Important Dates:
*Saturday, October 1st—Saturday School begins.
*Monday, October 3rd—Conference Letters go home. Please sign and return.
*Tuesday, October 18th—11:30 Parent Lunch & Learn Session
*Friday, October 21st—5:00-8:00 Fall Festival & Art Show
*Oct. 24-28—EARLY DISMISSAL & PARENT CONFERENCES (Dismissal 2 hours early)
CHARACTER KEY KID AWARDS
Each month, kindergarten teachers recognize two students from each class who exemplify the character word of the month. At the end of September, 16 students were awarded certificates and buttons for showing “responsibility.” If your child wins a character award, BE PROUD! Not every child will win an award, so winning is a big deal. Winners are recognized in front of the entire grade level, and also get to eat lunch with the principal! Way to go to our September Key Kids!
The character word for the month of October is “honesty.” Sixteen more students will be rewarded at the end of the month for demonstrating this important characteristic!
Sedalia Park 101 - Parent Information Session
October 18th - 10-11:00 am Instructional Room #2
CURRICULUM - The Big Picture for the First Nine Weeks:
MATH:
1. Our most challenging Math focus this first nine weeks is recognizing numbers 0-10, as well as making and counting sets from 0-10. For example: when shown a number your child needs to be able to say “that is the number six!” and then count out 6 items. When given a set of items your child also needs to be able to count them and then be able to write the number to match the set. This sounds pretty simple, but many students still struggle with this. Any extra practice you give your child at home is always appreciated! Make it fun…remember anything you have around the house can be counted!
2. Your child will also be assessed in October on ordinal numbers…first through tenth. So, when shown a line of objects they should able to point to each when given an ordinal in random order.
3. Your child will also be assessed at the end of the grading period on the name and value of a penny and nickel. Your child will also need to know that we can trade 5 pennies for 1 nickel. You can make it fun at home!! Give your child 10 pennies and let them "buy" items for less than 10 cents. If you sell them an item for 5 cents talk with them about using 5 pennies or 1 nickel.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
1. **At the end of this first nine week period your child is expected to know at least 15 capital letters and at least 15 lowercase letters as well as be able to read 10 caterpillar words. Any extra practice at home is always appreciated! The Caterpillar word list is attached to our K webpage.**
2. Please have your child practice writing his/her first name. Kindergarteners are expected to write their first names beginning with a capital letter followed by all lowercase letters on the lines. If you feel that your child’s fine motor skills are weak here are some suggestions:
• Draw a shape, a number, or our letter of the week on a sheet of construction paper. Have your child use a hole puncher to punch holes while staying on the lines.
• Mold shapes or letters using clay or play dough.
3. Reading to your child every night is a wonderful way to strengthen their reading and comprehension skills...plus it is so much fun!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
