Miss Medinas Class Week of 11/4/2013

Reading/Writing:

We are continuing our letter of the week focus. This is instruction is

from our core reading curriculum, used in a whole group setting with Miss Medina. This week were focusing on the letter Mm and sound /m/. Students are sorting pictures that have the beginning sound /m/, practicing writing Mm. Additional literacy concepts taught this week include making predictions, learning to read the high frequency word see, and capitalization. Letter(s) of the Week: Mm Alphafriend: Mimi Mouse *See link on our website to the actual song we sing in class.

Math:

Recognizing, reading and writing numbers 0-10, counting 1-100 (should be able to count to

at least 35+ by end of first trimester). Number Focus: My Math Core Math Curriculum..focusing on 6-10 at this time. We are also learning to compare numbers 0-10 (less than, more than), and learning the vocabulary ordinal number. Ordinal numbers are numbers that describe order. Ex. first, second, third. Monster Math: Every Wednesday we will construct our new Monster. This week we are focusing on the #7 and will construct Monster #7. Monster crafts and accompanying worksheets continue through #10.

Both teams go to Library and

Im updating our website with some pictures from our fall party and the pumpkin patch. If you have not returned a website permission form I will not be able to post pictures of your child on the website. I sent home a few on Monday to those who havent turned them in yet.

Computers on Friday. Students must return their library book by Friday in order to check out another book each week. Lost books must be paid for before book check-out may resume. Please check to see if your child has a late book notice coming

Here at Jewett, we take bullying very seriously. We want kindergarten to be an enjoyable time for all students, and school to be a place where students feel safe. We have had several lessons about what it means to be bullied, and what to do if you feel that you are. Here is the protocol we abide by: 1) If someone has hurt you or another student, tell a teacher immediately. Do not use physical contact to solve the problem or you may get in trouble too. 2) If another student is bothering you (teasing, name calling, or just doing something you dont like) say to them in a strong big voice, Please STOP, I do NOT like that. If it stops, you dont have to tell a teacher. 3) If you asked them to stop and they did not stop, or they have done this to you before, go tell a teacher. I want students and parents to feel comfortable coming to be with their concerns. Please discuss these expectations with your students. Please remind them about appropriate school behaviors, and check in with them daily to see how they are doing. Green or better will have a hand stamp. If they dont have a hand stamp please discuss their behavior choices for the day, and how they can make better choices the next school day.

Although we do not yet have formal homework packets, please read with your child each night and ask them what they learned today. Ask them about the Letter of the Week, what sound it makes, and how to write both the capital and lowercase forms of each letter. Ask if they know some words that BEGIN with that letter/sound.. Knowing about what is the beginning, middle and ending sound can take a while. Also help your child practice writing their first name as well as practicing counting aloud to at least 35 this trimester (goal of counting aloud to 100 by the end of the year).

Nov. 7th-Zebras to SMART reading (those selected) Nov. 11th-NO SCHOOL-Veterans Day observance Nov. 12th-PTO meeting 6:00pm in the library Nov. 14th-Picture retakes Nov. 25th-27th-Conferences Nov. 28th-29th NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Holiday

As always, if you have any questions or concern or simply want to check in with me, please send me an email: lauren.medina@district6.org or call 541-494-6600 Thank You!! :)