I can be contacted at gcrow@apacademy.org or at the school phone number. My planning time is from 9:05 - 10:40 M-Th and 10 -11: on Fri.
Kindergarten Newsletter – April 27, 2009
Important Dates to Remember: IOWA Test - May 4 - 6; Kindergarten Graduation - May 23
Reading
This week, we will study contractions.
I will be beginning end of year assessments as we wrap up our preparation for the IOWA
On the IOWA the students are tested on beginning sounds, ending sounds, and rhyming words. They will be asked to change the beginning sound to make new words. They are also tested on reading simple sentences that contain high frequency and easily sounded out words.
Kindergarten Buzz Words - words we have learned and the children have begun to use in their daily language.
Stare, Row, Beam, Destroy, Stumble,
Math
We are focusing on time and calendar concepts for the first part of the week. Then we will be moving on to measuring temperature.
The IOWA tests all concepts studied over the course of the year.
Social Studies and Science
We will continue to study life cycles of plants and animals.
Weekly Sight Words Practicing sight words is important because they are the most frequent words used. It will help your child read easier and faster when they know these words.
Who, What, When, Why, Where
Read each word, spell it, write it, check it everyday so your child knows it well.
Typical homework schedule - Daily practice of sight words and sight word book, Daily math practice worksheet; Friday leveled reader. Occasional reading worksheet on topic of study.
Giani Crow's Kindergarten at APA Austin Peace Academy 5110 Manor Road Austin, TX 78723 (512)926-1737
