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 :-)