Shape Show and Tell

We are learning about the attributes of shapes this week in math.  Please have your child bring the following items to school.

Tuesday-Something in the shape of a Rectangle
Wednesday-Something in the shape of a Square
Thursday-Something in the shape of a Circle

Thank you

Red Ribbon Week

Don’t forget that a drug free life rocks.

Here are some Kindergarten students in their Rock Star attire.

 

Red Ribbon Week

Today we wore silly socks as a reminder to “Sock it to Drugs”  Responsible people always try to do the right thing, even though it may be difficult.  A friend that tries to talk you into a situation that is wrong is not your friend.  Today you received a bookmark as a reminder that you have better things to do then drugs.  Make a list of things that you enjoy doing for fun.  Make sure that reading a good book is on your list.

Pumpkin Heads

 Today we read Pumpkin Heads! by Wendell Minor. We discussed the reoccurring literary theme.  Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes — some tall, some small, some dressed up like cowboys, or snowmen, or witches. Pumpkin Heads! is a beautiful Halloween treat that will inspire you to carve your own imaginative pumpkin head! It inspired our class to create a pumpkin head from construction paper and markers!

Red Ribbon Week

Today we wore hats as a reminder to always use our head when it comes to drugs.   Remember to only take medication from a trusted adult.  Never ever take another person’s medicine.  It could make you very sick.  Today we received a Red Ribbon pencil.  Use your pencil to make a list of things that you can do to take great care of your body.  Responsible people are responsible for their bodies.

Where's My Mummy?

Today we read this gently spooky read-aloud treat. Little Baby Mummy wants just one more game of hide-and-shriek with Big Mama Mummy before bedtime. The night is deep and dark, full of friendly creatures that click their clacky teeth and whoosh past on flippy-floppy wings. But who will comfort Little Baby Mummy if a small, scritchy-scratchy someone gives him a scare? Big Mama Mummy, of course! 

Fresh, comical illustrations complement this ever-so-slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying ending.

Then the children wrote about what their "Mummy" does when they get scared. 

 

 

Red Ribbon Week

Today we are wearing pajamas as a reminder to “Follow Your Dreams”  

Take the time today to make a list of goals that you have for yourself.   

What are your goals for this school year?  

For the next 5 years?  

Where do you want to go to college?  

What do you want to do when you grow up?  

Drugs can prevent you from reaching those dreams.   

Be responsible. Don’t do drugs.  

Red Ribbon Week

GFAA Kindergarten is fighting the war against drugs.

(Students wearing camouflage. )

Texas Rangers Are In the World Series

 GFAA Kinders celebrated the Texas Rangers 

being in the World Series. 

We wore our Texas Ranger's shirts on Friday.

Kinder Conference Night

Parents please read the following letter. It is about our Kindergarten Conference Night on Thursday, November 3rd.  Please copy and paste the bottom section of the letter into a word document or email to fill out that portion. Then email the completed information to your child's teacher.

Let's Celebrate the Letter Pp

Tuesday, October 25, the entire GFAA campus will be wearing Pajamas to school for Red Ribbon Week. Kindergartners will be allowed to bring a pillow too. We will celebrate the letter Pp in "Pampered Style".

Science Night

Each class sent home notes about what we need for Science Night. Science night will be next Thursday, October 27. Please help us make this night a success by donating the items on the flyer sent home. Thanks!!!

Frankie Friend Glyph

We made these cute "Frankie Friend Glyph's" today. The students created their Frankie by answering the following questions:
1.What kind of costume are you wearing for Halloween? Scary-Black Jacket, Not Scary-Purple Jacket
2.How old are you- number of hair pieces
3. Which Halloween book did you like best: (books were determined by class) pink cheeks, or no cheeks.

Kindergarten Needs

We have Breakfast in the classroom every day.

We have gone through our supply of "Baby Wipes" and "Clorox Sanitizng Wipes".

If you would like to donate some to your child's classroom, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :)

Focus Letter Pp

Next week, GFAA Kindergarten will be focusing on the letter Pp. Here are some ideas of things you can do at home.

• Make a list of as many words as you can that begin with the letter Pp.
• Read books that have  a Pp word in the title: The Bear’s Picnic by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie De Paola, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? By Bill Martin Jr. 
•  Scavenger Hunt: Look through your home for things that begin with Pp. For example: stuffed animals (parrot, pelican, penguin, pony, porcupine, puppy), patterns,  pencils, pens, paint brushes, pears, pie, pizza, plums, pumpkins, “Power Ranger” toys
• Play with “Play-Doh” or puzzles. 
•  Have a snack of peanuts, peppermints, popcorn, “Pop Tarts”, pretzels, Popsicles or pudding. 
• Make a pattern with popcorn and pretzels. 
• Have Pizza for dinner. Or even Pancakes. Yummy.
•  Make mashed potatoes. 
• Serve a meal on paper plates. 
• Have a pillow fight. 
• Take the family to the park and have a picnic.
• Learn the “Pizza Song”. Tune is Bingo. “ I know a word that starts with P, and pizza is its name-o, P-I-Z-Z-A, P-I-Z-Z-A, P-I-Z-Z-A, and pizza is its name-o.”
• Play Peek –A –Boo with a little brother or sister. 
• Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 
•  Wear Pajamas to school on Tuesday. 
• Bring Pennies to school for the Penny Wars. 
• Make a place mat for the table at home.

Have a “PERFECT” time.

Mrs. Hoover's Class is going to the Library

Parents please send your child's library book tomorrow. Our class is going to the library. THANKS!!!!

RED RIBBON WEEK: October 24-28

A Red Ribbon Week Newsletter is coming home. Check your child's folder. There will be a whole week full of Dress-Up Days. The entire school will be having a Penny Wars. Be sure and read the directions. If you send pennies with your child, please put them in a Ziploc baggie and label it for the Penny Wars.  There is also a description of the Guidance Lesson that will be presented to the students. On the back, check out Tips for Talking with Kids about Drugs and Alcohol. Your child is not too young to start opening those lines of communication. We are looking forward to an exciting and fun week.

SPIDERS!!

This week we've been learning about spiders by reading expository text. This is a circle map that one class made that shows some of the things we've learned.

Ghost Galore!

Here are some pictures of the ghost we made. If you look under the ghost you can find out who is hiding!

Dress Up Days This Week

Kindergarten has three dress up days this week.

• Wednesday, October 19: Wear a PATTERN to school.
• Thursday, October 20: Wear a COLLEGE shirt. (This is optional. If your child doesn't own a college shirt, then they need to wear clothes that follow dress code.)
• Friday, October 21: Wear a RANGERS shirt to celebrate the team making it to the World Series. (This is optional also.)

Tomorrow is Pattern Dress Up Day!!!

Have your child wear something with a pattern on it.  They can wear a shirt with stripes.  If they do not have any clothes with a pattern, they can make a pattern necklace or bracelet out of beads, fruit loops, etc.  Be creative and have fun.

Otis Spunkmeyer Delivery Day- October 27th

Come pick up your Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser products on October 27, 2011

Location: Media Center/Library
Time: 3:00-6:30

If you have questions contact Niki Claybrook at niki.claybrook@gmail.com

Focus Letter Ss

Next week, GFAA Kindergarten will be focusing on the letter Ss. Here are some ideas of things you can do at home.

• Make a list of as many words as you can that begin with the letter Ss.
• Imagine that you are a scientist and you discover something new. Write and draw about it.
• Scavenger Hunt: Look through your home for things that begin with Ss. For example: sailor hat, seal, shark or spider stuffed animal, Silly Putty, spoons, sun visor, sunglasses, scale, scissors. shirt, shoe, soap, sock, suitcase
• Play the card game Skip-Bo Jr.
• Learn to skip.
• Have a snack of "Skittles", strawberries, sunflower seeds or "Sweet Tarts."
• Read books and learn about the Solar System.
• Research and find a fun and easy Science Experiment to do at home.
• Stellar Pattern: make a pattern with stars.
• Read the story and make Stone Soup.
• Sponge paint or spatter paint.
• Sing your favorite songs.
• Sort seeds, shells or socks.
• Got to the park and play on the swings and slide.
• Practice making the letter Ss in sand or salt.
• Have spaghetti for dinner.
• Make a sock puppet.

Have a SUPER time.

Scholastic Book Fair

By now your child has brought home a Book Fair Flyer. The book fair is open until Tuesday, October 18th. The Book Fair is open from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the book fair with your child, you can send money for them to attend during the school day. Please send money in a zip-lock baggie. Also don't forget to include tax for the purchase. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

October 17-21

Letter of the Week: S,s
New Sight Words: Like, In

Wednesday October 19 is Pattern Dress Up Day!!!

Have your child wear something with a pattern on it.  They can wear a shirt with stripes.  If they do not have any clothes with a pattern, they can make a pattern necklace or bracelet out of beads, fruit loops, etc.  Be creative and have fun!

I'm So Smart! - Family Homework - Reminder

I'm So Smart - Family Homework Projects are due Tuesday, October 11.

Dress Up Day

Today was Dress Like Your Mom or Dad Day

Here is  Kindergartner telling 

her class about her mom.  

"My mom dresses like this because 

she works in a dentist office."

More Patterns

We made AB Pattern necklaces today 

with Fruit Loops. 

YUMMY!!!!

Patterns



We are learning about how to make patterns in Math this week.  Today we read the book Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom by Stuart J. Murphy.  After reading the book, we used cars to make our own patterns!

Dress Up Day Tomorrow!!

Don't forget to dress up like your mom and dad tomorrow. Lots of boys and girls are sharing what they plan to wear. We are so EXCITED!!

Mrs. Hoover's Class

Parents, we will be going to the library on Friday. Please remember to send your child's book in their backpack. THANKS!!!

Look What We Saw!

Two gentlemen from the classical guitar society came to school today and did a performance. They played a guitar, violin, mandolin, and a banjo!

Follow us By Email

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We are learning about properties in science this week.  These students made 3 groups and sorted their objects by the property of color.

Fair Tickets

Fair Tickets are in your child's folder.

Classic Guitar Society is coming Wednesday!

We are very excited about our visit from the Classic Guitar Society tomorrow!  You don't want to miss it!

Ms. Palmer's Class

We will visit the library on Tuesday! (Tomorrow)
Make sure your library book is in your backpack.

I'm So Smart! - Family Homework

GFAA Parents,
Look for a Family Homework Project coming home in your child's folder this week.
If you have any questions, you may contact your child's teacher.
Projects are due October 11.
Have Fun!!

Book Fair

Book Fair is coming to GFAA. It will open its doors Tuesday, October 11 and run through 

Friday, October 14. Stay tuned - More details to come!

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