Amy Harwell's Kindergarten Class

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 15, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a fun and busy week in our classroom.  We are studying about the ocean and ocean animals.  In math we are learning about subtraction, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  We are also reviewing the concepts which we studied in science and in social studies.  All of the children had a great year in kindergarten and we are proud of them.

     Please remember to send in a self-addressed envelope with two stamps on it so that we may mail your child's report card to you.  Also, please note that the children should not bring backpacks or lunch boxes on the last day of school.  If your child wishes to bring a lunch, it will need to be in a paper bag.

     Thank you for your support this year and have a wonderful summer!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  ocean, fish, wave, can, and, but, see, didn't, me, where, what

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - Art, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - No Specials, Thursday - Music, Friday - Technology

MS. HARWEll'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 8, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been an eventful week for our class.  Everyone is working hard and doing a good job.  The children are doing great on their reading.  In math we are learning about addition, and in phonics we are reviewing beginning sounds.  In science we are learning about insects and in social studies we are learning about continents.  It is hard to believe that the school year is almost over.

     We would like to thank everyone for attending our Parent's Tea.  We hope that you all enjoyed it.

     Shelby was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  Shelby is a good student and we are proud of her.

     Important upcoming events include Field Day for kindergarten, first and second grade, which will take place on Wednesday, May 13.  Your child will need to wear his or her green class t-shirt on this day.

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  will, them, us, can, look, up, see, this, like, go, my

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - Music, Tuesday- Technology, Wednesday - Field Day, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Art

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MAY 1, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  We are continuing to learn about farms and everyone is doing a good job.  In math we are studying addition, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  In science we are learning about animal homes, and in social studies we are finishing our study of maps.

     Please remember that our Parent's Tea will take place next Wednesday, May 6, at 9:30 in Room 003.  We hope that you will be able to attend this event.  Also, please remember that the kindergarten students will be singing at the PTA meeting next Thursday at 6:30.  Another important upcoming event is Walk to School Day on Friday, May 8.  This is a day when students are encouraged to walk to school with their parents.  If you live too far to walk or it is not a safe walking route, you may park at Mountain View Church on Casteel and walk from there.  Cobb County Police Officers will be on patrol in front of the school.  The upper field will be available for children who ride the bus but still want to walk. Thanks! 

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  here, is, the, there, play, some, live, in these, with

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - No Specials, Tuesday - Technology, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Art, Friday - No Specials

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

April 24, 2009

Dear Parents,

     The past week was a fun and busy time for our class.  We are learning about farms and everyone is enjoying finding out about all of the different kinds of farms.  In math we are finishing our unit on graphing, and in phonics we are reviewing the alphabet.  In science we are learning about taking care of the environment, and in social studies we are continuing to study about maps.

     Please remember that our Parent's Tea will take place on May 6, from 9:30 - 10:30, in Room 003.  The children are very excited about this event.  We hope that you will be able to attend.  In addition, the kindergarten students will be singing at the PTA meeting on May 7, at 6:30. 

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  in, the, where, said, here, you, go, me, my, not, look

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - Technology, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Music

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

APRIL 17, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a busy week for our class.  Everyone seems to have had a nice spring break.  We are continuing to learn about graphing in math, and in phonics we are focusing on the letter Z.  In science we are studying about animal habitats, and in social studies we are learning about maps.  Everyone enjoyed Thursday's field trip to the Wright Environmental Center.  It was very educational.

     Quinn was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  Quinn does a great job at school.  We are proud of him!

     Important upcoming events include our Parent's Tea which will take place on May 6, from 9:30 - 10:30.  Morre information will be sent home about this soon.  In addition, the kindergarten students will be singing at the PTA meeting on May 7, at 6:30.

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  long, little, very, after, words, called, just, where, most, know

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - Technology, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Music

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

APRIL 3, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a good week for our class.  We are studying about animals that hatch from eggs.  The kids are doing a good job.  Everyone enjoyed Wednesday's egg hunt.  We are learning about data and graphing in math, and in phonics we are focusing on the letters Y and Z.  In science we are studying about animals, and in social studies we are learning about our community.

     Please remember to read the book-a-day books with your child each day.  The children are doing very well with their reading and the extra practice is helpful.

     Please remember that our field trip to the Wright Environmental Center will take place on Thursday, April 16.  This promises to be a fun and educational trip! 

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

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - Technology, Tuesday - P.E., Wednesday - Art, Thursday - P.E., Friday - Music

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 27, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a fun and busy week for our class.  We have been learning about caterpillars and butterflies.  In math we are continuing to study measurement, and in phonics we are focusing on the letters W and X.  In science we are studying about mammals, and in social studies we are learning about communities.  The children are doing a wonderful job writing about community helpers, and we created a community mural for the hallway outside of our classroom.  It looks great!  Thursday's field trip to the Marietta Square was very educational and the children had a good time.

      Important upcoming events include our spring egg hunt, which will take place next Wednesday.  We will be having this egg hunt with our book buddies.  Please send in one dozen plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy.  Please note that Spring Break will be April 4 - 12.  Thanks!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  no, make, than, first, been, its, who, now, people, my

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Technology

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 20, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a wonderful week for our class.  We are studying about spring and we are working on some fun projects.  In math we are learning about measurement, and in phonics we are focusing on the letters V and W.  In science we are learning about animals, and in social studies we are studying about communities.  Everyone is doing a great job on their work.  Next week we will be talking about caterpillars and butterflies.  The children are doing a good job on their book-a-day books.  Please remember to read with your child and return these books.

     Please note that our field trip to the Marietta Square will take place next Thursday, March 26.  This should be a great field trip.  The children are very excited about it!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  into, has, more, her, two, like, him, see, time, could

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E. Thursday - Music, Friday - Technology

    

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 13, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been a fun and busy week for our class.  The children are doing a great job on their projects.  We are working on measurement in math, and in phonics we are focusing on the lettter V.  In science we are learning about plants, and in social studies we are learning about communities.  The class is doing well with their writing.

     Sophia was chosen to be our Terrific Kid for this month.  Sophia is a great student and we are very proud of her!

     Please remember that our field trip to the Marietta Square will take place on March 26.  Please return your permission slip if you have not already done so.  This promises to be an exciting trip!

WORDS WE STUDIED THIS WEEK:  out, them, she, many, some, so, these, would, other

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Technology

   

MS. HARWELL'S KINDERGARTEN NEWS

MARCH 6, 2009

Dear Parents,

     It has been an eventful week for our class.  We are doing activities based on the story of Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott.  We are doing art, writing, math and science activities based on this story.  We made a mural retelling the story, and we are displaying it in the hallway.  The children are really proud of it!  In math we are continuing to study about time, and in phonics we are focusing on the long and short U sounds.  In science we are learning about plants.  In social studies we are learning about Georgia.  Next week we will be working on March related activities.

     Please continue to read with your child each night.  The class is doing a great job on their reading.  March is off to a great start!

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

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALS:  Monday - P.E., Tuesday - Art, Wednesday - P.E., Thursday - Music, Friday - Technology