TK Newsletter

Dear TK Family and Friends,

This week is Holy Week.  Let us remember the sacrifices of Christ and show our neighbors kind words, good deeds, and friendship.

TK this week is all review with the exception of the following topics and focusing on Religion/Holy Week/Easter:

• Science - Living vs. Non-livng
• Holy Week and Remembering Jesus
• Sedar Meal on Thursday

Yesterday, I posted a list of items that I am in need of for the Sedar Meal.  I just want to make sure you understand that this "meal" will not replace snack time as I guarantee the kids will not "like" the food.  This is just a sampler Sedar meal.  Each child will receive a piece of Matzoh bread, a slice of apple, small bite size celery, a sliver of radish, and grape juice.  If your child is allergic to any of those items, please let me know ASAP.

Remember, Thursday is the last day for the April Scholastic Book Order.  You may either order online or send in a check with the order form.  

If you are wondering when we will be having an Easter Party... we will not be having it until AFTER break.  The tentative date will be for Friday, April 17.  

I wish you and your entire family a very Holy and Happy Easter Season!

Mrs. Paragas

Don't Forget! / TK Sedar Meal

Just a couple reminders:

• CRS Rice Bowls are due by Thursday.  
• Scholastic Book Orders are due by Thursday, if you plan to order.  
• There is no school on Friday.

If you would like to donate the following items by Wednesday, I would appreciate it.  Please email me if you would like to bring any of the following items for our Passover Sedar Meal:

• 1 gallon of grape juice
• pre-sliced apples 
• celery sticks
• radish
• 2 boxes Matzoh bread 
• mini cups
• small dessert plates
• napkins
• 2 table cloths

Parents, please do not assume this is their snack.  Please do still send a snack.  

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Dear TK Family and Friends,

This week we are learning about the following:

• Pets and Spring
• The letter Tt
• The number 22
• Ways we can pray
• Lent
• Body movement to a beat
• Music - Rhythm
• Characteristics of Springtime

Next week is Holy Week.  I will NOT be preparing a homework packet for next week.  I ask that you take the time to review all past skills - letters, numbers, sight words, fine and gross motor skills and so forth.

I sent home a Scholastic Book Order today.  I will be placing the April catalog next Thursday, April 2.  If you order in the March catalog, your items are on its way.  They should arrive this week.  Any order from the April Catalog will arrive after Easter Break.

Thank you to all the families that donated Kleenex and paper towel.  This means the world to me!  

We will celebrate Easter after our Spring Break. :)

Have a great week!

Mrs. Paragas  

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****Yesterday, I apparently hit SAVE, instead of PUBLISH.  I apologize for the newsletter delay!****

Dear TK Family and Friends,

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I hope you are filled with luck today!

This week we are learning the following:

• The Holy Trinity - God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• God gave us a special meal called Holy Communion
• Number 21 
• Reviewing writing "2"
• Letter S - beginning sounds and words that end with /s/
• Clouds, Rainbow, Rain, Evaporation
• St. Patrick's Day
• Color: Green

Report Cards will go home tomorrow today.  Should you have any questions regarding your child's progress, feel free to email me and/or set up a conference.  I am really proud of the class' progress overall.  Now that we are in the third trimester, I can't express how elated I feel.  Reminiscing back to September and to simply line up was such a difficult task to now being able to READ!!!  This is amazing! I have to thank you for your support all these months.

We have a lot of sniffles and coughs going on in the classroom.  We are all out of Kleenex and paper towel.  If you would like to donate to our classroom, I would appreciate it.

REMINDER:  Next week, is POETRY WEEK.  See this post for the poem.

This will be a short newsletter, but will post tid-bits and news throughout the week.  I recommend that you check the blog regularly as I will post multiple times a week. 

Enjoy your day!

Mrs. Paragas

March Poem

Monday Reminders

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day!

Your child can wear green on top of their uniform.  For example:  green hair clips, green socks, green pins/buttons, stickers, ribbons...

Also, HOPE bags were sent home today will be sent home TOMORROW.  They are due back on Wednesday, March 18.

Thank you!

A Message from Mrs. Maxon Regarding FISH Hours

Re: Fish Hours
While it is encouraged, families with only TK students are not required to do FISH hours. If you do have hours to report, please be sure to enter them into Sycamore before the end of May.

Any questions regarding FISH hours, please direct them to Mrs. Maxon.  Thank you!

TK Newsletter - Week 26

Dear TK Family and Friends,

TK focus of the week:

• the gifts that God has given us
• the letter/sound: Rr
• sight words: I, have
• the number 20
• counting by tens
• weather 

Today we saw Andrew Chinn in concert!  The performance was engaging and fun.  The kids enjoyed themselves, especially when they were part of the performance.  I have a video and picture of today's event which I will share later this week.  Thank you for being flexible with our dismissal today. 

Regarding the Talent Show, I never received a revised flier.  I do know the changes that needed to be made had to do with the dates.  As soon as I get the information, I will send it home.

I just wanted to thank you for your support during and leading up to our WASC visit.  It was a high stress week but with your support and kind words, the week was painless!

We officially started the third trimester last Monday.  I hope you're ready to for the last few month of the school year!

Have a great day!

Mrs. Paragas

Reminders

This is just a reminder:

• Andrew Chinn Concert is tomorrow at 11:00 am.  You are invited to attend.  If you would like to pick up your child at 11:30, I ask that you let me know so I can seat your child in an area easily accessible and least disruptive during the performance.  Otherwise, you may pick up your child back in the classroom at 12:00.
• There was an error on the Talent Show letter that was sent home today.  A revised one will be sent home tomorrow.  Please disregard the Talent Show letter that was sent home today.

Happy Thursday!

Just a few things:

• We had such a busy week with WASC and celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday!  We learned a couple new songs and poems.  Here is a video of one of the favorites of the week!
• The homework is available to download for next week (Week 26).
• Don't forget to buy Lenten Grams to give to a friend!
• This Tuesday,  March 10, Andrew Chinn will be performing at 11:00am in the hall.  The performance will last about an hour.  Please note  your choice at drop off/pick up on Monday (or by sending me an email) if you would like your child to stay for the entire performance or just to watch until 11:30.  If you plan to pick up your child at 11:30, you can pick up from the hall.

Enjoy this video :)

Have a great 3-day weekend,
Mrs. Paragas

Ba-Ba-Banana

TK was having a really good time when I put the "Banana Song".  See their video by going here and clicking under Class Videos.

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TK working really hard on their Dr. Seuss assignment:  "I don't like..."

Dear TK Family and Friends,

This week we are learning:

• Baptism: John baptized Jesus; We are part of the Church family
• Dr. Seuss' books
• The letter Qq
• Words that begin with Qq
• Qq has a friend - lowercase "u".  They like to stand next to each other.
• The sound that Qq makes
• Number 19 
• Count to 30 
• How many groups of 10 are in the number 19.  How many are not in a group of ten?  For example:  In the number 19, there are 1 group of ten and 9 by it self.  This is introducing place values.
• Position words - left, right, top, bottom, before and after, under, over.
• Social Studies - Who is Dr. Seuss?
• Science - Green Vegetables and fruits

This week begins the third trimester.  I can't believe that we are really approaching the last third of the year!  I have seen so much growth with the class as a whole.  When reflecting back to September, I can see how much your child has grown in such short period of time.  From not knowing their ABCs to be able to identify their letters, to reading sight words.  In math, I can see that they can identify so many of their numbers and match them with the appropriate pictures.  I am just impressed!

We are having our WASC visitation this week.  Your child loves compliments so I do have to tell you, they have been very polite and know when to ignore a visitor in the classroom.  It's very hard for TK kids not to say hello when someone enters our door.  They are doing very well pretending our special visitor is not in the room.  Way to go TK!

If you ordered Scholastic Books, it is already being shipped and I expect the package to arrive this week.  I will send them home as soon as I get them.  This month, Scholastic sent me 5 different catalogs.  I would love to share these catalogs with you in case you decide to order.  I will submit the orders on Friday, March 14.  You can order online by going to this link.

This is a reminder of the book share for next week.  Remember the order:

Monday - 1-4

Tuesday - 5-8

Wednesday - 9-12

Thursday - 13-16

Friday - 17-20

When selecting a book to share, keep in mind that this week we are celebrating Dr. Seuss. Considering sharing a book written or illustrated by Dr. Seuss.  This is optional, but highly encouraged.

I will be putting extra resources for printing and number writing practice.  I am noticing that some of the children are having a difficult time with writing some of the letters that we have already studied.  I will give you a letter break down of which letters your child needs to work on as we approach report card time later this month.  Your child should be able to write letters Aa to Pp and numbers 0 - 9 as of today.

Upcoming March Adult Volunteers:

3/4: Aaron

3/5: Michael

3/10: Gavin

3/12: Michael

3/17: Aiden, Makayla

3/18: Joshua

3/19: Michael

3/20: Kendall

3/24: Gavin

3/25: Joshua

3/26: Michael

3/27: Kendall, Alexa

3/31: Gavin

I hope you are finding this website to be really helpful!

Have a great rest of the week!

Mrs. Paragas

Homework Week 25

Hello TK Family and Friends,

The homework for the week has been posted.  This entire week, we are celebrating Dr. Seuss!  :)

Have a great evening!
Mrs. Paragas