Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

December 7^th 2012

What We Are Learning

Letter B

Numbers to 100 using base 10 blocks

The importance of giving back to others

Field Trip to Murray

Our field-trip is this Thursday.  We need $6.50 and a permission form from all students.   We will be going to the MSU Curris Center to watch the Polar Express and then will go to Fern Terrace Nursing Home.  We would like for all students to have a gift to give to one of the elderly.  We will also be giving them an ornament we made in class.  I know this is a very special day for them because they all love little kids!  After we sing at the nursing home, we will go to Nick’s to eat.  All food will be pre-ordered, so if you are planning on attending—please let us know!   If you are planning on following the bus from school, we plan to leave around 8:00 am. 

Winter Musical--A note from Mrs. Beth

Our musical is quickly approaching and I'm very proud of the student’s hard work. I hope that you will be able to attend one of our performances at either 9:30am or 1:00pm.  Hope to see you there!

Spelling Words

We need students studying these words every day.  Even if it is for 5 minutes as you drive down the road!  We are trying to prepare them for first grade which will start off with 12-15 words each week.  When they are young is the best time to teach good study skills!!

1.  ram      2.  ham       3.  rat       bonus:  purple

Important Dates

December 10^th:  Pictures with Santa

December 12^th:  Christmas Lunch

December 13^th:  Field Trip to Murray

December 14^th:  Snack Break

December 18^th: Winter Musical at 9:30am and 1:00pm

December 19^th:  Christmas Parties

December 20^th-January 1^st:  NO SCHOOL J

Newsletter November 30, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

November 30^th 2012

What We Are Learning

Letter K

Counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s

The four Seasons

FRY Words

Thank you for practicing these at home!  The kids are doing a lot better and we can see improvements!  Don’t forget that students who pass the first 4 sets by the end of the year will be given a special surprise for their hard work! 

Spelling Words

There will not be a spelling test this week.  The words for next week are

1.  big      2.  fig       3.  kit       bonus:  pink

Canned Goods

Please help our school with our can drive!  The goal for our class is 100 cans!  This is a great way to help our community and teach the kids to give to others. 

Entrepreneur Fair

The fifth grade's E-Fair (Entrepreneur Fair) is next THURSDAY, December 6th.  Students across the school will be welcome to shop at booths for goods and services being provided by fifth graders.  Most items will cost $1.00 or less.

Important Dates

December 6^th:  5^th Entrepreneur Fair—Bring money to buy things!!

December 7^th:  1:45 Awards Ceremony and snack break

December 7^th:  Parents Night Out 5-9 pm (more information to come}

December 10^th:  Pictures with Santa

December 12^th:  Christmas Lunch

December 13^th:  Field Trip to Murray

December 14^th:  Snack Break

December 18^th: Winter Musical at 9:30am and 1:00pm

December 19^th:  Christmas Parties

December 20^th-January 1^st:  NO SCHOOL J

Newsletter October 26, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

October 26^th 2012

What We Are Learning

Letter S

Writing numbers correctly (goal is 1-100 by the end of the year)

Writing letter correctly on the lines (capital and lowercase)

All about Halloween!!  Scarecrows, bats, spiders, pumpkins, etc!!!

Fall Festival

Thank you for those who worked our class game for Fall Festival.  It was a wonderful night and a great way to support our PTO!

Halloween

Your child can wear their Halloween costume on Wednesday if they want!  Please no swords, knifes, etc!  If the costume has little pieces you may not want to bring them!

Spelling Words

We will work on the weekly spelling words at school, but please also practice at night.  Asking your child to spell out each word will not take long and the repetitive practice will help them pass their Friday spelling test.

1.       mitt               2.  pit              3.  sit              bonus:  green

Important Dates

November 2^nd:  Snack Break

November 5^th and 6^th:  NO SCHOOL

Skills: 

Please remember that you can NOT compare two students!  All students learn at different paces and that is what makes us all unique!!  Below are some skills we have worked on in class.  If you child has not mastered these skills, you may need to work with them at home.   The more positive practice they receive, the better off they will be!  We want your child to be successful and will continue to practice at school, but one-on-one at home is very beneficial!

1.       Counting to 50—Our goal is for them to count to 100 by the end of the year!

2.      Knowing ALL letter sounds

3.      Saying their ABC’s and knowing their shapes

4.      Writing their ABC’s on the correct writing lines (capital and lowercase)

5.      Saying the Days of the Week and Months of the Year

6.      Recognizing numbers 1-30

7.      Writing their numbers to 50—goal is 100 by the end of the year

8.      Reciting parents name, phone number, address, and birthday

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

September 28th 2012

What We Are Learning

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Continue practicing letter sounds

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Review Months and Days of the Week

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Practice reciting the alphabet and counting to 30

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Review letters Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp, Aa

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Practice writing the letter Nn and produce the sound correctly

Reading News

After your child knows all 26 letter sounds, they will begin to work on reading non-sense CVC words and will get a reading book.  If your child does not know all 26 letter sounds, please spend some extra time with them every night.  This is a skill they should know by now and if they don’t they will start to get behind in class.  

FRY Words

Fry words come in sets of 25 words.  When we feel your child is ready to start FRY words (knows letter sounds and can blend CVC words), we will send them home.  Some students will be receiving fry words after fall break!  Way to go!  Keep up the hard work!  

Spelling Words

On Monday after Fall break, your child will bring home spelling words.  Please make sure to practice those every night.  Spelling tests will be given on Friday mornings.  

Important Dates

Tuesday 10/9:  PTO Meeting at 6:00 pm

Thursday 10/11:  Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday:  10/12:  Snack Break

Homework Packet

Your child will receive a new homework packet on Monday night.  Please make sure you place this packet in a safe place and do the Tuesday and Thursday night homework.  This is additional homework and they will continue to have nightly reading homework.  If your child misses more than 3 homework assignments in one month, they will have to serve an After School Detention.

Newsletter September 21, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

September 21st 2012

What We Are Learning

• Counting to 50
• Writing numbers 1-10
• Continue practicing letter sounds Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp
• Practice writing the letter Aa and producing it’s sound correctly
Important Dates

Friday: Letter Sound Reward for students who can say their letter sounds without pictures
October 1st-5th: Fall Break
October 11th: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Next week, you will receive a parent/teacher conference time schedule. Please mark the time slots that are most convenient for you. With limited space and 25 students, please mark your top 3 choices. Later in the week I will send home a note confirming your time. I look forward to meeting with you and talking about your child’s progress.

Reading Homework

• Your child is in a small group for reading class. This means they may be with someone other than their homeroom teacher. If you have any questions/concerns, please let us know by writing a note in the daily communication folder or calling us 270-328-4830. It is important that their reading bag comes to school every day for us to practice and then they will still need practice every night. Learning how to read is a slow process, but it is important that you work with your child nightly to help learn this skill.

Weekly Homework

• Every Friday your child will need to turn in 2 homework sheets for the week. If you want to turn this in early, you can but it has to be turned in by Friday. We have had several students not turn in this work. After 3 missed assignments in a month, the child will receive an after school detention.

Please help us teach your child that school work is important. If you make homework and school a priority, your child will benefit. Homework is not a punishment; it is reinforcement and practice of skills they have learned in class.

Fall on the Farm Field Trip

We had an amazing day at Fall on the Farm. The weather was wonderful and the students had an amazing time. We were proud of their behavior and hope they learned a lot!!

Grandparents' Day Breakfast

Quick Reminder:
Grandparents' Day Breakfast for Kindergarten is this Monday, September 4, at 7:45 a.m.
Hope to see them there!  Have a great weekend!

Newsletter August 31, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 31st

What We Are Learning

We have spent all week learning the letter Gg as well as reviewed the days of the week and the months.  We have also been working on AB patterns, same and different, as well as writing numbers correctly.  Ask your child what sounds the letter L , O, and G make, how many letters are in the alphabet, and how many vowels are in the alphabet.  The kids were excited to put the letter sounds together and read their first word (log)!  Next week, we will begin the letter H.

Thank you from the teachers

Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night!  Also, please read the guidelines and suggestions for daily snack.  We are providing a drink every day, but they must bring a snack if you want them to eat.

Sounds

We are working daily on the letter sounds for the 26 letters in the alphabet.  There are numerous songs online that you can have your child visit to help master this skill.  Also, we recommend if your child is having problems with letter sounds to purchase a set of flashcards at Wal-Mart to help practice this EVERY night.  Learning the sounds is the first step in helping them learn how to read.  We work with the students one-on-one each day, but they need a lot of practice.  If you need assistance on how to help your child at home with this skill, please let us know.

Note from Mrs. Beth—Art Class

The 2012 KY Public Service Recognition Week Poster Contest is approaching.  If your child would like to participate, please let me know. I have forms and guidelines in my room.  The deadline is September 19.  If you child participates, you may send their artwork to school no later than Monday, September 17 and I will mail for you.  Make sure to fill our and attach the "certificate of authenticity" to the back of the artwork.  The certificate of authenticity is part of the forms and guidelines.  Our 6th graders will be doing this in class. 

Fundraiser

The fundraiser was due TODAY.  If you did not turn it in, please do so on Monday.  

Homework Packet

Your child received a homework packet last night.  Please make sure you place this packet in a safe place and do the Tuesday and Thursday night homework.  From now on, your child will be asked to turn in homework EVERY Friday.  This is additional homework and they will continue to have nightly reading homework.  

Fall on the Farm Field Trip-Mrs. Oldham’s Class

Next week, your child will get a field-trip permission form for our Fall on the Farm field-trip.  The cost of this trip is $6 per child and will need to be paid by Sep. 14th.  You can pay cash or write a check to FES.

Fall on the Farm Field Trip-Mrs. Dobson’ Class

Next week, your child will get a field-trip permission form for our Fall on the Farm field-trip.  Braden’s father has sponsored this trip, so please sign the permission form and return it to school for this wonderful trip to Pullen Farms in Murray, KY.  Thank you Mr. Lamb for being so generous to our class!

Newsletter August 24, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 24th, 2012

What We Are Learning
We have spent all week learning the letter Oo as well as reviewed the days of the week and the months. Ask your child to sing the Days of the Week and dance the Month Macarena. Putting skills to music is a big part of learning in Kindergarten! Also ask your child what sounds the letter L and O make, how many letters are in the alphabet, and how many vowels are in the alphabet.

Upcoming Learning
Next week, we will begin the letter Gg, numbers 3 and 4, same and different, as well as review the letter Ll and Oo. After this week, they will be able to spell their first word! LOG

Thank you from the teachers
Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night! Also, please read the guidelines and suggestions for daily snack. We are providing a drink every day, but they must bring a snack if you want them to eat.

Names
We are now in the fourth week of Kindergarten. Most students are able to write their name, but we are focusing on names being written correctly using the lined paper. Please continue to practice this at home. Proper letter formation learned this year will be the building blocks to their handwriting for the rest of their lives.

Sounds
We are working daily on the letter sounds for the 26 letters in the alphabet. There are numerous songs online that you can have your child visit to help master this skill. Also, we recommend if your child is having problems with letter sounds to purchase a set of flashcards at Wal-Mart to help practice this EVERY night. Learning the sounds is the first step in helping them learn how to read. We work with the students one-on-one each day, but they need a lot of practice. If you need assistance on how to help your child at home with this skill, please let us know.

Cafeteria Behavior
As a school, we are focusing on cafeteria behavior. We have told your child to make sure to get what they need (ketchup, fork, napkins, etc) as well as extra food as they go through the line the first time. If they need something, they are to raise their hand and a cafeteria monitor will help them. Getting up out of their seat and playing with food will not be tolerated. This is to keep all students safe. Please talk to your child and remind them of how you would want them to behave in a restaurant.

Fundraiser
Orders and money are due at the end of the month.

Important Dates
August 27th: Reading Buddy Meeting

Contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in this program and think you might want to be a reading buddy! We would love to have you help our kids!

Newsletter August 17, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 17th, 2012

What We Are Learning

We have learned all of our colors and shapes, the letter Ll, days of the week, and the months.  When we say we have learned certain letters, we mean that we have spent 5 school days learning the capital and lowercase formation of each letter and its sound.  Please ask your child about some of these skills each day.  

Upcoming Learning

Next week, we will begin the letter Oo, number 1 &2, matches, and the definition of same & different, as well as review the letter Ll.

Thank you from the teachers

Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night!

All About Me Project

Thank you in advance for making your child’s Name Collage.  Ask your child what makes him/her special.  Wewill do some neat activities next week with names and learning what makes each of us unique and special.  Decorate and cut out the paper doll, paste it on the construction paper and decorate with pictures of things that describe your child!

Fundraiser

The fundraiser packets were distributed today.  Please help your child see items to family members!  

Thanks from Mrs. Beth

Thank you so much for sending in art items.  I now have a wonderful supply of egg cartons and baby wipes!  I have enough now to last quite a while, so I do not need any more at this point.  If I need more later in the year, I will ask again.  Thanks again for being so generous!!  Mrs. Beth

Important Dates

August 27th:  Reading Buddy Meeting

Contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in this program and think you might want to be a reading buddy!  We would love to have you help our kids!

Newsletter August 10, 2012

What We Are Learning

We have been working hard learning our colors and shapes, classroom and school rules, ABC’s, and gluing/scissor skills, as well as writing our name!  Please ask your child about some of these skills and reinforce good behavior each day.  The first few weeks of Kindergarten can be challenging because it is a huge transition from preschool, but if they learn the correct way to behave learning and success will follow. 

Upcoming Learning

Next week, we will begin the letter Ll, will continue with shapes, colors, and will begin reviewing numbers

Thank You

We have had some amazing parent volunteers this week helping out with letter sounds, copies, and just visiting with our friends.  Thank you so much for helping us.  Spending time on your child’s education will help them realize you value and expect them to succeed.  Ask your child what makes him/her special and inquire ways to help make each day a success. 

Reminders

1.     Initial the behavior log EVERY NIGHT

2.    Send a snack with your child EVERY DAY if you want them to eat

3.    Send $1.50 on Friday’s if you want your child to eat PTO’s snack break

4.    Picture Day is on THURSDAY.  Forms will go home soon!

First Week

A big thank you goes out to all of our parents for taking the time to join us for Back to School Night and the First Day of School!  It has been a wonderful first three days in Kindergarten and Mrs. Oldham and I are excited about our kids.  We have been working in class for the kids to write their name on primary paper and have been spending time going over school rules and learning colors.  Please talk to your child about the rules they have learned.  It sometimes takes a few days for Kindergarten students to get into a routine, so please continue early bedtimes! 

Reminders: 
1.  Please pay $3.00 for a primary journal and $5.00 for Time for Kids Weekly Newspaper

2.  Please initial the behavior log every night

3.  Remember to pack a snack for your child every day.  It helps out greatly if their snack is labeled!


We look forward to working with you and your child this school year.  Please let us know if you have any questions! 

Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. Oldham

Newsletter 5-10-12

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter-May 11, 2012 Blue Ribbon School – Striving for Excellence…No Exceptions-No Excuses! Students of the Month April students of the month were chosen for being among the most improved kindergarten students this year. Congratulations to these hard working Wildcats: Jadrien, Alec, Chris, Gavin, and Chadley May students of the month were chosen for taking on leadership roles within the classrooms and the school. These are our “go to” students if we need something. Thank you : Carter, Lexi F., Ty, Ethan, Sydney Upcoming-Very Important Dates • May 14, Field Day. You may want to send sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. • May 15, Last day of school, Graduation, 10 am. Please allow your child to dress up on this day. Khaki pants or dark jeans for boys and dresses for girls look best. Hair should be worn down because of the graduation caps. Please don’t come to the rooms that morning. We will see you in the gym. As you are doing your spring cleaning, if you happen to find any readers or sets of fry words please send those back to school. Thanks. These friends will have summer birthdays that we are certain they will enjoy. Happy Birthday JuneJuly: BlakeLandon K IsaacEthan K TianaMrs. Gloria Riley Lexi D. Mrs. Patti Brianna Jillian Hailey We would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone for the wonderful year we have had together. We have all learned, grown, and had fun. This week you have showered us with goodies of all sorts just as you have spoiled us all year. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day. We love each and every one of them and will miss them terribly. May your summer be blessed, safe, and enjoyable. Jill Dobson Beth Mohon Diane Wiggins Stephanie Qualls Patti Woods Gloria Gregory

4-27-12 Newsletter

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter-April 27, 2012 Blue Ribbon School – Striving for Excellence…No Exceptions-No Excuses! Spelling Words These will be our spelling words for the test on May 4. Notice there will be 5 words plus a bonus. • her • sister • more • tore • star Upcoming-Very Important Dates • April 30, Testing begins for older students. This means we will be having our “specials” outside in the mornings. Please wear tennis shoes. We may be doing other activities outside as well. This also means stricter enforcement of our “level 0” for the hallways and bathrooms. • Because of testing we will not be able to have reading groups or math groups. We will continue to do fun and interesting reading and math activities within our homerooms. • May 1, Around Town field trip, please return $2 and permission form • May 4, Derby Day. As we learn about the Kentucky Derby, we will conclude on Friday with our very own derby. Wear a hat and bring a stick horse if you have one. • May 11, McDonald’s Trip for friends who have read the first 100 Fry words. • May 15, Last day of school, Graduation, 10 am. Please continue to read with your child and practice fry words each night. As you are doing your spring cleaning, if you happen to find any readers or sets of fry words that your child is no longer using, please send those back to school. Thanks. Please continue to send a snack with your child each day. With warmer weather, students will be more active and be hungrier in the afternoons. We did not have snack break today because of the special treat at the end of our assembly. Wednesday will be Miss Megan and Miss Birdwell’s last day with us. They will be graduating from Murray State University next weekend. Congratulations to these two awesome future teachers.

Spelling Words These will be our spelling words for the test on April 27. Notice there will be 5 words plus a bonus. • jeep • sheep • keep • weep • or Behavior…We are sad to say that the behavior of many of our students is not good right now. Homeroom teachers will start issuing much more stringent punishments for bad behavior. Please be aware that students may be missing more recess, writing more, missing centers, not participating in crafts or other fun extra activities, and having more homework, if behaviors do not improve. We hope we have your support. We still have a little more than 3 weeks of school remaining and much more material to cover. Upcoming-Very Important Dates • April 23-27, Spirit Week, We will dress in special ways each day. Monday-Uniforms, jerseys. Tuesday-Crazy hair and clothes. Wednesday-Dress like your favorite teacher. Thursday-Pajamas. Friday-Club day, pep rally, wear blue/white. • April 30, Testing begins for older students. • May 1, Around Town field trip, please return $2 and permission form • May 15, Last day of school, Graduation, tentatively 10 am. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WHO HAVE READ THE FIRST 100 FRY WORDS AND EARNED THEIR TRIP TO MCDONALD’S ON MAY 11. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Please continue to read with your child and practice fry words each night. As you are doing your spring cleaning, if you happen to find any readers or sets of fry words that your child is no longer using, please send those back to school. Thanks. Please continue to send a snack with your child each day. With warmer weather, students will be more active and be hungrier in the afternoons.