Saturday, May 30, 2015

Look into our week 6/1-6/5

Good afternoon parents and guardians,

What a fun, yet busy short week! I was beyond proud of my kiddos during their Spring Performance! Thank you to all those families that came out and supported REACH! Lots more fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom easel and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.

                          Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:

6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit
6/12: Family Friday
6/17: STEAM Expo
6/18: End of the year awards assembly-Tk/K @ 8am
6/19: Donuts for dads

Last week of school
6/22: Sports day (more info to come-VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED!)

6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
Permission slip will go home this Monday
Lunch order forms must be turned in by FRIDAY, no later!
Student price: $5.00
Chaperon price: $20.00 (7 per Kinder class)
Chaperons must drive themselves to and from the trip
Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip
All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
Siblings are not allowed on field trips
Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

6/24: FULL day of school-End of the year party
6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)-KINDERGARTEN graduation


MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.


Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
  • Review: Story: Unit 6-Week 2 "Old MacDonald had a wood shop"


Writing:
  • Writing 
    • Kindergarten memories
Math:
  • Time
    • Parts of a clock
    • Time to the hour, half hour and minute
Science:
  •  Dinosaurs
Social Studies/Leadership:
  • Guide to being a Kindergartner

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank you, 
Miss. Maciel

Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Look into our week 5/26-5/29

Good morning parents and guardians,

I hope everyone is enjoying this long weekend, in honor of Memorial Day.Our school year is coming to an end, but the learning and memorable moments continue. Lots of fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom easel and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.


We are running low on the following items, donations would be greatly appreciated:
-Facial tissue/Kleenex
-Band-aids


                          Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY-FREE DRESS FOR OUR CLASS
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!! 

5/25: NO SCHOOL-in observance of Memorial Day
5/27: Wacky Wednesday 
5/28: May awards Assembly -Tk/K @ 8am

5/28 Spring Fundraiser
Flier with information was sent home 
Enter raffles, eat food and take photos with photographer
-Performance times
Tk-1st @ 5:00pm
2-4th @ 6:15
Each family will be given 2 FREE tickets for the show
Additional tickets may be purchased
$5.00 for one show
$7.00 for two shows
Tickets go on sale May 18 and may be purchased in the office or from the after school program

My class: I would love for my kids to wear a white shirt and black pants for their performance

6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit
6/17: STEAM Expo
6/18: End of the year awards assembly-Tk/K @ 8am
6/19: Donuts for dads

Last week of school
6/22: Sports day (more info to come-VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED!)

6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
Student price: $5.00
Chaperon price: $20.00 (8 per Kinder class)
Chaperons must drive themselves to and from the trip
Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip
All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
Siblings are not allowed on field trips
Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

6/24: FULL day of school-End of the year party
6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)-KINDERGARTEN graduation


MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.


Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
  • Review: Story: Unit 6-Week 1 "Building with dad"

Writing:
  • Writing 
    • Kindergarten memories
Math:
  • Test- Chapter 20: Money
    • Students will be able to recognize penny, nickel, dime and quarter
    • Students will be able to add coins up to 10¢
  • Review ways to make 5-10
    • Exp: 5= 1=4, 2+3
Science:
  •  Dinosaurs
Social Studies/Leadership:
  • Leadership: Responsibility-responsible for choices

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank you, 
Miss. Maciel

Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Look into our week 5/18-5/22

Good morning parents and guardians,

Our school year is coming to an end, but the learning and memorable moments continue. I had the best birthday day with my kiddos on Wednesday. Thank you all for the birthday wishes and gifts! I am beyond blessed with such amazing families. What am I going to do without you all next year?? Lots of fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom easel and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.

We are running low on the following items, donations would be greatly appreciated:
-Facial tissue/Kleenex
-Band-aids

                          Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY-FREE DRESS FOR OUR CLASS
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!! 

5/20: Emergency Drill
5/25: NO SCHOOL-in observance of Memorial Day
5/27: Wacky Wednesday 
5/28: May awards Assembly -Tk/K @ 8am


5/28 Spring Fundraiser
Flier with information was sent home yesterday
Enter raffles, eat food and take photos with photographer
-Performance times
Tk-1st @ 5:00pm
2-4th @ 6:15
Each family will be given 2 FREE tickets for the show
Additional tickets may be purchased
$5.00 for one show
$7.00 for two shows
Tickets go on sale May 18 and may be purchased in the office or from the after school program

My class: I would love for my kids to wear a white shirt and black pants for their performance



6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit
6/17: STEAM Expo
6/18: End of the year awards assembly-Tk/K @ 8am
6/19: Donuts for dads

Last week of school
6/22: Sports day (more info to come-VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED!)

6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
Student price: $5.00
Chaperon price: $20.00 (8 per Kinder class)
Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip.
All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
Siblings are not allowed on field trips
Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

6/24: FULL day of school-End of the year party
6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)-KINDERGARTEN graduation



MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.


Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
  • Story: Unit 6-Week 1 "Building with dad"

Writing:
  • Writing 
    • How to...
Math:
  • Finish Chapter 20: Money
    • Students will be able to recognize penny, nickel, dime and quarter
    • Students will be able to add coins up to 10¢
Science:
  •  Dinosaurs
Social Studies/Leadership:
  • Memorial Day
  • Leadership: Responsibility-responsible for choices

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank you, 
Miss. Maciel

Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Look into our week 5/11-5/15

Good morning parents and guardians,

I hope everyone had a great work week. Teacher Appreciation week was AMAZING! I felt so loved and blessed by all of you. Thank you for all that you did, and always. I loved all of my notes, poems, drawings and gifts. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! 

We are running low on the following items, donations would be greatly appreciated:
-Facial tissue/Kleenex
-Baby wipes

                  Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY-FREE DRESS FOR OUR CLASS
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!! 

5/11: PTO meeting @ 3:30
5/13: Coffee with Director at 8am
5/21: Spring performance 
5/25: NO SCHOOL-in observance of Memorial Day
5/27: Wacky Wednesday 
5/28: May awards Assembly -Tk/K @ 8am
6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit
6/17: STEAM Expo
6/18: End of the year awards assembly-Tk/K @ 8am
6/19: Donuts for dads

Last week of school
6/22: Sports day (more info to come-VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED!)
6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
6/24: FULL day of school-End of the year party
6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)-KINDERGARTEN graduation



MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.


Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
  • Story: Unit 5-Week 6 "This is the way we get to school"


  • Unit  5 final (FRIDA): HFW covered-yellow, blue, green, what, said, was, where, come
Writing:
  • Writing 
    • Finish: I love my mom
Math:
  • Finish Chapter 19: Measurement
    • Students will be able to compare weights using nonstandard units
    • Students will be able to compare containers according to capacity
    • Students will be able to compare events according to duration
  • Begin Chapter 20: Money
    • Students will be able to recognize penny, nickel, dime and quarter
Science:
  •  Bees
    • Students will be able to describe a bee's life
  • Donations: Honey flavored foods, for the kids to try this Friday
Social Studies/Leadership:
  • California's History and state information
  • Leadership: Responsibility-responsible for self and well being

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank you, 
Miss. Maciel

Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Look into our week 5/4-5/8

Good afternoon parents and guardians,

I hope everyone is enjoying this Saturday. We had a fun week learning about clouds, and the kids especially had fun eating their special snacks for food fun Friday! Please continue to remind them to always try their best and follow all of the rules. It would be great if you could talk to them about keeping their hands to themselves (and their entire body) and of course raising their hands to speak or stand. THANK YOU in advance for working with us on this.

                  Here is some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY-FREE DRESS FOR OUR CLASS
ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!!!!!! 

 

5/5: Cinco de Mayo 
-Performance and celebration right after
5/8: Muffins for moms @ 7:15 am
5/21: Spring performance 
6/17: STEAM Expo
6/19: Donuts for dads


MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.


Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
  • Story: Unit 5-Week 5 "On the Move!"

  •  

Writing:
  • Writing 
    • I love my mom
Math:
  • Finish Chapter 17: Subtraction stories
    • Students will be able to represent subtraction stories with subtraction sentences
    • Students will be able to compare two sets and show the number sentence to answer, how many more
    • Students will be able to subtract fluently to 5
  • Begin Chapter 18: Measurement
    • Students will be able to compare weights using nonstandard units
    • Students will be able to compare containers according to capacity
Science:
  •  Water cycle
    • Students will be able to describe the stages in the water cycle
Social Studies/Leadership:
  • Unit 4-Lesson 5: What happens at school?
    • Students will be able to describe people and places at school.
  • Leadership: Responsibility-responsible for education

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

Enjoy the weekend!

Thank you, 
Miss. Maciel

Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)