Kinder and 4th Grade Class News April 29-May 3

Kindergarten Class News

Math

We will be reviewing flat shapes, solid figures, and how to compare shapes.  The Topic 11 Geometry test will be given on Monday (5/6).

English Language Arts (ELA)

This week we will meet Umbie Umbrella.  Umbie says /u/ (short).  We will also learn the sight word he.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /p/, /g/, /f/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (sound for q), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (sound for x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/, /j/, /u/ (short)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, and, to, is, go, here, for, said, the, play, are, she, he

Dropping Off & Picking Up 

• School begins at 8 am.  Your child must be in line at 8 am.  If your child is tardy they must first go to the office and get a tardy slip before coming to the classroom.  
• Schools ends at 12:05 every day except Thursday (12:45).  If you are not here at these times to pick up your child, they will be sent to the office to wait for you.  
• It is not Mrs. Bonilla's responsibility to wait for/with your child before/after school.  

Important Dates

Friday, May 3rd: No School 

May 6-10: Book Fair
Thursday, May 9th: Open House 

Friday, May 17th: Talent Show

Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

4th Grade Class News

Book Report
The book report is due today!

Grades
I have been experiencing some issues with the PowerSchool grade book.  Some scores are not being included in the current overall grade, so it is incorrect.   I am working to remedy the situation.  Thank you for your patience.

Important Dates

Friday, May 3rd: No School
May 6-10: Book Fair
Thursday, May 9th: Open House 

Friday, May 17th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

I hope you all have a great week!

Mrs. Radon :-)

Kinder and 4th Grade Class News April 22-26

Kindergarten Class News

Math

We have finally finished our patterns unit!  They enjoyed learning about the many ways patterns are created.  

Christina, Noe, Matthew, Avery, Natalie, and Megan hard at work!

Brody, Chris, and Jackson focused on their lesson.

Brianna, Olivia, Mia, and Ayvah are focused!

We will take the patterns test this week and start Topic 11: Geometry!

English Language Arts (ELA)

This week we will meet Jumping Jill.  Jill says /j/.  We will also learn the sight word are.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /p/, /g/, /f/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (sound for q), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (sound for x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/, /j/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, and, to, is, go, here, for, said, the, play, are

Building Literacy Skills, A Two Part Approach
Part #1: In order for your child to continue improving their reading skills, it is imperative they read aloud to an adult (or sibling) daily. If you have a reluctant reader, set a timer for five minutes.  Gradually increase over the next month to ten minutes of continuous reading.  
Part #2:  Read to your child daily!  By reading aloud to your child, you model effective reading habits, and your child will be exposed to vocabulary they are currently unable to read. 

Important Dates

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

4th Grade Class News

STAR Testing
STAR testing starts this week.  There will not be any Reading/Language Arts homework this week.  

Book Report
The book report is due in one week!

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 30th: Book Report Due

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

I hope you all have a great week!

Mrs. Radon :-)

Salinas Police K-9 Demonstration/ Kinder & 4th Grade Class News April 15-19

Today Officer Bailey and Officer Parsons of the Salinas Police Department came to demonstrate how a K-9 helps them do their job.  Officer Bailey's son, Chris, is a kindergarten student, and Officer Parsons' sons, Andrew and Michael, are fourth grade students at Southside.  The whole school enjoyed seeing Enzo, the German Shepperd, in action! 

Thanks again to Officers Bailey and Parsons for their visit!

Kindergarten Class News

Math

This week we will learn about growing patterns: ABAABBAAABBB, etc. We will also continue to practice color, shape, and number patterns.

English Language Arts (ELA)

This week we are reviewing Fifi Fish, Gertie Goose, and Pippa Pig. We will also review the sight words we have learned so far.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /p/, /g/, /f/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (sound for q), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (sound for x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/ 

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, and, to, is, go, here, for, said, the, play

Important Dates

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

4th Grade Class News

STAR Testing
The kids will be completing the STAR test April 22-26.  Because of this, there will not be an ELA story/test for the next two weeks.

Important Dates

Thursday, April 18th: Treasure Island Field Trip 
Tuesday, April 30th: Book Report Due

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

I hope you all have a great week!

Mrs. Radon :-)

Kinder & 4th Grade Class News (April 8-12)

Kindergarten Class News

Math

This week we continued learning about ways to make patterns.  Please help your child practice these concepts at home!

English Language Arts (ELA)

This week we are learning about Yetta Yo-Yo. Yetta says /y/.  We will also practice the sight words we've learned so far. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /p/, /g/, /f/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (sound for q), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (sound for x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/ 

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, and, to, is, go, here, for, said, the, play

Important Dates
Monday, April 15th: K9 Unit Demonstration

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School



4th Grade Class News

Upcoming Tests:

• Friday: Magnetism reading test, and Unit 3 science test

Book Report: The 4th quarter book report is due Tuesday, April 30th.  

Important Dates
Monday, April 15th: K9 Unit Demonstration
Tuesday, April 30th: Book Report Due

Friday, May 3rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Friday, May 10th: Talent Show
Monday, May 27th: No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, June 6th: Last Day of School

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your week!

Mrs. Radon :-)