Community Helpers

Yesterday we had a very special visit from Officer Grisso! He discussed:

• Why it's important to know your address and phone number
• When to call 911
• Why they should always where a helmet
• The different parts of his uniform
• Why we don't talk to strangers

Ask your Kindergartner if they remember why police officers are important to our community.

Pumpkin growing

Today we planted pumpkin seeds! We are HOPING they grow so we can transplant them into our under-construction garden! We discussed what plants (and living things) need to grow. Ask your Kindergartner if they know what a pumpkin seed needs to grow.

International Day of Peace

Today we participated in the Pinwheels for Peace Project where we displayed 500 handmade Pinwheels (made in Art class) on the school grounds for the the International Day of Peace. The project has been around since 2005 and this year they expect to have 3 million pinwheels spinning around the world to send a message of peace. For a video, a map of participants or to make your own pinwheels go to: http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/pinwheelsforpeace/home.html

Lock-In

Last Friday night was a BLAST! Thank you so much for letting us play with your child for 3 hours of fun, fun, fun! We were able to raise quite a bit of money for classroom resources. Can't wait to start spending!

Journal Time

This week we have started journal-ing! At least 3 times a week we draw and/or write in our journals. This week we have been practicing writing the date, drawing "realistic" picture (no purple people :)) and trying to do "Kindergarten spelling" (writing the first and last sound they hear.)

SMART Board

I am so excited that K1 has a SMART Board this year! This interactive white board is a great tool for a technology-enabled learning environment. Ask your Kindergartener what if they know the rules of the SMART board.

Cooperation

Today we discussed what the word "cooperation" and what it looks like at home and at school. Ask your Kindergartner if they can show you what cooperation looks like at your house!