The week of September 29- October 3

Focus book: Dig, Dig, Digging By: Margaret Mayo
Literacy Concept: /t/
High Frequency Words: to, a, the, little, I, am
Unit: Fall
Math: Patterns

Homework;
Monday- Practice naming numbers and counting from 1-20.
Tuesday- Look for things that begin with m and t.
Wednesday- Practice writing numbers to 10. Correct any backwards numbers.
Thursday- Practice number words and sight words.
Friday- Complete color word patterns on homework sheet.

Reminders:

Friday is Funtastic Friday. Students may purchase cotton candy for $1.00.

Seen and Heard This Week

I am still waiting on several permission slips, so I am not posting pictures this week. I hope to be able to share some pictures and maybe an interesting comment or two by our students each week. Next week I should be able to catch up on some photos.

As far as what was heard this week- Mrs. Shannnon had to be out with her mother Thursday and Friday for a medical procedure (please keep her in your thoughts). Mrs. Hallmark, one of the world's best kindergarten substitutes was her sub these two days. Upon entering Mrs. Shannon's classroom, I heard Ethan informing Mrs. Hallmark that "Mrs. Thrasher is having a baby." Of course, I had to defend myself, I said, "No Mrs. Thrasher is NOT having a baby." Upon which Ethan replied, "Oh yes she is, have you seen her?!!" While Ethan is very observant, I assure you that Mrs. Thrasher is definitely NOT having a baby. I am hoping that he got the names Frazier and Thrasher confused. Mrs. Frazier is having a baby and we are very proud for her. As for Mrs. Thrasher, I am researching NutriSystem this weekend.

Mrs. Thrasher

The Birmingham Children's Theatre

Kindergarten will be attending three performance this year.

The studentss cost for all performances (including bus transportation) is $30.00.

We have a limited number of tickets available for parents. The tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis. The cost for parents is $18.00.

All fees are due by October 15, 2008.

Additional plans for lunch on these days will be planned later and may require an additional fee.

The performances that we are going to see this year are:

Dear Santa- December

Goldilocks and the Three Bears- March

Pinocchio- May

Parents-

I just wanted to share a few things.

First- In order to leave a comment on this blog, you will need to submit it twice. The first time it will tell you that it has to be moderated by the author. Then you will have to click on submit a second time. I have put this setting on the comment section in order to avoid any negative input or inappropriate information from being published on this blog.

Second- I have gotten some really good pictures from the events of this homecoming week. So make sure you get your permission slips in. I can not post ANY pictures unless I have a form on every student.

Last- for my class only. Scholasitic order forms came home yesterday. We had a great response on the orders last month. Please remember to make any checks for these orders out to Corner School.

Thanks so much to all of you, Mrs. Thrasher

The week of September 22-26

Focus Book: Julius by: Angela Johnson
Literacy Concept: /m/
High Frequency Words: to, a, the, little, I, am
Unit: Fall
Math: Numbers 1-10 and patterns

Homework:
Monday- Practice naming numbers and writing them in order.
Tuesday- Practice writing letters Aa- Jj.
Wednesday- Practice writing letters Kk- Zz.
Thursday- Practice reading number words and sight words.
Firday- Practice color words.

Just a few reminders for the upcoming week:

All cookie dough fundraiser money is due Monday, September 22nd.

The first spirit wear order will be placed Friday, September 26th.

It is homecoming week. Show your spirit by participating in our theme dress-up days.
Monday - Decades Day
Tuesday - Book Character Day
Wednesday - Class Color Day- Kindergarten is red
Thursday - Camo Day
Friday - Black and Gold

We are looking forward to a fantastic week, I hope you are too.

Mrs. Thrasher

Trying to make it easier to keep up with us

Ok, everybody is doing it. I have never really been one to follow the crowd. Well since I turned 20, anyway, so I have not jumped on the blog band wagon. I have tried several times in the last few years to create a website for our kindergarten classrooms. I have found that a website is just too much to keep up with. So, here I am, doing my first blog entry! My purpose here- for parents to be able to keep up with their children, their children's teachers, and what is going on in their little ones lives. Having a niece who started kindergarten this year, has reminded me of just how hard it is for parents to hand their children over to a woman that they just met once at a "meet the teacher night"! So in an effort to be sensitive to our parents and students needs, I am trying this blog thing. Hope it is helpful.

On a side note, if you want to see pictures of your little ones on this blog, make sure that you sign the technology permission form that will be coming home on Monday. I will not be able to post any child's image without these permission slips. I will try to get newsletters, calendars, and homework posted as soon as I get a chance.

Mrs. Thrasher