January 26-30, 2009

HIGHLIGHTS
This week, we'll be discussing communities again, but we will be talking about the community helpers that work in our community. While discussing community helpers, we can talk about what we might like to be when we grown up. In math, we will be reviewing all numbers up to 25. Keep working on number recognition, especially out of order – add number up to 25. The letters we're working on this week are L, M, N, R, & S. We are reading everyday in groups, so keep working with your child at home – either you read or let your child read to you. You can also take turns reading. Let your child read the words he/she recognizes and you can read the rest. It's a wonderful way to practice together.


More news
I now have a blog at dmccrohan.blogspot.com. Please visit the blog and read what is going on in the classroom. I've actually got it updated!
Remember to be reading each night. I would like for you to read to your child, at least, 18 nights this month.
Our gym day is Thursday, please remember to wear gym shoes.
Thursday, January 29, Early out. Dismiss at 12:00.
Our library day is Friday. Please be sure your child returns their book!


Reading Tip of the Week...
Reading aloud to children improves their reading fluency. Do it everyday!


REMINDER!!!!!!!
With the cold weather and windy days, we still go outside. I have seen many kids, not necessarily from my class, wearing no coats or mittens. Their little hands were raw and red and they were freezing. I just want to remind you to send coats and gloves and anything else you want you're child to wear. I'll make sure they have it on, if they have it. I hate to see any of my babies freezing. If you need one of the weather sheets the kindergarten teachers sent out, just let me know and I'll send it home.


January Book-It Calendars
I'm sending out the January Book-it calendars. Try to read 18 nights this month for 20 minutes a night. The calendars are due by January 31 or February 2.

Upcoming Dates – Mark your calendars!!!
Feb. 9 – Spring Picture Day – class pictures and individual pictures
Feb. 20 – Winter Carnival – tentative date
Feb. 27 – Early out. Students dismiss at 12:00
March 2-6 – Spring Break, No School