Author: Kemeta Dawson

Dear Parents,
We are at the end of week two of the first term already! Where did the time go so quickly? I just wanted to update and remind you about a few things in Kindergarten this coming week.
Hat Requirement Begins Monday
Please be reminded that starting Monday (September 16) students must have a school hat to participate in recess. If they have ordered a hat, but are waiting for it to arrive, they may wear a personal hat to play. Students without a hat will not be allowed to play.
Homework
Homework is sent home on FRIDAYS and must return the following WEDNESDAY. You will find homework sheets in students’ blue folders.
Numeracy
This week the students learned about counting. They were building counting skills with numbers 1 to 5. Next week they will be learning to compare numbers within 5.
Science
In science, the students covered the topics What is Science? and “Living and Non – Living Things.” Next week they will be exploring the topic “Parts of the Body.” (outside body parts, purpose, and functions).
Literacy
In literacy, the students have been learning to write their names in D’Nealian Writing, learning to identify uppercase and lower-case letters in their names, learning about vowels, and building three-letter words.

God Bless You!
Kemeta Dawson
On Behalf of the Kinder Team.

 

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Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to give you an outline of what your child will be engaged in on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Please note, both Kindergarten A and B are asked to wear their 100th Day of School T-Shirts!

Morning

 Chapel and Registration

Morning Activities                                          

Activity #1

 Story Time- The book entitled “100th Day of School” will be read. Students will be given activities based on the story read.

Activity #2

 Photo Shoot -The children will be taking their photos using a special picture frame labeled the 100th Day of School.

Snack Time- All the students will participate in this activity. Students will be asked to flip a parachute 100 times.

Activity #3

T-Shirt Fashion Show and Parade Around School

The students will parade around the school in T-Shirts followed by a Fashion Show in Kindergarten A Classroom.

Activity # 4

In centers, students will be asked to:

(a) count out groups of 10 treats that add up to 100. The students will be given a color mat to guide them while they count 100 treats.  (m&m’s, cheerios, pretzels, crackers,marshmallows etc.)

(b) write 100 words.  The students will be asked to write 100 words with the guidance of the teacher.

Lunch

Afternoon Activities

Activity #5

In centers, students will be asked to:

(a) build a 100-cup structure (using plastic cups)

(b) build with 100 pattern blocks

(c) build with 100 blocks or Legos

Outdoor Activity #6

Hunting for Kisses Activity on the Playground.

In this activity, the teacher will first hide chocolate and numbers from 1 to 100 in zip lock bags on the playground.  Students will be asked to hunt for hidden numbers with chocolate in bags on the playground. Once students find a bag with a number and chocolate, they will be asked to return to the teacher who has the 100 grid. They will then be asked to begin matching their numbers from the bag with kisses chocolate to the numbers on the hundred grid. They will continue this matching process until they find/match all the numbers on the grid.

Activity #7

Students will be asked to sing the 100th Day of School song with their classmates. They will be handed certificates followed by dismissal.

Thank you for your support!

An experience to remember! The children were overly curious and excited to experience life under water. They had an opportunity to learn facts about the different kinds of fish, saw a shipwreck that happened years ago and viewed the famous “Cheese Burger Reef”! We were also lucky to see a “‘Merman” feeding a school of fish. It was a well-spent day outside the classroom!

The children had a fabulous time spending the morning outdoors, getting first-hand learning experiences, reviewing lessons taught and learning new facts about Sea Turtles of the Cayman Islands.

Hello Everyone,
I will be sending home a Mathletics website login for your child today. Mathletics is an engaging online math learning space providing students with all the tools they need to be successful learners, both in the classroom and beyond. Please check your child’s behavior logs for this information. On the card, you will find your child’s user name and password. Please feel free to log in with your child and practice skills learned. This is also a perfect opportunity for you and your child to bond. Have fun!