Below are some pictures from today. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
making butter today
making fruit salad and biscuits
All dressed and ready for the feast!
We had a great time at our Friendship Feast!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 21, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow! I can't even begin to say thank you enough to all the parents who sent in donations, worked on fabulous costumes, helped prep the food, helped set up and serve the food, and helped supervise the feast and clean up at the end! THANK YOU! We couldn't have done it without you!
Below are some pictures from today. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Pictures from a special present we made parents for Thanksgiving--check back packs today for your present!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Below are some pictures from today. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 18, 2016
Happy Friday!
It's hard to believe it's 70 degrees on November 18th! I'll take it! It sounds like the last 70 degree day we may have for a while!
As a reminder, here are the highlights:
- Please decide if your child is going to dress as a Pilgrim or a Native American Monday! If you didn't send the costume in today, please send it in Monday morning!
- Each child is asked to bring in one piece of fruit for our fruit salad, please send those in Monday morning if you didn't today!
- If you signed up to donate something, and forgot today, please send in with your child Monday! I think I have almost everything.
- Thanks to everyone who signed up to help set up and serve the feast tomorrow! You will be helping from 1:15-2:15. Please come at 1pm, so you can put the biscuits in the oven and start setting up the cafeteria after 4th grade leaves lunch.
- Thanks to everyone who signed up to help make the food with the children tomorrow! Please arrive at 11 (or you can come at 10:30 and eat lunch with us)! I will have a paper with instructions on it. You will have from 11-12 to help the class make the food.
Homework
We will NOT have a homework sheet next week due to Thanksgiving break. We will resume our normal homework nightly after Thanksgiving Break.
Thanksgiving Break
Don't forget that we are out of school on Wednesday, November 23rd-Friday November 25th for Thanksgiving Break. I will see you all back here on Monday, November 28th!
Santa Book
Don't forget about the book order for our gifts from Santa! I REALLY want to place this order Tuesday after school so I don't have to stress about getting them in on time. Please send in your order Monday or Tuesday so I can place the order! Thanks to everyone who has already sent yours in. Remember--you can just send in $1 to get a book!
Superkids
Today we met our new Superkid...actually 3 new Superkids! Today we met best friends Tic, Tac, and Toc! Here are some questions to prompt discussion at home:
What are the new Superkids? Tic, Tac, Toc
What sound do their names start with? /t/
What do Tic, Tac, and Toc like to do? Jump on a trampoline, play trumpet, and they call themselves triple trouble.
Math
Here are some things we have been working on this week and will finish next week in math:
- "Tricky" teen numbers
- building hexagons and trapezoids from other shapes
- building numbers with colored cubes
- exploring and comparing weight and capacity
- solving pattern block puzzles
Creekside Spirit Wear
I will send Creekside Spirit Wear order forms home on Monday. All order forms are due by November 30th.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Terrific Tuesday!
Picture Retakes
School picture retakes are tomorrow! If you would like your child to get their picture retaken, please send in the original picture packet tomorrow and I will send them down to get their pictures retaken. If your child was sick on picture day the first time, they will have their picture taken tomorrow.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Creekside's Relay for Life team is selling cute animal erasers for $1 each morning this week. If your child would like to buy one (or more), please send the money in his/her green folder. Thanks!
Thanksgiving Mini Feast
I could still use a couple of volunteers for our Thanksgiving friendship feast on November 21. If you could help prepare food from 11-12 or set up/serving/clean up from 1:15-2:15, please let me know. Also, remember students will need to bring in fresh fruit (like banana, apple, orange, grapes, strawberries) to share in our salad, and they are allowed to dress as Native Americans or Pilgrims on this day. Keep working on those costumes at home!
Santa Book Order
Today in your child's folder you will find special information about our Christmas party/present from Santa. Please have this turned in by next Tuesday, November 22nd. I know that sounds early! I need time to place the order before Thanksgiving break, to make sure the books come in on time to be wrapped before our party. Thanks in advance!
Have a great week!
School picture retakes are tomorrow! If you would like your child to get their picture retaken, please send in the original picture packet tomorrow and I will send them down to get their pictures retaken. If your child was sick on picture day the first time, they will have their picture taken tomorrow.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Creekside's Relay for Life team is selling cute animal erasers for $1 each morning this week. If your child would like to buy one (or more), please send the money in his/her green folder. Thanks!
Thanksgiving Mini Feast
I could still use a couple of volunteers for our Thanksgiving friendship feast on November 21. If you could help prepare food from 11-12 or set up/serving/clean up from 1:15-2:15, please let me know. Also, remember students will need to bring in fresh fruit (like banana, apple, orange, grapes, strawberries) to share in our salad, and they are allowed to dress as Native Americans or Pilgrims on this day. Keep working on those costumes at home!
Santa Book Order
Today in your child's folder you will find special information about our Christmas party/present from Santa. Please have this turned in by next Tuesday, November 22nd. I know that sounds early! I need time to place the order before Thanksgiving break, to make sure the books come in on time to be wrapped before our party. Thanks in advance!
Have a great week!
Friday, November 11, 2016
Happy Veteran's Day!
Recess
Please don't forget as we turn to cooler and eventually cold (yuck!) weather, that Kindergarten goes to recess at 9:45am. So even if it's predicted to be warmer in the afternoon, be sure to send your child with enough layers for outside recess in the morning. We will go outside as much as possible weather permitting! That means 25 degrees or above, as long as it's not snowing or raining. I talked to the class this week about them eventually needing winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarves!
Writer's Workshop
This week in Writer's workshop we worked on making cards for people. You have probably seen a lot of their practice cards coming home! Next week we will start introducing the 6 traits of writing.
Progress Test
We took the 3rd progress test in Superkids this week, and I sent those home yesterday. Please look over the results, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We did a very good job!
Thanksgiving Feast
Thanks to everyone who signed up to donate something for our Mini Feast on the 21st! I will send home a little piece of paper on Monday with the item you are to send in. You can send in items anytime between the 15th and the 21st. Also, don't forget all boys and girls are asked to bring in one piece of fruit by the 21st. Don't forget to work on those Pilgrim and Native American costumes either! Whew, that's a lot to remember! Please let me know if you have any questions.
What letter is first in Icky's name? I
What sound does i make? /i/
What does Icky like to do? Watch TV and make up new TV shows
Please don't forget as we turn to cooler and eventually cold (yuck!) weather, that Kindergarten goes to recess at 9:45am. So even if it's predicted to be warmer in the afternoon, be sure to send your child with enough layers for outside recess in the morning. We will go outside as much as possible weather permitting! That means 25 degrees or above, as long as it's not snowing or raining. I talked to the class this week about them eventually needing winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarves!
Writer's Workshop
This week in Writer's workshop we worked on making cards for people. You have probably seen a lot of their practice cards coming home! Next week we will start introducing the 6 traits of writing.
Progress Test
We took the 3rd progress test in Superkids this week, and I sent those home yesterday. Please look over the results, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We did a very good job!
Thanksgiving Feast
Thanks to everyone who signed up to donate something for our Mini Feast on the 21st! I will send home a little piece of paper on Monday with the item you are to send in. You can send in items anytime between the 15th and the 21st. Also, don't forget all boys and girls are asked to bring in one piece of fruit by the 21st. Don't forget to work on those Pilgrim and Native American costumes either! Whew, that's a lot to remember! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sight Words
Can your child read all of the sight words for this 9 weeks? The words are: we, my, like, by, he, for, me, with, she. If they cannot read all the words, keep practicing at home!! I will be assessing this skill for the report card after Thanksgiving break.
Can your child read all of the sight words for this 9 weeks? The words are: we, my, like, by, he, for, me, with, she. If they cannot read all the words, keep practicing at home!! I will be assessing this skill for the report card after Thanksgiving break.
Superkids
Wednesday we met a new Superkid!
Here are some questions to prompt discussion at home:
Who is the new Superkid? Icky (short for Ichabod)What letter is first in Icky's name? I
What sound does i make? /i/
What does Icky like to do? Watch TV and make up new TV shows
Mrs. Deeter
On Wednesday Mrs. Deeter came for our monthly guidance lesson. We learned more about Kelso's wheel and the first two choices for conflict resolution: go to another game, and talk it out.
Muffins With Mom
Looks like everyone had fun at muffins with mom (or friends!) on Wednesday morning! If you couldn't make it this week, our next event is next Wednesday!
Have a great weekend!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Have a great week!
Thanksgiving Mini-Feast
Each year Kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving by having a mini-feast together in the cafeteria. Be on the lookout in your child's folder TODAY AND TOMORROW for information on when the feast will take place, what the children will need to bring in, and how you can help!
Muffins with Mom
I hope to see many of you this Wednesday morning in the Creekside gym for our second annual Muffins with Mom. Moms of K-2 students can come enjoy muffins, juice and coffee with your little ones from 7:00-7:30 am.
Superkids
Friday we finished working in our Lily workbook. Be on the lookout for that to come home later this week. Today we did our Read Aloud lesson and tomorrow will be our non-fiction Super Smart lesson. Wednesday we meet the next Superkid! I wonder who it will be?!
Turkey Homework
Thanks to everyone who sent in the VERY creative turkeys! I'm still missing a few, so please finish those up tonight and send them in tomorrow! I'll post a picture on Facebook and the blog when they are all hanging up! I am very impressed with the creative turkeys so far! Hope you had fun!
New Friend
Today a new friend joined our classroom. The boys and girls did a great job welcoming her, and making her feel like part of our family. Welcome Keyonna!
November book order
The November book order is in folders today. Remember, there is no pressure to order. It's a great, inexpensive way to add to your child's home library. Be on the lookout soon for a special SANTA book order form to come home--please keep this a surprise from your child! Each parent is asked to order a book for Santa to give your child at our holiday party in December.
Thanksgiving Break
Just a reminder that Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, November 23rd-Sunday, November 27th. We will not have school the 23rd, 24th, or 25th.
Have a great week!
Each year Kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving by having a mini-feast together in the cafeteria. Be on the lookout in your child's folder TODAY AND TOMORROW for information on when the feast will take place, what the children will need to bring in, and how you can help!
Muffins with Mom
I hope to see many of you this Wednesday morning in the Creekside gym for our second annual Muffins with Mom. Moms of K-2 students can come enjoy muffins, juice and coffee with your little ones from 7:00-7:30 am.
Superkids
Friday we finished working in our Lily workbook. Be on the lookout for that to come home later this week. Today we did our Read Aloud lesson and tomorrow will be our non-fiction Super Smart lesson. Wednesday we meet the next Superkid! I wonder who it will be?!
Turkey Homework
Thanks to everyone who sent in the VERY creative turkeys! I'm still missing a few, so please finish those up tonight and send them in tomorrow! I'll post a picture on Facebook and the blog when they are all hanging up! I am very impressed with the creative turkeys so far! Hope you had fun!
New Friend
Today a new friend joined our classroom. The boys and girls did a great job welcoming her, and making her feel like part of our family. Welcome Keyonna!
November book order
The November book order is in folders today. Remember, there is no pressure to order. It's a great, inexpensive way to add to your child's home library. Be on the lookout soon for a special SANTA book order form to come home--please keep this a surprise from your child! Each parent is asked to order a book for Santa to give your child at our holiday party in December.
Thanksgiving Break
Just a reminder that Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, November 23rd-Sunday, November 27th. We will not have school the 23rd, 24th, or 25th.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Halfway through another busy week!
Popsicle Party
Yesterday we filled our first perfect attendance chart with 20 perfect days (no absences or tardies!). We got to celebrate with popsicles from the office! Let's fill our 2nd chart soon!
Bucketfiller Party
At the end of the month, Creekside celebrates those students who have done a great job at being bucketfillers! Students that get nominated by a teacher or staff member get a postcard mailed home, and at the end of the month, they get to go to a party! At the party they get popsicles, coloring pages, and music while they hang out with other bucketfillers. In September, Nick and Addison were rewarded, and yesterday for October Tauran, Ava, and Landon were recognized. Keep up the good work bucketfillers!
Movie Night
The November PTO movie night is scheduled for Friday, November 18th. Permission slips are in folders today if you are interested in your child attending.
Turkey Homework
Don't forget to have a little Thanksgiving fun this week for homework! Yesterday in folders you should have found a turkey pattern. Please help them cut out the turkey pattern. Then, help them disguise the turkey so he doesn’t get eaten for Thanksgiving dinner! I would like to display these in the hallway when finished. Be creative! Some ideas in the past have included: princesses, hot air balloons, gumball machines,
Fluency Builders
Yesterday we filled our first perfect attendance chart with 20 perfect days (no absences or tardies!). We got to celebrate with popsicles from the office! Let's fill our 2nd chart soon!
Bucketfiller Party
At the end of the month, Creekside celebrates those students who have done a great job at being bucketfillers! Students that get nominated by a teacher or staff member get a postcard mailed home, and at the end of the month, they get to go to a party! At the party they get popsicles, coloring pages, and music while they hang out with other bucketfillers. In September, Nick and Addison were rewarded, and yesterday for October Tauran, Ava, and Landon were recognized. Keep up the good work bucketfillers!
Movie Night
The November PTO movie night is scheduled for Friday, November 18th. Permission slips are in folders today if you are interested in your child attending.
Turkey Homework
Don't forget to have a little Thanksgiving fun this week for homework! Yesterday in folders you should have found a turkey pattern. Please help them cut out the turkey pattern. Then, help them disguise the turkey so he doesn’t get eaten for Thanksgiving dinner! I would like to display these in the hallway when finished. Be creative! Some ideas in the past have included: princesses, hot air balloons, gumball machines,
basketballs, and more! Use materials you have at home and have fun! Please return turkeys in green folders by November 7th, so we can display them. Thanks!
Today your child is bringing home
his/her first Fluency Builder Sheet. The
Fluency Builder is used to help increase fluency and speed when reading words
in stories.
The
Fluency Builder will contain letters, and eventually words, that are found in
the Superkids unit we are working on. Your
child will read through the letters or words on the Fluency Builder while you
time them for one minute.
The purpose is for your child to
read as many letters or words as possible in that time. A big part of Kindergarten is fluency—reading
as quickly as we can. After the minute
is up, please draw a line under the last letter
or word your child read correctly. Your
child will then read through the letters or words a second time, while you time
them for one minute. See if they can
beat their score the second time! After the second time, write the total number
read correctly on the score line. Please
don’t spend more than two minutes on this homework each week! The point is not to spend half an hour
sounding out all the words, but instead to practice fluency quickly. Don’t worry if your child is unable to read through the entire list. Please sign and return the Fluency
Builder on Thursday. I will also time your child and send the sheet back home
for you to keep. It counts as a point (word read correctly) if your child sounds out the word c-a-t OR can read it cat.
Thanksgiving Mini-Feast
Each year Kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving by having a mini-feast together in the cafeteria. Be on the lookout in your child's folder NEXT WEEK for information on when the feast will take place, what the children will need to bring in, and how you can help!
Each year Kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving by having a mini-feast together in the cafeteria. Be on the lookout in your child's folder NEXT WEEK for information on when the feast will take place, what the children will need to bring in, and how you can help!
Have a great afternoon!
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