Amy Harwell

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 16, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a great week for our class.  We are learning about ocean life and eveyone is doing a good job.  In math we are finishing up our subtraction unit, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  We also learned about fire safety this week, and we had a visit from the Cobb County Fire Department for a fire safety lesson.

     Gabriela was chosen to be our Character Kid for Wisdom.  Gabby is a good student and she makes good choices.  We are proud of her!

     Please remember that Friday, May 23, will be the last day of school.  The children are not allowed to bring backpacks or lunch boxes to school on the bus on this day.  If your child wishes to bring his or her lunch next Friday, it should be in a paper bag.  Also, please remember to send in a self-addressed envelope with two stamps on it so that we may mail your child's final report card to you. 

     Thank you for all of your support this year.  It has been a pleasure teaching your children.  Have a safe and wonderful summer!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  who, want, your, how, many

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday -Tech, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - No Specials, Thursday - Art, Friday -No Specials

GROUP B:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday- Music, Wednesday -No Specials, Thursday-Tech, Friday-No Specials

   

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 9, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a wonderful week for our class.  The children have been working hard finishing up their projects for the Mother's Day Tea.  They are also doing very well with their reading.  In math we are studying subtraction, and in phonics we are reviewing short vowel sounds.  In science we are talking about objects.  Next week we will be learning about ocean life.

     Alexis was chosen to be our Character Kid for Patience.  Alexis is a very good student and she is very kind and patient toward her friends.  We are proud of her!

     Please note that our Shopping at Still day has been changed from May 16, to Thursday, May 15, from 10:00 - 11:00.  Please send in any items that you would like to donate for this event as soon as possible.  We appreciate your help.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  rain, get, this, make, can, less, more, take, away

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Tech

GROUP B:  Monday - Music, Tuesday - Tech, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Art, Friday - P.E.

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 2, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been an eventful week for our class.  The children are working hard on their projects for the Mother's Day Tea and they are doing a wonderful job.  In math we are studying addition and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  In science we are learning about plants.  The class did a wonderful job singing at Thursday's PTA performance.

     Zach was chosen to be our Character Kid for Courage.  Antonio was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  We are proud of Zach and Antonio.

     Please remember that our Mother's Day Tea will be held next Friday, May 9, from 10:00 - 11:00 in Room 003.  The children are making special gifts for their moms and they are very excited about the event.  We hope that you will be able to attend!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  like, live, have, very, these, funny, play, were, into

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:

GROUP A:  Monday- Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Tech, Friday - No Specials

GROUP B:  Monday - Tech, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - No Specials

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

APRIL 25, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  We are working hard on all of our spring projects.  In math we are studying addition and graphing, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  In science we are learning about insects and plants.  Our Parks and Recreation field trip on Thursday was a wonderful experience.  The children loved it! 

     Jason was chosen to be our Character Kid for last week.  Jason is a good student and we are proud of him!

     Important upcoming events include the Kindergarten PTA Performance, which will take place next Thursday, May 1.  The children will be singing at the PTA meeting.  You will need to have your child in our classroom by 6:15 p.m. on the night of the performance.  Also, we will be having Mother's Day Tea on Friday, May 9, from 10:00 - 11:00.  The children are excited about both of these events.  We hope you will be able to attend!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  most, little, after, where, these

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:

GROUP A:  Monday - Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Tech, Friday - P.E.

GROUP B:  Monday - Tech, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Music

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

APRIL 18, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been an exciting week for our class.  Everyone seems to have had a nice spring break.  We are studying about farms and the children are really enjoying it.  In math we are beginning our unit on addition, and in phonics we are focusing on the letters Y and Z.

     Adam was chosen to be our Character Kid for Leadership.  Adam is a great student and he sets a good example for others.  We are proud of him!

     Important upcoming events include our Parks and Recreation field trip which takes place next Thursday, April 24.  We will leave school at approximately 9:15 and return after lunch.  The kindergarten PTA performance will be on Thursday, May 1.  Mother's Day Tea will take place on Friday, May 9, from 10:00 to 11:00.  More information about this event will be sent home soon.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  made, over, did, down, only, way, use, may, find

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday - Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Field Trip, Friday - P.E.

GROUP B:  Monday - Tech, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - Field Trip, Friday - Music

    

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

APRIL 4, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  We are learning about spring, caterpillars, butterflies, and frogs.  We are also studying about farms.  In math we are studying measurement, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  Everyone is doing a good job.  It is hard to believe that we have only six weeks of school after spring break.

     Brett was chosen to be our Character Kid for last week.  Maya was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  We are proud of Brett and Maya!

     Important upcoming events include spring break, which is April 7 - 11.  Field Day will take place on April 18.  Our Parks and Recreation field trip will be on April 24.  The kindergarten PTA performance will take place on May 1.  We will be having Mother's Day Tea on Friday, May 9.  Have a great spring break!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  been, sad, its, with, people

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday - Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Tech, Friday - Field Day

GROUP B:  Monday - Tech, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Field Day

MS. HARWELL"S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 28, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a wonderful week in our classroom.  We are working on spring projects and the children are doing very well with their reading and writing.  In math we are working on calendar skills and telling time to the hour.  In science we are learning about objects, and in phonics we are focusing on the letters U, V, and W.  Next week we will begin studing about farms.

     Antonio was chosen to be our Character Kid for Respect for the Environment.  Antonio takes good care of the environment and we are proud of him!

     Please remember that spring break will be April 7 - 11.  Other upcoming events include Field Day, which will be April 18.  Our Parks and Recreation Field Trip will take place on April 24.  The kindergarten PTA performance will be on May 1, and our Mother's Day Tea is scheduled for May 9.

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  into, her, him, has, many, could, more, you, have

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Music, Wednesday - Tech, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Art

GROUP B:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music. Friday - Tech

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 21, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been an eventful week for our class.  We have been doing spring and egg projects this week and the children are doing a wonderful job on their work.  In math we are continuing to learn about time and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  In science we are finishing up our unit on weather.  In social studies we are learning about communities.  The egg hunt was a lot of fun and it was a nice way to end the week.  Thank you for sending in the eggs.  We really appreciate it.

     Please remember that we will be having Doughnuts with Dad on Friday, March 28, from 8:15 - 8:45 in our classroom.  The children are really looking forward to this event.  We hope that you will be able to attend.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  some, many, this, there, out, would, these, play, like

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:

GROUP A:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Music, Wednesday - Tech, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Art

GROUP B:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Tech

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 14, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  We have been working on Saint Patrick's Day projects.  In math we are learning about time. and in phonics we are focusing on the letters S and T.  In social studies we are talking about communities.  Next week we will be working on spring activities.  We will have an egg hunt next Friday with our book buddies and the children are looking forward to this event.

     Lucas was chosen to be our Character Kid for this week.  Lucas does a great job at school and we are very proud of him!

     We will be having Doughnuts with Dad on Friday, March 28, From 8:00 - 8:45 in our classroom.  This is a special event and a nice time for Dads to come and have breakfast with their chldren.  We hope you will be able to attend.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  which, their, said, if, do, will, each, about, how, up

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS: 

GROUP A:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Music, Wednesday - Tech, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Art

GROUP B:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Tech

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 7, 2008

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  We have been reading some good books and doing some great writing activities.  We are also working very hard on learning to recognize and count pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.  In phonics we are focusing on the letters Q and R, and in science we are studying about weather.

     Sydnie was chosen to be our Character Kid for the word Sportsmanship.  Tyler was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  We are proud of Sydnie and Tyler!

     Please remember that we will be going on a field trip to the Marietta Square next Friday, March 14.  We will be visiting the courthouse, police and fire stations.  This should be a great experience.  Please return your child's permission slip if you have not already done so.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  but, what, all, were, when, we, there, can, an, your

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:

GROUP A:  Monday - Music, Tuesday - Tech, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Art, Friday - Field Trip

GROUP B:  Monday - Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Tech, Friday - Field Trip