Monday, 13th

Be on the look out for important flyers that went home today about activities happening at our school. 

* What letter did you work on? (J) Practice letters Aa-Jj. 

* What did you make in Art? (a pasta snowflake that was painted today)

* What did you explore during centers?

* Tell me about playing outside today.

Tuesday, 14th

* What special did you have? (Library)

* In Reading we reviewed words: above, under/below,  between. Practice at home.

* Tell me about the gingerbread man book you read. Who was in the story? (Old Man, Old Woman, Little boy, three farmers, a bear, a wolf and a fox)

*What happened at the end? (The Fox tricked the Gingerbread Man by telling him he couldn't hear him and then he ate him)

* Which center did you enjoy? Did you play Candyland or a game on the SMARTboard?

Family Homework due: Thursday, January 16th.

* We would appreciate donations of paper towels and baby wipes. Thank you in advance.

Monday, 6th 

Happy Three King's Day!

* What did you work on in Art?

*What gift would you bring baby Jesus? 

* Do you remember what the Kings brought baby Jesus? (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

* What were the three king's names? (Balthazar, Casper and Melchior)

* Did you like the gingerbread books we read so far? Tell me about them. (There Was An Old Lady that Swallowed a Spoon & The Gingerbread Man)

* Since we were unable to go out due to the cold we danced and played "Doggy, Doggy." Tell me about it. 

Tuesday, 7th

* What special did we have in the Library? (Library and Recess)

* We reviewed Jingles, Poems and Rhymes in our Little book, which do you like best?

* What happened at the end of the story, Gingerbread Baby? (Mattie made a gingerbread house for the Gingerbread Baby to live in)

* Which table top center did you explore?

Wednesday, 8th
* What was the best part of your day?

* Tell me about the gingerbread books you listened to. Thanks for sharing your book, Isabella. 

* What did you do in the gym?

Thursday, 9th

* What special did you have? (music)

* Can you sing the months of the year song?

* What is our January pattern? (snowman, snowman, snowflake, snowflake...)

* Which center did you explore?

* If you drew your family, tell me who was in your picture? 

* Tell me about the gingerbread person, if you made one.

* Tell me about the book, Keep Running Gingerbread Man. 

*Share your Ii sound page with me. 

SNEAKERS for GYM tomorrow!

Friday, 10th

* Did you do a happy Friday Dance? 

* What did you look for in your morning work? (10 gingerbread)

* Tell me about Gym...what games did you play? (Turtle Tag and Train game)

* Did you like the book, The Gingerbread Man Lost at School.

* Practice making a circle, square and triangle.

Thursday, January 2nd

Welcome back and Happy New Year! 

* What did you say about your Christmas Break while holding the Snowman? What was special about it? (there is a little light inside that changes colors.)

* Share something you learned about Polar Bears. Share your magazine with me.

* Practice writing your name and identifying and writing letters Aa- Hh.

* Did you make a confetti 2025 project?

* We would appreciate donations of paper towels and baby wipes. Thank you in advance.

Friday,  3rd
Rest bags will stay at school until next Friday. 

* What did you work on in your green handwriting book? (numbers 6 & 7) 

* Review numbers 0-7. 

* Did you make a confetti 2025 project?

* Do you remember any of the Jingles, Poems and Rhymes from our new Reading book.

Half Day All School Dismissal 12:20 PM 

December 16th

We had a busy but quick day. 

* What special did you have? (Art)

* Review letter H sounds on your sheet. Share it with me. 

*Review letters Aa-Hh.

* What stickers did you  add to your wreath ornament? 

December 17th

* Tell me about Library. How did you make the scratch board picture?

* Was reading tricky?  We reviewed top, middle and bottom. On a traffic light what do the colors red, (stop) yellow (slow down) and green (go) mean? 

* Which center did you explore?

* Tell me about the book, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas we read this afternoon.

December 18th

* Who did you wrap a gift and make a card for? (my family)

* Share your Scholastic leaflet with me about mailing holiday cards. Practice saying your address. Where do you live?

* Who was our mystery reader? (Everett's Dad) Tell me about the books he read. (The Grinch that Stole Christmas and Ricky the Rock that couldn't Roll)

December 19th
Please be sure to wear sneakers for gym tomorrow.

We  look forward to  celebrating with our Baby Jesus Birthday Party tomorrow. No lunch is needed.

* What special did you have with Ms.Mann?

* Tell me about the Baby Jesus hat you colored. Who was in the picture?

* Review the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker.

* Review letters Aa-Gg. 

​* Review your address and phone number. 

Thursday, 12th  Christmas Concert 8:45AM - Dress in Festive Attire

Friday, 13th PJ Day for CCMC Kids with donation

Monday, 9th 
* What did  you make in Art? (shape Christmas Tree) Where were the hung up? (above our lockers)

* Review letters Aa-Gg, Share your G sound page with me. 

* Tell me about the book, Santa's Underwear. 

* Did you make an angel? If so, what did you use to make the wings? (our hands)

Tuesday, 10th

* Share your letter H tree page. 

* What did you work on with your Mass Buddy? (an ornament and writing ways we can make Jesus happy during Advent)

* Did you make an angel? If so, what did you use to make the wings? (our hands) Tell me about it. 

* Did you like the book, Olive, The Other Reindeer? Who was Olive? (a dog) Tell me about the book.

Wednesday, 11th
* What did you work on in your green handwriting book? (H and drawing rectangles)

* What did you  decorate a brown bag for? (candy grams) What did you draw?

*Tell me about the book, How do Dinosaurs say Merry Christmas?

* In Reading we reviewed top, middle and bottom. Play a game at home. We also reviewed parts of a whole. 

 **** Wear festive Christmas attire for the concert at 8:45AM doors open at 8:20 AM,

 **** PJ Day for CCMC Kids on Friday with a $1 donation or more.

Thursday, 12th
Thank you for supporting your child and joining us for our Christmas Concert. I hope you enjoyed our rendition of The Chipmunk Song and 12 Days of Christmas.

Happy Birthday to Cynthia! We enjoyed celebrating with you after the concert. 

* Did you make a candy cane J for Baby Jesus? If so, tell me about it. 

* Review letters Aa-Gg at home. Write it, find them in a book etc.

* Who's brother came to read to us? (Monroe's) Can you share about the book he read? 

* Tell me about the book, Merry Christmas Curious George.

Friday, 13th

Happy PJ Day! Our class alone raised $34 dollars for CCMC. The last count was over $400 raised school wide. How wonderful!

* What game did you play with Coach P. at gym?

* What did you use to make a train snack? (graham crackers, marshmallows, and mini Oreos. 

* Who helped us with our centers today? (Louie's dad)

* Which center was your favorite? (trains, Nativity, coloring, reindeer food, Christmas memory, making a J for baby Jesus)

* Which did you like better the  Polar Express movie or the book?

Monday, December 2nd

I  trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The kiddos were super excited sharing about Advent Calendars, Elves and fun from the long weekend. Feel free to share from your weekend if you have not already. 

* Today we learned what happened on the first Christmas: Who told Mary and Joseph they were going to have a baby and name him Jesus? (Angel Gabriel) How did Mary and Joseph get to Bethlehem? ( on a donkey)  Where was Jesus born? (in a dusty, old barn/stable) Who came to visit him? (shepherds and Wise Men/ Three Kings) What else can you tell me?

* Review letters Aa-Ff. Share your F sound page with me. 

* Did you explore: the Nativity, tree decorating or Christmas Sensory Bin?

* Did you like the book, This is the Stable?

Thank you to those  friends who already brought in items for the Kindergarten Mitten Tree.
Babies are a gift from God. Please send in a 4 by 6 photo of your child as a baby by Monday, December 9th.

Tuesday, December 3rd

* Review letter G. Share your letter G tree with me. 

*What special did you have? (Library)

* Have you made a Christmas tree? If so, tell me about it.

* Our new read story is the Elves and the Shoemaker. Tell me about it. 

* Was it chilly outside? Don't forget hats and mittens!

Children's Christmas Shopping from 8:15-9AM with an adult. Wear festive outfits. :)


Wednesday, December 4th
We had a busy and festive morning. Thank you to those of you who were able to take a little time to take your child shopping this morning. 

* How do you make a letter G? ( magic C and a little line) What  was on the G page? (grass and grasshopper)

* Review the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker. What did the Elves clothes look like at the beginning of the story? (rags) What did the shelves look like at the beginning of the story? (empty) What did the Shoemaker and his wife make the Elves for a thank you? (new clothes)

* Tell me about the story you read before we went home this afternoon.

We have loved the baby pictures coming in! We are having fun guessing who it is.

Thursday, December 5th
Happy Delay Opening! We are glad everyone made it in safely.

* Coach surprised us and took us for gym today. What did you play? (Ultimate Turtle Tag)

* What did you explore in centers?

* Share your Snow Day magazine with me. 

Friday, December 6th
Happy St. Nicholas Day! I hope you  enjoyed your candy cane.

* In Reading we  reviewed parts of a whole. For example what would be the parts of a shirt or a chair?
We had to find the piece that was missing. 

* Tell me about the tree you made. What did you put on it? (star and lights)

* We practiced the Chipmunk Song and 12 Days of Christmas during our rehearsal on the stage and  watched the rehearsal of the Nativity ​ play. 

* What was your favorite thing you did this week?