Kindergarten

We will practice words from List F and learn new words for List G. Below are the dates for upcoming assessments.  

March 27th:  List F spelling quiz

April 6th:  List F spelling test, List E Reading Accuracy Test 

Please continue to practice the Spelling List with your kids each night so they will have success on their grades. 

We review nouns, verbs, and adjectives. We will continue reading groups to improve reading fluency.

Thank you as always for partnering with us in the education and success of your bright scholars.

 We are going to practice the spelling flash cards! We are strong in reading but struggle with spelling so instead of reading for 30 minutes each night we will read for 15 minutes. For 15 minutes we will practice spelling words. Pick 5 flashcards to focus on each night and make it fun. You can use playdoh or magnets to make the words. Write in rainbow markers or chalk outside. Please reach out if you have questions. Thank you for partnering with us!

We will continue to learn about rocks, minerals, and soil this week in Science. We will learn that rocks can be used for many different uses and how we benefit from soil. We will have a Science Lab this week as well.

When people hear the phrase classical education, they often immediately think of literature and history—reading great books, studying ancient civilizations, and discussing ideas from the past. Classical education is not limited to the humanities.

At its core, classical education is not about simply giving students information. Instead, it focuses on teaching students how to think, reason, and communicate clearly. Rather than simply memorizing answers, students learn to understand the process behind the answer and explain their reasoning. We discuss how there are multiple ways to arrive at the same answer. In a classical approach, however, the thinking process matters just as much as the final answer. 

We will have Science this week.

For April 6th we will recite "Wind on the Hill" by A. A. Milne.  The saying is "April showers bring May flowers". We will also recite in the classroom on these days for a test grade.

We will recite as a class April 6th. You are welcome to come in the gym to watch them recite! Please make sure to park in the parking lot in front of the playground.

We will continue to read Winnie the Pooh, a great Classic this next week. Sometimes there is nothing like just being able to read an old classic. 

Watch out for binders being sent home periodically. Please sign and return.

If you have any questions about the assessments please reach out!

A calendar will be sent in the red take home folder. Please look at your child's color daily and initial on it so I know you saw it. If the color is below green I will use a code to explain why. The codes are on the bottom of the calendar and explain the situation. If the child went home on red I will give you a call or email. If it becomes a recurring situation where the student goes home below green we will set up a meeting.

If homework is not completed by the morning it is due the child will start their day on yellow on the color chart.