¡Hola Familias!
We have had a great week! I truly enjoyed sitting down with each family to celebrate the growth of all of my students. Thank you for being flexible and for making the time to do so! We had a great week of learning this week, with a highlight being our barn chores on Tuesday. I think that the kids would like to do barn chores every day! ;)
Here is more information about our week...
Reading / Lectura: This week we finished the whole alphabet! We wrapped up with the digraphs ll and rr, and then we started practicing different skills we will use when we begin with our literacy centers. We have also been working on "reading" books by looking at pictures and using the vocabulary that we already know.
Writing / Escritura: We are starting a new vocabulary unit on el cuerpo, or the body. We have been practicing drawing our bodies and adding rótulos, or labels, showing different parts. We did a fun activity drawing personas on white boards together!
Math / Matemáticas: This week we have focused on the numbers 1-10: putting them in order, comparing them, and recognizing the numbers. We also practiced comparing shapes like círculos, cuadrados, y rectángulos.
Bible / Biblia: We have started learning about José, or Joseph. We learned about how José received a special gift from his father Jacob and how he had dreams that made his brothers jealous--celosos. We are learning how God had a plan for José even through difficult times, like when his brothers sold him into slavery.
Social Studies / Estudios Sociales: We learned about mi barrio (my neighborhood), the places we can go there, and the ways we can get around.
Immersion Tip of the Week
I am gradually starting to require more and more Spanish to be spoken in the classroom. Remind your child that he/she already has A LOT of vocabulary, even though sometimes he/she won't know the exact word to use. Ask your child how to describe an object in Spanish, using colors, shapes, numbers, and adjectives like big/small, hot/cold, hard/soft, fast/slow, etc. I think you will be impressed!
Reading Tip of the Week
When you read with your child, encourage your child to look for words, vowels, sounds, and/or syllables that he/she knows. As they begin learning to read, the students will become much more aware of print. Call their attention to features of the text in a fun, non-pressured way as you enjoy a book together.
No School: October 19-20
Just a reminder that we have no school next Thursday and Friday due to our CEA conference. Also, Wednesday will be a half day of school with dismissal at 11:30. Enjoy the long weekend!
Body Safety Presentations
From the Office
From Parent Board: The parent board would love for you to take a look at this link if you’re willing to help feed hungry teachers during parent/teacher conferences, please - Sign Up Genius
An Invitation: Rose Park Fall Festival! Take a peek here for the exciting details! Thank you to our parent team for helping us celebrate our beautiful new playscape and ranch! Please sign up for your family to attend!
RSVP to fall fest by end of day Friday October 13th to be entered to win a 25$ Amazon gift card!
Photo retakes are October 25 - if your child will need retakes add that date to your calendar.
An Invitation: HC Youth Youth Volleyball Night Join us as we cheer on our HC Varsity volleyball team as they play against Coopersville. Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM in the HC High School gym. Go Maroons!! (Child gets in free with paid adult or adult sports pass)
- TRIP: If you have friends or family who are interested in learning about TRIP, or if you have more detailed questions about the program, we will be having another informational meeting on October 12 at 6:30 in the HS Media Center.
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