June 3rd to the 6th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Can you believe that this week is the last week of Kindergarten! Wow this year has flown by! Thursday is the last day of school and it is also Feild day from 1:00pm until approximately 3:00pm.

Spirit Week- This week each day has a different theme if you choose to dress up.

Monday: Camo/Outdoor clothing

Tuesday: Red/White/Blue day

Wednesday:Pajama Day/Comfy clothes/Sweatpants

Thursday: Jersey/sports day

Language Arts:  We will be working on a special memory book answering a bunch of questions about this amazing year in kindergarten.

Math: This week we will be working with money. Naming and counting money.

Homework:
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K
*Practice IXL

May 27 to May 31

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Have a great Memorial weekend! :)

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Friday: College T-shirt and OSA 2:50

Language Arts: This week we will be reading How the Maricopas Made Wishes Come True and Arial's Song. All of the poems we will be reading this week are all about magical places.

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No decodable this week

Math: This week we will be focusing on  money naming and values.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: No Core Knowledge. 

 

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*ReviewHigh Frequency Words Grade K
*Practice IXL

 

May 20th to May 24th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Monday: College T-shirt Day

Thursday: All School Field Trip ( Please wear your College T-shirts)

Friday:  Students that bring in $1 can be out of uniform for the day and the proceeds will go to the Leo Club Relay for Life team! Please bring in your $1 by the morning of Friday, May 24th to be eligible for the non-uniform day.

Language Arts: This week we will be reading Us Two, Pete at the Zoo and My Shadow. All of the poems we will be reading this week are about companions and we will be discussing what makes a good friend.

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No decodable this week

Math: This week we will be focusing on using scales to balance and weigh different objects and starting to tell time.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be finishing up our plant unit talking about George Washington Carver. The next unit we will be talking about is all about the earth. We will be talking about how to take care of earth and what things we can do to reduce waste.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K
*Practice IXL

May 13 to May 17

Notes: Just a few reminders:

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WONDERFUL GIFTS!  The books turned out great and it is a PERFECT way to remember this great year and ALL the learning and fun that went on this year! Also, Thank you for the dinner and all the great treats, there goes the wedding diet! ;) You have all helped to make this such a great year! I sure feel appreciated! Thank you.

Friday: Haler Farm Field Trip
Saturday: SPRING FLING!!

Language Arts: This week we will be reading The Huckabuck Family.

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: We Did It

Math: This week we will be focusing on  telling time to the hour.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be continuing our unit on plants. We will be talking about deciduous/evergreen trees and interesting plant facts.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K
*Practice IXL

SPRING FLING MAY 18TH!!

Spring Fling is just around the corner. Please make sure to sign up for a time to volunteer. Click on the link to get signed up. We still have many slots to fill.
www.mysignup.com/caspringfling

May 6th to May 10th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Friday: Kindergarten Family Fun Night 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Language Arts: This week we will be reading Buya Marries the Tortoise.

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No decodable this week

Math: This week we will be focusing on  using scales to balance and weigh different objects and starting to tell time.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be continuing our unit on plants. We will be discussing the life  cycle of a plant,  how plants are pollinated and the tale of Johnny Appleseed.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K
*Practice IXL

April 29th to May 3rd

Notes: Just a few reminders:

I hope everyone was able to enjoy this beautiful weekend! We had a great trip to the farm last week learning about the different animals and a farmers chores, to collecting sap from maple trees to make syrup and even learning a few different recipes in the kitchen! I had some very tired Kindergartners on the bus rides back to school. :) 

Language Arts: This week we will be reading The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse. 

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: The Cutest Pet

Math: This week we will be focusing on ordinal numbers and using scales to balance and weigh different objects. 

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be finishing up our farm unit with learning how crops get from the farm to the market and we will also be looking at modern agriculture and then starting up a unit on plants.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K 
*Practice IXL

April 22- April 26

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Monday I will be out Step testing, so there will be a substitute. 

Tuesday: K-4 Concert 5:30  
Students should be dropped off at their classroom at 5:15.
K-1 students perform at 5:30pm.
All concert info is available on Mr. Petersen's portal:

http://cologneacademy.org/district-info/staff/teacher-portals/aaron-petersen-music-teacher/

Wednesday: Gale Woods Farm Field Trip: April 24 12:00 - 3:00
We will be leaving after we eat lunch and have recess. The field trip will be both indoors & outdoors so please have your child dress accordingly. Dismissal from school will be at 3:30 as usual.

Friday: College T-shirt day and OSA @ 2:45.

Language Arts: This week we will be reading Feraj and the Magic Lute. 

Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No Decodable this week

Math: This week we will be focusing on skip counting by 2's, capacity, and coin identification. 

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be learning about sheep, all kinds of crops and the different seasons of farming.

Homework:
*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice adding numbers up to the #10
*Subtracting #'s 10 and less
*Review High Frequency Words Grade K 
*Practice IXL

April 15-19

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Monday I will be out Step testing, so there will be a substitute.

Thursday: K-4 Concert 5:30  Meet in Ms. Sather's room at 5:15. See the link for more information on the concert http://cologneacademy.org/district-info/staff/teacher-portals/aaron-petersen-music-teacher/
Friday: 2 hour late start.

Language Arts: This week we will be reading 3 different poems on nature. Something Yellow, The Wind and Seashell . Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No Decodable this week

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math: This week we will be focusing on addition and subtraction stories. We will be writing problems and solving problems.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates. https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be starting a new unit all about the farms and how to take care of the different animals and their roles on the farm. This week we will be learning about cows, chickens pigs and sheep.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Counting by 2's, 5's and 10's.

*Practice adding numbers up to the #10

*Subtracting #'s 10 and less

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K

*Practice IXL

Spring Fling Volunteer Sign Up

http://www.mysignup.com/caspringfling is the link for the parents, students and teachers to sign up as well.  Below is what we are asking each grade to volunteer for:

o   K – Gone Fishing, Plinko, & Pick a duck

o   1^st – Hole in One Golf, Spin the Wheel, & Pop Toss

o   2^nd – Football Toss, Dice Game, & Toilet Paper Toss

o   3^rd – Cake Walk, Bank Shot, Bounce Houses

o   4^th – Balloons, Bean Bag Toss, & Train Rides

o   5^th – Food & Bingo

o   6^th – Silent Auction & Food

o   7^th – Dunk Tank & Maintenance Crew

o   8^th – Older Classroom & Silent Auction

If you have any questions or concerns e-mail PAVE@cologneacademy.org

April 8th-12th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Friday: Family Fun Night

Language Arts: This week we will be reading Guinea Fowl and Rabbit Get Justice. Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talking more in depth about what we read.

Letter Sounds: Long vowel sounds.

Decodables: No Decodable this week

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math: This week we will be starting to decompose numbers. We will be focusing in on the number  9. We will be continuing to work on addition and subtraction for morning work and we will be introducing money names and values. 

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates. https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be discussing the difference between near and farsighted, how to use our senses and what can help us to have super senses.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Practice adding numbers up to the #10

*Subtracting #'s 10 and less

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K

*Practice IXL

April 1- April 5

Notes: Just a few reminders:

I hope everyone had a fun relaxing long weekend. Can you believe that is it already April? The snow is melting and the weather is starting to warm up. 

Saturday there will be a Pancake breakfast at CA from 8:30-11 am.  $8 per person, or $25/family. 

Language Arts: This week we will be reading The Frog Prince. Throughout the week we will be doing different activities and crafts to go along with this story. We will also be discussing this story and talk more in depth about what we read. 

Letter Sounds: Long vowel Uu.

Decodables: Cute Little Mile 

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  This week we will be starting to decompose numbers. We will be focusing in on the number 8 and 9. We will be continuing to work on addition and subtraction for morning work.  

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge:  Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates. https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

This week we will be reading about the sense of smell, taste touch and then looking at a few biographies on Ray Charles and Hellen Keller. 

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Practice adding numbers up to the #10

*Subtracting #'s 10 and less

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K 

*Practice IXL

March 25th to 29th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Spring is here! Or so the calendar says.... :)

Monday: College T-shirt day
Thursday: College T-shirt day and OSA
Friday: No School.

Language Arts: This week we started a Unit Red, White and Blue.

Letter Sounds: L0ng vowel Oo and long vowel Uu .

Decodables: An Old Flag 

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math: This week we will be starting to decompose numbers. We will be focusing in on the number 6 and 7. We are also starting to us subtraction in our morning work and morning messages.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge: This week we will be switching Core Knowledge classrooms. Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Makela's room to learn all about history. Check out Mrs. Makela's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates.
https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmakelasclass/

Mrs. Mase's room will be in my room and we will be talking all about science. We will start science off by talking about our Five Sense and focusing on the sense of sight and hearing this week.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Practice adding numbers up to the #10

*Subtracting #'s 10 and less

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K

*Practice IXL

Extra Extra!!

Class of 2025!

In this week's Waconia Patriot paper - March 21st, you will be able to see our class photo. Along with the class photo is a write up on what kindergartner wants to be when they grow up and what they think they will need to do to make that happen?

March 18-22

Notes: Just a few reminders:

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Spring Break! I am looking forward to starting up again on our last few months which will go way to fast.. 

Language Arts: Unit Ready, Set, Grow.

Letter Sounds: L0ng vowel Aa, long vowel Ii and Long vowel Oo. 

Decodables: No Decodable this week. 

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  This week we will be starting to decompose numbers. We will be focusing in on the number 4 and 5. We are also starting to us subtraction in our morning work and morning messages. 

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge:  Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Mase's room for Nursery Rhymes and Fables.Check out Mrs. Mase's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates. 
http://mrsmase.blogspot.com/ 

This week we will be talking about how to take care of the Earth, natural resources and how to reduce, reuse and recycle. 

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Practice adding numbers up to the #10

*Subtracting #'s 10 and less

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K 

*Practice IXL

March 4th- 8th

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Wednesday: If you signed up for Spring Photos  today is picture day.

Thursday: End of the Trimester

Friday: 2 hour late start.   

Language Arts: Unit Ready, Set, Grow.

Letter Sounds: L0ng vowel Aa and long vowel Ii. 

Pre-decodables: Mike and Spike

**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  This week we will be starting to decompose numbers. We will be focusing in on the number 3 and 4. We are also starting to us subtraction in our morning messages which you will start to see coming home the weeks following Spring break.

Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.

Core Knowledge:  Ms. Sather's class will be in Mrs. Mase's room for Nursery Rhymes and Fables.Check out Mrs. Mase's link for this weeks Core knowledge updates. 
http://mrsmase.blogspot.com/ 

This week in Core Knowledge we will be finishing up our unit on plants. We will be starting a new unit on Taking Care of the Earth.

Homework:

*Read 20 minutes every night

*Counting forward and backward

*Review High Frequency Words Grade K 

*Practice IXL