Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Check out our costumes!!!!




We had a great time in the gym with the whole school as each grade paraded around to show off their costumes. We even did the Hokey Pokey!!!




First Trimester Skills
Dear Parents,
            We just wanted to send you a list of skills we are  working on the 1st trimester of school. Your child will be tested on these skills at the end of the trimester. You will receive a report card at that time so you know what your child has mastered and what your child still needs to work on. Thanks for all your support.    
Math
·         Identifies numbers 1-20
·         Counts to 20
·         Identifies basic shapes (square, triangle, rectangle, circle, diamond, oval)
·         Recognizes and extends an ABAB and ABC pattern
·         Skip counts by 10
·         Counts objects with one-to-one correspondence (given a number can show that number using manipulatives)
Writing
·         Uses an acceptable pencil grip
·         Prints first name correctly
Reading
·         Identifies rhyming words
·         Identifies 90% of sounds of letters studied
·         Identifies sight words studied
·         Identifies 70% of letter names

          The skills that are included on this list can and should be reviewed by you with your child at home.  We suggest working on the skills that are being taught that week and which are also included on our monthly calendar.  This will help your child to reinforce the skill!  If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call. 
The Kindergarten Team
Lisa Ashbacher, Alli Tank, Tricia Landt, Karinda Wahls, Emily O’Brien and Shawn Zeeh

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012

book it


Don't forget to get October calendars turned in by Wednesday for a pizza certificate!
I will send November calendars home on Wednesday.

Friday, October 26, 2012

We measured bats today!
We measured them in inches, 

links,
pennies,
cubes and....
noodles!

The kids had a great time at Jump Rope for Heart this afternoon. They visited different stations and learned about staying healthy.
Doing Zumba Fitness with Mrs. O'Brien in the library!


If you would like the learn more about Zumba Fitness click below:

Thursday, October 25, 2012



The BAK Book Fair will be in the library November 5th-7th!
Shopping Hours: 
Mon., Nov. 5th, 3:00-8:00pm,
 Tues., Nov. 6th, 3:00-6:00pm and 
Wed., Nov. 7th, 3:00-5:00pm

Special Events:
 Bedtime Storyhour – Monday, Nov. 5th, 6:30pm
If you are unable to make it to the Book Fair, but would still like to order click below to shop online!

Monday, October 22, 2012


Classroom Halloween Party


Dear Parents
    On October 31st our classroom will have our annual Halloween Party.  The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room with songs, activities, and a little parade of each class. Please send your child to school in his/her Halloween costume. Please save Halloween make-up for the real thing. Later in the morning, the students will be taking their costumes off and putting them either in their book bags or a plastic bag that you have provided.  Please make sure your child has regular clothes to put on for the rest of the day.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy some spooky snacks and a fun Halloween video.

I formed party committees the other day based on alphabetical order. The following students will be on the Halloween committee and are responsible for bringing the following snacks the day of our party. If this does not work for you, let me know ASAP and we can try to rearrange. Please remember to bring snacks for 15 students.

Aiden – sausage
Amelia – cheese
Anya– salty treat
Austin – crackers
Bailey– sweet treat

Thank you for all your help! 

Miss O’Brien 


Reminder: No Halloween make-up and please bring clothes to wear for the remainder of the day. Thanks!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Monday, October 15, 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012



Fire Presentation
We enjoyed a fire presentation today at BAK!
Thank you to the firemen that came to talk about fire safety, the kids had a great time!