Math Skills to Practice
These are the math skills your child should have mastered before we leave for Christmas break. Please be practicing these at home.
Second Quarter Math Skills
* New this Quarter
1. AB, ABB, ABC Patterns
2. Positional Words
(above, below, front, behind)
3. One-to-One Number Correspondence
4. Recognizing Written Numerals
5. Counting
6. Shapes
(triangle, square, circle, oval, hexagon, rectangle, diamond, trapezoid, rhombus)
*7. Coins: Penny and Nickel (identify and know value)
*8. Sort Objects
(size and other attributes)
*9. Describe Passage of Time
(today, tomorrow, yesterday)
October 20, 2011
Student of the Quarter
The students of the quarter are children that show kindness to their fellow classmates and are respectful to teachers and other peers around them. Additionally, they always work hard in class to achieve their personal best. Congratulations to Chase Eads and Rylee Eaton for receiving this honor.
AB Pattern Bracelets
Last week we made blue and white AB pattern bracelets. These bracelets reinforce the AB pattern concept we have been practicing in math and also show our school pride. If possible, have your child wear his/her AB pattern bracelet every Friday on spirit day. Look for pictures of the kids wearing their bracelets on my class website.
Last week we made blue and white AB pattern bracelets. These bracelets reinforce the AB pattern concept we have been practicing in math and also show our school pride. If possible, have your child wear his/her AB pattern bracelet every Friday on spirit day. Look for pictures of the kids wearing their bracelets on my class website.
October 17, 2011
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences are Friday, October 21st. We will dismiss the students at 12:30 and conferences for my class will begin at 1:30. Please make a point to be here at your scheduled time so we can review your child's report card and the progress s/he is making. Hope to see you then!
Conferences are Friday, October 21st. We will dismiss the students at 12:30 and conferences for my class will begin at 1:30. Please make a point to be here at your scheduled time so we can review your child's report card and the progress s/he is making. Hope to see you then!
Painting Pumpkins!
We will be painting pumpkins on Thursday. This paint is washable, but it would still be good to dress your child in old clothes. Also, Bernie Kindergarten has purchased small pumpkins for each child to paint, but if you would like for your child to paint a larger pumpkin, you may send it to school with your child before this Thursday. Thanks!
October 10, 2011
October 3, 2011
Grandparents' Day
We will again be celebrating Grandparents’ Day this year at Bernie Elementary. Grandparents are encouraged to come to school to have cookies and punch while they enjoy playing with their grandchildren at recess. Grandparents may also take their grandchildren home at the end of this event if we have the signed permission slip from a parent. Grandparents’ Day will be on Friday, October 7th from 2:15-2:45. Grandparents will meet their grandchild on the playground. If the weather forecast calls for bad weather on October 7th we will move the Grandparents’ Day to the following Friday-October 14th.
October 2, 2011
September 28, 2011
Apples, Apples, Apples! For the next few days, our class will be doing a unit on Johnny Appleseed and apples. We will be reading about Johnny Appleseed, making related crafts, and taste testing many apple flavored foods. We already made an apple pie on Monday and it turned out great. Almost every kid thought it was delicious! The kids were able to add all of the ingredients, such as butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Then they mixed it all up and poured it into the crusts. While it baked that afternoon, the entire building smelled of apple pie. It was perfect for a nice fall day! So, don’t be surprised if your child comes home talking about all things apples! Have a great week!
September 26, 2011
September 23, 2011
Rocking in Kindergarten! It's been a great week with some beautiful weather, and the kids have enjoyed all of the time spent outside. I hope the nice weather sticks around for a while before it gets too cold and we have to bundle up in our coats.
The boys and girls have been busy each day and we have really focused on our alphabet-- specifically identifying each capital and lowercase letter. Now that we are more familiar with the letters, they are practicing writing their first names using lowercase, instead of all capitals. I am surprised at how quickly they catch on. They always impress me! We have also started reading small books with the sight words from our reading lessons. The sight words your child should know are: I AM THE LITTLE TO A. The kids are always excited when they recognize a word they recently learned and that excites me too.
In math, we practice counting and number identification daily. The kids pretty much have their basic shapes mastered, so we can move on to bigger and better things! Our pattern of the month is AB, and we have been practicing this since August. Patterns are a big deal in kindergarten and luckily these students have been doing great!
Next week we do a fun unit on apples. There will be a ton of taste-testing and the kids have already been asking when we get to eat all of the apple-flavored foods the parents have been sending. We will make a couple of apple pies at the start of next week and will also be trying apple sauce, apple cereal, apple jelly, and assorted fresh apples. This will all come together with stories about apple trees, apple foods, and Johnny Appleseed! So much to do in the next week and I can't wait. Thank you to each parent that sent in apple-related supplies. You all were VERY generous and kindergarten would not be near as much fun for your child without your support. THANK YOU!!!
The boys and girls have been busy each day and we have really focused on our alphabet-- specifically identifying each capital and lowercase letter. Now that we are more familiar with the letters, they are practicing writing their first names using lowercase, instead of all capitals. I am surprised at how quickly they catch on. They always impress me! We have also started reading small books with the sight words from our reading lessons. The sight words your child should know are: I AM THE LITTLE TO A. The kids are always excited when they recognize a word they recently learned and that excites me too.
In math, we practice counting and number identification daily. The kids pretty much have their basic shapes mastered, so we can move on to bigger and better things! Our pattern of the month is AB, and we have been practicing this since August. Patterns are a big deal in kindergarten and luckily these students have been doing great!
Next week we do a fun unit on apples. There will be a ton of taste-testing and the kids have already been asking when we get to eat all of the apple-flavored foods the parents have been sending. We will make a couple of apple pies at the start of next week and will also be trying apple sauce, apple cereal, apple jelly, and assorted fresh apples. This will all come together with stories about apple trees, apple foods, and Johnny Appleseed! So much to do in the next week and I can't wait. Thank you to each parent that sent in apple-related supplies. You all were VERY generous and kindergarten would not be near as much fun for your child without your support. THANK YOU!!!
September 10, 2011
Character Education
Every month our school focuses on a character trait. For September, the trait is RESPECT. At the end of the month I will pick one student from the class that has shown the most respect to his/her classmates and teachers. Please talk about respect with your child at home as we try to instill this characteristic in all of our students at Bernie.
Every month our school focuses on a character trait. For September, the trait is RESPECT. At the end of the month I will pick one student from the class that has shown the most respect to his/her classmates and teachers. Please talk about respect with your child at home as we try to instill this characteristic in all of our students at Bernie.
September 1, 2011
Kindergarten Rocks!
We are on day 11 and what a difference a few short weeks can make! The kids are getting the hang of all the school procedures and rules. They are sitting quietly and listening to our reading, math, and writing lessons. They are even working pretty independently. We know how to walk in a quiet, straight line (well, most of the time). :) They are enjoying their visits to PE, art, music, and library and as I type, they are dancing and singing in music class with Mrs. Lanpher. In reading, we have been very busy learning all of our letters and beginning to learn our letter sounds. Additionally, as we read story books, the kids are understanding the concepts of character and setting. In math, we have focused on counting and learning how to handle all of the fun math manipulatives, like pattern blocks and linking cubes. In handwriting, we are learning how to form letters correctly and how to write their names using lowercase letters. Science lessons about plant life will begin soon, and every year the kids love learning how plants grow. It is going to be a great year!
We are on day 11 and what a difference a few short weeks can make! The kids are getting the hang of all the school procedures and rules. They are sitting quietly and listening to our reading, math, and writing lessons. They are even working pretty independently. We know how to walk in a quiet, straight line (well, most of the time). :) They are enjoying their visits to PE, art, music, and library and as I type, they are dancing and singing in music class with Mrs. Lanpher. In reading, we have been very busy learning all of our letters and beginning to learn our letter sounds. Additionally, as we read story books, the kids are understanding the concepts of character and setting. In math, we have focused on counting and learning how to handle all of the fun math manipulatives, like pattern blocks and linking cubes. In handwriting, we are learning how to form letters correctly and how to write their names using lowercase letters. Science lessons about plant life will begin soon, and every year the kids love learning how plants grow. It is going to be a great year!
August 8, 2011
June 1, 2011
Kindergarten Website Updated! The class website has been updated with pictures from April and May. The last newsletter is also posted. If you can not click on the stars on the "Pictures" page, you may need to view the website on a different computer. Sometimes the picture links are not recognized on all computers.
May 19, 2011
Character Trait Winners
September-RESPECT: Tucker Anthony
October-RESPONSIBILITY: Gabby Young
November-KINDNESS: Logan Williams
December-CARING: Deandrianna Conner
January-INTEGRITY: Leslie Orocio
February-CITIZENSHIP: Joel Aycock
March-HONESTY: Giana McCoy
April-TRUSTWORTHINESS: Kaylee Gordon
May- FAIRNESS: Draven Cato
May 18, 2011
The 911 presentation has been rescheduled for this Wednesday. We are very thankful this presentation will be delivered to our children so they will more fully understand what to do in case of an emergency. Wednesday afternoon would be a great time for you as a parent to reinforce the steps to take in case of an emergency.
May 17, 2011
Kindergarten Graduation Information
- Graduation is tonight at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please enter through the North doors along Highway U.
- The night will consist of a short musical program, followed by a graduation ceremony. Please dress your child in casual formal wear (Sunday attire) and have him/her in the cafeteria no earlier than 5:45. After the ceremony, we will provide an opportunity to get a group picture of all the kindergartners. The students will be arranged in front of the stage and as soon as the ceremony has concluded, you may come up and take their picture.
- You should have received a “Parent Involvement Activity Evaluation Form” in your child's blue folder. Please fill this out after the ceremony tonight and return it to school the next day--Wednesday, May 18th. It is very important we receive your input on the “Parent Involvement” form. Thank you for your help, and I hope to see you all tonight!!!
- Attendance is required for all kindergarten students between Wednesday, May 18th and Friday May 20th, even though it is after “graduation.”
May 11, 2011
Student of the Quarter
The student of the quarter is a child that shows kindness to his/her fellow classmates and is respectful to teachers and other peers around him/her. Additionally, s/he always works hard in class to achieve his/her personal best. Congratulations to the following students who exhibit these qualities and more…
First Quarter
Joel Aycock and Leslie Orocio
Second Quarter
Gabby Young and Logan Williams
Third Quarter
Draven Cato and Gabriel Stratton
Fourth Quarter
Trey Wiseman and Lucenda Craver
The student of the quarter is a child that shows kindness to his/her fellow classmates and is respectful to teachers and other peers around him/her. Additionally, s/he always works hard in class to achieve his/her personal best. Congratulations to the following students who exhibit these qualities and more…
First Quarter
Joel Aycock and Leslie Orocio
Second Quarter
Gabby Young and Logan Williams
Third Quarter
Draven Cato and Gabriel Stratton
Fourth Quarter
Trey Wiseman and Lucenda Craver
May 10, 2011
May 9, 2011
May 8, 2011
The 911 presentation by the Stoddard County Ambulance District was cancelled due to the flood conditions. Those emergency personnel were needed around the bootheel to help those affected by the rising waters. However, any time you spent helping your child memorize his/her address and phone number was not wasted. It is extremely important your child knows these things, and now would be a great time to talk about what to do in case of an emergency.
May 7, 2011
Scholastic Book Order: If you submitted your order last week, the books should arrive in our classroom soon. We will not have any more book orders this year, since we only have nine days of school left. Thank you to those that have ordered throughout this school year. I have received more than 20 free books as a result of parent orders, and it is always exciting to introduce new books to the kids.
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