Welcome to High Peaks Kindergarten!
Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. Hibl
April 26, 2024
Good Afternoon Parents and Families,
Happy Thursday! Our busy season continues and along with it comes more important information for you to read! Here are the important dates for you to add to your calendars with information about event below:
Monday, April 29 - Friday, May, 3rd - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library (information in the HP Newsletter)
Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 10th - Student Council Fundraiser
Thursday, May 2nd - Fun Run
Friday, May 3rd - Neighborhood Walking Field Trip
Monday, May 6th - Aquarium Field Trip
Friday, May 17th - Field Day
Monday, May 20th - Kindergarten World Celebration
Warmly,
Lauren and Valerie
Classroom Learning and Happenings
Literacy
In writing, we are wrapping up our opinion unit and will begin to revisit narrative, nonfiction and informational writing. Once we have revisited all four writing units, students will get to choose their favorites and free write. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to have some 1st grade responsibility! We will have some fun with our IRA's as we begin to read some end of kindergarten texts and look at fun with language.
Math
In math, we have wrapped up our measurment unit and are beginning to talk more about mapping. Students have created maps of their classroom, bedroom and will soon create a map of their neighborhood. This unit will culminate with a walk through our neighborhood and the creation of a classroom town!
Core Knowledge
In Core Knowledge, we have started our final unit which focuses on the 7 continents and 5 oceans. We kick off this unit with a short study of mapping. This helps students to understand where the continents are and how we can use a globe to locate them. This first week aligns well with the PBL that we will be starting in math over the next few weeks! As a fun addition to this years study of the continents, students will have the opportunity to share a little bit about their heritage and the different things they feel make their family special. We are excited to celebrate each students diverse background and the special things they bring to our community!
Announcements and Important Dates
Monday, April 29 - Friday, May, 3rd - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library (information in the HP Newsletter)
Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 10th - Student Council Fundraiser
Thursday, May 2nd - Fun Run
Friday, May 3rd - Neighborhood Walking Field Trip
Monday, May 6th - Aquarium Field Trip
Friday, May 17th - Field Day
Monday, May 20th - Kindergarten World Celebration