Newsletter March 9-13, 2009

March 9-13, 2009
Weekly Class News
From the kindergarten classroom of Mrs. McCrohan

HIGHLIGHTS

We have finished learning about where we live, the kids really enjoyed the different topics. Starting this week, we will begin learning about mammals and their characteristics. In math, we are working on telling time and money. We are also using manipulatives to introduce addition. Keep working on number recognition up to 30. The letters we're working on this week are F, L, M, N, & R. The March book order is due on Friday. This is also the last month for the Pizza Hut Book-It program. FYI: Please be sure to read the school newsletter each month. It has important information for all.

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, 22 nights this month.

Our gym day is Thursday, please remember to wear gym shoes.

Our library day is Friday. Please be sure your child returns their book!

Book order is due on Friday – you can order online or send the order to me.



Kid Reading Tip of the Week...
Go to the library and pick out books that interest you.

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.


March Book-It Calendars

I'm sending the March calendars out. Please read 22 nights for 20 minutes this month.

March Scholastic Order

With the Scholastic book orders, you can order on the paper order forms, or, you can order online. Log onto www.scholastic.com. Our class user name is: MrsMcCrohansClass. The password is: cluborders. Ordering online is easy and safe. As always, you can send the order and money to me, that is safe, too.

Upcoming Dates – Mark your calendars!!!

March 27 – Student Council Spirit Day
March 30 – End of 3rd Quarter
April 1,2,3 – K-3 Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 3 – BPS Shirt Day
April 9 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards go home
April 10 – Vacation Day – No School
April 16 – PTA Meeting @ 6:00 in library
April 17 – Bitterroot Blue & Gold Spirit Day


Update:

I just wanted to let you, my parents, know how I spent the money I earned from the Winter Carnival. I was able to go to the Yellow Bus and buy 5 tubs of manipulatives. I like to use the manipulatives for math and science. We can add and subtract with them. I also like to use them for weighing and other science experiments. I was also able to get little plastic teddy bears and a scale. I just wanted to thank all of you for supporting our carnival. The carnival helped me be able to add wonderful tools to the classroom. THANK YOU!!!!!!