Newsletter 22

Kindergarten  News #22
Mrs. Confer’s Lincoln Kindergarten Class         April 11, 2021
Important Dates: Late starts Wed. : April 14, 21, and 28th May 5, 12, 19, 26  and June 2 Mon May 3 - No School Elementary Mon May 31 - No School - Memorial day June 10 - ½ day June 11 - ½ day - last day of school Show and Tell the rest of March/April Estimation Jar  Please have your child select items to place in the jar.  Select between 1-100 items.  Please write how many are in the jar on a slip of paper and put in the bag. Students should not bring a traditional show and tell item, just the estimation jar. Library Books   Please make sure the children return their library books on Thursdays.   Positivity Project:This week will be  Fairness: You believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect. Secret Stories - I have been sharing some fun stories about how the alphabet gets along or sometimes does not.  These stories and songs will help students to sound out challenging words.  We are beginning with some Diagraphs - th, sh, ch, and wh.	In School this week: Phonics - Letter K Reading -Identify Cause and Effect.   Writing -Informational writing We will finish our animal reports. Spelling Words: led, bad, kiss, Kit, jam, Kim Sight Words:  this, she, saw Social Studies -  Unit 4: How Do I Get Along With Others? Science -”Why would you want an old log in your backyard?” on Mystery Science online.  Backyard scientists looking for signs of spring Math - Measurement: basic concepts of Height, Width, Area, Weight and Capacity REMINDERS: Computers to school each day: fully charged and leave charge cord at home. Labeled water bottle daily Check folder daily. Backpacks Should be checked and cleaned out daily No toys or extra items in backpacks. Please no little gifts for other students. https://conferk20.blogspot.com Any questions ?: aconfer@stjoebears.com text me at  773-968-9657

April Homework Calendar

 

April Leader Calendar

April 2021  Mrs. Confer’s Class Calendar    Leaders: Please provide prepackaged snacks for 20 students.
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday		Saturday
28	29	30	31	1	2		3
				Library Cora Neon Day Movie/Popcorn	No School Spring Break
4	5	6	7	8	9		10
	No School Spring Break	No School Spring Break	No School Spring Break	No School Spring Break	No School Spring Break
11	12	13	14	15	16		17
	Gym Lucas	Art Penny	Music Adam Late Start	Library Ireland	SEL Zion
18	19	20	21	22	23		24
	Gym Ava	Art Charlie	Music Eleanor Late Start	Library Juliana	SEL Walter
25	26	27	28	29	30		1
	Gym Malik	Art Areli	Music Andre Late Start	Library Cali	SEL Connor
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Spring Break

 Please let me know if you will be leaving early for Spring Break with your chid.  

If they will be out this week, it is helpful for me to know for planning.  

Thank you.

Newsletter 21

Kindergarten  News #21
Mrs. Confer’s Lincoln Kindergarten Class         March 28, 2021
Important Dates: 3/31 Late Start 4/1 - Popcorn/ Movie Day and Wear Neon  4/2 - No School - Spring Break Starts Early Spring Break   Please let me know if your family is leaving early for Spring Break and will not be here for the full week. Show and Tell the rest of March/April Estimation Jar  Please have your child select items to place in the jar.  Select between 1-20 items.  Please write how many are in the jar on a slip of paper and put in the bag. Students should not bring a traditional show and tell item, just the estimation jar. Library Books   Please make sure the children return their library books on Thursdays.   Positivity Project:This week will be  Humor:  You like to laugh and bring smiles to other people. https://conferk20.blogspot.com Any questions ?: aconfer@stjoebears.com text me at  773-968-9657	In School this week: Phonics - Letter R Reading - Compare/Contrast  We are learning how to compare and contrast in text as we read.  We are listening for signal words like “too” and “but” to help us compare and contrast.   Writing -Informational writing We will begin writing about a favorite animal.  Spelling Words: lab, bin, job, jam, Jim, Jen Sight Words:  a, am, eat, I, who, here, our, the, who, you Science -” How do plants and trees grow?” on Mystery Science online.  We are watching our beans sprout in our window greenhouses.  Math - Addition and Subtraction within 10 REMINDERS: Computers to school each day: fully charged and leave charge cord at home. Labeled water bottle daily Check folder daily. Backpacks Should be checked and cleaned out daily No toys or extra items in backpacks. Please no little gifts for other students.

Newsletter 20

Kindergarten  News #20
Mrs. Confer’s Lincoln Kindergarten Class         March 21, 2021
Important Dates: 3/24 - Late Start 3/26 - Read My Shirt Day 4/1 - Neon Day 4/2 - No School - Spring Break Starts Show and Tell the rest of March/April Estimation Jar  Please have your child select items to place in the jar.  Select between 1-20 items.  Please write how many are in the jar on a slip of paper and put in the bag. Students should not bring a traditional show and tell item, just the estimation jar. Library Books   Please make sure the children return their library books on Thursdays.   Scholastic Orders for March Due by tonight. Find books Online:  https://orders.scholastic.com/P6RG9 Class Code  P6RG9 With a $25 order, you can pick a FREE $5 Book (use code: READS). Positivity Project:This week was Love of Learning: You master new topics on your own or in school. https://conferk20.blogspot.com Any questions ?: aconfer@stjoebears.com text me at  773-968-9657	In School this week: Phonics - Letter L Reading - Compare/Contrast  We are learning how to compare and contrast in text as we read.  We are listening for signal words like “too” and “but” to help us compare and contrast.   Writing -Informational writing We will list some people, activities, and animals we know at least three things about.  Then we can write a 3 page informational text about some of these.  Spelling Words: bag, dad, let, lap, lid, lip Science - “Plant and Animal Secrets” on Mystery Science online.  We will be planting bean seeds and will be waiting 5-7 days till they sprout.  Math - Estimation  REMINDERS: Computers to school each day: fully charged and leave charge cord at home. Labeled water bottle daily Check folder daily. Snowgear - Everything will go home this week.  Yeah Spring! Backpacks Should be checked and cleaned out daily No toys or extra items in backpacks. Please no little gifts for other students.