January 16, 2009
Dear Families,
What a week! We learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and dictated two facts we learned about him on a paper. We worked hard at completing all 4 of our Saxon reading lessons for Ee during this crazy week. The kindergartners practiced counting by tens and made Ee booklets.
Next week we will be studying the letter Yy. Since there aren’t many things that start with Yy, kindergartners may bring in any free choice item. Since there is no school on Monday due to teacher meetings, the Monday sharing people may bring their sharing item any day next week.
Some families are thinking about Valentine’s Day already. Children can choose to have a valentine for each child in their particular group or one for each child in the class. (This means that reds could give a valentine to only the reds, or the reds and the blues. The blues could give a valentine only to the blues, or the the blues and the reds.) Attached to this newsletter is the list of names for each group. We encourage children to start working on them early. Writing their own name 20 to 41 times takes a long time. Families can help write the students’ names that the valentines will be given to.
PLEASE SEND BOOTS, HATS, AND MITTENS EVERYDAY TO SCHOOL!!!!!! Hopefully we will get to go outside soon. We want to be prepared when that happens!
We have had a lot of colds and other sick bugs in the classroom. We try to keep germs spreading to a minimum, but that is difficult. We wash hands often, clean the toys, tables, and pencils, and encourage students to cough and sneeze into their elbows instead of their hands. You will be called to pick up your child if we believe that he/she is too sick to be at school. We hope that you understand.
We hope you can keep warm this winter weekend!
Ms. Howard, Mrs. Owens, Mr. Degner, Mrs. Rohlfsen, Mrs. Pokorny, and Mrs. Herink
SOME UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 13th - Valentine’s Day parties
February 16th - There IS school!
February 24 - 12:20 Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 27th - NO SCHOOL (Comp Day)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
January 9, 2009
January 9, 2009
Dear Families,
During Cc week we learned about how crayons are made. We practiced reading color words, and reviewed clocks. We graphed our favorite kind of candy choosing from the following: Air Head Extremes, M & M’s, Skittles, Jolly Ranchers, and suckers. We talked about New Year resolutions and journaled our ideas. Since we had 2 Zz week activities that we didn’t get to before Christmas, we did them this week. The kindergartners watched a Backyard Safari video about caterpillars and butterflies.
Next week we will be learning about the letter Ee. Sharing for next week is free choice.
The end of the quarter is currently January 14th. Our school does not have scheduled conferences at the end of the second quarter, but we would be happy to set a time to meet with or call anyone who has questions or concerns.
The students will not have school on Monday, January 19th. The teachers get to have lots of meetings that day.
Please make sure that your child is prepared to go outside every day. The boys and girls need something for their heads/ears, boots (when there is snow or a lot of mud), gloves or mittens, snow pants (when there is snow), and warm coats. It is important that every item is marked with a name. An extra pair of socks put in the school bag would be appreciated! In fact, an extra shirt, pair of pants, and underwear would be appreciated, too. We are to the point that our extra clothes supply is depleted. Moms and Dads will be called to bring in extra clothes if their child needs some because of an accident due to spilled milk, mud, bathroom problems, etc.
We hope that you have an enjoyable weekend!
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mr. Degner, Mrs. Pokorny, Mrs. Rohlfsen, and Mrs. Herink
Dear Families,
During Cc week we learned about how crayons are made. We practiced reading color words, and reviewed clocks. We graphed our favorite kind of candy choosing from the following: Air Head Extremes, M & M’s, Skittles, Jolly Ranchers, and suckers. We talked about New Year resolutions and journaled our ideas. Since we had 2 Zz week activities that we didn’t get to before Christmas, we did them this week. The kindergartners watched a Backyard Safari video about caterpillars and butterflies.
Next week we will be learning about the letter Ee. Sharing for next week is free choice.
The end of the quarter is currently January 14th. Our school does not have scheduled conferences at the end of the second quarter, but we would be happy to set a time to meet with or call anyone who has questions or concerns.
The students will not have school on Monday, January 19th. The teachers get to have lots of meetings that day.
Please make sure that your child is prepared to go outside every day. The boys and girls need something for their heads/ears, boots (when there is snow or a lot of mud), gloves or mittens, snow pants (when there is snow), and warm coats. It is important that every item is marked with a name. An extra pair of socks put in the school bag would be appreciated! In fact, an extra shirt, pair of pants, and underwear would be appreciated, too. We are to the point that our extra clothes supply is depleted. Moms and Dads will be called to bring in extra clothes if their child needs some because of an accident due to spilled milk, mud, bathroom problems, etc.
We hope that you have an enjoyable weekend!
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mr. Degner, Mrs. Pokorny, Mrs. Rohlfsen, and Mrs. Herink
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
December 19, 2008
December 19, 2008
Dear Families,
This week we worked on the letter Zz. We learned about zebras, made Zz booklets, and wrote the beginning and ending sounds on a zoo animal worksheet. The kindergartners journaled about their favorite zoo animals. We continued to work on evaluations for the report cards. The boys and girls need to know or be able to do the following for their report cards: addresses, birthdays, days of the week, phone numbers, count to 50 (100 would be even better!), identify a penny and its value, identify the letters we have learned so far Aa, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu and Zz. The boys and girls need to be able to associate sounds to the consonant letters, identify the numbers 0 - 16, identify left and right, and count objects to numbers between 0 - 18.
After Christmas the kindergartners need to bring in new crayons if they haven’t done so already. They may bring in a box of 16 or a box of 24. Check with your child to see if he or she needs a new glue stick. We have been doing many gluing projects, and some glue sticks need replaced.
Next Monday we will be riding on a bus to the Traer nursing home to sing. We will go at approximately 12:55.
School parties will be on Tuesday, December 23rd! Don’t forget about the grab bag gift! School will be dismissed one hour early on Tuesday, December 23rd!
Christmas break will begin on Wednesday, December 24th and end on Sunday, January 4th. We will see the kindergartners again on Monday, January 5th! Notice the sharing list at the bottom of the sheet! When we return will will be learning about the letter Cc. Sharing for the week of January 5th should start with the letter Cc.!
This will be the last newsletter of 2008. We will NOT send a newsletter home next week
Have a great holiday season!
Ms. Howard
Mrs. Owens
Mrs. Herink
Mrs. Pokorny
Mr. Degner
Mr. Zabel
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January Sharing Schedule
January 5 - 9 : An item that begins with the letter Cc
January 12 - 16: Free choice (Ee week)
January 19 - 23: Free choice (Yy week)
January 26 - 30: Something that starts with the letter Dd
Dear Families,
This week we worked on the letter Zz. We learned about zebras, made Zz booklets, and wrote the beginning and ending sounds on a zoo animal worksheet. The kindergartners journaled about their favorite zoo animals. We continued to work on evaluations for the report cards. The boys and girls need to know or be able to do the following for their report cards: addresses, birthdays, days of the week, phone numbers, count to 50 (100 would be even better!), identify a penny and its value, identify the letters we have learned so far Aa, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu and Zz. The boys and girls need to be able to associate sounds to the consonant letters, identify the numbers 0 - 16, identify left and right, and count objects to numbers between 0 - 18.
After Christmas the kindergartners need to bring in new crayons if they haven’t done so already. They may bring in a box of 16 or a box of 24. Check with your child to see if he or she needs a new glue stick. We have been doing many gluing projects, and some glue sticks need replaced.
Next Monday we will be riding on a bus to the Traer nursing home to sing. We will go at approximately 12:55.
School parties will be on Tuesday, December 23rd! Don’t forget about the grab bag gift! School will be dismissed one hour early on Tuesday, December 23rd!
Christmas break will begin on Wednesday, December 24th and end on Sunday, January 4th. We will see the kindergartners again on Monday, January 5th! Notice the sharing list at the bottom of the sheet! When we return will will be learning about the letter Cc. Sharing for the week of January 5th should start with the letter Cc.!
This will be the last newsletter of 2008. We will NOT send a newsletter home next week
Have a great holiday season!
Ms. Howard
Mrs. Owens
Mrs. Herink
Mrs. Pokorny
Mr. Degner
Mr. Zabel
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January Sharing Schedule
January 5 - 9 : An item that begins with the letter Cc
January 12 - 16: Free choice (Ee week)
January 19 - 23: Free choice (Yy week)
January 26 - 30: Something that starts with the letter Dd
Sunday, December 7, 2008
December 5, 2008
December 5, 2008
Dear Families,
This week we were busy learning about the letter Bb. The kindergartners talked about what they would like to do when they get bigger. We made Bb booklets. On Tuesday afternoon we went down to Farmers Savings Bank and learned about all of the different types of banking jobs. The boys and girls acted out the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears and learned about bats
Next week is Uu week. For sharing the boys and girls may bring a free choice item.
Please send the snowpants, hats, gloves/mittens, and boots everyday! Also, please put extra clothes in your child’s bag. We are running out of extra clothes. If your child has some kind of accident, and we do not have clothes to put them in, you will be called to bring some to school.
Don’t forget about the Elementary Christmas Program on December 17th starting at 1:30. The children will be singing some songs that they have been practicing with Mrs. Kent. For the program the boys and girls do not need any special costumes or outfits; they only need to be dressed nicely. After their part of the program the kindergartners may sit with their families, or they may sit with the teachers on the bleachers. It would be helpful to let us know if they will be sitting with the family or with the teachers.
As stated in the North Tama Elementary newsletter, there will be an opportunity for the elementary children to shop in a Christmas store. We have not signed up for our shopping time yet. IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SHOP, PLEASE SEND MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE OR BAGGIE WHEN IT IS TIME TO SHOP. This is a good time to talk with your student about being a good consumer. If he/she does not see something that they want to buy, he/she does not have to buy anything! Items cost between 25¢ and $1. Families may also donate items for the store. Send your donations to school with your child, and we will put them in the correct place.
On Friday, December 19th, the kindergartners may participate in a Christmas party with the FCCLA group. This party is right after school. We help the boys and girls get to the party. More information and a permission slip should be coming home soon.
School will be dismissed early Tuesday, December 23rd. The town students will be dismissed at 2:20 and the bus students will be dismissed at 2:25. Please mark your calendars! Any leftover students will have to help pick up the classroom for the custodians!!!
We will have our classroom Christmas party on Tuesday, December 23rd. Please send the gift for the exchange sometime between December 16th and 23rd. In a recent newsletter we told about how we handle the student gift exchange. Girls may bring a gift for a girl, and boys may bring a gift for a boy. We do a “grab bag” type of gift exchange. Families may spend up to $2 on the gift.
Sometime during that last 2 days of school before vacation, we MAY be going to the Traer nursing home to sing our Christmas songs to the residents. The third grade classrooms normally join us. If it is a nice day, we will walk. If the weather is inclement, we will be taking a bus.
Have a delightful weekend!
Mrs. Pokorny, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Owens, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Herink
Copies of the North Tama Kindergarten newsletters can be found online at www.ntknews08.blogspot.com.
Dear Families,
This week we were busy learning about the letter Bb. The kindergartners talked about what they would like to do when they get bigger. We made Bb booklets. On Tuesday afternoon we went down to Farmers Savings Bank and learned about all of the different types of banking jobs. The boys and girls acted out the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears and learned about bats
Next week is Uu week. For sharing the boys and girls may bring a free choice item.
Please send the snowpants, hats, gloves/mittens, and boots everyday! Also, please put extra clothes in your child’s bag. We are running out of extra clothes. If your child has some kind of accident, and we do not have clothes to put them in, you will be called to bring some to school.
Don’t forget about the Elementary Christmas Program on December 17th starting at 1:30. The children will be singing some songs that they have been practicing with Mrs. Kent. For the program the boys and girls do not need any special costumes or outfits; they only need to be dressed nicely. After their part of the program the kindergartners may sit with their families, or they may sit with the teachers on the bleachers. It would be helpful to let us know if they will be sitting with the family or with the teachers.
As stated in the North Tama Elementary newsletter, there will be an opportunity for the elementary children to shop in a Christmas store. We have not signed up for our shopping time yet. IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SHOP, PLEASE SEND MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE OR BAGGIE WHEN IT IS TIME TO SHOP. This is a good time to talk with your student about being a good consumer. If he/she does not see something that they want to buy, he/she does not have to buy anything! Items cost between 25¢ and $1. Families may also donate items for the store. Send your donations to school with your child, and we will put them in the correct place.
On Friday, December 19th, the kindergartners may participate in a Christmas party with the FCCLA group. This party is right after school. We help the boys and girls get to the party. More information and a permission slip should be coming home soon.
School will be dismissed early Tuesday, December 23rd. The town students will be dismissed at 2:20 and the bus students will be dismissed at 2:25. Please mark your calendars! Any leftover students will have to help pick up the classroom for the custodians!!!
We will have our classroom Christmas party on Tuesday, December 23rd. Please send the gift for the exchange sometime between December 16th and 23rd. In a recent newsletter we told about how we handle the student gift exchange. Girls may bring a gift for a girl, and boys may bring a gift for a boy. We do a “grab bag” type of gift exchange. Families may spend up to $2 on the gift.
Sometime during that last 2 days of school before vacation, we MAY be going to the Traer nursing home to sing our Christmas songs to the residents. The third grade classrooms normally join us. If it is a nice day, we will walk. If the weather is inclement, we will be taking a bus.
Have a delightful weekend!
Mrs. Pokorny, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Owens, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Herink
Copies of the North Tama Kindergarten newsletters can be found online at www.ntknews08.blogspot.com.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
November 20, 2008
November 20, 2008
Dear Families,
This week we have been working with the letter Rr. We read some books with Native American characters, acting out one called Red Fox and His Canoe. The kindergartners started discussing Thanksgiving. We discussed rainbows and learned about rabbits. OnThursday we took a fall walk. (If the weather was inclement, the fall walk was cancelled.)
If you haven’t sent new crayons yet, please do so soon. Please send a box of 16 or a box of 24.
Next week we will be learning about the letter Kk. Since next week is so short, we will not have sharing.
Last week we wrote about Santa letters in the newsletter. The Traer Star Clipper needs these letters finished by early December. In order to get 37 letters finished without going crazy, we need your help. Please help your kindergartner think of ways they have been good or helpful at home. Also help your child brainstorm 3 or 4 items he/she really wants for Christmas. Fill out the bottom portion of this newsletter and send it back to school. We feel that this will be especially helpful to us when it is time to start writing these fun letters.
Many children have been complaining about chapped lips. Families may send some kind of lip product to school for their child. The lip product can be used during the day, BUT if it is a distraction, it will stay in the child’s backpack.
We hope that you have a fantastic weekend! Remember that we get out of school early on Wednesday, November 26th and have no school on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. . That is Thanksgiving vacation!
Ms. Howard, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Herink, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Pokorny
___________________’s Christmas List
1.
2.
3.
4.
Here are ways ________________ has been nice or helpful:
Dear Families,
This week we have been working with the letter Rr. We read some books with Native American characters, acting out one called Red Fox and His Canoe. The kindergartners started discussing Thanksgiving. We discussed rainbows and learned about rabbits. OnThursday we took a fall walk. (If the weather was inclement, the fall walk was cancelled.)
If you haven’t sent new crayons yet, please do so soon. Please send a box of 16 or a box of 24.
Next week we will be learning about the letter Kk. Since next week is so short, we will not have sharing.
Last week we wrote about Santa letters in the newsletter. The Traer Star Clipper needs these letters finished by early December. In order to get 37 letters finished without going crazy, we need your help. Please help your kindergartner think of ways they have been good or helpful at home. Also help your child brainstorm 3 or 4 items he/she really wants for Christmas. Fill out the bottom portion of this newsletter and send it back to school. We feel that this will be especially helpful to us when it is time to start writing these fun letters.
Many children have been complaining about chapped lips. Families may send some kind of lip product to school for their child. The lip product can be used during the day, BUT if it is a distraction, it will stay in the child’s backpack.
We hope that you have a fantastic weekend! Remember that we get out of school early on Wednesday, November 26th and have no school on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. . That is Thanksgiving vacation!
Ms. Howard, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Herink, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Pokorny
___________________’s Christmas List
1.
2.
3.
4.
Here are ways ________________ has been nice or helpful:
Friday, November 14, 2008
November 14, 2008
November 14, 2008
Dear Families,
During Ff week we learned about fish and reviewed fall. Fall booklets were read in class, colored, and brought home. There are 2 pages of homework at the back of those booklets. If your child completes those pages, then a sticker can be earned. November necklaces were colored and put together. On Thursday we went to the UNI museum to visit their African display. It was very interesting, and the kids enjoyed the field trip.
Next week we will be studying the letter Rr. Sharing next week needs to be an item that begins with the letter Rr. Next week the teachers are hosting a bakesale. Each item will cost 25¢. The proceeds will go to the local CHAT organization. CHAT is an ecumenical community organization. It offers funding to families who need assistance with food, clothing, medical, gas, emergency expenses, medication, school supplies, etc.
This year families may sign up for early dismissal or late start alerts. These alerts may go to cell phones or computers. It is easy to sign up for this service. Go to the North Tama website, click on the Snowcap Weather/Emergency Alert Registration link and follow the directions. It would be great if families sign up. Then we don’t have to make so many phone calls when school is dismissed early due to weather!
Right after Thanksgiving the boys and girls will be writing letters to Santa. They will be dictating their ideas to a teacher to be typed on the computer. We would like them to have 3 or 4 ideas of gifts they would like to receive. These letters will be mailed to Santa, and they may appear in the Traer Star Clipper. Please discuss Christmas ideas with your child so that we can type these letters quickly and easily. In next week’s newsletter there will be a form for families to fill out that will help us get these letters done without going too crazy. Families also get to let Santa know how the boys and girls have been good/helpful at home.
Speaking of Christmas, many families are beginning to think about the elementary Christmas party and the gifts that the kids exchange. We ask that the boys buy a gift for a boy and the girls buy a gift for a girl. We will have a “grab bag” type of gift exchange. The amount that can be spent on the gift is $2. Boys and girls that want to donate any food or hygiene items to the local food pantry are welcome to bring those items into school, too.
Our kindergarten parents in the past have been very generous when remembering the teachers at Christmas time. An idea that we learned from Pied Piper is that instead of buying the teacher a gift, families could choose instead to purchase a gift for the room. We have a few ideas for items that we would like for the classroom: markers to be used in our writing center, glue sticks, stickers, disposable cameras, baby dolls, doll clothing, larger trucks and tractors, dry erase markers, monetary donation for elementary field trips, and games (see the teachers for ideas). If you need any ideas, just ask one of us. Of course, families may handle this matter however they desire.
Also in regards to Christmas, the date for the elementary Christmas program is Wednesday, December 17th. It usually begins at 1:30 in the gym. The fifth and sixth grade bands will play first, and the kindergartners will follow them. Following our songs, families will have a choice of whether to have their kindergartner sit with them for the remainder of the program or watch the rest of it with Mrs. Owens and Ms. Howard. Watch for more information about the program closer to December 19th.
Please remember that school will be dismissed at 2:20 on Wednesday, November 26th for Thanksgiving vacation. School will resume on Monday, December 1st at the normal time.
We know that the cold and flu season is upon us. Please remember that if your doctor prescribes a medication that has to be taken at school, THE DOCTOR and THE PARENT (yes both) need to write the directions down for the nurse. (This means 2 notes are required.) The prescription medication MUST be in the original container from the pharmacy. Families might want to ask for 2 containers when filling the prescription; one for school and one for home. The nurse cannot administer any medication without both notes. Cough syrup needs to have a doctor’s order to be given in school. (If your child is constantly coughing, he/she should really stay home.) DO NOT SEND COUGH DROPS TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT! Parents are welcome to come to school and give medicines to their own children. Please contact the school nurse or us if you have any questions.
The North Tama football team plays on Saturday, November 15th at 10:30 in the Unidome in Cedar Falls. If they win, they will play for the state championship on Friday, November 21st.
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Pokorny, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Herink
Copies of the newsletter can be found at the following internet address:
http://ntknews08.blogspot.com or through the North Tama website.
Dear Families,
During Ff week we learned about fish and reviewed fall. Fall booklets were read in class, colored, and brought home. There are 2 pages of homework at the back of those booklets. If your child completes those pages, then a sticker can be earned. November necklaces were colored and put together. On Thursday we went to the UNI museum to visit their African display. It was very interesting, and the kids enjoyed the field trip.
Next week we will be studying the letter Rr. Sharing next week needs to be an item that begins with the letter Rr. Next week the teachers are hosting a bakesale. Each item will cost 25¢. The proceeds will go to the local CHAT organization. CHAT is an ecumenical community organization. It offers funding to families who need assistance with food, clothing, medical, gas, emergency expenses, medication, school supplies, etc.
This year families may sign up for early dismissal or late start alerts. These alerts may go to cell phones or computers. It is easy to sign up for this service. Go to the North Tama website, click on the Snowcap Weather/Emergency Alert Registration link and follow the directions. It would be great if families sign up. Then we don’t have to make so many phone calls when school is dismissed early due to weather!
Right after Thanksgiving the boys and girls will be writing letters to Santa. They will be dictating their ideas to a teacher to be typed on the computer. We would like them to have 3 or 4 ideas of gifts they would like to receive. These letters will be mailed to Santa, and they may appear in the Traer Star Clipper. Please discuss Christmas ideas with your child so that we can type these letters quickly and easily. In next week’s newsletter there will be a form for families to fill out that will help us get these letters done without going too crazy. Families also get to let Santa know how the boys and girls have been good/helpful at home.
Speaking of Christmas, many families are beginning to think about the elementary Christmas party and the gifts that the kids exchange. We ask that the boys buy a gift for a boy and the girls buy a gift for a girl. We will have a “grab bag” type of gift exchange. The amount that can be spent on the gift is $2. Boys and girls that want to donate any food or hygiene items to the local food pantry are welcome to bring those items into school, too.
Our kindergarten parents in the past have been very generous when remembering the teachers at Christmas time. An idea that we learned from Pied Piper is that instead of buying the teacher a gift, families could choose instead to purchase a gift for the room. We have a few ideas for items that we would like for the classroom: markers to be used in our writing center, glue sticks, stickers, disposable cameras, baby dolls, doll clothing, larger trucks and tractors, dry erase markers, monetary donation for elementary field trips, and games (see the teachers for ideas). If you need any ideas, just ask one of us. Of course, families may handle this matter however they desire.
Also in regards to Christmas, the date for the elementary Christmas program is Wednesday, December 17th. It usually begins at 1:30 in the gym. The fifth and sixth grade bands will play first, and the kindergartners will follow them. Following our songs, families will have a choice of whether to have their kindergartner sit with them for the remainder of the program or watch the rest of it with Mrs. Owens and Ms. Howard. Watch for more information about the program closer to December 19th.
Please remember that school will be dismissed at 2:20 on Wednesday, November 26th for Thanksgiving vacation. School will resume on Monday, December 1st at the normal time.
We know that the cold and flu season is upon us. Please remember that if your doctor prescribes a medication that has to be taken at school, THE DOCTOR and THE PARENT (yes both) need to write the directions down for the nurse. (This means 2 notes are required.) The prescription medication MUST be in the original container from the pharmacy. Families might want to ask for 2 containers when filling the prescription; one for school and one for home. The nurse cannot administer any medication without both notes. Cough syrup needs to have a doctor’s order to be given in school. (If your child is constantly coughing, he/she should really stay home.) DO NOT SEND COUGH DROPS TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT! Parents are welcome to come to school and give medicines to their own children. Please contact the school nurse or us if you have any questions.
The North Tama football team plays on Saturday, November 15th at 10:30 in the Unidome in Cedar Falls. If they win, they will play for the state championship on Friday, November 21st.
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Pokorny, Mr. Zabel, Mr. Degner, and Mrs. Herink
Copies of the newsletter can be found at the following internet address:
http://ntknews08.blogspot.com or through the North Tama website.
Monday, November 10, 2008
November 6, 2008
November 6, 2008
Dear Families,
While studying the letter Ss we learned about spiders and sharks. The kindergartners pretended that some Super Socks gave them special powers. In their journals they told the teachers what super powers the Super socks gave them. The kindergartners learned the following blends this week: sl, st, sn, sp sm, and spl. Boys and girls have 5 new flashcards. These high frequency words can be sounded out, but reading is easier if they can remember it quickly without having to sound them out each time. Cut these flashcards apart and practice them OFTEN!
We enjoyed meeting with some of our kindergarten families at conferences this week. We look forward to meeting the rest on Monday! We will have another set of conferences, and they will be in February. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know!
School is dismissed at 12:20 on Monday, November 10th! Bus students are dismissed at 12:25. Please do not forget!
Next week we will be studying the letter Ff. For sharing please send something that starts with the letter Ff. Because of our special field trip on Thursday, the Thursday kids may bring their sharing any day BUT THURSDAY next week!
On Thursday the kindergartners will be going to the UNI museum. We will leave at about 8:30 in the morning so BE HERE ON TIME! We will return at about 12:00 noon, and we will be eating lunch in the classroom.
We have noticed that some of the boys and girls are still in need of new crayons. You may replace them with boxes of 16 or 24 crayons. Check with your kindergartner to see if the glue stick needs to be replaced also.
Thanksgiving is coming up! School will be dismissed early on Wednesday, November 26th. Students that walk home or are picked up are dismissed at 2:20. Bus students are dismissed at 2:25. There will be no school on Thursday, November 27th or Friday, November 28th.
Remember, there is no school on Friday, November 7th!
The Redhawk football team plays in the quarterfinal round of state playoffs on Friday, November 7th. The game is in Traer at 7:00 p.m. against HLV of Victor. Tickets cost $6 per person.
As the weather starts turning colder we must think about boots, snowpants, hats, mittens, and coats. Please make sure that your child is prepared for cold, wet weather. Please put your child’s name in every piece of outerwear brought to school.
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Herink, Mrs. Pokorny, Mr. Zabel,Mr. Degner
Dear Families,
While studying the letter Ss we learned about spiders and sharks. The kindergartners pretended that some Super Socks gave them special powers. In their journals they told the teachers what super powers the Super socks gave them. The kindergartners learned the following blends this week: sl, st, sn, sp sm, and spl. Boys and girls have 5 new flashcards. These high frequency words can be sounded out, but reading is easier if they can remember it quickly without having to sound them out each time. Cut these flashcards apart and practice them OFTEN!
We enjoyed meeting with some of our kindergarten families at conferences this week. We look forward to meeting the rest on Monday! We will have another set of conferences, and they will be in February. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know!
School is dismissed at 12:20 on Monday, November 10th! Bus students are dismissed at 12:25. Please do not forget!
Next week we will be studying the letter Ff. For sharing please send something that starts with the letter Ff. Because of our special field trip on Thursday, the Thursday kids may bring their sharing any day BUT THURSDAY next week!
On Thursday the kindergartners will be going to the UNI museum. We will leave at about 8:30 in the morning so BE HERE ON TIME! We will return at about 12:00 noon, and we will be eating lunch in the classroom.
We have noticed that some of the boys and girls are still in need of new crayons. You may replace them with boxes of 16 or 24 crayons. Check with your kindergartner to see if the glue stick needs to be replaced also.
Thanksgiving is coming up! School will be dismissed early on Wednesday, November 26th. Students that walk home or are picked up are dismissed at 2:20. Bus students are dismissed at 2:25. There will be no school on Thursday, November 27th or Friday, November 28th.
Remember, there is no school on Friday, November 7th!
The Redhawk football team plays in the quarterfinal round of state playoffs on Friday, November 7th. The game is in Traer at 7:00 p.m. against HLV of Victor. Tickets cost $6 per person.
As the weather starts turning colder we must think about boots, snowpants, hats, mittens, and coats. Please make sure that your child is prepared for cold, wet weather. Please put your child’s name in every piece of outerwear brought to school.
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. Owens, Ms. Howard, Mrs. Herink, Mrs. Pokorny, Mr. Zabel,Mr. Degner
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