Kindergarten News 

Mrs. McHugh and Mrs. Godfrey

May 21st-24th (no school Friday)

A week – gym on Tuesday

Character trait focus for May – trustworthiness

An enormous thank you to all of our classroom volunteers this year. The time has gone so quickly - I can't believe volunteering is over.Please look for an invitation to our Volunteer Recpetion and join the Genet staff so we can say thank you for all you do .  

Last week in kindergarten ~

ELA ~ Last week in kindergarten we continued our study of Eric Carle by reading more stories by the author and creating more beautiful art work. This week we spent more time practicing our play - in the auditorium on the stage ! Please take a few minutes each day to review your child's line(s) with him/her so they are confident in what they need to say. This week a formal invitation will come home with all of the details regarding the play. Last week we read Mister Seahorse, Pancakes! Pancakes! and The Very Clumsy Click Beetle. We wrote about a time when we felt clumsy , how we can be helpful ( like Mister Seahorse) and our own version of a pancake recipe ( which were VERY funny). Who knew so many different ingredients went into pancakes ! :)

Math~ Last week we completed topic 11– Deomposing numbers 11-19. For the remainder of the year we will work on a topic called Step Up - which follows some 1st grade concepts and more challenging work - as well as a review of major concepts taught in kindergarten. When all topics have been assessed I will send home a coversheet that includes all of your child's math scores for the school year. I have been very impressed with the hard work and perserverance of the students with all of the difficult concepts presented this year.

This week in kindergarten - We continue with more Eric Carle stories... My Apron , Rooster's Off To See The World, Secret Birthday Message and Today is Monday. We will also be practicing the play and continuing with our daily writing and guided reading groups.

This week I will be participating in kindergarten screening ( remember when you came last year ? ) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Daoust will be subbing for me and I will be in the classroom occasionally to check in. Mrs. Godfrey will continue with her regular schedule in the classroom as well.

Dates to remember :

 If you have any questions or concerns, please call or e mail me at mchughma@egcsd.org

Our newsletter is designed to give you the highlights of the past week and the week ahead. We hope it helps you in your daily discussions about school with your child. Our classroom runs on the same daily routine , varying very little ( we find the kids respond very well to clear expectations and a consistent schedule ) .

Our day includes :

Morning welcome and attendance on the Promethean Board

Morning reading and writing ( based on the individual student)

Daily guided reading instruction in small group rotations with our reading specialist , Carol Willis , Mrs. Godfrey and myself

Whole or small group fine motor and following directions activities usually involving multi step directions with our parent volunteers . These activities also include our wonderful read a louds with comprehension lessons built in.

Large and small group math instruction using manipulatives and interactive Promethean Board lessons

AIS extension groups for small group targeted instruction in ELA concepts

Daily social interaction opportunities during Choice time - also daily snack time

If you have any questions or concerns , please call or e mail me at mchughma@egcsd.org