Kindergarten News
February 29-March 11
Literacy
Last week, we took some time away
from our study of non-fiction to
read books by Dr. Seuss in celebration
of his birthday on March 2. We read a
biography about Dr. Seuss and
enjoyed listening for patterns and
rhymes in a variety of his books. In
our journals, we responded to reading
by answering the question Dr. Seuss
asks at the end of The Cat in the Hat.
“What would you do if your mother
asked you?” I am happy to report
that most friends would tell their
mothers the truth. 
Math
-We continue to work
with 2D and 3D shapes.
This week, we worked
on creating shapes with
geoboards and on
determining how many
sides and corners each
shape has.
-We are learning about
the concept of
subtraction. We are
using pictures, objects,
and counting strategies
to solve simple
subtraction equations.
Writing
-We continue to write almost every day. The children enjoy
choosing the topics they write about, and they are excited to
share their work with others. When we read a book together,
we think like writers and look for ideas we can use in our own
writing.
-We continue to work on using writing conventions in our daily
work. We are working on spacing, punctuation, and using capital
letters correctly.
Science and Social Studies
We are getting ready for Spring! We read about March
weather, and talked about the saying, “March comes in like a
lion and goes out like a lamb.” We are hoping for a “lamb” day
next Wednesday for our field trip!
Ryerson Woods Field Trip
*We are so excited about our field trip to Ryerson Woods next Wednesday! We
will be watching the weather closely and hoping for a great spring day! Please
dress your child for the weather, including boots! Even if it is warm, it can be
very muddy in the woods.
*On Thursday March 17, we will be making pancakes and trying syrup made from
corn as well as real maple syrup. Please let me know if your child should not try
the pancakes and syrup.
Report Cards
Today your child brought home
his/her second trimester
progress report. Please take
some time to look it over and let
me know if you have any
questions. I am so proud of all of
the kindergarten friends! They
are working hard and making so
much progress. They are
enthusiastic learners and
wonderful friends. Thank you for
all you do at home to support our
learning in kindergarten.
Erin’s Law
Our Erin’s Law presentations will take
place this Tuesday, March 15th. The
lesson will be presented by our social
worker, Mrs. Grobarek, and will center
around the book Your Body Belongs
to You by Cornelia Spelman.
Save the Dates
*This week, your child brought home
a blue form for you to indicate
his/her size for a t-shirt for Field
Day. Please return the completed
form by 3/24. Remember that Field
Day will be in the morning, and there
will be no PM kindergarten that day.
*On Friday May 27, we will be
performing a short play in our
classroom at 10:00 (AM) and 2:00
(PM). Families are invited! More
information to come later this
spring.
Take Home Reading Bags
On Monday, your child will begin bringing home a take home reading bag. The bag
will contain books for your child to practice reading with you at home. The bags
do NOT need to be returned to school every day. Keep the books until your child
is able to read them fluently, and then return to school so we can put new
books in the bag. A letter with more information will be enclosed in your child’s
reading bag, and I have attached a note with suggestions to this email. Thank
you for helping to support your young reader! 