Dear TK Families,
Happy Catholic School's Week! I am always proud of being a product of catholic education and to even more proud to share that with my students. Thank you for trusting me with your child's catholic education.
There are lots of events happening this week because of CSW. Please refer to Sycamore and the school newsletter (which was emailed to you last Sunday) for dates and times of specific events such as free dress, dining out, etc.
This week:
Theme: Bears
Religion: Jesus' Family is called the Holy Family
Math: Patterns, ten frames, number 14, counting to 30
ELA: The 3 Bears, Characters, setting, vocabulary words; review letter and sounds Aa-Zz
Sight Words to Practice: the, a, see, can, I, and, in, on, is
Writing practice: Letter Bb
Science: Bears
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Week 20
Dear TK Families,
This Sunday begins Catholic School's Week. During this week, we celebrate all catholic schools. I hope you can stop by our classroom on Sunday to see your child's January work posted around the room. Your children have been working really hard.
Because next week is Catholic School's Week, there are MANY activities going on. Please refer to your Newsletter from Mrs. Hayden, which is emailed to you every Sunday morning. In that newsletter, it will have a list of the activities happening at school, such as a special dress up day, non-uniform day, etc. With that said, the TK class has been assigned to send out a gift basket to the fire station in our community. A handout was put in your child's folder on Monday asking for your help. We are also in need of a parent to put the basket together. If you are able to come on Tuesday (next week) to put the basket together, please let our room parents know (Mr./Mrs. Rozak and Mrs. Hulgreen). You can also let me know and I can pass that information to them.
A prayer sheet was placed in your child's folder yesterday. Those are the prayers that I'd like all TK students to know before moving on to Kindergarten. We have been reciting these prayers in class but would like you to help reinforce saying these prayers at home. Before the end of the second trimester, your child will be tested on the following prayers:
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
This Sunday begins Catholic School's Week. During this week, we celebrate all catholic schools. I hope you can stop by our classroom on Sunday to see your child's January work posted around the room. Your children have been working really hard.
Because next week is Catholic School's Week, there are MANY activities going on. Please refer to your Newsletter from Mrs. Hayden, which is emailed to you every Sunday morning. In that newsletter, it will have a list of the activities happening at school, such as a special dress up day, non-uniform day, etc. With that said, the TK class has been assigned to send out a gift basket to the fire station in our community. A handout was put in your child's folder on Monday asking for your help. We are also in need of a parent to put the basket together. If you are able to come on Tuesday (next week) to put the basket together, please let our room parents know (Mr./Mrs. Rozak and Mrs. Hulgreen). You can also let me know and I can pass that information to them.
A prayer sheet was placed in your child's folder yesterday. Those are the prayers that I'd like all TK students to know before moving on to Kindergarten. We have been reciting these prayers in class but would like you to help reinforce saying these prayers at home. Before the end of the second trimester, your child will be tested on the following prayers:
- Sign of the Cross
- Glory Be
- Our Father
The Hail Mary will be tested before the end of the third trimester in June.
Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday to your child if they need improvement in specific areas. If your child does not receive a progress report, please remember that ALL children have room for improvement and to keep practicing their skills to get better.
This week:
Theme: Polar Bears
Religion - The creation around us; the story of Noah
Math - Ten Frames, Solid Figures, and patterns; number 13
ELA - We have been heavily focusing on the letter sounds and recognition, we will transition our focus to writing these letters. Please enforce at home that we write from top to bottom, from left to right.
Science - Polar Bears and Arctic animals' habitat
Social Studies - Geography of the Arctic region
I can't stress enough about how proud I am of your children. I feel like over Christmas break, they matured and are now "ready" to grasp so much information. In the last week, we have discussed fairness and how Martin Luther King, Jr. helped us recognize that it is important to love one another, just as Jesus taught us. The children demonstrated kindness and acts of love/sharing with one another. I am just so blessed to be called your child's teacher.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Week 19 Newsletter
Dear TK Families,
Yesterday we remembered MLK! This week, we will be talking about diversity and how God has made each of us special and unique. Despite being different, we will discuss ways to embrace each other's differences to help solve our problems.
Stewardship
Tomorrow is HOPE. Please bring any food items that you may have extras around the house. Also, don't forget to bring in warm jackets, blankets, and other items that will keep the homeless in our community warm.
Birthdays
Friday, January 20, we will be celebrating the students whose birthday is in January. Feel free to continue to send a snack to school, but just be aware a special snack will be provided.
This week:
Theme: MLK/Polar Bears (and other Arctic animals)
Religion - Sharing and embracing diversity
Math - Counting to 30 by ones, Counting to 100 by 10s, Ten Frame to 12 (and introduction to addition concepts)
ELA - Reading non-fiction, real vs. fake, illustrations vs. photographs, understanding "hard" words, sight words: and, in, on
Science - Arctic Animals
Social Studies - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
Yesterday we remembered MLK! This week, we will be talking about diversity and how God has made each of us special and unique. Despite being different, we will discuss ways to embrace each other's differences to help solve our problems.
Stewardship
Tomorrow is HOPE. Please bring any food items that you may have extras around the house. Also, don't forget to bring in warm jackets, blankets, and other items that will keep the homeless in our community warm.
Birthdays
Friday, January 20, we will be celebrating the students whose birthday is in January. Feel free to continue to send a snack to school, but just be aware a special snack will be provided.
This week:
Theme: MLK/Polar Bears (and other Arctic animals)
Religion - Sharing and embracing diversity
Math - Counting to 30 by ones, Counting to 100 by 10s, Ten Frame to 12 (and introduction to addition concepts)
ELA - Reading non-fiction, real vs. fake, illustrations vs. photographs, understanding "hard" words, sight words: and, in, on
Science - Arctic Animals
Social Studies - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Week 18
Dear TK Families,
Monday sure was a rainy morning! We were fortunate that it was dry during our library time we were able to walk over without getting wet. At the library, the children listened to Tacky the Penguin. This week we will be focusing on penguins. They are a very unique creature considering they are a bird that likes to go under the ocean.
In religion, we are discussing sharing is a form of love. I did an experiment with the children. After reading a story, I gave half the class 2 stickers and the other half none. I saw the sad looks in some of the kids faces. Some of the children who received 2 stickers also had a long face. I asked the children how they felt. Some admitted they were sad. I remember a child who received 2 stickers saying he was sad. Slowly but surely, I watched as one student took one sticker and shared it with someone without. Every student had a special sticker on them. Eventually the entire class was doing it. It was my proud teacher moment and I won't lie, I had a tear or two in my eye. I felt your children's love... the presence of God inside them.
The First Graders are collecting new or used jackets, blankets, socks and other winter items for the homeless. I hope you can take the time to purge through your closet and share something with someone who is without. I will be bringing in a big bag for us to fill. I hope you can join us in keeping the spirit of sharing in our class.
January Mystery Share Presentation schedule will be in your child's folder today.
This week's focus:
Theme: Penguins
Religion- Sharing
English/LA - understanding non-fiction texts; inferring using prior knowledge and pictures; letters p and j,
Math - 2-D and 3-D shapes; understanding 10 frames; number 11
Science - Arctic Animals
Looking ahead:
Book Order is due Friday
Monday, Jan. 16 is MLK - No School
Wed., Jan. 18 is HOPE Can food collection
Monday sure was a rainy morning! We were fortunate that it was dry during our library time we were able to walk over without getting wet. At the library, the children listened to Tacky the Penguin. This week we will be focusing on penguins. They are a very unique creature considering they are a bird that likes to go under the ocean.
In religion, we are discussing sharing is a form of love. I did an experiment with the children. After reading a story, I gave half the class 2 stickers and the other half none. I saw the sad looks in some of the kids faces. Some of the children who received 2 stickers also had a long face. I asked the children how they felt. Some admitted they were sad. I remember a child who received 2 stickers saying he was sad. Slowly but surely, I watched as one student took one sticker and shared it with someone without. Every student had a special sticker on them. Eventually the entire class was doing it. It was my proud teacher moment and I won't lie, I had a tear or two in my eye. I felt your children's love... the presence of God inside them.
The First Graders are collecting new or used jackets, blankets, socks and other winter items for the homeless. I hope you can take the time to purge through your closet and share something with someone who is without. I will be bringing in a big bag for us to fill. I hope you can join us in keeping the spirit of sharing in our class.
January Mystery Share Presentation schedule will be in your child's folder today.
This week's focus:
Theme: Penguins
Religion- Sharing
English/LA - understanding non-fiction texts; inferring using prior knowledge and pictures; letters p and j,
Math - 2-D and 3-D shapes; understanding 10 frames; number 11
Science - Arctic Animals
Looking ahead:
Book Order is due Friday
Monday, Jan. 16 is MLK - No School
Wed., Jan. 18 is HOPE Can food collection
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
Friday, January 6, 2017
More Reminders...
Book Order Catalogs were sent home this week. They are due on Friday, January 13 if you wish to order.
The 1st graders are holding a blanket and jacket drive. Please bring any clean used or new items. I will have a bag in our classroom for you to donate the items in. We will walk it over to first grade when we fill up our bags! (or you are welcome to bring it directly to first grade)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Paragas
The 1st graders are holding a blanket and jacket drive. Please bring any clean used or new items. I will have a bag in our classroom for you to donate the items in. We will walk it over to first grade when we fill up our bags! (or you are welcome to bring it directly to first grade)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Paragas
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Week 17
Dear TK Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed the holiday season. Despite the busy time of year, I hope you were able to squeeze in some quality time.
This week, we are jumping in slowly. We are working on the following this week:
Theme: Snow/Winter
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed the holiday season. Despite the busy time of year, I hope you were able to squeeze in some quality time.
This week, we are jumping in slowly. We are working on the following this week:
Theme: Snow/Winter
- Religion - Christmastime and the 3 Wisemen/3 Kings
- Math - Before and after; first and last; 3-D shapes
- ELA - Letter review; how to understand a story (listen to the words or reading words, inferring, using pictures to decipher vocabulary) The story this week is The Snowy Day.
- Science - Ice and water. What causes snow/ice to melt?
- Social Studies - Diversity
Don't forget, there is a movie night on Friday at 6:00 in the Hall. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a night to meet other families and spend quality time with your little guy(s).
Have a great week!
Mrs. Paragas
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