Monday Letter 9/18/23

Dear Kindergarten Parents,

I hope that you all had a nice weekend. It is starting to feel like Fall and I see rain in the forecast this week so please remember to send a jacket with a hood. We go out in light to moderate rain.

Tomorrow is picture day. All of the details were in the EFC, but any questions should be directed at the office. The children may wear free dress.

The magazine sale has started. As you know, this is a huge fundraiser for Holy Rosary and we need 100% participation to really make it a success. If you have not already, please create an account for your child and start selling! I’d like each child to feel a part of the effort and sell at least one magazine. Thank you for helping.

And this weekend is Westfest, one of my favorite HR events. Saturday morning and early afternoon are geared towards the younger kids. It sounds like a ton of fun with a magic show and Princess/ Superhero story time. Here is a link with more information: https://youtu.be/2FllxWKVCVs?si=bPqrzEOWV2rtYpve

Also, if your child will be absent please let me know and the office at Office@holyrosaryws.com.

Thank you for everything. Enjoy your week and let me know if you have any questions!

Mrs. Clarke

Reminders:

Monday/ Tuesday – PE shoes Monday-  library books Wednesday– mass, perfect uniform Friday– noon dismissal (snack only)and  Westfest free dress (fall colors/Westfest tee)Creation Station- send in your clean recyclables for this STEM center

This week we are learning:

LA: This will be our first themed unit- Family. Skills taught include letter names and sounds, identifying words that rhyme, nouns for places, identifying the main idea, summarizing plot, and more practice writing our name kindergarten style.

Religion: Chapter 2, Jesus is our friend, mass on Wednesday and we will read and reflect on the Sunday Gospel.

Math: This week’s lessons will teach: Counting, number writing, greater than, less than, add one more and draw a diagram as a problem solving strategy

Second Step: Why We Pay Attention- to learn, to stay safe

STEM: A Mystery Science lesson and time to build with recyclables

Homework: 10-20 minutes of skill practice

Tuesday- Math

Happy Numbers! Log in and set up your child’s account if you have not already done so (passwords/ usernames went home last week). Allow your child to independently take the placement assessment and work for up to 20 minutes on site. It is important that you only provide tech help so that they are working at their own level. 

Wednesday- Leveled Reader

Please listen to your child read this book to you several times to build fluency. Remind them good readers look at the text and point to each word as they go. Return the book in the provided Zip-Lok bag for use Thursday morning.