Weekly Newsletter #3

 

August 23-27, 2010

From Mrs. Hicks' desk… This Weeks' Focus I want to compliment you all on how well you have obviously raised your children as their behavior this past week was amazing. Cards were still pulled but overall, the children remained focused and worked very hard to turn in their best work. They are learning how to be Kindergarteners beautifully!   Language Arts We will begin Week Two of Unit One with our Scott Foresman Reading Program by reading the story Duck Fix-It. We will discuss the setting and characters of the story and learn our week's amazing words. We will also read Brown Bear, Brown Bear and learn about types of bears, their habitats, food, etc. We will also work on story sequencing skills, colors and the concept of small, medium and large.   Amazing Words repair, leak, steep, ladder, puddles, shed   Math Our focus this week will be on the number One, the color Blue and the shape Circle. Please have your child wear the color blue on Friday!   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 428-7125 or jhicks@hsv.k12.al.us. You may also check my website http://hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com/.

Important Info! Grading System You will have a packet of your child's work sent home this week. I have begun grading their papers with the following system: S-Satisfactory (Super!) P-Progressing (Pretty Good!) N-Needs Improvement (Not so Good!)   At this point, I am looking for your child to complete their work in a timely manner to the best of their ability. Neatness counts! Please practice name writing at home. Coloring and cutting are very helpful in improving your child's small motor skills which in turn leads to more controlled handwriting. Any extra practice at home makes a noticeable difference!   Homework All written homework is due on Friday. 1. Please complete the name writing practice sheet. Remember that only the FIRST letter of your child's first and last name is capitalized. 2. Four Day Homework Page 3. Practice tying shoes. Parents, I truly need your help with this. With 23 students, it is very difficult to tie 46 shoes! Thank you very much for your help. J 4. Practice identifying Lunch Numbers. (Each child that is able to enter their number independently will be able to go to the Treasure Tub!)

Weekly Newsletter #2

August 16-20, 2010

From Mrs. Hicks' desk… What a wonderful first week of school! I was amazed at how well your children picked up on our procedures-wow! I did pull a few cards but I think everyone will get the hang of it, it just takes time. I'm very excited about getting to know your boys and girls, they have some fun personalities! This Weeks' Focus Language Arts We spent a great deal of time learning about nocturnal animals-like Chester. We also learned the difference between being a good little monkey or a naughty little monkey like the Five Little Monkeys. We will begin our study of letters and sounds using the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. We will also begin Unit One of our Scott Foresman reading program. Please help your child practice their Sight Words and ask them about this week's amazing words! Sight Words I am Amazing Words first second third fourth fifth sixth

Important Info! Please remember to send any notes regarding afternoon transportation changes or lunch money in your child's pouch in the BEE binder. Thank you! J Thank you to everyone for diligently getting all of this paperwork completed and turned in-I do appreciate it! Homework All written homework is due on Friday. 1. Please complete the name writing practice sheet. Remember that only the FIRST letter of your child's first and last name is capitalized. 2. Complete Homework Page (labeled for Monday-Thursday). 3. Practice tying shoes. 4. Practice Identifying Lunch Numbers. Math We will begin learning about the color red, circles and the number one. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 428-7125 or jhicks@hsv.k12.al.us. You may also check my website http://hicks-thealphabetgarden.blogspot.com/.