Pretend Sleepover

What a blast we had!  We made gingerbread houses, visited the attic and had a dance party!  

Shark Week with the 4th graders

Those who wanted to, and could stomach the chum smell visited the shark dissection going on in Mr. Jones' room 

Mystery Reader

Devlin's dad came and read a terrific book to us!

 

Busy fun week!

What a fun week!  We have an elf named Chippy who surprises us with his new location every morning. 

We learned about St. Nick and put our shoes out in the hall overnight and look!  

Mrs. Crenshaw came to read to us this morning. What a treat!

Those who wanted to (and could stomach the smell) dropped in on the 4th graders to check out their shark dissection. 

December 9, 2013

A note from Mrs. Horn….

The holidays are coming and we have been busy in kindergarten getting ready.  We are learning so much about different holidays and traditions.  Chippy-our Elf on a Shelf came in last week and the children are working very hard to impress him. 

We will be participating in a school-wide holiday sing a long on Thursday, December 19^th.  The whole school will be wearing pajamas and singing festive songs.  Kindergarten is singing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”.  The children decided they would like to wear reindeer antlers (we will make these in school). 

 

We will be having a class holiday party on Friday, December 20^th at 12:15. 

             Thank you again for maintaining structure and routines during this busy time of year.  The kids are bursting with excitement and energy.  We really appreciate you keeping good sleep and diet habits to support their learning and health. 

Reminders ….

-          Kindergarten is a time to learn independence. Please encourage your student to do things on their own at home!  Once you see them do something on their own, have them continue to do it on their own to build their confidence!

-          During the Holiday Season, please make sure you continue reading with your child every night.

Dates to Remember

- School Holiday Sing a long-Thursday, December 19^th at 8:00. 

 What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

We are beginning a new unit on story elements.  This week, we will discuss characters and setting.

 Writing Workshop

We are very busy writing our letters to Santa and learning what it means to persuade.  It’s time to begin our letters to Santa! 

Word Study

This week, we will explore the word families: -et, -en, -eg.  Ask your child about the phonics chants for all. If they seem like they don’t remember, here’s a refresher for –en.  We say, “En, en, ten men named Ben. Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben (ten times while counting on fingers).  We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: me, see, from.  Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

 Math

What do the numbers in this story mean?  We will begin to learn about the addition and subtraction symbols through solving number stories.

 
Social Studies

We are learning so much about various holidays and traditions people celebrate during this time of year. 

Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Art	Music	Music	Music	Music

 

Artist in Residence

Today we had a special guest, Andrea Davidson. She is a talented musician and song writer. We enjoyed singing, clapping and dancing along. She shared about her life and was very positive. She encouraged the students to follow their dreams and with hard work, you can do anything!  She's on 91.9fm and on iTunes. 

Mystery Reader-Ian's grandma!

Weekly Updates

November 4, 2013

 A note from Mrs. Horn

Conference time is around the corner!  During our conference I will be able to thoroughly go over your child’s progress report and explain how they are performing and being assessed. As a school policy, kindergarteners do not bring home their first progress report like the older students.  We will go over it together in the conference, as well as look at work samples and discuss goals. 

This week we will begin practice for our annual Thanksgiving play.  This is such a special tradition!  Students are learning about Thanksgiving, special songs, how to use props and are having a terrific time preparing to perform for you.  They will pick roles and perform for the whole family to enjoy on Tuesday, November 26^th at 11:15.  You are invited to stay for lunch after the play. 

We will be making Native American headdresses for our play. Please send in a pack of long feathers for your child to use in their headdress by Friday, November 15^th (Michael’s or Walmart has these).

We have had to change our daily schedule to access the gym for our practice. Our class now eats lunch in the classroom from 10:50-11:20. Our classroom will be a little crowded, so we will resume lunch dates after Thanksgiving.  Thanks for understanding!

 

There is a letter coming home today about our upcoming field trip to The Louisville Palace to see “The Nutcracker in a Nutshell”. 

A few Reminders ….

·        We need more shoe tiers in Kindergarten! Encourage your child to learn how to do it themselves! 

·        Now that the weather is beginning to change, remember to dress your child for the weather.  We will go out for recess if the temperature is above 32 degrees, and it’s dry on the playground.

  Dates to Remember

November 14th and 19th-Conference days

November 26^th at 11:15-Thanksgiving Play and lunch

December 6^th-The Louisville Palace-The Nutcracker in a Nutshell

What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

We will learn more about retelling stories, including the beginning, middle and end.  We will also learn how to identify the problem and solution. 

 

Writing Workshop

Writers Write about What They Know We will extend our retelling into writing and learn how to write a complete story, including the beginning, middle and end. 

 Handwriting

Handwriting instruction will focus on developing fine motor skills as well as the proper formation of the following letters: Oo and Uu.

Word Study

This week, we will explore the letters Oo and Uu.   Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both. We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: so, an, and him. Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

 

Math

We will learn how to identify attributes, and how to sort objects into categories by a particular attribute.  We will also count and compare the number of items in a group. 

Social Studies

Thanksgiving!

 Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Music	Music	Music	Music	PE

 

Weekly Update

October 28, 2013

A note from Mrs. Horn

I hope that you all had a fun and restful October Break.  I know that we all need a little down time before the hustle and bustle of the holidays begins!

I hope that you all had a moment to read Ms. Hammons’ note forwarded to you regarding Pennies for Patients and Red Ribbon Week.  During Red Ribbon Week, we will discuss how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle. We will also wear something different each day, as a fun way to spring board our conversations regarding healthy living.  Collecting pennies for children with lymphoma and leukemia is something everyone can participate in, and feel good about helping someone in need.  I know that sometimes it feels that we are constantly asking for something from our parents, and trust me, I can sympathize!  However, I also know how important it is to all of us to teach our children compassion for others.  With that being said, toss what you have on top of the dryer, or in the couch cushions into a bag and help your child feel like a rock star!

On Thursday, we will take a break from Red Ribbon festivities, and celebrate what we’ve learned about Nursery rhymes and literary texts by dressing as our favorite Nursery rhyme or storybook character. Remember, any dress needs to be weather appropriate, comfortable, and “restroom friendly,” (i.e. students must be able to use the restroom independently in their costume).

A few Reminders ….

·        We need more shoe tiers in Kindergarten! Encourage your child to learn how to do it themselves! 

·        Now that the weather is beginning to change, remember to dress your child for the weather.  We will go out for recess if the temperature is above 32 degrees, and it’s dry on the playground.

Dates to Remember

Monday: Wear RED and Pennies for Patient: To kick off our week we are asking all students, faculty, and staff to show school pride by Wear RED. We also invite all students to bring in their change to help children fight cancer!

Tuesday:   For College, University, Trade School, and Military Day we are asking students to show pride for their future by wearing a favorite college, university, trade school, or military shirt.
Wednesday: Dress for Success Day and Pennies for Patients
Thursday: Reach for the Stars, be healthy, Pennies for Patients                                                                                                         Kinderpups will be celebrating the end of our unit on Nursery rhymes by dressing as our favorite nursery rhyme or story book character.

Friday: School Spirit; Mix it Up at lunch Day and Pennies for Patients and an assembly!
For School Spirit Day we are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to wear our school colors and pledge to be drug free for our futures!
What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

We will complete our unit on Nursery rhymes and literary texts, and begin a new unit on retelling stories with a beginning, middle and an end.

Writing Workshop

Writers Write about What They Know We will all have great stories to tell from our experiences with October break and Halloween, so we will be writing about these events.

Handwriting

Handwriting instruction will focus on developing fine motor skills as well as the proper formation of the following letters: Aa, Ee, and Ii.

Word Study

This week, we will explore the letters Aa, Ee, and Ii.   Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both. We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: all, can and said. Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

 Math

We will begin a new unit, working with the numbers 1-30.  We will also compare numbers by using the terms, “greater than,” and, “less than.”

Social Studies

Halloween stories and crafts!

Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Art	Art	Art	Music	Music

Weekly Update for 10/7

October 7, 2013

A note from Mrs. Horn….

Dear Families,

We couldn’t have asked for a better first field trip!  The kids had such a wonderful time.  Thank you volunteers for helping out!  The kids had so much fun!  Mrs. Ursula and I couldn’t have pulled it off without you. 

 The students are really interested in Raz-Kids.com  Please let me know if you are having any technical difficulties.  We will use the school’s iPads next week to use Raz-Kids at school next week. 

Wednesday is an Early Release Day.  Please make sure to send in all changes in transportation in writing.

This Friday is our Annual Husky Hustle from 1:25-2:10 pm.  Families are welcome to walk or run with us.  If you would like to come, please sign in the office and meet us in the gym.  Please dress your child for the weather and send in an extra water bottle with your child’s name on it for the Hustle.

 Come back to school that evening from 6;00-8:00 for the Harmony Harvest.  It is a fun filled night with games, jumpies, and prizes.  Don’t forget about our class auction items.  If you are unable to make it to the Harvest, but would like to purchase a ticket to one of these events, just send me a note with payment in your child’s folder and I will put them on the list.  Here’s a sneak peak of our auction items:

 

Build a Lego City! Do you like to build?  Let's build a Lego City!  This will need architects, engineers, and designers!  I am looking for a crew to build a Lego city.  Together we can work to design stores, parks, playgrounds, and houses.  We will make cars, roads, and schools.  We will make everything we need to make our city look like a real city!  If you are interested, bring your imagination and come build, build, build with Mrs. Horn!  The more architects we have the bigger and better our city will be!  All grade levels are welcome.  Sign up below for just $15 per child and join us on Tuesday, November 12th from 2:30-4:00pm.  A small snack and drink will be provided.  Everyone’s a winner!

Mrs. Horn’s Pretend Sleepover Wear your pajamas; bring a pillow and your favorite stuffed animal friend to school for a sleepover that is pretend!   Join us in a night filled with good treats to eat, games to play, and watch a movie on the big screen!  Wear your pajamas; bring your pillow, stuffed animal, and sleeping bag.     Students can be dropped off at 6:00 pm and picked up at 9:00pm on Friday, December 13th, 2013 at school.  Mom and Dad can go do some holiday shopping without the kids!  We will be having our sleepover the same night as Ms. Poteet, Mrs. Haselton and Ms. Tabor.    The fee will be $25 and all students are welcome to attend.

Spa Day with Mrs. Horn  Do you like to be pampered like a princess?  Let Mrs. Horn treat you to a spa day.  Salon services include a pretty manicure, stylish hair style (with ribbons and bows if desired), and make-up.      The more princesses that join the better!  Sign up for just $15 per child (checks payable to Harmony PTA) and join us on Tuesday, January 14th  from 2:30-4:00pm.  A snack and drink will be provided.

 

Kinderpup Family Movie Night   Friday, February 7th, bring your family to watch a fun movie in the gym with other Kinderpup families.  Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on, and we’ll provide the movie and popcorn!   Doors open at 6:30 for dinner, and the movie will begin at 7:00.   The cost is $10 per family.

 Reminders ….

*Putting on jackets and zipping independently is an important skill to have as the temperatures dip.  They are always so proud when they can do it themselves and help others. 

*Be sure to be reading at least 10 minutes a night and record your book titles! 

Dates to Remember

- October 9: Early Release Day

- October 10: Book Fair Preview

- October 11: Husky Hustle 1:25-2:10

- October 11: Harmony Harvest 6:00-8:00

-October 15:  “House at Pooh Corner” at Stage One.

-October 18^th-October 27^th:  Fall Break

What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

This week we will learn about text features of poems and literary texts.

 Writing Workshop

This week we will learn how to continue to speak and listen to each other as we form opinions and write about them.  Speaking and listening are both very important language and social skills.  They sure do enjoy sharing their opinions and explaining why they have a particular opinion. 

 Handwriting

Handwriting instruction will focus on developing fine motor skills as well as the proper formation of the following letters: Jj, Ww, and Qq

Word Study

This week, we will explore the letters Jj, Ww, and Qq. Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both. We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: they, be, have. Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

 Math

We will practice writing and sequencing numbers 1-20.     

 

Science

We will continue observing our corn plant’s growth and learn about the parts of a corn plant and how each part of the plant works together.

 Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Computer/ Library	Computer/Library	Computer/Library	Computer/Library	Computer/Library

 

Thank you for all you do,

Christie Horn