Daily Five

The children have done a FANTASTIC job at building stamina during Daily  Five. Beginning tomorrow they will be moving through the Daily Five choices with guidance from me. I am very excited to begin this part of Daily Five because they have worked so hard at building stamina and they all have a sense of urgency about learning to read. Having them work independently through the Daily Five allows me the time to work with small groups on reading and word work. Please congratulate your child on their building of stamina! Being able to work on task is not only beneficial to them it is also extremely beneficial to the class as a whole.

Nightly homework

The children have some type of homework in kindergarten every evening. Do an activity from the monthly homework calendar, work on goals from the current month's sheet, review the goals from last month's goal sheet, read a book to your child,  and have your child read to you. They read daily at school so they know the three ways to read a book. They can read the pictures, read the words (look for sight words or letters that they know) and retell the story after you read it to them. First in Math is a program that the children need to be getting on as well. I check regularly to see who is on and who is not. Have them practice writing the letters of the alphabet and numbers.  You are setting the foundation of how important homework is for your child's success in school right now. It is never too early to start.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Catton

Creation

Father Chris came by Wednesday afternoon to listen to the children read their Creation Books. It worked out great that we were doing Read To Someone (part of Daily 5) and he got to listen to the children read and check for understanding (comprehension strategy). He was really impressed and the kids loved that Father came to listen to them read. They also noted that Father begins with the letter Ff which is the letter sound we were working on. :) Father also brought his statue of St. Francis and told them that he was a martyr who loved all of God's creation. A great way to wrap up our study of creation. The children know that everything is a gift from God and that he created everything.

Fall Conferences

Dear Parents,
I can't wait to visit with each of you at fall conferences on the 17th of October. Sign up for your conference time at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BAAAA2DA13-student. At Holy Spirit we expect 100% participation but if you have a conflict please contact me ASAP. Mrs. Parsons sent information concerning conference sign up last week in an email. The fall program is next Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00.  The children will need to report to room 4 in the main building  by 6:30. I will meet them there. PLEASE have them go to the bathroom before you bring them to school. 

Respectfully,
Mrs. Catton

Names

With the weather getting colder the children are starting to wear more sweatshirts. Please put your child's name in their sweatshirts for easy identification.

Creation Books

Creation Book homework is due tomorrow. Please return your child's Creation Book tomorrow along with the homework. Father Chris would like to see the children's books they made.

Celebrating

Dear Parents,
We celebrated those who brought back their September homework calendars today with a certificate and a treat. Homework calendars are due the last day of the month. The activities on the homework calendar are developmentally appropriate and fun. Please help your child with their homework and goal sheets. We finished our Creation Book and the children understand that God created everything and they should thank him often. They have been practicing the song This Little Light of Mine. Have them sing it for you.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Catton