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Week of Dec. 4
*Preschoolers may shop with an adult between 8:15-9:15 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, before coming to school. Drop off your student at the office when you are done. Festive attire is welcome!
**Wed. is a half day, with dismissal at 12:20. We will eat lunch in the classroom (no nuts.) Yoga club will be held from 12:30-1:30.
*** Lego club will be held after school on Thurs. as usual.
Thurs., 12/7
-Who was the first special visitor who came to your classroom today? (Santa!) What did her bring you? (Candy canes!)
--What other visitors came today? (Our buddies!) What did you do with them? (Made an Advent chain of good things we will do this Advent season. Also, we colored a picture of Mary for the Immaculate Conception.)
-Tell me about the story, Everybody's Tree. Why was it everybody's tree? It went to the big city for all the people to see and enjoy it. Have you ever seen the big city tree on TV or in person?
-What pattern did you paint on your big candy cane today? (Red, white, red, white...)
Wed., 12/6
-Whose feast day did you celebrate today? (St. Nicholas.) What did you leave out on your locker for him? (A shoe.) What did he bring you? (A candy cane -- in our shoes!)
-Tell me about the story, The Night Before Christmas. Who came to visit in the story? (St. Nick/ Nicholas.)
-What did you make in art? (A Rudolph puppet.)
Tues., 12/5
*Tomorrow we will dismiss at 12:20! Lunch in classroom!
**Yoga club will be held from 12:30-1:30 tomorrow.
***NO AFTERCARE TOMORROW!!!
-What was the new story you started today in Reading time? (The Elves and the Shoemaker.) What did the elves make? (Shoes.)
-Share your snowshoe hare counting page with me.
-In the story, The Smallest Gift of Christmas, what gift did Roland love most of all? (His home / family.)
-What animal did you read about in Library class? (Llama, Llama.) What did you name him? (Sprinkles.)
-Did you go to the shopping faire today? Did you find any special gifts?
Mon., 12/4
-What can you tell me about the Giving Manger? (We are doing acts of service so we can fill up Baby Jesus' manger with straw by Christmas. The food, cereal, Mitten Tree, and Toy collections are some ways we can do service to others.)
-What do we call it when animals match their habitat for safety? (Camoflage.) What animal did you learn about today in Clifford's My Big World? (Snowshoe Hares.) What color do they become in winter? (White, like the snow.)
-What is your favorite Christmas concert song in music class?
-What was your favorite center today?
Week of Nov. 27
*Please send in one baby picture by Dec. 6. See email.
** Yoga and lego clubs will be held this week.
* We are collecting cereal boxes, food and toys during the Advent season. There will also be a mitten, glove, and hat collection for the Mitten Tree. Thank you for your generosity in this season of giving!
Fri., 12/1
*The children have been so excited to see and share their baby pictures! Please try to send them in soon if you haven't already. Just one photo per person is fine.
-Tell me about the story, The Mitten Tree. Hoe did the children feel when they got the mittens? (Happy, thankful.) How did Sarah feel when she got new yarn? (Happy, thankful.) How did they each feel when they gave something to someone who needed it? (Happy. It warmed their hearts.)
-Tell me about the Mitten Tree at school. (We can bring in mittens, hats, gloves, etc. for people who need them.) (We can also bring in food and cereal boxes for people in need.) Why are SPS students doing these things? (To share God's love . It is the Season of Giving to Others.)
-What number did you practice today? (5.) Can you count 5 things in your house? 5 fingers on your hand?
-How did you play the dice game (Roll and Cover?) (Put a dot on the number on the Christmas Trees.)
-What is our new month called? (December.)
Thurs., 11/30
-Happy birthday to Jacob! What color popsicle did you get when we celebrated?
-What letter did we practice today? Show me how you make it with curves and straight lines.
-Tell me about the read aloud video, Sheila Rae, the Brave. Have you ever felt afraid? What made you feel better?
-What did you use to make letters with Mrs. Rappi? (Christmas tree branches.) Tell me about it.
-What did you do in the office today? (Hung our Baby Jesus ornaments on the Christmas Tree.)
Wed., 11/29
* Reading folders will be sent home today and tomorrow. Be sure to empty and return it asap.
-What story did you finish working on in Reading? (La Tortuga.)
-Tell me about the story, Little Tree. What made Little Tree happy? (Going home with a family.)
-Show me the "Three Little Christmas Trees" fingerplay.
-What did you make in art class? (Elves!)
-Tell me how you colored your Advent wreath.(Green circle, three purple candles plus one pink candle.)
-Tell me about the fire drill.
Tues., 11/28
-Today in your reading lesson, what shapes did you make around things that were " in " or "on" something? (Circles.)
-What was in the mystery box? (A Christmas Tree.) What shape was it? (A triangle.)
-What were Mrs. Rappi's stories about today? (Shapes.) What shapes can you find in your house?
-What did you do in Library? (Read a book about a bat in the library and built libraries out of legos!)
Mon., 11/27
-What did you like best about Thanksgiving?
-What do we call the time of year when we are waiting and preparing for Christmas? (Advent.)
-How many candles will be lit on the Advent wreath this weekend? (1.)
-Do you like to wait? What are some things you wait for? (Christmas, birthday, Halloween, dinner to be ready, opening a present...)
-What will you do with the Nativity scene that you are bringing home today? (Cut and glue a star on it when you do something kind at home. Return it to Mrs. Rappi when it is filled up.)
-Are you excited for the Christmas concert? What songs have you been practicing?
Week of Nov. 20
*Remember, this Wed. we will dismiss at 12:20 and there will be no school on Thurs. and Fri. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wed., 11/22
-Tell me about your tortuga. How did you make it? (Cut the shapes & glued.) What can you tell me about him from the story?
-What did you do in art class? (Drawings)
-What special guests came to our room? (Mrs. Oppel's class and Ms. B.'s class.)
-Tell me about the special snack. (We popped popcorn and made a snack mix. We also tasted the butter we made on crackers.)
Tues., 11/21
*Tomorrow (Wednesday) is a half day. Preschool will dismiss at 12:20pm. There will be no aftercare.
-Which story did you work on in your reading program today? (La Tortuga.) What kind of sounds did you hear on the CD? (Loud and soft.)
-What can you tell me about the very first Thanksgiving?
-What did you do in Library today? (Listened to stories about Thanksgiving.)
--What Danny Go song did you do today? (Pumpkin Pie song.)
Mon., 11/20
-Share your " A Day of Thanks" book with me.Tell me what you know about Thanksgiving.
-Why was Joseph not sad in the story, Joseph Had A little Overcoat? (He was always thankful for what he had.)
-Can you sing the new "Alburquerky Turkey" song for me?
-What did you sing in music class? What are you getting ready for? (The Christmas concert!)
Week of Nov. 13
*We are going through tissues fast! Please send some if you can!
** Also, we are very low on paper towels! Thank you for your kind donations!
Fri., 11/17
* Remember, next Wednesday is a half day, with dismissal at 12:20. There is no school on Thursday or Friday. There will be no enrichment clubs next week.
-Tell me about the cow book. (Click Clack, Moo.)
-What animal gives us milk? (A Cow.) What did we make ? (Butter!) Did you taste it? Did you like it?
-Who visited your classroom today? (Buddies.) What did you make with your buddy? (A thankful turkey and a turkey story book.)
-What are you thankful for?
Thurs., 11/16
-In your religion lesson and Kelly story, which of the 5 senses did you explore today? (Sense of smell.) What special thing did you smell? (Scented chapsticks)
-Tell me about the story you listened to. (Strega Nona.) What did Big Anthony forget? (The three magic kisses.) What happened then? (The pasta kept cooking and went all over the town!)
-What did you do with pasta in centers today? (Pretended to cook it in the magic pot and cut it with scissors!)
-What was different about your morning work today? (We water color painted turkeys.) Did something magically appear? (Yes, letters.)
Wed., 11/15
# Do you have any candy corn? Wew are looking for some for a class project.Thanks. #
-What shapes did you look for and trace on your Reading (La Tortuga) paper today? (circles.)
-Tell me some of the healthy foods you colored on your morning work. Show me the foods that are not healthy.
-What happened to the old lady at the end of the story today? (She ate so much, she turned into a balloon in the parade!)
-What did you create in Art class? (Gingerbread men.)
-Which fruits and vegetables floated in water? (Peppers, broccoli, oranges.) Which ones sank? (Grapes, carrots.)
Tues., 11/ 14
-What was the question of the day? (Do you like carrots? ) How many people said yes? (18)
-What numbers did you practice in your green (handwriting) book? (1,2,3, and 4.)
-What story did you listen to in Library today? (Clifford's Thanksgiving.)
-Tell me what you saw in the gym today. (The Science Fair.) What was your favorite science project?
-What is special in the kitchen center this week? (A grocery store.)
Mon., 11/13
* Happy World Kindness Day!
-What did you give to the teachers and officwe workers at school on this special day? (A sunshine message.) How did you make them feel? (Happy.) How did you feel? (Happy, too.)
-What can you do to be kind?
-Share your My Big World paper with me. Which things are you thankful for?
-Can you sing some of your songs from music class?
Week of Nov. 6
**Please note Friday drop off change. Email sent Wednesday (Veteran's Day assembly.)
Fri., 11/10
*Thank you all for getting your children to school on time for the Veteran's Day assembly.
**Thank you to all who served our country.
-What was your favorite activity today?
Thurs., 11/9
*Please note change in drop off routine for tomorrow. We have a Veteran's day assembly. Notices were sent by email and and paper copy in folders.
** Students may wear red, white, and blue tomorrow.
-What did you learn about in religion? (Different sounds and hearing.) What did you thank God for? (Our ears to hear.)
-What healthy foods did you put in your picnic basket picture?
-Tell me about the pattern you made on your turkey's feathers. (Red, yellow, red, yellow...)
-What game did you play oin gym class? (Mr. Fox.)
Wed., 11/8
Happy Birthday, Brooks!
-What did you have to celebrate Brooks' birthday? (Popsicles!)
-Tell me the big words you learned in Clifford's My Big World. (Chlorophyll, Evergreen.)
-What lesson did you learn from the story, The Little Red Hen Makes A Pizza?
-Tell me your favorite center today.
Tues., 11/7
-Why did we vote today? (It is Election Day.) What did you vote for? (Favorite foods- pizza, hamburger or ice cream.) Which thing got the most votes? (Ice cream!)
-Which letter did you practice today? (F.) Show me how you make it. (Big line, 2 little lines.) What sound does letter F say?
-What new puppet did you meet? (Tom the Turkey.)
-What story did you read in library?
Mon., 11/6
*Tomorrow is a half day. Dismissal will be 12:20 for ALL grades. No aftercare. Please plan accordingly.
** We will have lunch in the classroom on Wed. this week. No nuts, please.
-Tell me about your new reading program story. (La Tortuga. It is about a turtle.) Is it a real story or make believe? (Make believe.) How do you know? (Real turtles cannot talk or play the flute.)
-Who did your class make a card for? (Mrs. Habib's birthday.)
--What is your favorite healthy food?
-Tell me about music class.
Week of Oct. 30
* Reading folders are going home today. Please empty them and return tomorrow.
** If you know that your student is going to arrive late on any given day, please try to let us know by 8:15 am. Thank you.
*** Wear orange / black / Halloween clothing tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/31.). Send in an orange/ Halloween snack.
Fri., 11/3
-What is the name of your new reading program story? (La Tortuga.) What does that mean in English? (The Turtle.)
-Did you make your healthy food book yet? What is your favorite healthy food to eat?
-What was your favorite center to explore?
-Tell me about the stories, Go Away, Big Green Monster and Happy Monster, Sad Monster. What was special bout those books? (In one, you can build and then take away the monster's face. In the other, you can try on different monster feelings masks.)
Thurs., 11/2
-What letter did you practice today? (E)
-Where did you play gym class? (In the gym.)
-What did you put on your Spookley the Pumpkin? (Our names made fom pumpkin seed shapes.)
-Did you play on the playground today? (No.) Why not? (It was too frosty!) Where did you play instead? (The blacktop.)
Wed., 11/1
Happy day after Halloween! Please email Mrs. Rappi a picture of your little one in their Halloween costume if you can! We will show the class the photos on the smartboard!
-Today is also All Saints Day. Share your saints work with me. Tell me some saints that you know. (St. Francis, St. Paul, St. Nicholas, St. Mary, etc.) Maybe your first or middle name is a saint's name!
-Tell me what was silly about the story, Little Pea. (Little pea had to eat all his candy for dinner before he could have dessert- spinach!) How is that different for humans? (We eat healthy food before dessert.)
-What did you create in art class? (Indian corn.)
-Show me some of your Halloween yoga moves!
Tues., 10/31 Happy Halloween!
-Tell me about your Halloween race game. What did you have to balance and put in the buckets? (Eyeballs and googly eyes.) What did you use? (Skeleton hands!)
-What book did Mrs. Keating read? (The Color Monster.) What feelings did your pumpkin drawing have?
-Share your pumpkin sticker craft with me. Tell me about it.
-Did you touch the inside of the real pumpkins? What did you find inside? (Seeds and pulp.) How did it feel?
-What orange color or Halloween snack did you eat today? Tell me what Mrs. Rappi and Mrs. Habib had for snack. (Oranges!)
-What did you learn from the story, Dinofours: It's Halloween! (Halloween is all about dressing up and pretending.)
-Tell me some Halloween safety rules. (Stay with your grown up. Use a flashlight. Let your grown up check your candy before you eat it. Don't eat too much candy at one time. Use your manners. Only go to houses with the lights on. Look both ways before you cross the street, etc.) (These are the rules the children told me! )
Mon., 10/30
-Which story did you finish today in your Reading lessons? (The Three Bears.)
-What feeling word did you learn today? (Left out.) Have you ever felt left out? Tell me about it. How did you start to feel better again?
-What story did you listen to? (The Night Before Halloween.) Why? (Because tonight is the night before Halloween!)
-What was your favorite intrument to play in Music class?
-Tell me all about your pumpkin investigation. Share your paper with me. What did the class decide to name the pumpkin? ("Happy!")Week of Oct. 23
* Please see Mrs. Rappi's email about all the week's events.:)*
Fri., 10/27
-Today was the Halloween parade. Have you ever been in a parade before? Have you watched a parade before?
-What was your favorite game or activity at the Boo Bash?
-Who played with you at the Boo Bash? (Mass buddy.)
-What was your favorite center today?
-Tell me about the story, The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky. What is the best part of Halloween?
Thurs., 10/26
* Please have the children wear orange and black / Halloween themed clothes tomorrow for the Boo Bash and parade. No costumes. :)
**The parade begins at 8:45, outside the school.
-Who were the special guests who came to your room today? (Miss Joyce and Captain Bob.) What did they do? (They read a story.)
-What was the surprise in the Kelly story today? (A new kitten.) How did it feel? (Its fur was soft, but its claws and teeth were sharp and its tongue was rough.)
-Share your religion paper with me. Which things are safe to touch? Which are not safe to touch? Why?
-Who can we thank for our sense of touch? (God.)
-What special way to pray did you learn about today? (The Rosary.) Do you have any rosary beads at home?
-How did you make your ghost ? (Cut it with scissors.)
Wed., 10/25
-What did you make in art class? ( a Jack-O-Lantern.)
-Tell me about the picture day today! Where did you go? (The gym.) Did any of you take a picture with a brother or sister from this school? (Yes.)
-What letter did you practice today? (D.) Tell me some worsd that begin with letter D. How do you make that letter? (Big line, big curve.)
- Which Halloween center did you explore today?
Tues., 10/24
-Tell me about the story, Say Boo.Why was the ghost sad? (He could not say "Boo!")
-What is the new poem you learned? ("Miss White.") What is the new song? ("Stirring Our Brew.")
-What story did you hear in library? (Spookley the Square Pumpkin.)
- Tell me about the game you played in your Reading work. Which characters were all mixed up? (Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Bears characters.) How did you sort them? (By color, animals, humans, story, etc.)
-Show me how you smiled for picture day!
++ Individual pictures will be taken tomorrow!++
Mon., 10/23
=Picture day tomorrow and Wednesday!=
-What did the dragon and lion teach the class in the video? (Personal space.)
-What feeling did you talk about? (Angry, mad, grumpy.)
-What book did you color today? ("I See 1 Pumpkin.")
-What kind of songs did you sing in music class? (Halloween songs!) Can you sing them for me?
Week of Oct. 16
*Thank you for your Fun Run donations. It was a good time for a good cause- our kids' school! All envelopes must be returned by this Friday, whether or not you have the money inside.
**Thank you for returning the fire safety homework. The children enjoyed sharing their information.
***Remember to sign up for a parent- teacher conference. They take place this week! Remember, fall conferences are required. ***
Fri., 10/20
*Thank you to all families for meeting with me in Parent-Teacher conferences this week! I appreciate your time!
-How did you feel during the fire drill? Tell me some fire drill rules.
-Did you like the other 3 Bears book? Was it the same or different from our storybooks? (A little bit different.)
-Did you try the light table? What things did you use on it? (Leaves, pumpkins, acorns on trees.)
-Did you enjoy acting out our story, Big Pumpkin? What was your favorite chatracter? What was the little bat's idea? (To work together.)
-Why did all the pre- K students gather in the hallway? ( To pick a ticket from our PBIS jars.) Whose name was picked this week? (Stephanie.) How do you get a ticket? (By being extra kind and a teacher catches you doing so.)
-What class prize did you get for filling your kindness heart jar? (We played Halloween Musical Chairs.)
Thurs., 10/19
-What did you use to trace your name today? (Dry erase markers and a wipe off page.)
-What did you learn about your eyes? (They help us to see.) Who gives us eyes to see? (God.) What things do you like to seein God's beautiful world? (Colors, shapes, flowers, rainbows, the sun, the ocean, animals, etc.)
-What did Jesus do for the blind man? (He helped him to see.)
-What kind of crayons did you use in your handwriting book? (Flip crayons.)
-Sing the "Green :Little Pumpkin" song.
Wed., 10/18
-What did you use in art class today? (Paint sticks.)
-Tell me about the story, Pumpkin Jack. How does a pumpkin grow? (Seed, sprout, flower, green pumkin, then pran ge pumpkin...)
--What did you make with pumpkin seeds? (Our names!)
-Which letter did you learn about? (Letter C.) What kind of line do you need to make it? (A big curve.)
Tues., 10/17
-Do you remember which sounds you heard from the 3 Bears CD? (A dog, bell, trumpet, cow.)
-Tell me about the Bear Hunt song.
-What story did you listen to in library? (The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.) Was it a scary story? (No.)
-Can you sing the song, Five Little Pumpkins Sitting On A Gate?
-Did you try out the new firefighter games? Which one? (Badge number game or Water drops to put out the fire game with dice.)
++ Tomorrow is a half day, with dismissal at 12:20. There will be no aftercare. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place tomorrow and Thursday.
Mon., 10/16
-It was a busy morning. What was your favorite activity today?
-What did you learn about fire safety from Firefighter Johnson? Did he dress up in his gear? (No, Mrs. Rappi did!)
-What was the best part of seeing the fire truck? Did you go inside it?
-What did you do in music class?
-Show me your fire dog ears / hat. What kind of dog is a fire dog usually?
-What ekse did you get to take home today? (A fire helmet, a badge / sticker, and a coloring book!)Show me!
-Who did you make a handprint for? (To thank the fiorefighters for coming.)
Week of Oct. 9
*Please see the email sent on Tuesday. It contains important information about our Fun Run this Friday.
** Additional information - - Friday snacks and lunches are free! :)
Fri., 10/13
FUN RUN DAY!
*It was great to see so many family members cheering us on!
**Pledges are due by Next Friday, the 20th.Thank you for your support.
-Did you run or walk today?
-Did you see your buddy run?
-What color is your FUN RUN T shirt? (Green.) Show me!
-What letter did you learn about on the smartboard today? (C.)
-Did you like your special snack and lunch ?
-Show me your Fun Run goody bag.
Thurs., 10/12
-What did Pete the Cat do in your story? (He was a firefighter.)
-What safety sign did you color today? (EXIT.) What does that mean? (Look for an EXIT sign to know how to get out in an emergency.)
-What kind of day did Alexander have in the story? (A terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day!) Have you ever had a day like that? How did you feel?
-In our religion story, Kelly Martin was not there. Instead we heard about Pandy. What made him special? (He had a green dot on his ear.)What makes you special? Who made us special and not the same? (God.) Why? (Because He loves us!)
*Fun Run tomorrow! Check Tuesday's email form Mrs. Rappi.
Wed., 10/11
-What fire safety number did you color and cut with Mrs. Habib? (911) Can you sing the 911 song?
-What did you make in art class? (A candy corn.)
-In reading, we learned to underline and make a line over something. Show me what that means.
-What size were Baby Bear's things? (Small.) What color? (Blue.)
-What did our new song mean? "Kindness is a Muscle?" (When we use it, it gets stronger.) What muscle is it? (Your heart.)
Tues., 10/10
-Share your My Big World paper with me. Which animals are awake at night? (Owls, bats, racoons, etc.) What do we call animals who are awake at night? (Nocturnal.)
-What stories did you hear in Library today? (Halloween stories.)
-What kind of safety did you talk about today? (Fire Safety.)
-Which fire safety center did you explore today?
-Mon., 10/9
No School
Week of Oct. 2
*October family projects due this Friday.
*Book Fair Wed.-Fri. Preschoolers may go with a grown up after school. They do not visit the book fair in class. Online ordering in our class account is still available, also.
** Thank you to all the families that purchased books from our classroom wish list at the book fair. We appreciate your generosity!**
Fri., 10/6
-Tell me about the Three Bears story from our reading program. Where did the Three Bears go in the beginning of the story? (They went for a walk in the woods.) Why? (Their porridge was too hot. ) What happened to Baby Bear's chair? (Goldilocks sat in it and broke it.) Where was Goldilocks when the Bears came home? (Sleeping in Baby Bear's bed.) What did she do then? (She ran away.)
--What did you find all around our room? (Leaves with letters on them.) Where did we go after finding them? (We went on a leaf hunt for real leaves outside.) Share your Leaf Study paper with me. What color was your special leaf? What size was it? Tell me how you showed its shape.
-Tell me about the story, Owl Babies. What were the three owl's names? (Sarah, Percy, and Bill.) What did Bill always say? ("I want my mommy!") What happened at the end of the story? (The mommy owl came back.)
-What did you create with our new glue sponges? (A fall tree.)
Thurs., 10/5
-Where did Kelly and her family go in today's religion/Kelly story? (To the fair.) What did Kelly and her friend use there? (Their voices.)
-What can you do with your voice? (Talk, sing, shout, whisper, laugh, etc.) Who did you thank for your voice? (God.)
-Did you do a happy dance today? What makes you feel happy?
-What did you learn in gym today? (Rules for a new game.)
Wed., 10/4
-Whose feast day did we celebrate today? (St. Francis.) Share with me what you learned about him. (He loved God very much. He was very kind to the animals and all of God's creation. He tamed a wolf that was scaring the people, etc.)
-What special treat did you get to celebrate St. Francis Day? (Ice Pops.) Who were they from? (Father Joe.)
-What did you make in art class? (Pete the Cat.)
-What letter did you practice today? (B.) Tell me some words that start with letter B.
Tues., 10/3
-What is your new reading program story? (The Three Bears.) What do you remember about the story?
-Who did you learn about in library today? (Christopher Columbus.)What did he do? (Discovered America.) How many ships did he have? (Three.)
-Why was the scarecrow lonely in your story time book? (The animals did not want to play with him, because he looked mean. ) How did they find out he was not mean? (When he was covered with snow, he looked like a jolly snowman.) What happened when the snow melted? (He looked like a scarecrow again but the animals knew he was kind on the inside, in his heart.)
-What was your favorite center to play in today?
Mon., 10/2
-In the story, Little Owl's Night, when was owl awake? (At night time.) What do we call animals that are awake at night? (Nocturnal.) Can you tell me any other nocturnal animlas? (Skunk, cricket, racoon, badger, fox, bats, etc.)
-Can you sing the bat song?
-Share your Clifford My Big World paper with me. What do you see in the sky at night? (Moon and stars.)
-What special did you have today? (Music.) What is your favorite instrument to play?
Week of Sept. 25
* Reminder: cookie money is only $1 and must be sent in on Fridays in a marked envelope inside your child's folder. Cookies are optional. :)
Fri., 9/29
-What story did we finish up in our reading lessons today? (Little Red Riding Hood.) * Reading folders are going home today, as we finished Unit 1. Please empty the folders and return them Monday for future use at school.
-In the story, why couldn't Fletcher the Fox put the leaves back on the tree? (The leaves were falling off to get the tree ready for winter.)
-What kind of yoga did you do today? (Apple tree yoga.)
-What did you paint today? (A fall leaf.)
-Who came to visit the classroom today? (Our Buddies from 5th Grade.) What did you do with your buddy? (Made a book togeher and read books too.)
Thurs., 9/28
-NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day
Wed., 9/27
*Reminder, there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow for faculty prefessional development! See you Friday!
-What artwork did you bring home today? (Our apples from the Berlin Fair.)
-What did you make in art class today? (Pete the Cat's buttons.)
-There was a big noise today. Do you know what it was? (A fire alarm / drill!) Tell me all about it.
-What did you practice in your reading lesson today? (Underlining the matching pictures, cutting and gluing matching pictures.)
-Tell me about the story, Red Leaf, Yellow leaf. What pattern did we make after the story?
Tues., 9/26
-Who did you learn about in library today? (Jonny Appleseed.) Why? (Today is his birthday.)
-Do you remember the Jonny Appleseed prayer? Sing it for me.
-What letter did you learn today? (A) How do you make it? (Big line down, big line down, little line across.)
-Name some words that start with A.
-Why was the Little Squirrel so busy in the story? (He was gathering food for winter.)
-Tell me about the Leaf Jumping Game.
-Did the apple boats float or sink in the water? (Floated.)
Mon., 9/25
-Share your Colors of Fall book with me. What colors do you see in the fall? Can you find those colors in or around your home?
-What was inside the mystery box today? (An acorn.) What letter does it start with? (A.) Have you seen any acorns outside this fall? Sing the Acorn song for me.
-Tell me about the story today. What did Little Acorn turn into? (A big oak tree.) How did that happen?
-What did you do in music class?
-How do you play the "Doggy, Doggy, Where Is Your Bone" game?
-What was your favorite table top center during inside recess?
Week of Sept. 18
*Thank you for sharing your Berlin Fair photos. The children were excited to tell us about them and see them!
Fri., 9/22
*Thank you to Mila's dad who provided extra money for friends who did not bring a dollar for a ccokie today. Those with allergies did not have one. Cookie day will be every Friday unless otherwise noted. Cost is $1 each time. Please put money in a labelled envolope in the folder.
-What colors did you use in your handwriting book today? (Red, green, purple, and yellow.)
-Did you try the light box today? What did you put on it? (Letters and numbers.) How was that box special? (It lights up the toys on it.)
-What game did you play on the smartboard? (sorting apples.)
-Tell me about the story, "What Should Danny Do?" How did you help him with your power to choose? (We chose the ending by helping Danny make good choices!)
-Why did you get to play with Kindergarten legos? (We filled up the Kindness Jar!)
Thurs., 9/21
-In the Kelly story, how did Kelly use her helping hands? ( Helped feed the baby, dressed the baby, gave her a toy, mixed pancake batter.) How do you use your hands to help your family at home? Who gave us our hands? (God.)
-Where did you play at gym class? (In the gym and on the playground.)
-Tell me about the story, The Leaf Thief. Who was the leaf thief? (The wind.)
-What did you create with Mrs. Rappi? (Apple sequence.) Show me the picture. Tell me about the order of the apples.
-Did you use your journal today? What did you draw?
Wed., 9/20
-How many apples did you draw on your apple trees? (1-5)
-In reading, we underlined things that looked the same. Can you find 2 things in your house that look the same? Can you find something that is red?
-Tell me about the story, The Falling Leaves. Why did the wind blow the leaves into the mud puddle? (They were not being kind.) Where did the yellow leaf land? (In the lake.) Why? (She was kind.)
-What did you make in art class? (Fall trees.)
Tues., 9/19
-Tell me about the pirate story you heard in library today.
-Show me how you made straight lines in Reading today. What color did you use? (Red)
-What did you use to paint with today? (Apples) What did you see inside them? (The star.)
-Sing one of your new songs for me. (Autumn Leaves, Farmer Brown, Way Up High in The Apple Tree, etc.)
Mon., 9/18
-What did you color in your handwriting book? (Ants, ladybugs, and bees.)
-What craft did you make with Mrs. Rappi? (Apple tree or apple pie.)
-Can you sing me one of your songs from music class?
-What was the Clifford story about ? (Autumn / Fall)
-Did you taste the apple sauce that we made? What senses did you use? Tell me about it.
Week of Sept. 11
-Thank you for sending in the apples for our apple study!
Fri., 9/15
NO SCHOOL, BERLIN FAIR DAY
Thurs., 9/14
* Remember, school is closed tomorrow! for Berlin Fair Day! Look for our apple art there! Have a good weekend!
-Did you like the red or the green apples better? Why?
-What did you use to explore the apples? (Our 5 senses: eyes, ears, hands, nose, mouth.)
-Did you help make the applesauce? Why couldn't you taste it? (It didn't finish cooking in time.) When will you get to try it? (Next week.)
-Do you remember the story called "The Apple Pie Tree?" Tell me what you learned about how apples grow.
-Did you play outside or inside in gym class? (Both!)
-Who did you make a thank you card for? (Emma's Daddy.) Why? Because he gave our class an air conditioner! :)
Wed., 9/13
-What did you color in your handwriting book today? (Fireworks.)
-How did you create your apple? (Tore red paper and glued.)
-Tell me what you learned about Jonny Appleseed. (Planted apple trees, wore a pot on his head as a hat, went barefoot, etc. )
-Show me the Jonny Appleseed puppet you made. What is in his hand? (A basket of apples.)
-Sing me the Jonny Appleseed prayer. (The Lord is good to me...)
-What did you make in art class? (Fall leaves.)
Tues., 9/12
*Thank you to so many who came out to Back To School Night last night!
-Where did Clifford go to pick apples in the story? (To the orchard.) What things wrere made from apples ? (Apple cider and apple pie.)
-Show me how to underline, like you did on your reading paper (Little Red Riding Hood.)
-What did you do in the library? (Listened to a Pete the Cat storyon the smartboard.)
-What did the playdoh smell like today? (Cinnamon.)
Mon., 9/11
-Share your My Big Worls paper with me. How many seeds did you look for on your apples ? (5) Can you tell me another word for apple seeds? (Pips.)
-How many apples did the characters try to balance on their heads in the story? (10.)
-What is the name of your new music teacher? (Mrs. Comeau.)
-What was your favorite apple center today?
Week of Sept. 4
-Thank you all the lovely All About Me projects! We will be sharing them a few at a time over the next couple of weeks.
Fri., 9/8
-What did you color in your green handwriting book? (Stars, fireflies, the moon, the quilt, etc.) How did we color them? (Aim the crayon and color one at a time.)
-Can you sing the alphabet song / ABC song? Can you SAY it instead?
-Were there more boys or more girls today? (Girls.) Does that mean that girls are better? (No, God created all of us and loves all of us.)
-Why did you have a popsicle today?( For Bennett's birthday.) What color did you get? Thank you, Bennett!
Thurs., 9/7
-What special thing did God give you that you can share with others? (Your smile!)
-Who will you give your smile cards to?
-Where did you have gym class today? ( In "the upstairs gym"/ the library.) What did you do there? ((Played exercise games on the smartboard.)
-How can you earn a Kindness heart to fill up the jar? (Do something extra kind or helpful, do a good job at a special, get a compliment from another teacher in the hallway, etc.)
-What kind of yoga did you do with Mrs. Rappi today? (Betsy the Banana yoga.) Show me some of your yoga moves!
Wed., 9/6
-Happy Birthday, Bennett!
-What color crayon did you use in your reading book today? (Red.) Why? (For Little Red Riding Hood.)
-What story did Mrs. Rappi read today? (The Color Monster.) Tell me about the monster's feelings and what color they were. (Red- angry; Blue- sad; Yellow- happy, and Green- calm) What color was he that is not on the Mood Meter? (Grey- afraid.)
-Can you sing the song, Hello Neighbor?
-What did you do in Art class? (Used paint sticks!)
-Why did everyone leave early today? (It was too hot!)
Tues., 9/5
-What story did you hear on the CD? (Little Red Riding Hood - from our Reading program.)
-What colors did you use to draw yourself today? Did you see yourself in the mirror?
-What was your favorite color / feeling in the Little Spot of Feelings book? How do you feel today?
-What did you do in Library today? (Listened to stories and watched a video - Curious George Goes To The Library.)
-What was your favorite thing to play today?
Mon., 9/4
Labor Day, no school
Week of August 28, 2023
*Please return all forms asap, including signature pages. Thank you!
**Thank you for the kind and thoughtful donations to our Amazon classroom wish list! They are much appreciated!** :)
Fri., 9/1 Have a nice long weekend!
-Tell me about the mystery box. What was inside? Was it something very special that God made? (It wa a mirror where we saw ourselves!)
-Sing the "I Am Special " song for me!
-Do you remember the story today? ("I Like Myself!") Tell me about it.
-What did you find on the smartboard game? (shapes.)
-Did you do a happy Friday dance today?
Thurs., 8/31
-Did you make your person collage yet? How did you do it? (With markers, glue and foam stickers.) (To be continued tomorrow.)
-What did you make with scissors and glue this morning? ("My Emotions mini book") Is it ok to have all those feelings sometimes? (Yes.)
-What did you find with Coach P. in gym class? (The chameleon!) Where was it hiding? (In Father's garden.)
-Who was rockin their school shoes in the story? (Pete the Cat.)
-Who did you play with today?
Wed., 8/30
-How were you feeling on the mood meter today? What color were you on?
-What story about colors did you hear today? (Brown Bear, What Do You See?)
-What was that fun song you acted out ? (The Bear Hunt.)
-Tell me about the story, We Do Not Eat Our Classmates. What did the dinosaur do?( She ate the kids.)
Can that really happen? (No, dinosaurs are extinct.) What did she learn? ( We don't eat our friends/ Be nice to our friends.) Why? (Because she did not like it when the goldfish bit her finger.)
-What did you make in Art class? (Painted apples for the Berlin Fair!)
Tues., 8/29
-What did you do in library today?(met Mrs. Nesci and listened to some stories.)
-What did you learn about being a god friend? (helping, being kind, using nice words and gentle hands, sharing, etc.)
-What do you do when when you do something extra kind in your class? (A kindness heart.)
-Where did you go for music class? (The library.)
Mon., 8/28
-Today, we learned about different ways to get to school. How do you get to school?
-Which silly character had to go to school today in the story? (The Pigeon.)
-Where did you go for music class? (The library.)
Week of August 21, 2023
Friday, 8/25
-Can you tell me your teachers' names? (Mrs. Rappi, Mrs. K. and Mrs. A.)
-Can you tell me some of your friends' names?
-What was the story about today? (Spookley the Sqare Pumpkin's First Day of School.) Was it like your school?
-Did you go to the Pep Rally today? What colors were all the teachers wearing? (Red, yellow, blue, and green.) Do you remember what color your teachers were wearing? ( Green - for feeling relaxed, calm, grateful, blessed, etc.) How do you feel today?
Thursday, 8/24
-How was your first day of school? What was your favorite thing?
-What did you do in gym class? (Played games in the gym.) What is your gym teacher's name? (Coach P.)
-What did the bunny keep saying in the story? ("You're finally here!") How did he feel? (Excited to see you!)
-When does Shy Guy the class turtle puppet come out? (When everyone is quiet and ready to listen.)
-Did you color today? What did you make? (A first day hat!)
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