Apostles Lutheran School

Junior Kindergarten
Fe br ua r y 6 , 2 01 2
e-mail: wcrofts@apostlesSJ.org

Mrs. Crofts Classroom Newsletter

We Love School in February!
Do you have a
(such as a shoe box) you could send in for your child to decorate for valentines? Please send them in by

Zoo-Phonics News
Queenie quail and her babies too will be the focus in Zoo-phonics this week. You may hear your child talk about Queenies quality friend Umber umbrella bird. The concept of the letter /q/ and /u/ almost always being seen together is introduced in the form of a story about Umber helping Queenie and her babies in a storm, becoming quality friends, and spending lots of time together ever since.

small box

Wednesday,

February 8, so we can decorate them soon.. Please wrap your childs box in construction paper with either the box and
lid wrapped separately or with an opening cut into the box to allow for the retrieval of valentine mail. If you have extra boxes please sent them toothey dont need to be wrapped. Please let me know if you need

Other Classroom News

construction paper or a box. A list of the children in the class was sent home today on a pink sheet of paper.

If you know of anyone looking for a kindergarten or Jr. K program for next school year, please welcome them to attend our free kindergarten screening on Saturday,

This week we will see Jesus miraculous healing power as He heals ten sick men. His care and desire to save each person despite their list of sins will be revealed in the story of Zacchaeus. Only Jesus can truly heal us both inside and out! In math well have fun with pattern blocks and graphing. We are also working on memorizing our

Feb. 11. Interested

parents can call the school office (578-

4800) for more details. This is only for children who are will be new to our kindergarten program next year.

addresses in math, but

I could use your

help

Pajama Drive ends Thursday, February 9. Pajamas in any size that you
The
donate will benefit children in foster homes and/or shelters in Santa Clara County and Northern California. New books are also accepted. Please bring donations by Thursday. February 27-March 2 is

at home. Time constraints at school do not allow us to go over each students address with as much frequency as I would like. Will you work with your child to memorize your address? Thank you for your help!

Upcoming Events

Feb. 9: Pajama Drive Ends

Feb. 10: Collaboration DayNo hot lunch Feb. 11: Kindergarten Screening 9AM-noon

Spirit Week.

Were really hoping to keep the traveling K-3 classroom trophy in Jr. K again this year by having the greatest percentage of students participating each day. The dress-up days are:

February 12: Kindergarten Classes Sing

Feb. 14: Valentines Day Party Feb. 17: Progress Report Feb. 20-24: No SchoolTeachers Conference & Presidents Day Feb. 27-Mar. 2: Spirit Week

Monday 2/27:

Favorite Football Team Day

Tuesday 2/28:Fake an Injury Day Wednesday 2/29: Dress Up Day Thursday 3/1: Circus Day Friday 3/2: Green and Gold (Yellow) Day