Today at May Watts we had Field Day. We spent the afternoon outside playing field games like duck, duck, goose, and popcorn and sharks with the parachute. We also got a chance to play with the hula hoops and the scoops. Everyone had a great time and especially enjoyed the icy treat. Celebrating good citizenship is a big part of May Watts.
Next week we will introduce the letter S. During the week we will read fiction and non-fiction books about spiders. We will compare these genres and do some non-fiction writing as well. Towards the end of the week we will discuss seasons and some of the characteristics of each one. Students will complete a four square on seasons and be encouraged to write something about each season. Flex groups will start on Monday. Students have been divided into 7 groups and will be spending 30 minutes every day with a teacher working on reading skills at their level. Students may or may not be with their classroom teacher. Flex groups are a great time for us to differentiate and help students develop and work on skills that they need. In math we will begin to prepare for number writing and learn how to play a fun game called Skyscrapers. We are hoping to meet our 4th grade buddies too. When we get together with our buddies, we read, or write, or play games. Both kindergarteners and 4th graders love this time they get to spend together.
This month we have lots of exciting things going on. Wednesday Oct. 6th is Family Reading Night from 6:30-8 in the LMC. This is a great event and you are all encouraged to attend. We will have our first field trip to C.O.D. to see the play The Cat and the Cupcake on October 25th. If you have not sent in your permission slip and money for this event, please do so next week. We will need 3 parents to attend with us. If you are interested in coming, please email me and let me know. At the end of the month we will have a Halloween parade and party. The children love this day and enjoy seeing their friends dressed up and have a blast celebrating in our rooms. Culver's Night is also sometime in October (but I am not sure of the date). This is a great way to support May Watts and grab a quick bite with friends.
October is when we really get in a groove. Look for updates on guest readers, literacy centers and volunteer opportunities in the next few weeks. Thanks for the writing journal donations, they were greatly appreciated!
