Winter Packet

Are you already running out of things for your kindergartner to do during Christmas Vacation?  Check out this "Winter Packet" for kindergartners from Duval County Public Schools.  http://www.duvalschools.org/static/students/student_software/winterPackets_2011.asp

Christmas Party

THANK YOU so much to all of you who contributed to the success of our Class Christmas Party on Friday, December 16th.  For lunch, students had pimento cheese sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, meatballs, "pigs in a blanket", raw vegetables, fresh fruit, chips, drinks, and lots and lots of cookies.  The children had a great time and we are so grateful to you for providing this wonderful party for our students.  Thank you, also, to the parents who were able to come to school to help with the festivities.  Mrs. Doiron wishes you all a Happy Holiday Season !!

Functional Writing: Salad

On Friday, December 9, 2011 students in Mrs. Doiron's class listened to How to Make a Salad by Michele Perreault. This level "A" book explains the steps to make salad. Mrs. Doiron followed the directions in the book to make a salad for the children to eat.  Then we reviewed the steps used in making the salad.  Finally, students went to their "Work Spaces" to write their own directions for making a salad. Did you know that your youngster knows how to make salad?

Functional Writing: Ice cream sundaes

On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, students in Mrs. Doiron's class listened to Scrumptious Sundaes by Andrea Butler.  This level "B" book explains the steps to make an ice cream sundae.  We reviewed the steps, then the children actually got to make and eat ice cream sundaes!  Finally, students went to their "Work Spaces" to write their own directions for making a sundae.  This kind of writing sure tastes good!

Reader's Workshop

In Reader's Workshop, we are working on the comprehension skills of evaluating and monitoring.  On Wednesday, November 30th, students listened to the book Jamaica Tag-Along by Juanita Havill.  They "turned and talked" with a partner to tell whether they liked or didn't like this book.  They also had to tell WHY they liked or didn't like it.  Then the children wrote their ideas in their Readers' Response Journals.  Here are some examples of what our students are expected to do at this point in the school year.  If your youngster cannot do this type of work, please help him/her practice at home.

I like the boy and Jamiaca making (a) sand castle.

I liked the book.

I like this book because this book has colors.

I like this book because it have alot of colors.