate that we go ahead and move to "lines" in our Handwriting Without Tears. I know it doesn't sounds like a big deal, but to a kindergarten teacher, It really is a big step.
Have a blessed Week!
A huge thank you to Rachel Brubaker for joining us on Thursday for our awesome trip to Italy and other wonderful "P" activities. Please see more "P" week pictures to the right.
Looking Forward to "C" Week and our very first Chapel Service on Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30. Thank you Brandy Parsonnet for being Chapel Mom. Please notice that this year (for the first time) that Kindergartners are required to wear Dressy Enrichment. Please contact me with any questions. Also, please know that ALL PCS PARENTS are welcome to attend Chapel. Brandy will be helping more with "crowd control" and bathroom breaks for our class.
Sound of the Week - Letter C
Book of the Week - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
Jason Brubaker will start our week by reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Monday afternoon. We will continue throughout the week enjoying other Eric Carle books as well as books on Caterpillars and Butterflies and many wonderful "C" activities.
Moving to LInes!
I have been impressed with the grips and letter formation of my class this year. Last week, we attempted to move our letters to "lines" and all students did very well. Contrary to what I mentioned at the first class meeting, I believe it is appropriate that we go ahead and move to "lines" in our Handwriting Without Tears. I know it doesn't sounds like a big deal, but to a kindergarten teacher, It really is a big step.
Have a blessed Week!
Monday, September 5, 2011
"P" stands for Principal's Meeting (Tuesday Night) and Papa Piccolo
Week of September 6-8
Sound of the Week - P
Book of the Week - Papa Piccolo
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
As we begin "P" week, I will start by reminding you of our "P"rincipal's Meeting on Tuesday night with Susan Crist in the Church Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and then our Campus Meeting at 7:30 in Main Sanctuary. Both are mandatory meetings.
The students jumped right into a regular routine last week with "F" week. I was thrilled to see how well they adapted to Handwriting without Tears program and enjoyed our Book of the Week. Please see a photo of your child in the right margin as we celebrated The Glorious Flight last Thursday with making airplane cupcakes, paper airplanes and flying from the Main Entrance Balcony.
Our study of "P" this week and BOTW Papa Piccolo will include many of the same daily activities with Handwriting without Tears and Saxon Math hands on activities. Thank you Rachel Brubaker, our September MOM, for visiting this Thursday to experience Italy and the letter P. During our Special Event Thursday, students will make their own mini-pizza, take a "Gondala" trip through the Canal of Venice (like Papa Piccolo), paint the flag of Italy as well as take part in other letter "P" activities. Please be sure to read our Book of the Week (Papa Piccolo) and return the next school day.
Rachel Brubaker will be contacting you soon to about the Apple Picking Trip on September 30th.
Have a blessed week. See you Tuesday night!
Sound of the Week - P
Book of the Week - Papa Piccolo
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Mom of the Month - Rachel Brubaker
As we begin "P" week, I will start by reminding you of our "P"rincipal's Meeting on Tuesday night with Susan Crist in the Church Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and then our Campus Meeting at 7:30 in Main Sanctuary. Both are mandatory meetings.
The students jumped right into a regular routine last week with "F" week. I was thrilled to see how well they adapted to Handwriting without Tears program and enjoyed our Book of the Week. Please see a photo of your child in the right margin as we celebrated The Glorious Flight last Thursday with making airplane cupcakes, paper airplanes and flying from the Main Entrance Balcony.
Our study of "P" this week and BOTW Papa Piccolo will include many of the same daily activities with Handwriting without Tears and Saxon Math hands on activities. Thank you Rachel Brubaker, our September MOM, for visiting this Thursday to experience Italy and the letter P. During our Special Event Thursday, students will make their own mini-pizza, take a "Gondala" trip through the Canal of Venice (like Papa Piccolo), paint the flag of Italy as well as take part in other letter "P" activities. Please be sure to read our Book of the Week (Papa Piccolo) and return the next school day.
Rachel Brubaker will be contacting you soon to about the Apple Picking Trip on September 30th.
Have a blessed week. See you Tuesday night!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Finding "Friends" and "F" Week
Week of August 29-September 1
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Sound of the Week - F
Book of the Week - The Glorious Flight
Mom of the Month - Brandy Parsonnet
Beginning 1st Verse of School Verse - Roman 12:1
Last Wednesday, as we walked down to our classroom after morning drop-off, Joshua grabbed my hand and looked up at me and said, "Mrs. Lee, I have friends!". What a precious reflection of the our first two weeks in kindergarten. The children are becoming friends as they learn about one another, how to accept one another, and that Jesus wants them to show qualities of a true friend. The first two weeks have been a precious time of learning and growing. Please look for their Wonderfully Made book to come home tomorrow (Monday) in backpacks and the Friends book on Wednesday. Both books have been made over the past two weeks.
Tomorrow we will begin our Sound of the Week Studies with the letter "F". This week we will be using feathers, finger painting fish, moving fast and slow, singing one of my Miss Gail Favorites, Funny Fingers, folding and flying paper airplanes (thanks Colcord family for the great instructions and supplies), studying the word "first" (and other ordinal poisitions), counting and graphing the number of people in our family. We are planning to Freeze fresh juice to make popsicles. Some fun "F" activities at home would include: Inviting a Friend over, Family Fun Night, visiting a pet store to see Fish.
Our Book of the Week, The Glorious Flight, by Martin and Alice Provensen is a Caldecott Book set in the early 1900s in France and tells the true story of Louis Bleriot and the first flight across the English Channel. As we read and discuss the book our topics will be family, methods of transportation, France, England, inventions, inventors, righting a wrong and perserverance. God is the ultimate creator, inventor, so take time this week to notice and praise Him! For our special event on Thursday, Brandy Parsonnet will help us prepare Airplane Cupcakes and we will fly paper airplanes from the Balcony in the Main Entrance. I picked up books from our public library that encourage the children to dig deeper into culture of France, Airplanes and inventions.
I am incredibly blessed to have this year with your children!
Habit of the Month - Obedience
Sound of the Week - F
Book of the Week - The Glorious Flight
Mom of the Month - Brandy Parsonnet
Beginning 1st Verse of School Verse - Roman 12:1
Last Wednesday, as we walked down to our classroom after morning drop-off, Joshua grabbed my hand and looked up at me and said, "Mrs. Lee, I have friends!". What a precious reflection of the our first two weeks in kindergarten. The children are becoming friends as they learn about one another, how to accept one another, and that Jesus wants them to show qualities of a true friend. The first two weeks have been a precious time of learning and growing. Please look for their Wonderfully Made book to come home tomorrow (Monday) in backpacks and the Friends book on Wednesday. Both books have been made over the past two weeks.
Tomorrow we will begin our Sound of the Week Studies with the letter "F". This week we will be using feathers, finger painting fish, moving fast and slow, singing one of my Miss Gail Favorites, Funny Fingers, folding and flying paper airplanes (thanks Colcord family for the great instructions and supplies), studying the word "first" (and other ordinal poisitions), counting and graphing the number of people in our family. We are planning to Freeze fresh juice to make popsicles. Some fun "F" activities at home would include: Inviting a Friend over, Family Fun Night, visiting a pet store to see Fish.
Our Book of the Week, The Glorious Flight, by Martin and Alice Provensen is a Caldecott Book set in the early 1900s in France and tells the true story of Louis Bleriot and the first flight across the English Channel. As we read and discuss the book our topics will be family, methods of transportation, France, England, inventions, inventors, righting a wrong and perserverance. God is the ultimate creator, inventor, so take time this week to notice and praise Him! For our special event on Thursday, Brandy Parsonnet will help us prepare Airplane Cupcakes and we will fly paper airplanes from the Balcony in the Main Entrance. I picked up books from our public library that encourage the children to dig deeper into culture of France, Airplanes and inventions.
I am incredibly blessed to have this year with your children!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
On to Week 2 of Kindergarten
See our First Day of Kindergarten Photo above! Thanks April Rodell!
(I will replace this photo shortly with another that April sent that has Kyra's eyes open. Will send copy of the "good" photo home with each child.)
What an awesome start we had last week! Your children are transitioning wonderfully. I am priviledged to be your child's teacher! No, we didn't catch snakes during recess as one of your precious little ones came home and told his mother, but we did build many wonderful memories and began to move into a routine.
This week please drop-off and pick up you child at the normal carpool location. Thanks to those who texted me with any carpool changes last week. The parapros will be greeting the children at 8:00 a.m. and I will come up to the Main Entrance around 8:15. Remember biker shorts or soffees for girls under dresses.
Week of August 22
Mom of the Month: Brandy Parsonnet
Sound of the Week: N/A
Book of the Week: Amber on the Mountain by Tony Johnston
This delightful book is about a little girl is rural Appalachia who doesn't have a school. A girl comes to the mountain who can read and the girls inspire one another to learn many important things including reading. We'll be discussing friendship, family, roles, handling dissapointment, and perserverance. We'll also read Rumplestiltzkin this week to compare his response to dissapointment to Ambers.
Habit of the Month: beginning Habits in September contininuing P.E.A.R.L. Rule
Our themes of this week (tying into Amber on the Mountain) are friendship and perserverance.
Joining with other classes to enjoy at PEARL fruit salad on Wednesday as well as making a PEARL keychain on Thursday.
Scripture: Continue to look at verses that support our P.E.A.R.L. Rule.
We will continue to work on numbers. We're counting the number of days of school, practicing calendar math and writing numbers 5-8.
(I will replace this photo shortly with another that April sent that has Kyra's eyes open. Will send copy of the "good" photo home with each child.)
What an awesome start we had last week! Your children are transitioning wonderfully. I am priviledged to be your child's teacher! No, we didn't catch snakes during recess as one of your precious little ones came home and told his mother, but we did build many wonderful memories and began to move into a routine.
This week please drop-off and pick up you child at the normal carpool location. Thanks to those who texted me with any carpool changes last week. The parapros will be greeting the children at 8:00 a.m. and I will come up to the Main Entrance around 8:15. Remember biker shorts or soffees for girls under dresses.
Week of August 22
Mom of the Month: Brandy Parsonnet
Sound of the Week: N/A
Book of the Week: Amber on the Mountain by Tony Johnston
This delightful book is about a little girl is rural Appalachia who doesn't have a school. A girl comes to the mountain who can read and the girls inspire one another to learn many important things including reading. We'll be discussing friendship, family, roles, handling dissapointment, and perserverance. We'll also read Rumplestiltzkin this week to compare his response to dissapointment to Ambers.
Habit of the Month: beginning Habits in September contininuing P.E.A.R.L. Rule
Our themes of this week (tying into Amber on the Mountain) are friendship and perserverance.
Joining with other classes to enjoy at PEARL fruit salad on Wednesday as well as making a PEARL keychain on Thursday.
Scripture: Continue to look at verses that support our P.E.A.R.L. Rule.
We will continue to work on numbers. We're counting the number of days of school, practicing calendar math and writing numbers 5-8.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Planning for our First Week in Kindergarten
Week of August 15th-19th
Book of the Week - I Like to Be Little by Charlotte Zolotow
Sound of the Week - N/A this week
Habit of Month - (will practice PEARL rules in August and begin habits in September)
Mom of the Month - Brandy Parsonnet (all Room Moms are M.O.M. for August)
It was a pleasure to see most of you yesterday morning a the Meet and Greet! The children seemed very comfortable and jumped right into classroom activities.
Please take note of these important details for Monday and Tuesday:
Please walk your child to our classroom on Monday morning. Plan on arriving around 8:15. We will take time for a class picture and then jump right into classroom acitvities. Kindergarten will not participate in noon carpool on Monday. Please plan on picking up your child in our classroom at 11:50 on Monday. This will enable you to get out to carpool for noon pick up if you have older children. Monday is the only day we will release the children from our classroom. Beginning Tuesday, all kindergarteners will be dismissed from the carpool area. We will discuss carpool in greater detail at our meeting on Tuesday evening. Should you have questions regarding carpool before Tuesday night’s meeting, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Please send your child with a healthy snack (fruit, crackers, yogurt, veggies, etc.) on Monday (and every other day!) Please send a water bottle as well. Please, no juice as it attracts bumble bees while we are enjoying our snacks outside.
If you were not able to bring school supplies on Friday, your child should bring Monday morning in backpack. Part of our morning plan is to unpack supplies and put in plastic boxes (that I am providing) for use during the school year.
Beginning Tuesday morning, all kindergartners will begin our normal morning routine. Please drop your child off at the Main Auditorium entrance. Adults and safety patrol students will be there to assist your little ones in getting safely into the building. Once inside, the kindergarten teachers and parapros will be there to greet your child and show them where to wait. Your child may be dropped off beginning at 8:00. Prior to 8:00, no adults will be there to monitor your child. We will discuss this procedure in greater detail on Tuesday evening.
Finally, our first parent meeting is Tuesday evening in our classroom. We will begin at 7:00. Our time is limited, so your punctuality is appreciated!
I will be praying for your sweet little ones this weekend! I covet your prayers for me as well; pray that God will use me as His instrument in the life of your child and your family.
Have a blessed Saturday and Sunday!
Kay
Friday, July 29, 2011
Prayed for You this Morning...
Iris, Gavin, Vin, Josh, Hughes, Sarah Kate, Cooper, Kyra, Jacob and Hudson...
I prayed for you by name this morning. I believe that God placed us together for an incredible school year to learn and grow. In just two short weeks, we will begin our nature walks, building, painting, cooking, daily digging into wonderful books, playing games and math activities. We will enjoy our awesome playground and lake that is full of tadpoles and other neat creatures. We will also study God's word that will prayerfully become a part of YOU and your story.
I look forward to meeting each of you very soon as I come to your house to visit! Please show me all of your favorites including toys, books, legos, dolls, paintings, pictures and especially your pet! Ask me any question that you would like about Kindergarten! Please know that on the first day of school your parents will drop you off in the classroom and days after that I will meet you in the front entrance and walk you down to the classroom. I will not let you get lost. I would love to hold your hand if you need me.
I can't wait to be your teacher. I returned to teaching last year after 15 years of being home with my children. I was born and raised in Atlanta and have been married to my wonderful husband for 20 years (on August 3rd). We have four children. My oldest is Annie, who just turned 16. She loves acting and singing. Katherine, my 2nd daughter is 12 years old and she loves running, tennis, softball, writing and making her own movies. I have twin boys, Brittain and Jack, who are 9 years old be in 3rd grade at Perimeter. They love baseball, tennis, playing outside, Atlanta Braves and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. We have a 5-year-old dog "Chipper" that is sitting at my feet as I type this. All four of my children attend (have attended) PCS since 1st grade and I know as a parent and now as a teacher that it is an AWESOME place to learn and grow. I home-schooled my children in their kindergarten years and we read the same wonderful books that we will read in class and then you will take home to read with your family. These awesome stories are still some of our family favorites.
I will continue to pray for you daily as we prepare for the great things that this school year holds. Will you pray for your classmates and for me? God moves great things when we ask Him!
See you soon.
I look forward to replacing the photo of my classroom sign above with our very own "first day" class photo.
I prayed for you by name this morning. I believe that God placed us together for an incredible school year to learn and grow. In just two short weeks, we will begin our nature walks, building, painting, cooking, daily digging into wonderful books, playing games and math activities. We will enjoy our awesome playground and lake that is full of tadpoles and other neat creatures. We will also study God's word that will prayerfully become a part of YOU and your story.
I look forward to meeting each of you very soon as I come to your house to visit! Please show me all of your favorites including toys, books, legos, dolls, paintings, pictures and especially your pet! Ask me any question that you would like about Kindergarten! Please know that on the first day of school your parents will drop you off in the classroom and days after that I will meet you in the front entrance and walk you down to the classroom. I will not let you get lost. I would love to hold your hand if you need me.
I can't wait to be your teacher. I returned to teaching last year after 15 years of being home with my children. I was born and raised in Atlanta and have been married to my wonderful husband for 20 years (on August 3rd). We have four children. My oldest is Annie, who just turned 16. She loves acting and singing. Katherine, my 2nd daughter is 12 years old and she loves running, tennis, softball, writing and making her own movies. I have twin boys, Brittain and Jack, who are 9 years old be in 3rd grade at Perimeter. They love baseball, tennis, playing outside, Atlanta Braves and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. We have a 5-year-old dog "Chipper" that is sitting at my feet as I type this. All four of my children attend (have attended) PCS since 1st grade and I know as a parent and now as a teacher that it is an AWESOME place to learn and grow. I home-schooled my children in their kindergarten years and we read the same wonderful books that we will read in class and then you will take home to read with your family. These awesome stories are still some of our family favorites.
I will continue to pray for you daily as we prepare for the great things that this school year holds. Will you pray for your classmates and for me? God moves great things when we ask Him!
See you soon.
I look forward to replacing the photo of my classroom sign above with our very own "first day" class photo.
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