Kindergarten

Mrs. Mindy and Ms. Ashley

January❄️

By Kezney Kashula

Mrs. Ashley's Kindergarten

Mrs. Ashley’s kindergarten class is staying busy and learning lots during the cold month of January. In phonics, students are focusing on open syllables, while in grammar, they continue to learn about adjectives and how these words describe people, places, and things. In math, the class is studying Chapter 13, which teaches about whole and equal parts. As the school year begins to wrap up, students will also begin cumulative testing, but there is still plenty of time for fun winter activities. The 100th day of school is on the 20th of January. On this eventful day, the kids will celebrate by donning canes and walkers while dressing up as old people and enjoying a special day of learning and laughter.

Mrs. Mindy's Kindergarten

Mrs. Mindy’s kindergarten class will be learning many of the same skills as Mrs. Ashley’s class during the month of January. In phonics, students are learning about open syllables, focusing on examples such as no, go, hi, and by. The class is also working hard to memorize spelling words, including me, go, she, no, tiger, we, paper, and zero, along with the bonus sentence, “She will go to see the tiger.” In math, students are learning about larger numbers, specifically those from 40 to 99. Several special events are coming up as well, including report cards being sent home on the 13th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the 19th, the 100th day of school celebration on the 20th, and Honors Chapel on the 21st, where students will be recognized for their academic successes.

December🌲

Mrs. Ashley’s and Mrs. Mindy's kindergarten is full of excitement this week! The students will perform their Christmas program and celebrate with a festive Christmas party on Wednesday. On Friday, the fun continues with special holiday activities, including the reading of a holiday story and celebrating the birthdays of Raelynn and Rhaella. It’s a joyful week filled with learning, laughter, and holiday cheer.

🌻November

Number Ninjas and Word Wizards By Kezney Kashula

Mrs. Mindy’s kindergarten class has also been working exceptionally hard and learning very much this week. The students are continuing to finish their addition unit, practicing addition facts to five while using pennies and writing number sentences to show their work. In language arts, the kindergartners are learning how to write from left to right and also focusing on simple nouns, verbs, punctuation, and capital letters to build strong writing habits.

The class is busy preparing to don Native American apparel for the Thanksgiving brunch, adding a festive touch to their learning. In spelling, the kindergarteners are studying nine new spelling words and practicing their letters of the week, which they share with Mrs. Ashley’s class, to prepare for the test on Friday. Mrs. Mindy is beyond proud of her hardworking students and how much they continue to grow each day!

Ms. Ashley's Class is Busy

By Kezney Kashula

This week, Mrs. Ashley’s kindergarten class has been busy with many fun and meaningful activities! The children are learning the patriotic song “The Grand Old Flag” to perform at the Veterans Day program, showing their appreciation for our country’s heroes. The kindergarteners are also continuing to work on Thanksgiving crafts, including colorful placemats, Native American vests, Indian headbands, and bead necklaces to wear at First Academy’s 2025 Thanksgiving Feast on November 20. In math, the kindergarteners have been exploring calendars and reviewing their addition skills. In language arts, they’re studying letters C, Z, E, and U. One way Mrs. Ashley teaches the children letters is by using a catchy cat-themed alphabet song, which makes learning exciting and engaging. During snack time, the children enjoy listening to Mrs. Ashley’s helper, Mrs. Elizabeth, read the book Dinosaur Rumpus, filling the room with laughter and imagination. Mrs. Ashley is especially proud of how her students are being excellent and quiet as they line up for Bible class, showing kindness, patience, and respect in the classroom.

Last week in Bible class, Kindergarten read about God speaking to Moses from a burning bush from Exodus 3.🔥

October🎃

Dairy Trip 10.6.25

What a great experience! FA Kindergarten went to Barrington and Highbrighton Daries in Montezuma, GA. With 36,000 cows, and 13,000 milked three times daily, this is the largest milk producing dairy in Georgia. Thanks to Mr. Pete Gilber and wife, Elizabeth, for everything!