This week in Mr. Smith’s Kindergarten room we focused on Dr. Seuss.  We read many of the books Dr. Seuss wrote.  Students brought in books from home.  We read and watch Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who.”  We made comparisons of the book and video.  The students were very good at picking out the differences.  

On Monday evening we had a “Reading is Fundamental” family night called Fables, Legends, and Tall Tales.  It was at the elementary school.  Families  created their own tall-tale and ate pancakes honor of Paul Bunyan.  Also, every student that attends Deer Park Elementary got to choose a free book to keep.   If your child was unable to attend, they should have brought home a book with their name on a label placed inside the front or back cover.  These are your child’s book to keep.   These books were purchased through a reading grant and the students are able to pick books that they can bring home to read with their families.  I hope that you have had time to enjoy them or will have time this weekend!

On Tuesday we had McTeacher Night at McDonalds.  This PTO fundraiser was a great success.  It was great to see so many of you there!

I sent home a letter on Monday which gave you the opportunity to give me preferences for your student’s conference time.  Many of you have turned in the forms.  Thank you for your quick response.  If you haven’t returned the form to me, please get it back to me ASAP.  I will try to meet your preference times and I will send a confirmation letter home on the 15th.

I also sent home a benchmark checklist for the second trimester.  I am beginning to assess the class on these benchmarks.  Please practice these skills (especially letter and number recognition and letter sounds).  

Keep recording the minutes you are reading to or with your child each night on the blue Silverwood reading sheet.  This sheet must be completed and returned on March 19th for a free ticket to Silverwood.

Next week we will be a four-day week as there is no school on Friday the 12th.  Please, make sure your child is at school on time every day maintain a consistent routine.  Also, we will be reviewing many of the skills that your child is working to master.

Thanks again for all you do!