Reading Independently

We have been working hard on reading to ourselves in class. During "reading to self" we focus on finding a place to read right away, reading the entire time, having "bubble space", and using a quiet whisper reading voice. We have learned to read a book by looking at the pictures, reading words we know, and reading a familiar book.

During this time we also "listen to reading" and we share the computers to listen to tumblebooks.

Library Lessons on Thursdays

Today was library day and your child was able to check out a book to take home. In my class each day a child brings back a library book they are able to check out a new book. Last year I had several students who checked out a new book each day! Occasionally the library is closed for special events- if this happens I will post it on twitter and your child will check out a book the next day. Your child will be responsible for taking the library book out of their backpacks each day. Occasionally we might have a mix up where your child's book is returned, but they didn't bring a new one home (keeping track of 44 students who may or may not bring back library books can get a little confusing for subs or half days). If this happens simply put a note in your child's folder or email me and we will fix the situation immediately. Thanks!

SPARCH

This year we have a new program at JBD with our two wonderful specialists the art teacher, Ms. Rossetti and speech teacher, Ms. Ward. SPARCH combines speech and art lessons and we are so excited to havethis type of class for our kindergarten classes. Stay tuned this year for more pictures of our finished art projects.

Electronic PTA and School Information

Would you like to help our school system save money and valuable volunteer time not to mention make things simpler for the classroom teacher? Please consider signing up for my school mail on the JBD website at www.deyes.vbschools.com. This will allow you to receive PTA and school information through your email on Thursdays.

WANTED: MORNING ROOM PARENT

Please email me if you would consider being our morning class room parent. It is very hard to have a successful year without a room parent and we currently don't have anyone volunteering to do this rewarding job for the morning class. Don't worry! I'll help you with the activities, but I do need a room parent to make our year awesome:) Thanks!

Curious about BookFlix?

Bookflix is something special we use in class and I'm sure your child has meantioned "we watched a bookflix or we watched a book on the smartboard". Last year I wrote and was awarded a grant from a subscription to Bookflix for our entire school. After being awarded the grant, a film crew came to my class to show the educational value of Bookflix in our classroom. I have posted the short video below. I plan on rewriting the grant this year (due around the end of October). The great news is that you can also use Bookflix at home with your child. Please email me if you are interested in using Bookflix and I will email you the login and password. Enjoy the video below!

Open House Information

This is my class letter that I hand out at Open House to my parents in case you are unable to attend. We also show a short movie with general information and examples of hands on learning from last year. . If you are a teacher and would like an electronic copy (which was created in microsoft publisher) to make your own, please email me at rebecca.rose@vbschools.com and I will send it to you immediately. Thanks!

Open House Video

Room Parent Wanted!

Would you like to be our class room parent? The class room parent will organize volunteers for class and school activities and also work closely with teachers on various projects. Please email me at rebecca.rose@vbschools.com if you are interested. We only need one parent for the morning class and one parent for the afternoon class. Thanks!

Welcome

Welcome to Mrs. Rose's Kindergarten Class! We are so excited for the 2011-2012 school year. Please join us for Open House on Thursday, September 1st from 11:00-12:00 to see the classroom and meet the teachers.

We do have a wishlist for our classroom below. Thank you in advance for your donations!
1. AA batteries
2. Tissues

The batteries are for our classroom digital camera which we use to update this blog. Each year we do have students who are unable to provide school supplies. If you are able to provide extra supplies please donate either a box of 24 crayola crayons and/or a small plastic pencil box (please no pink). Thanks!