tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80001393230761177592012-02-15T23:16:08.723-08:00Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-28227607879765921292010-05-01T22:05:00.000-07:002010-05-01T22:18:59.055-07:00This week, we will start a new unit called "Water Wonders". We will continue to develop the animal theme by learning about fish &amp; other sea life. In math, we will learn about sequencing numbers, money, equivalent forms of numbers, &amp; function rules. <div align="center"><strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong></div> May 24th - Kindergarten Graduation - 1:00 p.m. - We are asking each family to donate $5.00 to help cover the cost of the celebration. May 25th - Last Day of School <div align="center"><strong>Nightly Homework - Monday - Thursday</strong></div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read Lost! &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, she, on, go, am, you, like, are, for, do, it, with, this, look, little, play, run, will, down, come, here, so, saw, said, say, says. </div><div align="left"><strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - all, be, not.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Monday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Complete math page "Circle the number that is bigger".</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Tuesday - Early out 1:00 p.m.</div><ul><li><div align="left">Complete math page "Addition" &amp; count to 100 by 1's.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Wednesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Complete math page "Mixed Review" &amp; the a to z "dot-to-dot".</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Thursday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Complete the Math Home Link "Missing Numbers".</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Friday</div><ul><li><div align="left">No homework!</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Free Educational Websites</div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.starfall.com/">www.starfall.com</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.mathfactcafe.com/">www.mathfactcafe.com</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.pbskids.org/">www.pbskids.org</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2822760787976592129?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-79303254897864487172010-04-26T19:01:00.001-07:002010-04-26T19:26:01.726-07:00This week, we will continue the unit called "Fur &amp; Feathers". Your child will expand their understanding of the characteristics of mammals, birds, and their need for an appropriate environment. In math, we will learn about place value, time, comparing numbers, and patterns. Thank you to all the parents that have donated snacks this year. We appreciate your help! <div align="center"><strong>IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="left">May 14th - Field Day - We need volunteers for this event. Please let Mrs. Dowling know if you can volunteer to help run the kindergarten station.</div><div align="left"></div>May 24th - Kindergarten Graduation - 1:00 p.m. - We are asking that each family donate $5.00 to help cover the cost of the celebration. May 25h - Last Day of School <div align="center">Homework</div><div align="justify"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, she, on, go am, you, like are, for, do, it, with this, look, little, play, run, will, down, come, here, so, saw. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - said, say, says.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Monday</div><ul><li><div align="justify">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Estimating Time" &amp; count to 100 by 1's.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Peg's Ducks</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Tuesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Almost Time" &amp; count to 100 by 1's.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Peg's Ducks</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "How Long Is an Hour?" and math addition page.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Peg's Ducks</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Thursday </p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete the math pages "Rootin' Tootin' Boots" &amp; "Hurry Home".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Peg's Ducks</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><p align="center">Free Educational Websites</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.starfall.com/">http://www.starfall.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mathfactcafe.com/">http://www.mathfactcafe.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://www.pbskids.org/">http://www.pbskids.org/</a></li></ul><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7930325489786448717?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-31232411849911319672010-04-10T17:31:00.000-07:002010-04-10T17:52:06.365-07:00This week, we will continue the unit called "City Gardens &amp; Country Farms". Your child will learn about farms &amp; the foods that farmers provide from plants &amp; animals. In math, we will learn about counting, addition &amp; subtraction, double digit numbers, sequencing numbers, making combinations of numbers, &amp; patterns. <div align="center">Important Dates to Remember</div><ul><li>May 24th - Kindergarten Graduation</li><li>May 25th - Last day of school</li></ul><p align="center"><strong>Homework</strong></p><p align="left"><em>Flashcard Words</em> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, she, on, go, am, you, like, are, for, do, it, with, this, look, little, play, run, will, down, come, here, so, saw.</p><p>Monday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Combinations for 10" &amp; count to 100 by 1's.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tubb the Cub</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Tuesday - Early out 1:00 p.m.</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Subtract from 10" &amp; count backwards from 10.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tubb the Cub</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Adding" &amp; count to 100 by 10's.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tubb the Cub</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete the dot-t0-dot "Who's Watching" &amp; count to 100 by 1's.</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tubb the Cub</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><p align="center">Classroom Wish List - Kleenex</p><p>With allergy season and colds, we have gone through a lot of kleenex this year. If you are able to donate a box, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-3123241184991131967?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-78667097383392666852010-04-03T09:31:00.000-07:002010-04-10T17:53:12.142-07:00I hope everyone had a great spring break. We still have a lot to learn before the end of the year. This week, we will start a new unit called "City Gardens &amp; Country Farms". The first week, we will learn how seeds become the vegetables we eat and about the flowers that brighten our world. In math, we will learn about addition, making models, number patterns, different ways to make numbers, and graphing. <div align="center">Homework</div><div align="left"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, he, she, on, go, am, you, like, are, for, do, it, with, this, look, little, play, run, will, down. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - come, here, so, saw.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Monday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math pages "Adding" &amp; "What's Hopping?" dot-to-dot.</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>The Mud Dog</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Tuesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Master "Counting Up &amp; Back".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>The Mud Dog</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Wednesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Home Link "Penny, Nickel, Dime".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>The Mud Dog</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Thursday </div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Home Link "More Money".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>The Mud Dog</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Friday </div><ul><li><div align="left">No homework!</div></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7866709738339266685?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-22827454436926972182010-03-21T09:29:00.000-07:002010-03-21T09:52:52.722-07:00This week we will continue working on the unit "Buggy About Spring". We will focus on changes in nature &amp; human activity in our area that are the result of spring's warmer temperatures. In math, we will learn about addition &amp; subtraction, money, collections, number stories, and 2- and 3-dimensional shapes. <div align="center">Important Dates to Remember</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">March 29th-April 2nd - Spring Break - No School</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center">Homework for March 22nd-26th</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, he, she, on, go, am, you, like, are, for, do, it, with, this, look, little. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - play, run, will, down.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Monday</div><div align="left"> </div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math page "Fill in the number that is missing".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read The Jumping Sack and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Tuesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Home Link "Subtraction".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read The Jumping Sack and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Wednesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Home Link "Subtraction Stories".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read The Jumping Sack and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Thursday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math "Color" addition pages.</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read The Jumping Sack and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Friday</div><ul><li><div align="left">No homework!</div></li></ul><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Enjoy your Spring Break! See you back at school on April 5th.</div><div align="left"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2282745443692697218?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-22768583243554375202010-03-07T09:38:00.000-08:002010-03-07T09:49:03.700-08:00This week we will continue working on the unit "Safe &amp; Sound". This unit focuses on safety and some of the people who help keep neighborhoods safe. In math, we will be learning about counting by 2's and the concept of half. Thank you to all the parents who have provided snacks. <div align="center">Important Dates to Remember</div><ul><li>March 12th - No School - Curriculum Day</li><li>March 15th-19th - Parent/Teacher Conferences</li></ul><p>Homework</p><p><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, he, she, on, go am, you, like. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - are, for, do it.</p>Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Number Match"</li><li>Have your child read <em>Don Gets a Dog</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Tuesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "A Walk in the Park".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Don Gets a Dog</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "More and Less".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Don Gets a Dog</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2276858324355437520?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-24959618728710029542010-02-16T19:45:00.000-08:002010-02-16T19:59:05.421-08:00We are continuing the unit called "Words &amp; Roads Take Us Places". This week we will focus on various methods of transportation. In math, we will learn about money (dimes) and 2 &amp; 3 dimensional shapes. <div align="center"><strong>Love of Reading Week Activities</strong></div><ul><li>Monday, February 15th - Spaghetti Dinner</li><li>Tuesday, February 16th - Drop Everything &amp; Read - child can wear their pajamas to school</li><li>Wednesday - February 17th - Wordy Shirt Day</li><li>Thursday - February 18th - Guest Readers</li><li>Friday - February 19th - Decorate Your Door</li></ul><p align="center"><strong>Important Days to Remember</strong></p><ul><li><div align="left">February 15th - Picture Day</div></li><li><div align="left">February 25th-26th - Rodeo Vacation - No School</div></li></ul><div align="center">Homework</div><div align="left"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and, they, he, she, on.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Monday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math page "What Comes After?"</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>Nan's Pet</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><p align="left">Tuesday</p><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math page "Counting Pennies".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>Nan's Pet</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><p align="left">Wednesday</p><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete "Number Tracers 15" and do math page "Dinosaur Dots".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>Nan's Pet</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><p align="left">Thursday</p><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete Math Home Link "Making 15".</div></li><li><div align="left">Have your child read <em>Nan's Pet</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words.</div></li></ul><p align="left">Friday </p><ul><li><div align="left">No homework!</div></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2495961872871002954?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-79190523530731991812010-02-08T18:24:00.001-08:002010-02-08T18:40:56.233-08:00We are starting a new unit called "Words &amp; Roads Take Us Places". This week, we will focus on various forms of communication &amp; that people can communicate in many ways. In math, we will learn about money (pennies &amp; nickels), 2 &amp; 3 dimensional shapes, &amp; counting to measure time. We will have a Valentine's Day celebration on Friday, February 12th. Please use the snack schedule on the homework sheet for a Valentine's name list. Students will exchange valentines with classmates and have a celebration at the end of the day. Students can bring in snacks to share for the celebration. <strong>Important Days to Remember</strong> - February 15th-19th - Love of Reading Week, February 25th-26th - Rodeo Vacation - No School <div align="center"><strong>Homework</strong></div><div align="left"><strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no was, what, see, can, at, love, up, to, has, oh, in, and. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - they, she, on.</div><div align="left"> </div>Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "How Heavy"?</li><li>Have your child read <em>Dogs in Hats, Dogs in Bows</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Tuesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Which Is The Heaviest?".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Dogs in Hats, Dogs in Bows</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "What's Missing?".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Dogs in Hats, Dogs in Bows</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete dot-to-dot "Numbers 0 to 12".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Dogs in Hats, Dogs in Bows</em> and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7919052353073199181?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-85158229882728441482010-02-01T16:10:00.000-08:002010-02-01T16:24:31.315-08:00We are continuing the unit called "Day &amp; Night, Dark &amp; Light". This week we will focus on categorizing and organizing objects by comparing &amp; identifying similarities &amp; differences. We will also be learning about opposites. In math, we are learning about the number grid &amp; will review identifying numbers 1 more or 1 less than a number, counting by 5's, tally marks, &amp; measurement tools. <strong><em>Love of Reading Week Activities - February 15th-19th</em></strong> Monday - Spaghetti Dinner - 6:00 p.m. - Kindergarten is being asked to bring salad &amp; dressing for the occasion. Tuesday - DEAR &amp; Pajama Day Wednesday - Wordy Shirt Day Thursday - Guest Reader Friday - Decorate Your Door <em><strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong> </em> February 25th-26th - Rodeo Vacation - No School <strong>Flashcard Words</strong> - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at, love, up, &amp; to. <strong>NEW WORDS</strong> - has, oh, in, and. <div align="center">Homework</div>Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "How Many".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Miss Sid</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li><li>Look at the night sky with your child. Have them draw a picture of the moon &amp; stars.</li></ul><p>Tuesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Making 13".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Miss Sid</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Making 14".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Miss Sid</em> &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li><li>Look at the night sky with your child. Have them draw a picture of the moon &amp; stars.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Eleven, Twelve".</li><li>Have your child read Miss Sid &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-8515822988272844148?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-13946529480102961582010-01-25T17:09:00.001-08:002010-01-25T17:28:08.979-08:00We are starting a new unit called "Day &amp; Night, Dark &amp; Light". This unit is designed to extend your child's knowledge of Earth, the sun, moon, stars, &amp; their orbits. We will also read another Shared Story and your child will bring home <em>Tam &amp; Tad</em> to read with you for homework. In math, we are learning about more or less than, measurement, graphing, attributes, &amp; the number grid. We had a great time at Colossal Cave. The children were very interested in the different rock formations and especially liked the pits and holes in the cave. It was a great fieldtrip! <strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong> February 15th-19th - Love of Reading Week (details will be sent home soon) February 25th-26th - Rodeo Vacation - No School <div align="center"><strong>Homework</strong></div>Flashcard Words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, was, what, see, can, at NEW WORDS - love, up, to Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math pages "11" &amp; "Color How Many".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tam &amp; Tad</em> (provide assistance if needed) &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words (see list above).</li><li>Look at the night sky with your child. Have them draw a picture of the moon &amp; stars.</li></ul><p>Tuesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math pages "12" &amp; "Treat Time".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tam &amp; Tad</em> (provide assistance if needed) &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcards words (see list above).</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Math Home Link "Show Me More".</li><li>Have your child read Tam &amp; Tad (provide assistance if needed) &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words (see list above).</li><li>Look at the night sky with your child. Have them draw a picture of the moon &amp; stars.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Recognize Patterns".</li><li>Have your child read <em>Tam &amp; Tad</em> (provide assistance if needed) &amp; complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words (see list above).</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><p>Have a great week!</p><p></p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-1394652948010296158?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-64750916966454541172010-01-18T07:18:00.000-08:002010-01-18T07:34:10.005-08:00We are continuing to work on the unit called "Winter Weatherland". We are reading are second Shared Story and it will come home next week. Please continue to read <em>The Wet Dog</em> with your child at home. Questions to discuss are included with the daily homework assignments. In math, we are learning about tally marks and equivalent forms for numbers. We will have our 100th Day Celebration on Thursday, January 21st. This is when your child will present their 100th Day Project. <strong>Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave</strong> - January 22nd - Please have your child at school by 8:00 a.m. <strong>Important Notice</strong> - Please make sure your child attends school daily and on time. Attendance is important to your child's success at school. Thank you for your support! <strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong> January 21st - 100th Day of School January 22nd - Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave <div align="center">Homework</div> Monday <ul><li>No homework</li></ul>Tuesday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Car Color Tally".</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and discuss question - Who are the characters in this story?</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, &amp; was. </li><li>NEW WORDS - what, see, can, at</li></ul><p>Wednesday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete "Fun in the Sun" dot-to-dot" and number practice page 11.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, &amp; was.</li><li>NEW WORDS - what, see, can, at</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete the "Patterns Worksheet" and number practice page 12.</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and discuss question - What was the problem in this story?</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework</li></ul><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-6475091696645454117?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-29318316494988406892010-01-10T13:31:00.001-08:002010-01-10T14:20:03.624-08:00We are continuing to work on the unit called "Winter Weatherland". We will be learning about winter weather and reading our second Shared Story. Your child will bring home <em>The Wet Dog</em> this week to read for homework. Daily activities are listed on the Read &amp; Respond card. Please let your child do as much of the reading as possible during these activities. In math, we are working on measuring and counting by 5's. Please work on your child's 100th Day Project with them. It is due on January 21st. <strong>Third Quarter Community Service Project</strong> - Our class is starting a recycling program at school. We already received the recycling bins and delivered them to the classrooms. Each child will be part of a team that collects the recycling from the classrooms. <strong>Important Notice</strong>: Please make sure your child attends school daily and on time. Attendance is important to your child's success at school. Thank you for your support! <strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong> January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school January 21 - 100th Day of School January 22 - Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave <div align="center">Homework </div>Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math pages "Eleven" &amp; "Twelve".</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no, &amp; was.</li></ul>Tuesday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Matching Numbers".</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we, no &amp; was.</li></ul>Wednesday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math page "Measuring with Feet".</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li></ul>Thursday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete "This Little Snowman" counting book and then read it with your child.</li><li>Have your child read <em>The Wet Dog</em> (provide assistance if needed) and complete the activities on the Read &amp; Respond card.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2931831649498840689?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-69205114908616695882010-01-04T17:44:00.000-08:002010-01-04T18:05:30.359-08:00I hope you had a wonderful Winter Break. We are starting a new united called "Winter Weatherland" this week. We will be learning about weather and the season of winter. We will also begin to read Shared Stories. Your child will bring home the first story next week. Our Second Quarter Community Service Project was a big success. We exceeded our goal of 100 items of food. Thank you for all the donations! Please make sure your child comes to school daily and arrives on time. We still have a lot to learn in kindergarten and having students in school daily will help accomplish this goal. Thank you for your support! Homework Monday 1. Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes. 2. Complete math page "Match the Numbers". 3. Read "My Sentence Book 3" with your child. Tuesday 1. Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes. 2. Complete "Making 11" Math Home Link. 3. Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we &amp; no. Wednesday 1. Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes. 2. Tell your parents the story <em>The Sun and the North Wind</em> using the little book you made. 3. Begin working on the "100th Day Project" with your child. Thursday 1. Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes. 2. Complete "Making 12" Math Home Link. 3. Practice reading flashcards words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, we &amp; no. Friday No homework!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-6920511490861669588?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-84242364865778085682009-12-11T21:03:00.000-08:002009-12-11T21:21:30.048-08:00The children had a great time at the zoo this week. They got to touch a lizard, look at cockroaches, and they spotted almost all of the animals. A special thanks to all our parent helpers. We appreciate your help and support! This week, we will be testing, getting ready for our holiday pageant, and going on our fieldtrip to Colossal Cave. <strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 83 items of food so far. Our goal is 100 items of food. Thank you for all your donations! <strong>Important Notice</strong>: The date for the Holiday Pageant has changed from December 15th to December 17th at 1:00 p.m. Please join us for a great performance. <div align="center"><strong>Dates to Remember</strong></div>December 16th - Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave December 17th - Holiday pageant 1:00 p.m. &amp; report cards go home December 18th-January 3rd - No school - Winter Break <div align="center">Homework</div><div align="left">Monday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math pages "Nine" and "Number Writing (9)".</div></li><li><div align="left">Read "My Sentence Book 3" with your child.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Tuesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete math pages "Ten" and "Number Writing (10)".</div></li><li><div align="left">Read "At the Market" with your child.</div></li></ul><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Wednesday</div><ul><li><div align="left">Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</div></li><li><div align="left">Complete &amp; color the "dot-to-dot" and complete "Finish the Pattern".</div></li><li><div align="left">Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, &amp; we.</div></li></ul><p align="left">Please read with your child during the winter break. They are making great progress and reading with them or to them is a wonderful activity. </p><p align="left">Happy Holidays and see you back at school on January 4th.</p><p align="left"></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-8424236486577808568?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-89021516621440940162009-12-08T13:27:00.000-08:002009-12-11T21:00:14.293-08:00This week, we will be testing. Please make sure your child is here on time and has a good night's sleep. Students will be working in Learning Labs practicing skills they have learned this semester, doing art projects, and practicing for our upcoming holiday performance on December 15th. <strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 65 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Our goal is to collect 100 items of food. Thank you for all the donations! <strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong> December 10th - Zoo fieldtrip December 15th - Holiday performance December 16th - Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave December 17th - Report cards go home December 18th-January 3rd - No school - Winter break <div align="center">Homework for December 7th-11th</div><em>Monday</em> <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete Numbers 1-10 page.</li><li>Read "My Sentence Book 3" with your child.</li></ul> <em>Tuesday</em> <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete "Recognizing Shape Patterns".</li><li>Complete handwriting page "b".</li><li>Read "At the Market" with your child.</li></ul> <em>Wednesday</em> <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete and color the "dot-to-dot".</li><li>Complete handwriting page "f".</li><li>Practice reading flashcard words - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, &amp; we.</li><li></li></ul><em>Thursday</em> <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes.</li><li>Complete math pages "Seven" &amp; "Eight".</li><li>Read "Making Music" with your child.</li></ul><p><em>Friday</em></p><ul><li>No homework</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-8902151662144094016?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-74073794310849255712009-11-28T19:52:00.000-08:002009-11-28T20:16:07.710-08:00This week we will finish the unit called "Sing a Song - Paint a Picture". In math, we will be learning about sorting, addition &amp; subtraction using manipulatives, and 2-digit numbers. We will also start our science kit - Fabrics. There are many exciting events in the month of December. Please mark your calendar with these dates. December 10th - Zoo Fieldtrip, cost $.50 per person, December 15th - Holiday Program, 6:00 p.m., December 16th - Colossal Cave Fieldtrip, costs $3.00 per person, December 18th-January 3rd - Winter Break <strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 42 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Thank you for all the donations! <div align="center"><strong>Homework</strong></div> Monday <ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes and fill out the "Reading Response"card.</li><li>Complete "Treasure Hunt" Math Home Link.</li><li>Read take-home book "At the Market" with your child.</li></ul><p>Tuesday (early out 1:00 p.m.)</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes and fill out the "Reading Response" card.</li><li>Complete "Big and Small" Math Home Link.</li><li>Read "My Sentence Book 2" with your child.</li></ul><p>Wednesday </p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes and fill out the "Reading Response" card.</li><li>Complete the "Number Dot Match" Math Home Link.</li><li>Read take-home book "Making Music" with your child.</li></ul><p>Thursday</p><ul><li>Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes and fill out the "Reading Response" card.</li><li>Complete the "Let's Measure!" Math Home Link.</li><li>Practice reading red word flashcards with your child - a, he, I, is, my, me, the, &amp; we.</li></ul><p>Friday</p><ul><li>No homework!</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7407379431084925571?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-70577546428482306182009-11-22T13:29:00.000-08:002009-12-11T21:01:06.650-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wb2YZL-WjNE/Swmwy03wXzI/AAAAAAAAAAY/1FIQOtkVWbs/s1600/turkey.BMP"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407047214867439410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wb2YZL-WjNE/Swmwy03wXzI/AAAAAAAAAAY/1FIQOtkVWbs/s200/turkey.BMP" /></a> <div>This week we will continue working on the unit "Sing a Song - Paint a Picture". We will explore various types of music and experiment with some musical instruments available in class. In math, we will be learning about subtraction, writing numbers, and exploring attribute blocks. </div> <div></div><div align="center"><strong>Special Event - Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck</strong></div> <div>When: Tuesday, November 24th </div><div>6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.</div><div>Where: AAL, Central cafeteria</div> <div></div><div><strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 42 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Thank you for all the donations!</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong></div> <div>November 26th &amp; 27th - No School - Thanksgiving Break</div> <div>December 16th - Fieldtrip to Colossal Cave</div> <div>December 18th - January 3rd - No School - Winter Break</div> <div></div> <div>Children may buy snacks after school at the Snack Bar located in the Art Room.</div> <div>Snacks range in price from $.50 to $1.00. </div> <div></div> <div>Happy Thanksgiving! </div> <div></div> <div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7057754642848230618?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-47787761628310517242009-11-17T16:27:00.000-08:002009-11-17T16:35:51.058-08:00This week we will finish the unit called "What's on the Menu?" and start a new unit called "Sing a Song - Paint a Picture". In our new unit, we will explore various types of music. In math, we will be counting, introducing the calculator, and learning about addition and shapes. <strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 40 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Thank you for all the donations! The Scholastic Book Fair is going on until November 20th. If you get a chance, come to the office and look at all the wonderful books. <div align="center"><strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong></div>November 27th-28th - Thanksgiving Break - No School<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-4778776162831051724?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-79820043102732578392009-11-07T18:24:00.001-08:002009-11-07T18:44:44.857-08:00<span style="font-family:arial;">This week we will continue working on the unit called "What's on the Menu?" We will be focusing on what you find a grocery store. If your child shops with you, ask them to help you write a list or to read signs as you shop. It can be a great learning opportunity. In math, we are continuing to work on counting by 1's and 10's, making models of numbers, and patterns.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Second Quarter Community Service Project Update</strong> - We have collected 36 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Thank you for all the donations!</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> <span style="font-family:Arial;">If you are able, please provide a healthy snack during the week that your child's name is listed. There are 14 students in our class. The snack schedule is included with your child's homework.</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Important Dates to Remember</strong></span></div><span style="font-family:Arial;">November 11th - Veteran's Day - No School</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;">November 12th - Turn in money for Gold Card sales</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;">November 27th-28th - Thanksgiving - No School</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-7982004310273257839?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-29449971075859408602009-10-28T17:38:00.000-07:002009-10-28T17:46:03.187-07:00Information about AAL's Gold Card Fundraiser went home today. Check your child's backpack for the information. Gold Cards offer discounts to over 20 local businesses and cost only $10. The deadline for this fundraiser is November 12th. Our second quarter community service project is off to a great start. We have already collected over 30 items of food for the Community Food Bank. Thank you for all your donations. It is a great cause. <strong>Important Dates to Remember: </strong> November 2nd &amp; 3rd - No School - Fall Break November 11th - No School - Veteran's Day November 27th-28th - No School - Thanksgiving vacation<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-2944997107585940860?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000139323076117759.post-46560285526588885012009-10-28T07:52:00.000-07:002009-10-28T07:55:16.817-07:00The trip to the pumpkin patch was wonderful. Every one did a great job and found the perfect pumpkin! We look forward to more field trips in the future.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8000139323076117759-4656028552658888501?l=mrsdowlingaal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178529967604795292noreply@blogger.com0