Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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   1st – Hole in One Golf, Spin the Wheel, & Pop Toss
o   2nd – Football Toss, Dice Game, & Toilet Paper Toss
o   3rd – Cake Walk, Bank Shot, Bounce Houses
o   4th – Balloons, Bean Bag Toss, & Train Rides
o   5th – Food & Bingo
o   6th – Silent Auction & Food
o   7th – Dunk Tank & Maintenance Crew
o   8th – Older Classroom & Silent Auction

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

Sunday, April 7, 2013

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
*Practice IXL

Sunday, March 31, 2013

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
*Practice IXL

Sunday, March 24, 2013

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
*Practice IXL

Thursday, March 21, 2013

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?

Sunday, March 17, 2013

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
*Practice IXL

Friday, March 1, 2013

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
*Practice IXL