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Thursday, September 3, 2015

September Updates

We had an exciting first week of kindergarten!   Here’s what’s coming up in September…

Reading
 Our formal reading testing window opens up next week.  We will use the data to group your children with others at their level and to start our small reading groups.  Read, read, read at home!  They more you read to them, the more they know!

Writing
Our writing workshop will begin with drawing and writing letters, words and sentences.  We write every day, but we will hold the writing in school in your child’s writing folder.  You will take it home when you come in November for your child’s conference.

Math
In math we are learning position words like top, bottom, above and below. We are counting and writing our numbers 0 – 10.  We are sorting objects in different ways.  We are completing and creating patterns.  Practice with your child at home – count grapes or veggies, count cars or flowers – have fun.

Science/Social Studies
In science, we will learn about the weather and the seasons.  We will learn about American symbols and famous Americans in social studies.

Homework
Weekly homework will come home September 8 and will be due back on September 15. 

ESOL 
ESOL stands for English to Speakers of Other Languages.  This month we will be evaluating students whose families use a primary language other than English in the home to determine which students are eligible to receive ESOL services.  We work with students both in the classroom and in small groups to teach the academic language needed to succeed in school.


Dates to remember
September 7 – No School – Labor Day
September 14 – No School – Holiday
September 23 No School – Holiday

We look forward to working with you and your children.
The kindergarten Team
Mrs. Goldberg                   Ms. Johnson                      Mrs. Orenstein         Mrs. Ramienski
Mrs. Lim                           Ms. Pierson                       Mrs. Burnsky            Ms. O’Neill
Dr. Grossman                    Mrs. Pleitez                        Mrs. Silberman