Reminders & Upcoming Events
We loved seeing all of our grandparents Friday! We hope to see you again! Please let your child's teacher know if they would like to come in to volunteer or read to the class. Calling all Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer in the school or go with your child on a field trip, you must register as a volunteer. Please visit : www.cmsvolunteers.com Save the date: Oct. 10, will be our first field trip to Hodge's Farm. Permission slips came home this week. Cost for students and chaperons is $15. Each class will need at least 1 chaperon to help. Additional parents are able to go, but will need to drive on their own and pay admission upon arrival. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to chaperon. 9/24 Homework Journals begin this week and are due Friday. 9/25 Moe's Spirit Night: Please join us for dinner at Moe's. Part of the nights proceeds will go back to the school. 9/28 Spirit Day: Wear you Croft shirts or colors (blue and green) The first round of testing is underway. You child will be completing Reading 3d testing as well as MAP testing. Both tests will give us a baseline to help determine how to best individualize your child's learning. They will be assessed again at the middle of the year and end of the year.
Literacy: This week students will continue to discover the importance of re-reading books. They will also practice the skill of retelling a familiar story with the study of The Little Red Hen. Please remember to read with your child nightly. Also, sight word homework will begin this week. 9/24 I, a, is, the, me Writing: This week students will learn the importance of adding details to their writing/illustrations. They will also begin to label their pictures with letters and stretch out words to hear and write the corresponding sounds. You should begin to see inventive, phonetic spelling in their writing. Social Studies: We will continue to learn about what a good citizen looks like. We will explore the life of Johnny Appleseed (Chapman). We will read texts to find out how he was responsible. Math: this week we will finish up the first topic in math working with numbers 0-5. (reading, counting , writing and comparing) Reminders & Up Coming EventsThank you to all who were able to join us for Curriculum Night! Save the date: Oct. 10, will be our first Field Trip to Hodge's Farm. Permission slips will be coming home this week. Cost for students and chaperons is $15. Each class will need at least 1 chaperon to help. Additional parents are able to go, but will need to drive on their own and pay admission upon arrival. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to chaperon. 9/17 Homework Journals begin this week and are due Friday. 9/19 No School for Students 9/21 Grandparent's Day Tea: (7:45-8:30 am) Please join us for our first annual Grandparent's Day Tea. Please stop by the classroom on Friday to share a sweet treat with your grandchild and make a craft. Please RSVP to your child's teacher by Thursday (9/20). 9/25 Moe's Spirit Night: Please join us for dinner at Moe's. Part of the nights proceeds will go back to the school. Check Out What We're Learning...Literacy: Students will finish up learning Rug Rules for Reader's Workshop and practicing listening skills while listening to various stories as a group. They will be able to answer the question: How can I show I am ready to read, learn and listen? How can I turn and talk to a partner? How can I read to myself and to others?
We will also continue learning about rhyming words and begin counting syllables within words. These word play activities will help prepare the students to listen for sounds. Writing: Students will continue their personal narrative writing unit by first drawing pictures and labeling. We will focus on drawing more realistic pictures by the use of shapes. As well as, using inventive spelling (spelling by listening and writing the sounds they hear) to label their pictures. Social Studies: Students will study the Core Virtues (respect, perseverance and honesty). They will also discuss how to be a good citizen. Math: Students will discuss and explore the numbers 0-5, that includes counting and writing the numbers. We will also continue math centers procedures. You can support your child at home by having them count objects , as well as count aloud 0-100. Welcome Croft Colts! Reminders & Upcoming events
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009. The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark.” What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe. And each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do. The students will explore their creativity in all connect classes this week.
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Save the Date: Oct. 10, 2018 Field Trip to Hodge's Farm: Please be on the lookout for a permission slip coming soon! Check out what we're learning!This week we will be settling into our classroom routines.
Literacy: Students will learn Rug Rules for Reader's Workshop and practicing listening skills while listening to various stories as a group. They will be able to answer the question: How can I show I am ready to read, learn and listen? We will also begin learning about rhyming words and counting syllables within words. These word play activities will help prepare the students to listen for sounds. Writing: Students will begin their personal narrative writing unit by first drawing pictures and labeling. We will focus on drawing more realistic pictures by the use of shapes. As well as, using inventive spelling (spelling by listening and writing the sounds they hear) to label their pictures. Social Studies: Students will study the Core Virtues (Responsibility, honesty, respect and generosity). They will also discuss rules and why they are important. Math: Students will discuss and explore the numbers 0-5, as well as explore math manipulatives available to use in class. We will also begin to introduce math centers. Reminders and Upcoming Events5/25 Croft Colors Day 5/28 No School For Students 6/4 Field Day: Each class is in need of small water bottles, a pack of freeze pops and pre filled water balloons. Please let your teacher know if you can donate any of the above. Also, let us know if you are able to come out and help! It will be an all day event and the kids will have a blast! 6/6 Kindergarten Celebration & Family Picnic: Please plan to join us on this day to celebrate your child as we close out their Kindergarten year. Formal invitations will come home this week with more information. 6/8 Last Day of School Check out what we are learning...Literacy: This week we will be learning about a variety of texts. We will do this by learning the elements of fairy tales. The students will investigate what makes a fairy tale by reading various samples of them all week.
Writing: This week we will continue to write about the memories we have made in Kindergarten. This will span over the next few weeks. We will continue to work on handwriting and giving details (more than one sentence). Science: We will continue to learn about what things are made of. Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of certain materials such as metal, paper and clay. This subject has also been integrated into Art. Math: We will move into leaning about measurement and capacity. We will learn how to measure objects by length. We will use non-standard units of measure such as cubes to measure everyday objects. We will also learn how to measure by making sure things are lined up properly to ensure accuracy. Updates and Reminders5/16 No School For Students 5/25 Croft Colors Day 5/28 No School For Students 6/4 Field Day: Each class is in need of small water bottles, a pack of freeze pops and pre filled water balloons. Please let your teacher know if you can donate any of the above. Also, let us know if you are able to come out and help! It will be an all day event and the kids will have a blast! 6/6 Kindergarten Celebration & Family Picnic: Please plan to join us on this day to celebrate your child as we close out their Kindergarten year. Formal invitations will come home this week with more information. 6/8 Last Day of School Check out what we are learning...Literacy: This week we will be learning how to become characters in a text by using reader's theater. The students will have a script from a fairy tale and learn to read the lines with expression to act out the story.
Writing: This week we will begin to write about the memories we have made in Kindergarten. This will span over the next few weeks. We will continue to work on handwriting and giving details (more than one sentence). Science: We will dive into learning about what things are made of. Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of certain materials such as metal, paper and clay. This subject has also been integrated into Art. Math: We will continue topics 12-13. This topic will cover geometry. We will discover the difference between 2d and 3d shapes. We will also learn how to identify shapes within our environment. Finally we will learn that we can identify shapes by the number of sides and vertices (corners) they have. Reminders and Upcoming EventsThe Reading 3D Testing Window is open. We will continue assessing your child's reading level and celebrating all the growth they have made this year. Formal Homework has stopped. Please continue to read each night with your child, record it in their agenda and practice sight words. 5/8 Mother's Day Tea/Celebration in your child's classroom. Each year Kindergarten does a special celebration for Mom's. It will surely warm your hearts! We realize that Muffins with Mom is also this week for the rest of the school, if you have an older sibling we invite you to bring them to the classroom on the 8th to celebrate with us. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday! 5/16 No School For Students 5/25 Croft Colors Day 5/28 No School For Students 6/4 Field Day: Please let us know if you are able to come out and help! It will be an all day event and the kids will have a blast! 6/6 Kindergarten Celebration & Family Picnic: Please plan to join us on this day to celebrate your child as we close out their Kindergarten year. 6/8 Last Day of School Check Out What We're Learning...Literacy: This week we will be learning how to become characters in a text by using reader's theater. The students will have a script from a fairy tale and learn to read the lines with expression to act out the story.
Writing: This week we will begin to write about the memories we have made in Kindergarten. This will span over the next few weeks. We will continue to work on handwriting and giving details (more than one sentence). Science: We will dive into learning about what things are made of. Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of certain materials such as metal, paper and clay. This subject has also been integrated into Art. Math: We will continue topic 12. This topic will cover geometry. We will discover the difference between 2d and 3d shapes. We will also learn how to identify shapes within our environment. Reminders & Up Coming EventsWe wiReading 3d Testing Window opens this week. We will begin assessing your child's reading level and celebrating all the growth they have made this year. Formal Homework will stop this week. Please continue to read each night with your child and record it in their agenda. 4/30-5/2 Boosterthon Fun Run! This is the largest fundraiser for the school. We are continuing to collect pledges (both per lap and flat donations). We are working towards our goal of $15,000 to fund STEM activities. 4/30 Field Trip to the Raptor's Center 5/1 Chickfila Spirit Night, make sure to mention Croft 5/2 Boosterthon Fun Run! Come out and cheer on your child! 5/8 Mother's Day Tea/Celebration in your child's classroom. Each year Kindergarten does a special celebration for Mom's. It will surly warm your hearts! We realize that Muffins with Mom is also this week for the rest of the school, if you have an older sibling we invite you to bring them to the classroom on the 8th to celebrate with us. Check out what we are learning...Literacy: This week we will be learning why authors write books, or author's purpose. We will learn the difference between the characteristics of a book written to entertain, inform or persuade.
Writing: This week we will finish up our All About Spring book, as well as work on writing a special informative book about moms. (This one is sure to be a favorite and a treasured keepsake!) Science: We will dive into learning about what things are made of. Students will be able to discuss the characteristics of certain materials such as metal, paper and clay. This subject has also been integrated into Art. Math: We will wrap up topic 11 and begin topic 12. This topic will cover geometry. We will discover the difference between 2d and 3d shapes. We will also learn how to identify shapes within our environment. Upcoming Events & Reminders4/23-5/2 Boosterthon Fun Run! This is the largest fundraiser for the school. We will kick it off on Monday with a pep rally for the students and information will come home for you to review. 4/26 Kindergarten Celebration Pictures- All Kindergarten students will take a celebration picture. You will have an opportunity to see them before you purchase. 4/30 Field Trip to the Raptor's Center 5/8 Mother's Day Tea/Celebration in your child's classroom. Each year Kindergarten does a special celebration for Mom's. It will surly warm your hearts! We realize that Muffins with Mom is also this week for the rest of the school, if you have an older sibling we invite you to bring them to the classroom on the 8th to celebrate with us. Check out what we are learning this week...Literacy- This week we will continue our study of making connections, but we will begin to make connections between the adventures characters take in two different books. We will be comparing and contrasting the events in the story to help us get a better understanding of the events.
Sight Words- any, into, there, were Science/Writing- This week we will continue our research project/book on the season of spring. From the science perspective we will be exploring outside to see what changes we have observed from winter to spring. Students will also have the opportunity to do some research with technology and a partner to discover other ways we can observe the changes that occur during the spring season. As we are researching, the students will be note-taking and will ultimately write their own spring book. Math- This week we will make our way into topic 11, which is: counting to 100. As many of our students already know how to count to 100 we will be challenging our students to begin counting from any given number up to 100 and also count by 10's to 100. We will also be looking for patterns in numbers. Upcoming Events & RemindersField Trip to the Raptor's Center,-Monday, 4/30 Permission slips were sent home in your child's BEE binder last week. Please complete and return with $12 cash and correct change only please. The final date to submit forms and money is Friday 4/20. One chaperone per class is needed; however, parents can meet us there and pay at the door to attend. Please let you teacher know if you are planning to do so. Early Release Day- Students will be release from school early Wednesday 4/18 at 12:15. Please notify your child's teacher of any transportation changes for this day. Spring Picture Day- Thursday, 4/19 if you would like your child to take a spring picture, please return the picture envelope with payment no later than Thursday, 4/19. Only students who pre-pay for pictures will be taking the pictures. Graduation Picture Day- Thursday, 4/26 all students will take a cap and gown picture on this day. You will have an opportunity to proof these pictures before you purchase them. Check out what we're learning...Literacy- This week we will continue our study of making connections, but we will begin to make connections between the adventures characters take in two different books. We will be comparing and contrasting the events in the story to help us get a better understanding of the events.
Sight Words- after, back, an, very Science/Writing- This week we will continue our research project/book on the season of spring. From the science perspective we will be exploring outside to see what changes we have observed from winter to spring. Students will also have the opportunity to do some research with technology and a partner to discover other ways we can observe the changes that occur during the spring season. As we are researching, the students will be note-taking and will ultimately write their own spring book. Math- This week we will make our way into topic 11, which is: counting to 100. As many of our students already know how to count to 100 we will be challenging our students to begin counting from any given number up to 100 and also count by 10's to 100. Upcoming Events and Reminders...Field Trip to the Raptor's Center- Permission slips will be sent home in your child's BEE binder tomorrow. Please fill this out and return with $12 cash and correct change only please. Send these in ASAP! The final date to submit forms and money is Friday 4/20. 4/9-4/13 BOGO Scholastic Book Fair The Croft Spring BOGO Book Fair kicks off April 9-13. Parents are encouraged to come shop with their students before school from 7:45 am to 8:15 am, as well as during each class’ assigned media times. For the BOGO sale, shoppers can choose whether they want to receive a free book with their purchase, or they can choose to donate their free book to their classroom. Teachers will provide a wish list of books they would like for their classroom libraries. We will also have a bin for books donated for our Little Free Library, which will be installed in the outdoor classroom area this spring. For this Book Fair, students will be able to shop during their media connect classes if there are at least 2 parent volunteers signed up for the time slot. Please be sure to volunteer if you would like to ensure that your student is able to shop at that time. To sign up head to the PTA website: http://croftpta.com/ We've added an evening shopping time on Thursday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m.! Early Release Day- Students will be release from school early Wednesday 4/18 at 12:15. Please notify your child's teacher of any transportation changes for this day. Check Out What We're Learning...Literacy- Hopefully you've heard something about our new favorite book "Knuffle Bunny" written by Mo Willems! If you haven't I'm sure you will this week as we continue our study of close reading with "Knuffle Bunny Too"! This week during our close reading we will mostly focus on how our students can make text-to-self connections. This will be a more in-depth look at text-to-self connections as we have studied this concept earlier in the school year.
Sight Words- say, when, your, about Science/Writing- This week we will begin our two week long research project/book on the season of spring. From the science perspective we will be exploring outside to see what changes we have observed from winter to spring. Students will also have the opportunity to do some research with technology and a partner to discover other ways we can observe the changes that occur during the spring season. As we are researching, the students will be note-taking and will ultimately write their own spring book. Math- This week we are wrapping up our studies in Topic 10, decomposing numbers 11-20. Once we have finished our topic 10 review we will make our way into topic 11, which is: counting to 100. As many of our students already know how to count to 100 we will be challenging our students to begin counting from any given number up to 100 and also count by 10's to 100. |
Important Dates
April 1-5: BOGO Book Fair. RemindersKindergarten students may purchase ice cream on Fridays for $1.
Please check agendas and read with your child nightly. Record the book title(s) and sign in the agenda under the date. Snack Sign-UpsMs. Bean's Class
Mrs. Hagler's Class
Ms. LaVergne's Class
Ms. Wyvill's Class
BirthdaysMs. Bean's Class
Mrs. Hagler's Class Ms. LaVergne's Class Ms. Wyvil's Class WishlistsMs. Bean's Class
Mrs. Hagler's Class
Ms. LaVergne's Class
Ms. Wyvil's Class
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