Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

IPad Article


I just stumbled upon a great article about how IPads are changing the path of education especially for kindergarten students. Click here if you want to read more...

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Scientist of the Day


We have begun "Scientist For The Day" and are taking turns sending the scientist bags home with each student. Please keep the bag for up to two nights. So, that means if it goes home on Monday it must be back to school by Wednesday. No excuses please. We have children waiting their turn. All instructions are in the bag, please take a few minutes to read them when your child comes home with the bag. Thanks!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Snow Day Make-Up Schedule Revised

(This is a press release from VBCPS)

After carefully considering feedback from the community, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has revised its plans to make up instructional time lost due to the school closure for snow on February 10.

April 8 will now be an instructional day for students. The day was originally scheduled as a staff day with schools closed for students. As a result of the change, the school division no longer plans to temporarily add 20 minutes to the school day as previously announced.

Communications to parents will include an AlertNow message to be sent this evening to all households of children enrolled in Virginia Beach schools. In addition, an updated calendar is posted on the school division website, vbschools.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eileen Cox
Date: 03/09/11 Phone: 757.263.1949
News Release No. 046 Fax: 757.263.1010
Email: eileen.cox@vbschools.com

IPad Apps



We love using the IPads in our class and I wanted to let all the parents know which Apps we were using so you can use them at home if you would like. I have used all of these apps in class and also at home with my own kindergartener (and also my 2 year old). Above the apps are- math magic, math bingo, and word magic. The anaologies for kids and sentence builder are apps we use for higher level thinking.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Eye on the Alphabet Project

The optional "eye on the alphabet" project is due during the week of March 14th. All projects will be displayed in the hallway for everyone to view. Thanks!

Friday, February 25, 2011

March Newsletter


PTA Science Fair

The JBD PTA is sponsoring the annual science fair. Today we watched "Archibald Frisby" which is a great story about a boy who loves everything that involves science. If you and your child are interested in being part of the science fair (this is totally optional) please look on the JBD website for more information at http://www.deyes.vbschools.com/

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Science Games


Are you interested in online science games and modules? Check out
http://www.fossweb.com/

New Sight Words

We have new sight words! Flashcards will be sent home this week for students who need extra practice. Please begin to review the words with your child. Thanks!

up, we, what, yellow, yes, you, where, cat, do, dog, go, get, have, here, little, not