Kindergarten 2

Jesus Time
Joseph Becomes a Ruler in a Faraway Land Romans 8:28 God works for the good of those who love him. What did God give to Joseph? God made Joseph a ruler in Egypt. God is able to make bad things work for our good. We can be joyful in all situations knowing that God is in control. We can trust in God to take care of everything in our lives. We can praise God for His goodness even when

Language
it seems life is bad. This week in Reading and Writing we will:

Math

Clap at the syllables (did not get to it last week) Recognize character, setting, and important events Retell
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(reading cont.

Focus on the /k/ and Fiction, non-fiction Draw Kayo Kangaroo and Lizzy lizard Review Captain Capital A-L ABC order through L Listen for /k/ and /l/ in words Introduce that ck say are walking friends (digraphs) that say one sound /k/.

/l/ sound

Special points of interest:

All of the field trip forms were returned on time or early! Yeah! Please return the midterm envelope Harvest Fest is Friday, Oct. 12 6-9 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to help at the Harvest Fest

This week we will:

Write numeral 3 Order numerals Group items by color, size, shape Talk about circles and rectangles Make number stories with 3

Inside this issue:

Parent Homework Childs Homework 2 2 2 4

Music
Songs: Thank you for having your child sing. It is a great way to praise God and also a great way for the children to get used to being in front of people. Songs for our Fall Skit (Oct. 19 ) Fall songs, Firefighter

P.E.
songs, animal songs

Social Studies/Science
M, W: Travel to another

Collecting Calendar

Concepts: Rossini, music can move up or down, music dynamics piano (p) and forte (f) Friday: Tap, slide, walk, and move to the beat Please wear comfortable shoes for running.

country, Brazil (Bring items if you have lived/traveled there.) T, Th: Fire Safety Thursday, bring a firetruck or firefighter or a book for us to read

Homework
Parent Homework Other

Review your childs homework and midterm Email a time to visit if you have thoughts to share about the midterm. I would be happy to visit with you. Read two books to your child each night Keep an early bedtime

Children can open up more and share their ideas when people play with them. Playing along with them gives you an idea of what they have learned and their ideas or plans. Some children have taken an interest in maps. Talk about maps that you use electronic or paper. Show them the map in advance and where you will go on

the map. This involves reading and following directions. It is good for children to know how parents need to follow directions too.

Homework to Do With Your Child

Read books to your child a piece of paper Wednesday: Look for K, k, everyday.
Monday: Practice building words with the letters sent home. Keep the letters. fed, bed, ed, cab, dab Tuesday: Paint 3s all over L, or ls in the stories you read Thursday: Bring a fire truck or firefighter Talk about your fire escape plan. Where would you meet your family members if there were a fire? If your child is afraid of fire, talk about your plan to stay safe. Say a prayer, let God take care of the rest. He can do anything!

Collecting
For the School: Place these items in the little wooden basket by the door. Box Tops for Educational Supplies Coke Rewards for School

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Helpful Hints
Every parent would like to think that their child will be able to eat what they put in front of them. Sometimes texture, taste, look, or smell makes it less than interesting. Presentation can be part of it, taking time to train your childs tastebuds, and also realizing that their taste buds have a stronger sense of taste than ours do. That is part of their challenge. It is possible to train their taste buds. This means saying you can eat 3, 4, or 5 spoons or pieces. Which would you like to choose. Pick something to try once a week or once a month. Tuesday is try something new night. You may eat 3, 4, or 5 pieces of it. I sometimes have the class try new things when we cook. We do that perhaps once in a quarter. They do not have to like it, but at least taste it. If they do not like it, they can say, I do not like it. They may quietly put it into a napkin and throw it away. I have something that homes do not have, peer pressure. What children may turn down at home can be tried here because their peers like it. In todays society with busy moms and dads, eating at restaurants, and eating at fast food places children have so many choices. Children can learn to like things that they have not eaten in the past. Try it Tuesday could be a new thing at your home. Give it a try and see what happens. Enjoy your meal times together. The children grow so fast. Their schedules change so much that this age has its moments to treasure

Family Games
Have your child play a before, after, or between game with you. Try it in the car. Have your child think of a number that comes after 5, 16, 3. What numeral comes after 5? What numeral comes after 16? What numeral comes after 3? Have your child think of a number that comes before 5, 16, 3. Think of a number that comes between 12 and 14, 3 and 5, and 17 and 18. Have your child write their favorite number on your back with their finger. You can do the same to them. Guess what the number is. Write numerals in sand or dry jello. Write numerals in the air. This tactile, motor process reinforces what they learn. It cements the concept in their brain as they go from concrete to semiconcrete to abstract. We focus on the first two items so that they are fully ready to be abstract by first and second grade.

On the Positive side

Thanking God for the people and things we have in our lives makes a great impact on how we feel. Thanking God for the person we are makes a great impact on how we feel. I thank God that I am a child that God has made and saved. I am thankful for the special person He made me to be. I am thankful that I can do. I am confident that even though I make mistakes, I can look to Jesus knowing that I am forgiven. God wants me to know that, though the devil wants me to doubt and focus on the negative. God loves me I will focus on what has been done for me.
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Bless your child before bedtime. Bless your child before going to school. May God bless...thank you for making this special child. I thank God for and for how they can. I can say five good things I can thank God for my. About my friends About my family About my brother/sister That helps on rough days when it is easy to see the bad and overlook the good God has given to us.

Pray for someone who is bothering you. God, Thank you for your love. Please help my friend .. Give them peace and help me to show love to them. Thank you for loving me so much. I love you! Amen. Make a Thankful Jar Write down what you are thankful for on Thursdays. Pull out a few to read on rough days or rough mornings. Put lots of hearts in there from God
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Calendar Items
Apostles Lutheran School 5828 Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose, CA 95123 School Phone: 408-578-4800 Miss S: lschleusener@apostlessj.org School & Church: www.apostlessj.org WELS (church group) website: www.wels.net

Thursday, Oct. 4 Field Trip Apply sunscreen before arriving at school. Wear a yellow t-shirt or the field trip (school logo) shirt. Children will eat snack at 8:15. Please provide a snack for them. Friday, Oct. 5 Mrs. Heckmann will be the substitute for me while I spend a day with my dad. He is visiting me from Wisconsin. We will be doing some sight seeing in Yosemite for the weekend. Friday, Oct. 12 Collaboration Day Half Day of School 11:45 dismissal

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Dads (family member) join us for play from 8-8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Wildlife Associates Presentation Friday, Oct. 19 Jr. K & Kindergarten Skit We will prepare the basic outfit. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Half Day 11:45 dismissal Thursday-Friday No School Teacher Conference

Calendar
Monday: Wednesday: You will Review folder receive the drivers list Email me if you would like today. to share thoughts and Thursday: Apply sunmeet to talk about the screen before leaving progress report. home. Tuesday: P.E. wear running shoes Wear yellow field trip shirt. Children will bring their own snack to eat at school. Upon return to school, we will eat our lunch. Bring a fire truck or firefighter. Discuss your families fire escape plan. Friday: You may bring a mission offering. Return Folder Chapel money placed in red basket by the door.