week of 12-14-09

Since our class brought in the most box tops, we will be having a pizza party on Wednesday. Great job!
I am sending home a review packet this week. Please have your child complete and return to me by Tuesday, January 5th. When your child returns it completed on January 5th, they will receive a surprise from me.

LAST DAY – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009
· All students need to get picked up at 11:30
· There is NO AFTERSCHOOL or LUNCH
· We will be having a little holiday party
· Each child will be bringing home paper grocery bag filled with all the decorations and gifts that they have made.



WISH LIST:
· Baby wipes
· Paper towels

week of 11-30-09

A huge “Thank you!” to all for bringing in stuffing for our Thanksgiving feast. It was nice to see the whole class eat a Thanksgiving meal together.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM:
· Wednesday, December 9th at 9 a.m.
· Our class will need to wear red collared uniform shirts, khaki pants, and tennis shoes.


IMPORTANT DATES:
· Wednesday, December 9th at 9:00 – Holiday Program
· Wednesday, December 16th is our last day of school before Holiday Break. Report cards will go home. All students need to be picked up at 11:30. There will be NO AFTERSCHOOL or LUNCH.


This week we will be studying:
· Letter Kk – writing it the kindergarten way
· Recognizing numbers to 50
· Counting to 75
· Writing numbers to 40
· Holidays
· SPELLING WORDS: he, she, we, see

SALLY

week of 11-23-09

NO SCHOOL – November 25th, 26th and 27th. I am excited to see all students back at school on Monday, November 30th.

THANKSGIVING FEAST: Tuesday, November 24th
· Each child needs to bring in 1 prepared box of stuffing (dressing).
· All stuffing needs to be at school by 8:30. I am in my room at 7:30.
· Please try and keep it as warm as possible
· Any questions please ask me

This week we are studying:
· Thanksgiving
· Review letters: L, O, G, H, T, P, A, N, M, I , S, F
· Counting to 75
· Identifying numbers to 30


I hope my students have a very restful Thanksgiving break with their families.

Thanksgiving feast – Tuesday, November 24th:
· Every child needs to bring in 1 prepared box of stuffing(dressing) Tuesday morning
· PLEASE try to keep it worm.
· It is recommended to bring a disposable container or put name on container to make sure it gets back to you. PLASTIC BAGS WORK GREAT!

SKATE NIGHT – Tuesday, November 17th from 6-8:
· I will be there from 6- 7:30
· Hope to see you all there


This week we will be studying:
· Letter Ff
· Counting to 75
· Counting by 2’s and 10’s
· Identifying numbers 1-30
· Thanksgiving
· Autumn

SPELLING WORDS: fan, tan, man, Stan

week of 11-09-09

There is NO school this Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

When picking up your child from afterschool or up front, PLEASE have your child wave a quiet bye and leave. It is very disruptive to leave with prolong good byes, high fives, hugs, etc. For health reasons, we try to discourage high fives and hugs.

Thanksgiving fest information: Tuesday, November 24th
· Kindergarten is in charge of providing stuffing for the whole school.
· Tuesday morning, each child needs to bring in one box of stuffing, already prepared (cooked).
· Thanksgiving fest is ONLY for the students
· Any questions, please feel free to come and talk to me


This week we are studying:
· Letter Ss
· Counting to 50
· Counting by 10’s and 2’s
· Autumn
· Thanksgiving
· SPELLING WORDS: sit, sat, yes, so

Our class Jack-O-Lantern

The class cleaned out the pumpkin. Also, the students voted on the eyes, nose and mouth.

The class loved the sharp teeth!

week of 11-2

Box Tops for education Contest: Please send in box tops. The class that turns in the most will get a surprise.

Wednesday, November 4th - Dress down day for $1 –The money raised will helps to do projects in the classroom.

This week we will be studying:
· Letter Ii
· Counting to 75
· Identify numbers 1-20
· Counting by 10’s
· Bats
· Autumn
· Spelling words: it, pit, hit, no

Marshmallow sculptures

Ms. O'Hare's Class Says "Drug Free is the Key."

library books

Library:
· Our class will begin to check out books from the school library. However, a parent must sign a permission slip.
· Please take good care of the library’s books.
· Books will be due on Tuesday.
· You are more than welcome to send the library books back early.

week of 10-26-09

Last week we made black widows. They are displayed on our classroom spider web. Also, we studied the famous 20th century artist Henri Matisse. Matisse was born in France and was known for his use of color. The students painted their version of Matisse’s work of art, Jazz Icarus. The students did a great job.
Please remember that if your child does not turn in their completed homework on Friday, they will owe time outside. If your child does not bring a backpack or folder, they will owe time outside too.

Harvest fest information:
· Our class is in need of candy for our Harvest Fest booth.
· Our class needs volunteers for the 7:00-7:30, 8:00-8:30, and 8:30-9:00 time slots. Please let me know if you are available to volunteer at the Harvest Fest as soon as possible

Red ribbon week – Say NO to drugs:
· Our class will be wearing our red collared uniform shirts on Thursday

Dress code:
· Since it is getting colder, all sweaters worn in any school building MUST be solid red, navy blue, or white.

This week we will be studying:
· Letter Mm
· Spiders
· Bats
· Pumpkins
· Spelling words: at, hat, pat, you

WISH LIST

Thank you ahead of time for your generosity!


Brown paper lunch bags

week of 10-19-09 - Nn

Harvest fest: Friday October 30th from 6-9: I hope to see you there.
· Our class needs parent volunteers to help work our booth.
o Please let me know when you are able to volunteer.
· Our class needs candy for our booth.


This week we will be studying:
· Letter Nn
· Counting to 50
· Counting backwards from 10
· Counting by 2’s and 10’s
· Spiders
· Pumpkins – seed, sprout, flower, green pumpkin, orange pumpkin
SPELLING WORDS: got, see, not, on

Week of 10-14

This week there will be NO homework packet. However, PLEASE review the letter and letter sounds we have gone over so far: Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp, Aa. It is very important to keep reviewing the letters and letter sounds.
This week we will be studying:
· Reviewing letters and sounds: Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp, Aa
· Counting to 50
· Counting backwards from 10
· Counting by 2’s to ten
· Spiders: 8 legs, 8 eyes, 2 body parts
· Pumpkins

week of 10-5-09

OCTOBER 7th - $1 dress down day! All money goes to our classroom.

OCTOBER 8th – 40th day. The 40th day is a huge funding day for our school. Please make sure your child is at school on time. It is important that every student is in school and counted.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be sent out today. Please complete and return it on FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 9th. Please do not turn in until Friday. Please make sure your child is studying their spelling words every night.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th – All students MUST be picked up at 11:30. There will be No lunch or afterschool. No school Monday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 13th.


This week we will be studying:
· Letter Aa
· Shapes
· Counting to 50
· Numbers to 20
· Spiders
· SPELLING WORDS: is, the, lot, and

SNACK LIST 9-29 to 11-9

Ms. O’Hare’s
Snack List
PLEASE SEND 27 snacks

Tues. 9-29 – Angel

Wed. 9-30 – Apryl

Thurs. 10-1 – Augustine

Fri. 10-2 – Brenna

Mon. 10-5 – Caidance

Tues. 10-6 – Camila

Wed. 10-7 – Dante

Thurs. 10-8 – Diego
40TH day of school

Friday 10-9 – Elena
SCHOOL OUT AT 11:30 – NO AFTERSCHOOL OR LUNCH

Mon. 10-12 – NO SCHOOL

Tues. 10-13 – NO SCHOOL


Wed. 10-14 – Emilio

Thurs. 10-15 – Giovana

Fri. 10-16 – Hailey

Mon. 10-19 – Ian

Tues. 10-20 – Imanii
Wed. 10-21 – Jack

Thurs. 10-22 – Jordan

Fri. 10-23 – Justin

Mon. 10-26 – Keegan

Tues. 10-27 – Leah

Wed. 10-28 – Mackenzie

Thurs. 10-29 – Marcela

Fri. 10-30 – MS. O’HARE

Mon. 11-2 – Marshall

Tues. 11-3 – Mimi

Wed. 11-4 – Roman

Thurs. 11-5 – Samantha

Fri. 11-6 – Yatzity

Mon. 11-9 – Aliyah

PLEASE send in 27 snacks. Please send in a healthy snack that is already prepackage. It is easier for us to pass it out. Please NO chips, candy, dessert, etc.

Ms. Janet’s desert tortoise named Speedy (my childhood pet)

my tortoise named Tank

Ms. Janet's unnamed 1-year-old Sulcata African spurred tortoise (shell size - 3 by 4 inches)

week of 9-28-09

Your child’s homework packet is in their folder. Please have your child complete it and return it on Friday morning. Your child will be bringing home their octopus and turtle puppets today. All children love to see their art work displayed.
Thursday, October 8, 2009, is the 40th day of school. It is a VERY important funding day for our school. Please make sure your child is at school on time. Friday, October 9th is a half day (school is out at 11:30). There is NO afterschool or lunch. NO school on Monday, October 12th and 13th.

This week we will be studying:
· Letter Pp
· Numbers 1-10
· Counting to 30
· AB patterns – Red, blue, red, blue, red, blue
· Color words
· Fairy tales
· Spelling words: is, to, hot, pot

week of 9-21-09

Next week, your child will bring home a homework packet on Monday and it is to be completed and returned Friday morning. If your child does not return it completed, they will lose time outside.

Our class will be having spelling test starting this week. Please study them every night. Hint: give your child practice spelling test. Give the words out of order. I will give the spelling test Friday morning. The spelling words this week are the, log, a, hog.


Spelling words: the, hog, a, log
Sight words: I hot, got, and

Honoring 9-11

newsletter 8-24

Monday, August 24, 2009

Dear Parents,
Last week we learned about Tucson’s history, and that five different flags have flown over our city. Tucson turned 234 years old on Thursday, August 20th.
Last Friday, we had a back to school Luau. The children danced to Hawaiian music, did the limbo and played musical chairs. Also, each student received lea, bracelet, ocean magnet, pencil and some candy. The students had a blast.
Open House will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, from 6-8p.m. The book fair will be open during Open House. Your student will be excited to show you around the school, and especially the Oceanarium, where you’ll have a chance to see some of your student’s work. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
Students will be taking home their first homework assignment on Tuesday. Your student needs to complete the homework with pencil, color the pictures and turned in the completed homework Wednesday morning. Using a highlighter is a good way to help your child write the “kindergarten way”. The students already know that an adult using a highlighter is not a bad thing. It is just a tool to help them. If your child does not return their completed homework Wednesday morning, they will miss part of their outside time.


This week we will be studying:
· Letter Ll – identify, writing and letter sound
· Numbers 1-10
· Human Body
· Identifying basic colors
· Identifying shapes

Important dates:
· Open House – Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
· Book Fair – Monday, August 24th – Friday, August 28th
· Monday, August 31st – school pictures. Students must wear school uniform.
· September 2nd – Dress down for $1 – Money goes directly to our classroom.

WISH LIST:
· Empty Capri Sun boxes. We are going to use them soon for a project.
Thank you for your support,
Mary