Misc. Information

Upcoming Field Trip:
We have a zoo trip coming Thursday, may 21^st. Anyone who wants to come can, but adults need to get themselves there and pay for their own admission. We need 5 adults from each class to be willing to take a group of kids around on a zoo assignment on that day. No siblings, please!

Performance:
We will be having an evening performance at Channing Hall on Tuesday, May 26^th at 7pm for the families and friends of all three Kindergarten classes. Please come and enjoy an evening of songs, poetry, and (maybe) dance!

Center Schedule for 04/27/09 thru 05/01/09

1. science - estimation

2. math – ordering, 1-to-1 correspondence

3. reading – term 1 sight words

4. PA – animal rhyming

5. math – 3’s addition

6. reading – term 2 sight words

7. PA – animal alliteration

8. listening – The Kissing Hand

9. math – pattern sorting

10. letters

11. art – pinata

12. play – jungle

13. play – forest

Center Schedule for 04/13/09 thru 04/17/09

1. science - magnifying glass exploration

2. math – counting/sequencing

3. phonics – upper case writing

4. PA – rhyme count

5. math – number shapes (beans)

6. phonics – scrabble

7. PA - beg sound substitution

8. listening – down by the station

9. math – pattern recognition

10. letters

11. art – sack puppet

12. play – community dolls

13.play – community puppet show

Rubric for Presentations

The People in our Neighborhood

I was ready to present on time ___

I spoke clearly ___

I had visual aids or dressed up ___

I presented by myself ___

I showed knowledge of my job ___

I presented at least three interesting facts about my job ___

I kept within the required time (2½-3½ minutes) ___

I answered questions about my job ___

I talked about the tools used in my chosen job ___

I was a respectful listener as others presented ___

Job Presentation Schedule

AM CLASS:

Monday, April 20^th:

Jordan – Paleontologist – 830

Camden – Policeman – 835

Rachel – Artist – 840

Josh – Vet – 845

Jace – Astronaut – 850

Haley – Chef – 855

Victor – Soldier - 900

Tuesday, April 21^st:

Ryan – Paleontologist – 915

Brandon – Policeman – 920

Emma – Artist – 925

Jared – Vet – 930

Hudson - Scientist – 935

Asher – Doctor – 940

Aly – Dentist - 945

Wednesday, April 22^nd:

Payton – Teacher – 940

Cannon - ? – 945

Brayden - ? – 950

Ashley - ? – 955

Roan - ? _ 1000

Thursday April 23^rd:

Kylie – Vet – 905

Tyler – Janitor – 910

Rylan – Evil Scientist – 915

Nathan – Doctor – 920

Aimee – Teacher - 925

Lucy – Dentist – 930

Becka – Chef – 935

PM CLASS:
Monday, April 20^th:

Max – Zookeeper – 1230

Sophie – Policeman – 1235

Trevor P – Soccer Player – 1240

FreYal – Zoo Keeper – 1245

Trevor B – Landscaper – 1250

Madison – Chef – 1255

Tuesday, April 21^st:

Gavin – Firefighter – 1230

Ariana – Vet – 1235

Trevor G – Pilot – 1240

Owen – Chef – 1245

Alyssa – Ballerina – 1250

Hope – Dentist – 1255

Wednesday, April 22^nd:

Jacob – Paleontologist – 1230

Aspen – Hair Designer – 1235

Aaron – Soldier – 1240

Alora – Roller Skating Rink Worker – 1245

Tessa – Babysitter - 1250

Thursday April 23^rd:

Sage – Firefighter – 1230

Madeline – Pilot – 1235

Britton – Scientist – 1240

Brennon – Soccer Player – 1245

Spencer – Soldier – 1250

Olivia – Babysitter – 1255

World Travel Day Is Friday!

AM and PM kids need to be here by 8:15 Friday with a sack lunch. ALL children will be here until the end of the day at 1:30.

Center Schedule for 03/30/09 thru 04/07/09

1. science - magnifying glass exploration

2. math – number shapes

3. phonics – word creation

4. PA - alliteration

5. math – noodle patterns

6. phonics – cap/low matching

7. PA - rhyme

8. listening – city mouse and country mouse

9. math – number sequencing

10. letters

11. art – future job pictures

12. play – community blocks

13. play – community helpers puzzles

because Friday is filled with travel day, this week’s centers will overlap into next week through Tuesday. We will begin again fresh after Spring Break with Monday-Friday weekly rotations of centers.