Poindexter Press for February 4th-8th, 2008

Dear Parents,
Hello! I hope you have had good week, because we have had a great week in Kindergarten. Tuesday was our field trip we all had a great time! Thank you to the adults that attended went with us. It would not have been a success without you!
Spring Mill School continues it’s partnership with our sister school in Dalian, China. Thursday marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat. To help the children understand some icons from China, we read a book about a Giant Panda named Hua Mei.. We have learned a lot about how Hua Mei grows in her first year of life. Monday, we introduced the book, and used a picture walk to help us predict what the book might be about. Wednesday, we reread the book and decided who the characters were, where the story took place, and why the author wrote the story. Thursday, we retold the story using sequencing cards. Friday, we celebrated the Chinese New Year by making dragons and participating in Spring Mill’s annual Chinese New Year parade!
In Math we are currently practicing matching the number rolled on a dice to the correct number of cubes. The children are working to develop their number sense by playing this game.
In Writer’s Workshop we are still practicing adding more details to make our stories more interesting. Make sure to help your child try this at home!
Thank you for all of your feedback regarding the field trip and the homework. I appreciate any and all input!
Miss Sweet


February 11th-We start our unit on Nutrition ( a letter will be sent home on Monday)

February 12th-Mrs. P out (workshop)

February 14th- Valentine’s Day party
(9am and 1:30pm)

February 18th-No School (President’s Day)

February 19th-Mrs. P out (Science workshop)

February 20th-Kindergarten Math Night 6-7 (more details to come home later)

February 27th and 29th-Field Trip to Ruth Lilly (during regular class times)
Watch for the flyer to come home next week!