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Mary Ventura
E HANFORD DOLE ELEMENTARY
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Welcome to Miss Ventura and Mrs. Blackwell's web page! Please check back often for updates. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming homework and school events. Also, please make sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather (coat, hat, scarf, gloves or mittens, etc.,) as we do go outside when the weather permits.


January 2010

Happy New Year!  We hope everyone had a safe and restful winter break.  This month, we will be learning about animals in winter, habitats, bears, and football.  In math, we will study solid shapes, symmetry, and numbers to 20.  Our zoo friends for this month are Umber Umbrella Bird (Uu), Bubba Bear (Bb), and Francy Fish (Ff.)  Our popcorn words are in, he, and we.  Keep reviewing all popcorn words at home.  Your child will need to identify and spell these words by the end of the year.  We are beginning to do some writing using the sounds we hear in words, so it is also important that your child is able to recognize capital and lowercase letters, as well being able to make the sound for each letter.

Please also be working with your child on writing his or her first and last name correctly, reciting the days of the week in order, and learning his/her address and telephone number.  Please remind your child to make good choices at school so he or she can earn tickets!  We are having a great school year!


Announcements

*We will go to Horizons on Friday!

*Remember to read with your child every night!

*Please send your child to school with a coat each day, in case of sudden weather changes during the day. We do go outside for recess when the weather permits.

*Please read and sign your child's agenda daily. If there is a change in transportation, please write us a note.


*Please review our classroom expectations frequently with your child.


Our Classroom Expectations
1. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
2. Keep yourself safe in school.
3. Raise your hand and wait your turn to talk.
4. Always show respect to everyone.
5. Listen to your teachers and follow directions the first time given.


Specialist Schedule

*All specialists are from 10:35 to 11:05.  Lunch is at 11:50 daily.

Monday- Computers
Tuesday- P.E. (Please wear tennis shoes!)
Wednesday- Media (A Week) or Guidance (B Week)
Thursday- Art
Friday- Music


How Can Parents Help at Home?

*Return all agendas (signed!), library books, Thursday folders, homework (done by the student), etc. promptly.

*Please place all money in a labeled envelope or baggie every day. The envelope or baggie should have your child's name, the amount of money, and what the money is to be used for (lunch, ice cream, field trips, book fair, etc.)

*Read, read, read! Read every day with your child. Ask specific questions about what you read. Have your child show you the parts of the book (front, back, spine, title, title page, etc.) Have your child retell the story in his or her own words and in the proper order, to check for comprehension.

*Have your child practice writing his or her first and last name correctly with a capital only at the beginning.

*Practice all letters correctly. Use flash cards for identification of capital and lower case letters, and to practice letter sounds.

*Practice popcorn words, letters, and sounds daily with your child.

*Have your child practice tying his/her shoes and buttoning/zipping pants and jackets.

*Allow for cutting practice at home.

*Ask questions and know what your child is studying in school.



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