Kindergarten 2
Jesus Time
God Takes Care of Baby Moses Dear God, you gave us life. Thank you for giving that to us. Thank you for saving us through faith in your Son Jesus. Please watch over us each day and help us to do what is best. Help us to live for you and show love to others by what we say and do. Help us to follow your commands. We pray this knowing you hear all of our prayers. Amen. Matthew 28:20 I am with you always.
Language
This week in Reading and Writing we will:
Math
This week we will:
Focus on the /m/ and Draw octopus and penguin Assess the sounds, letter signals, and book concepts learned so far
Take assessments of work done so far
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/n/ sounds
Special points of interest: Snack time is going smoothly. Save cookies for special treats after eating lunch. Everyone participates during clean-up time. The children learn new songs quickly.
Inside this issue:
Parent Homework Childs Homework 2 2 2 4
Music
Songs: practice songs for the Fall Musical Introduction (K1-K2 on October 19, 7 p.m.) Friday: move to the beat
P.E.
P.E. Please wear comfortable shoes for running. Social St/Sci
M, W: Travel to another
Social Studies/Science W: bring a motorcycle, car, picture of a piece of architecture from Italy T, Th: watch the progress of the mold Christopher Columbus/plant growth Th F: a.m. Scholastic News
Collecting Calendar
country, Italy
Homework
Parent Homework Other
Review your childs homework. Read two books to your child each night Keep an early bedtime
Children can open up more and share their ideas when people play with them. Playing along with them gives you an idea of what they have learned and their ideas or plans.
Homework to Do With Your Child
Read books to your child P, or ps in the stories you read everyday.
Monday: Read, read, read to your child. Tuesday: Paint 5s all over a piece of paper Wednesday: Look for O, o, Wednesday: bring an Italian model car, motorcycle, picture of a work of art or architecture Thursday: Bring different seeds Friday: Return folders Bring chapel offering Arrive at 6:40pm to prep your childs costume that was made for them by the JrK and K teachers.
Collecting
For the School: Place these items in the little wooden basket by the door. Box Tops for Education Coke Rewards for School
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Helpful Hints
If it is difficult to unbutton pants when going to the bathroom, wear pants that can be pulled down. ********************************* Is Your Child Ready for. Violent movies, videos, and books Sexual Content in movies, videos, and TV shows Inappropriate Language Parents do a fine job of working to provide a wonderful home for their children. There is one part that can be hard in this society is the content of shows, books, and movies. If someone asks you why you choose to have your child wait to watch certain things...pose this question. The question to raise is this. Would you give your child the full responsibility of earning the paycheck, Since they are not ready to do those things yet, this is the time for them to focus on playing and developing their interests and talents. This is the time to teach them boundaries to get along with others, use their words, be creative, have fun, take on new challenges. Use their time for those items previously mentioned. paying the bills, planning for retirement and the like? Feet where you go, Heart whom you love holds true for the question Is Your Child Ready For That can answer, Is Your Child Ready For.
It is ok to have your child wait until they are older to see or hear certain things. It is ok to even refrain from hearing or seeing certain things at all . Not everything is beneficial as a Christian. As your child grows and asks questions, talk about things in a general manner. If they need more information, they will let you know. Their minds are not ready for or even responsible for many things shown on TV, in movies . There are excellent resources to help you. Focus on the Family is one place to start to give you age appropriate material to share with your child.
The mind of a child is precious and a valuable commodity to you and to our Savior. The old song you may have sung as a child, Oh Be Careful Little Eyes what you see, Hands what you do, Ears what your hear,
Family Games
Look for ways to tell a story with 4 objects. There are 4 racing cars. 1 car is green, 1 car is blue, and the other cars are red. 1+1+2=4 Find different ways to say 4. IV, cuatro, tsu, count four pennies, count 4 dollar bills, write 4:00, how else can you say 4? Trace 4 in the air, on a rough surface Jump 4 times then run/walk 4 blocks with mom or dad. Play board games. Take time to talk about what you did as a child.
************************************** leader, be the provider, be the head of the home, ready to take chances, be adventuresome, take on challenges and learn to know the limits of others, princes of our God
Books to Read
Dr. Dobson Bringing Up Boys Bringing Up Girls
Both give parameters for raising emotionally healthy children who can become better able to:
Girls-be the nurturers, noting the
feelings of others and helping them but balancing the emotions, caring for others but knowing when to let others take a chance or be cared for by someone else, be happy, be energetic, princesses of God
Boys-be the protector, be the
Learning Guidelines
Report Cards will be sent home soon. Remember the following items are meant to show where your child is going not how poorly they are doing. Writing Your child may be able to write pictures, lines, letters, beginning sounds of words, initial and final sounds, or words spelled from the dictionary. The following letters mean this: N- N Developing Skill/Needs Time and Practice N+ S- S Showing Progress /Keep Practicing S+ Mastered for a Kindergartener
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Apostles Lutheran School 5828 Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose, CA 95123 School Phone: 408-578-4800 Miss S: lschleusener@apostlessj.org School & Church: www.apostlessj.org WELS (church group) website: www.wels.net
Calendar Items Wednesday, Oct. 17 Wildlife Associates Friday, Oct. 19 We sing our songs to introduce the 1-3 grade musical
Arrive 6:40 in the K2 classroom. Directions will be posted to help you dress your child. Family and friends sit in the church. We will walk in as a class. After the skit, meet us in the back of church. Help us take off our costume pieces which the teachers made.
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Tuesday, Oct. 23 or Thursday Oct. 25 Help Us Celebrate Mrs. Albrechts Birthday
Consider bringing a card, picture, sugar-free vanilla latte, flowers, or treat for Mrs. Albrecht. She has a birthday this week and we are very thankful for the time she and Mrs. Heckmann give to us.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 Half-day 11:45 a.m. dismissal Thursday and Friday Nov. 1-2 No School California State Teachers Conference
Calendar
Monday: arrive 8:00 Review folder Tuesday: P.E. wear running shoes Wednesday: Wildlife Associates Thursday: P.E. wear running shoes Friday: Chapel Offering Return Folder Arrive at 6:40 pm to prep your childs costume.
