Red Ribbon Week, Spiders and Bats, and Halloween

We've been very busy in Kindergarten learning about tricky teen numbers 11-20, estimating, symmetry, carving a pumpkin, putting letters and sounds together to read consonant-vowel-consonant words, and practicing the sight words.



Today we had an AWESOME Halloween party! Thank you so much to Mrs. Mendoza, Mrs. Sanabria, and Mrs. Scully for all of your time and energy in organizing and preparing the activities. The kids dressed in their costumes, had a cupcake and juice snack, played games, participated in a school-wide parade, made a pumpkin craft, and watched a special Word World Halloween DVD on the projector. Please remember to send only 1 piece of candy in your child's lunch next week.



What did you learn at school this week?

"Bats and birds can fly." -Mark
"Symmetry is the same on both sides." -Zoe
"We guess to estimate." -Mackenzie

What Did You Do at School This Week?

There might have only been 4 school days, but they were packed with learning. I'm so proud of how the kids are improving and becoming more and more independent with each day. I couldn't believe that it was pouring down rain Wednesday morning for the field trip. Once we arrived at Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm in South Barrington, the sun was shining and we had perfect weather.

When asked, "What did you do at school this week?"

"We tasted lemons, and radishes, and crackers, and grapes." -Josephine

"We had lunch." -Brianna

"We played outside and run around and played football." -Michael S.

"We went on a fun field trip." -Mackenzie

"We saw pumpkins, animals, corn, and vegetables." -Joey and Vincent

"WE HAD FUN!" -Everyone


Here are some pictures I think you will enjoy...

What Did You Do at School This Week?

Fire Safety

We were so lucky to have had a presentation about fire safety from Mackenzie's dad, Mr. Pack. He taught the kids about his firefighter gear, staying safe, and calling 911.

Can you find the shapes we used to make fire engine artwork? (Hint: rectangle, square, circle, triangle)

"We read stories about families." -Julie

"We learned about controlling our bodies." -Zoe

"You need a mask to breathe in the fire." -Konrad

"Stop, drop, and roll." -Julia

"When there is a fire in your house, get out." -Joey

"We learned the words; I, the, a, my." -Mackenzie

What Did You Learn at School This Week?

This week we continued to practice following our class rules:

1. Raise your hand
2. Make good choices
3. Control your body
4. Follow directions

We made leaf rubbings. There is something stunning about these simple pieces of artwork.




Mark shared a super funny joke...

Question: Who is the chicken's favorite teacher?

Answer: Ms. Boc-boc-boc man

Thank you Mr. Evans for your creativity!


The kids worked on numbers 1-10, identifying bigger and smaller, taller and shorter, as well as an introduction to money.



Ms. Rojas, Garvy's Occupational Therapist, came to teach us about the tools necessary to make all letters. They are big curve, little curve, big line, and little line.