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Scholastic Book and Software Club
Reminder: All Book Orders are due November 17, 2008
If you wish to order something from the Scholastic pamphlet simply send in the order form and the payment amount in check form by the date indicated. Or visit www.scholastic.com/parentordering ; enter the username roaringreaders and the password roar. Payment for online orders can be made by credit card. Your order then will be sent home with your child as soon as it is received.
Not only does your order provide your child with age appropriate books and software in your home – every order placed earns our classroom points towards books and other instructiona1 materials.
Please send all order forms and payments to school in your child’s Home – School folder in a sealed envelope.
If you are ordering for the holiday season and would like me to hold your purchases until you can come to pick them up or for me to send them in sealed package – just send me an email or write a quick note.
Dear K Familes,
Our Kindergarten Stars collected 298 food items. Since, we were so close to our goal we will still enjoy a reward! On Friday, November 14, 2008, K-4 students may wear their PJs and bring their lovies or special stuffed animal to school. We will also enjoy milk and cookies during rest.
Regards.
Mrs. Orlando
News and Notes
Mrs. Orlando K-4
November 13, 2008
Dear Kindergarten Families,
In the past 2 weeks we have kicked off our Fall unit this by defining scientist. As scientists, we have observed, described, and drawn unique items. We also worked to draw diagrams and make models of trees. We furthered out study of trees by identifying deciduous and evergreen trees, and observing their features.
In ILA, last week, we focused on non-fiction. We read National Geographic: Young Explorers Magazine and found bold print, print that was a different color, and different size print. We discovered that authors often make important words look different to help us realize that they are key words in the text. We also discovered that non – fiction authors use number steps to share directions. We followed directions to make a turkey.
This week we reread Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park, Up, Up, Up! It’s Apple Picking Time! by Jody Fickes Shapiro, Bear’s Busy Family by Stella Blackstone and New Shoes for Silvia by Johanna Hurwitz.. Our Comprehension Skill was making predictions. We also worked on identifying characters, setting, and the beginning, middle, and end in the stories we read. In Phonics, we wrote and listened for the letter Aa. We also worked to blend and build words. Our Phonemic Awareness Skill this week was alliteration (i.e. words that all have the same beginning sound like - Lazy Lions lick lollipops). We reviewed all taught sight words and robust vocabulary words this week.
In math, we continued to identify teen numbers, and make sets of teen numbers. We worked to solve math mysteries. In addition, we explored symmetry and created art projects that demonstrate symmetry. We also practiced counting by 10’s to 100!
Wow – it has been a busy week in room K-4!
News and Notes
· Next week our sight words will be to and at.
· We collected 298 food items for the Maryland Food Bank. We will have a Pajama reward day on Friday 11/14/08.
· American Education Week is the week of Nov. 17th. Look for an invitation in this week’s Thursday Folder.
· We will be learning about Harvest Celebrations around the world the week of Nov. 24th. Our Parent Enrichment Program (PEP) will be providing materials for crafts. The PEP Team can always use more volunteers, contact Stephanie Cassidy or the office if you are interested in joining/helping. We will enjoy our regular snack and a craft. We will enjoy our regular snack at our regular time with Ms. DeVivo’s children to share how thankful we are for our friends.
· Our Field Trip to the BMI will be December 1, 2008. Please read the permission slip in this week’s Thursday Folder for more info.
· Our Winter Party is scheduled for Monday Dec. 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. We will be enjoying a snack and a craft. You are welcome to join us!
· We are collecting paper egg cartons for a special project – please send any you might have!
· Our class collected 443 box tops. We will continue to collect box tops in preparation for the next contest.
· Please remember your child needs a snack everyday even if they are buying lunch.
Regards,
Jessica T. Orlando jessica.orlando@hcps.org
American Education Week
November 17-21, 2008
Monday: All grades and Grandparents
Tuesday: Grades K, 2,4
Wednesday: Grades 1,3,5
Dear Parents,
We would love to have you visit our classroom during American Education Week to watch us work and learn. We are requesting that all families schedule their visit around our lunch time and rest time due to the lack of space. A copy of our schedule is on the back of this page. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Orlando
&
K-4 Friends
HARFORD
Jessica T. Orlando K - 4
TIME | Monday A Day | TIME | Tuesday B Day | TIME | Wednesday C Day | TIME | Thursday D Day | TIME | Friday Rotating Day |
8:55 | Opening | 8:55 | Opening | 8:55 | Opening | 8:55 | Opening | 8:55 | Opening |
9:15 | Writing | 9:15 | Writing | 9:15 | Writing | 9:15 | Writing | 9:15 | Writing |
9:45 | Snack | 9:45 | Snack | 9:45 | Snack | 9:45 | Snack | 9:45 | Snack |
10:00 | ILA | 10:00 | ILA | 10:00 | ILA | 10:00 | ILA | 10:00 | ILA |
11:05 | Math | 11:05 | Math | 11:05 | Math | 11:05 | Math | 11:05 | Math Flex Day/Math Games |
11:35 | Exercise | 11:35 | Exercise | 11:35 | Exercise | 11:35 | Exercise | 11:25 | Exercise |
11:59 | Lunch | 11:59 | Lunch | 11:59 | Lunch | 11:59 | Lunch | 11:59 | Lunch |
12:30 | Tub | 12:30 | TUB | 12:30 | TUB | 12:30 | TUB | 12:30 | TUB |
1:10 | Rest Book & Belly | 1:10 | Rest Book & Belly | 1:10 | Rest Book & Belly | 1:10 | Rest Book & Belly | 1:10 | Rest Book & Belly |
1:40 | PE | 1:40 | Art | 1:40 | Music | 1:40 | Media | 1:40 | Rotating |
2:40 | Centers | 2:40 | Centers | 2:40 | Centers | 2:40 | Centers | 2:40 | Centers |
3:10 | Closure & Pack-up | 3:10 | Closure & Pack-up | 3:10 | Closure & Pack-up | 3:10 | Closure & Pack-up | 3:10 | Closure & Pack-up |
3:30 | Dismissal | 3:30 | Dismissal | 3:30 | Dismissal | 3:30 | Dismissal | 3:30 | Dismissal |
Field Trip Info
Dear Parents,
The first week of December, Kindergarten will take a field trip to the Baltimore Museum of Industry, which is located in downtown
We will leave school promptly at 9:15 a.m. and return at approximately 2 p.m. The cost of the trip is $10.00 per child and includes a reenactment of life in a market place, and the opportunity to build part of a town. Students must bring a bag lunch on the day of the trip. Permission slips and payment are due by Friday, November 21, 2008. Checks may be made out to YBES.
We can take 2 chaperones per class, and will be chosen through a lottery system. Chaperones are free of charge, and may ride the bus. Chaperones will be responsible for assisting during our field trip activities, so siblings may not attend. If you are interested in chaperoning, please check off the appropriate space and you will be notified if you are selected.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Lattanzi in the primary office. We are looking forward to an enriching and informative field trip!
Sincerely,
Kindergarten Teachers
December 1, 2008 – Orlando/ DeVivo
December 3, 2008 Michel/ MacDonald
December 4, 2008 Privett/Dillard
December 5, 2008 Tognocchi/Olin
______________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child _____________________________ to attend the field trip to the Baltimore Musuem of Industry on ________________________.
December 1, 2008 – Orlando/ DeVivo
December 3, 2008 Michel/ MacDonald
December 4, 2008 Privett/Dillard
December 5, 2008 Tognocchi/Olin
Parent Signature _______________________________________
Phone Number where I can be reached during the field trip _________________
____ I am interested in being a chaperone for the trip
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