with Mrs.

Westenberg
February 10, 2017

In Reading. we are working on the Alphafriend, Benny Bear, final sounds & two new word wall words
weekly! We added a new skill of changing the initial sound to make a new word. For example, change
the /m/ in man to /p/ = pan.
In Math, we are working on story problems with numbers to 10. We continue to do quick checks on
skills weve learned to keep us sharp (2D shapes, 3D shapes, numbers to 10, counting by 1s, 2s, 5s &
10s to 100) and colors. We will add numbers 11 to 20, next week. We also continue Math vocabulary
during calendar like greater than, less than, more, and fewer and using place value for numbers like 10
is one group of 10 and 0 leftover.
Please see flyer in this weeks Friday Folder on cupcakes & milk for Alexis. $2 for a cupcake & milk.
Our 100th Day Celebration was a fun time! We are 100 Days Smarter! Weve come a long way, baby!
As we continue on for the next 80 or so days, we will learn much and I will release more and more
responsibility to the students, as I prepare them for 1st grade.
Send in Valentines for our Valentines Party. Our mailboxes are ready for mail, so send them in and
they can be delivered ASAP!

Dates to Remember Word Wall Words Teacher Blog

Tue 2/14 Valentines Party, 2pm (this week's 'Stache Cards) When people find out I teach Kdg.,

are they have one of two responses. Oh,

Mon 2/20 No school; PD Day
Presidents Day that is so sweet! or You couldnt pay
Wed 2/22 Board of Ed; 6:30pm IC
now
me enough! Thats insane! Yep! I
Student of the Month
Fri 3/3 Winter PBIS Reward dont love EVERY moment of it, but I
Mon-Wed do love it. Sometimes teaching 20+ K
3/6 to 3/8 K Round Up kiddos is a lot like herding cats. Some
Wed 3/8 B & D (more info to come) days are harder than others. It is not
Sat 3/12 DST Begins an easy job and it is not getting easier.
Wed 3/29 Reading Night But, every day does start fresh.

Looking Ahead . . .
Wednesday, 3/8 we are having a special dayB and
PAW Winner: D day. B and D are letters (b and d) that are easily
Last week: James reversed for kids, so this day will help reinforce
This week: Aubree which letter is which. More info to come.

Student of the Week: Save the Date

Maxwell Phillips Reading Night
March 29th 5:30pm-7pm (food provided)