¡Hola Familias!
It was a short, but very busy, week here in Kindergarten! It has been so exciting to see friendships building and kids getting more comfortable with each other. We have also been getting used to our routines and building more confidence en español every day!
Here is what we've been learning this week...
Reading / Lectura: We have been learning more letters and sounds--F, G, H, and I. We also focused on the vowel (vocal) A this week and practiced identifying it in the classroom and in books. We are also learning the difference between una persona y un lugar (a person and a place), as well as how to find a quiet reading spot and look at books for longer periods of time.
Writing / Escritura: This week we have continued to learn vocabulary of la familia as we practice the writing process. We have also been enjoying sharing our work with each other!
Math / Matemáticas: We finished our number book! This week we learned numbers 7, 8, 9 and 0. We have been practicing identifying numbers 1-5 and counting objects.
Bible / Biblia: This week we finished the story of la creación--the Creation story. We learned how God created pájaros y peces (birds and fish), animales y personas (you can figure that one out!), and how on the 7th day, God rested (Dios descansó). We are so thankful for the amazing creation of God we can see every day!
Science / Ciencias: As we continue learning about los cinco sentidos (the five senses), this week we learned about los oídos para escuchar (ears for listening). We went on a walk through the school and outside trying to identify different sounds.
Immersion Tip of the Week
One reason we don't use translation in a Spanish Immersion class is because we want the students to make immediate connections between the action, object, or concept to the Spanish word. If we translate into English, they pay less attention to the Spanish word and just wait for the translation. In the coming weeks, we'll be practicing an important skill called circumlocution in which the students learn how to describe unknown words using vocabulary they already know.
Reading Tip of the Week
When reading a book this week, try to think of words that rhyme with words in the book. For example, "This word says 'house'. What words rhyme with house? Can you think of any?" This kind of activity will increase your child's phonemic awareness, a critical skill for reading in any language!
Hispanic Heritage Month!
We are excited to be able to offer once again an experience for our Rose Park friends in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month! On Thursday, September 29th, we will be teaching our friends about six new countries--Puerto Rico, Spain, Dominican Republic, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. Your child will work in a small group to learn about and then present a specific country to their Rose Park peers.
We would love your assistance with some items that will be made special for that day. We will have 3 food stations and 3 game/activity stations for ALL Rose Park students to participate in!
Please see this sign-up link for some items we need to put together this event. Thank you for being an important part of our Spanish Immersion community at Rose Park!
Half Day next Friday!
Just a reminder that next Friday, September 16th, is a half day at school. Dismissal will be at 11:30am.
Lunch in Classrooms
Starting today, we will be having lunch inside the classrooms. Unfortunately, this means that I can't heat up food for your child anymore. Please keep this in mind when packing your child's lunch. Thanks!
Picture Day
...will be next Wednesday, September 14th. Please make sure you have turned in your child's photo form by that day. (Also--I encourage every family to order a yearbook picture so that everyone will get a yearbook at the end of the year!)
HC’s Homecoming Event is coming soon!
Friday, September 23rd from 5-6:30 pm
Kickoff is 7:00 pm
Our Homecoming event includes dinner, bounce houses/inflatables, and a dunk tank.
**All preschool and kindergarten families are invited to attend for FREE through the RSVP form.** RSVP HERE
Families with children in 1st-12th grade can purchase Homecoming tickets through our Athletics link - EVENTLINK - tickets include the meal, activities, and Varsity Football game at 7:00 pm. (Online: $8/ticket)
We hope to see you out at this fun, family event! GO MAROONS!
Basketball Camp
We are excited to send out the dates for the 2022-2023 Little Maroons BASKETBALL Camp!
The dates for the practice sessions before Christmas break will be the 3 Saturdays in December. All sessions at Holland Christian HS-
December 4, 11, and 18-
3-4 8:30-10:00
k-2 10:30- 12:00
5-6 12:30-2:00
These sessions will be teaching, skill work and a practice type atmosphere.
Please sign up for all levels on active!
After Christmas Break we will have our game session for the 3-4 grade groups- These dates will be as follows- January 7, 14, 21, and 28- Teams will be made and games will be played- We are going to do things a little different than in years past as we want to develop our players skills and game play. We will build up to 5 on 5, but sessions will be a 3 v 3, 4 v 4 and then 5 v 5 tournament play-
Our 5th and 6th graders will play games through Holland Rec. You will need to additionally sign up through their website- (link below) (registration is not open yet, but will be asap)
https://teamsideline.com/
If you could sign up ASAP to ensure we get shirts and jerseys ordered that would be great!
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Go Maroons!
Coach Jansen
That's all for now! Have a great weekend and I'm excited to see your child back on Monday!
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