Happy Birthday, Ethan! (& Aaron & Isaac!) Love, Mrs. K.Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Lengthened School Day
Thursday, April 21st begins our lengthened school days due to the two extra snow days. For all-day students, this means that the school day will begin at the normal time of 9:00, and end 1/2 hour later, at 3:35. If your child is picked up in the car line, the students will be brought out at 3:35. If your child rides a bus, please add 30 minutes to the bus drop-off time. Also, please give us several minutes either way until the bus routes and times are confirmed. This means you may want to be at the bus stop 5-10 minutes early until you know for sure what time the bus will arrive.
This extended day will be in effect from tomorrow, April 21, through May 23 for Nicklin (longer for students of Springcreek). After May 23, we will return to our normal schedule.
We appreciate your cooperation.
This extended day will be in effect from tomorrow, April 21, through May 23 for Nicklin (longer for students of Springcreek). After May 23, we will return to our normal schedule.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Catching Up
OK, it's been a while since I've updated you on our work, mostly because we have so much going on! Most of the students' reading abilities are really taking off. They love reading classroom books to me! Every student has a basket here at school filled with books at their reading level. We also received several "paper" readers each week, which focus on popcorn words and word families. As the students read these to me successfully, I will be marking them with a pink star, and sending them home. Please allow your child to read these books to you and record them on their Family Reading Log! This is great practice for them to continue over the summer and be ready for 1st grade.
One of my hobbies is playing with the orchestra for local high school and community musicals. This spring I had the awesome opportunity to play "in the pit" for Fairlawn High School's production of "The Phantom of the Opera." On opening day, I didn't want to rush around after school changing my clothes and getting something to eat, so I just wore my all-black outfit to school. Of course, the students were very curious as to why I had only black on, so we talked about playing a musical instrument, and I showed them the difference between a violin and a viola (which is what I play). Then I showed them this picture of me with the Conductor and the three lead actors in "Phantom" - Phantom, Raoul, and Christine. They loved it!
One of my hobbies is playing with the orchestra for local high school and community musicals. This spring I had the awesome opportunity to play "in the pit" for Fairlawn High School's production of "The Phantom of the Opera." On opening day, I didn't want to rush around after school changing my clothes and getting something to eat, so I just wore my all-black outfit to school. Of course, the students were very curious as to why I had only black on, so we talked about playing a musical instrument, and I showed them the difference between a violin and a viola (which is what I play). Then I showed them this picture of me with the Conductor and the three lead actors in "Phantom" - Phantom, Raoul, and Christine. They loved it!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
This week we are reviewing the letters we've learned the last two weeks:
Edna Elephant
Benny Bear
Larry Lion
We are also reviewing the popcorn words this, do, and, and what. Looking at the back of your child's Parent Pack folder, your child should know all of the letters and popcorn words from the beginning through the ones posted here. Please review these with your child regularly so you are aware of their progress.
In Math, we are learning about 3-D Solid Shapes (cone, cylinder, cube, sphere) after finishing up an introduction to measuring.
In Science, we are continuing our study of animal habitats, and next week we will culminate our studies by creating an animal for our habitats bulletin boards, and writing the facts we know about our favorite animal.
In Social Studies, we are talking about Wants vs. Needs. This is a difficult one for some children!
Have a great week!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dr. Seuss' Birthday
We are blessed to have Jim Oda, Public Librarian, in our community. Here is how he helped us celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday:
More Literacy Choice Time
In this video are Jayden, Marissa, Kadin, Sammy, and Ethan:
In this video are: Halley, Collin, Dalton, Karli, Kaydence, and Evelyn:
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In this video are: Halley, Collin, Dalton, Karli, Kaydence, and Evelyn:
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Peek Into Our Day
I wanted to give you a small peek into our day. Our mornings are filled with our content learning: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and everything else! What we don't get done in the morning we finish after lunch. The rest of the day is spent with the students involved in literacy activities. These activities include daily choice time, and "centers". During Daily Choice Time, each student chooses two of the following activities to complete each day, with the goal of completing each activity at least twice during the week. The activities include Read to Self / Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Writing, or Reading with Miss Sharon. Here is a peek at the students involved in choice time. Enjoy!
In this video are Brieanna, Marissa, Collin, Dalton, Dustin, Gabe, Cole, Ethan, Sammy, Bradin, Collin, Kadin, and Kaydence:
In this video are Brieanna, Marissa, Collin, Dalton, Dustin, Gabe, Cole, Ethan, Sammy, Bradin, Collin, Kadin, and Kaydence:
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Friday, February 11, 2011
100 Day
Today was our 100th Day of School!
The students each brought in a collection of 100 items that would fit in a baggie. Those who didn't bring anything were given items from our manipulatives. Each student counted out their collection in groups of 10 on a mat, and displayed it at their seat for everyone to view.
We then took a tour of the school to see what students from other classes brought. While we toured, we sang a couple of 100 Day songs from our Unified Arts Teacher, Mrs. Morgan. Then we all gathered in the gym for our 100 Day cheer and wrap-up. It was great fun!
The students each brought in a collection of 100 items that would fit in a baggie. Those who didn't bring anything were given items from our manipulatives. Each student counted out their collection in groups of 10 on a mat, and displayed it at their seat for everyone to view.
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We then took a tour of the school to see what students from other classes brought. While we toured, we sang a couple of 100 Day songs from our Unified Arts Teacher, Mrs. Morgan. Then we all gathered in the gym for our 100 Day cheer and wrap-up. It was great fun!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Rosie's Walk
Today in Math we practiced our knowledge of position words by reading and seeing a video of the book Rosie's Walk, by Pat Hutchins. The text is easy enough for most kindergarten students to read, and the fox's antics make this an enjoyable experience. But we couldn't stop there, of course - we had to act it out! Each student wrote the name of his or her character and drew it's picture to make a sign; then we filmed our production! We had to film it twice so everyone could have a turn, so a few got to star in both films. We hope you enjoy our little jaunt across the farmyard ...
Video 1: (Ethan, Marissa, Gabe, Kadin, Trista, Collin, Braden, Kaydence, Collin, Sammy)
Video 2: (Dalton, Brieanna, Ethan, Evelyn, Kadin, Karli, Halley, Sammy, Cole, Gabe)
Video 1: (Ethan, Marissa, Gabe, Kadin, Trista, Collin, Braden, Kaydence, Collin, Sammy)
Video 2: (Dalton, Brieanna, Ethan, Evelyn, Kadin, Karli, Halley, Sammy, Cole, Gabe)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Martin Luther King Day Celebration at YWCA Piqua
The YWCA Piqua invites your staff and students to join in a community Martin Luther King Celebration on Monday, January 17, from The program will feature community members and students giving reflections on the life of the man with a dream through the eyes of his wife, Coretta Scott King. The program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Welcome Back! & December Family Reading
Welcome back, everyone! I pray that 2011 will be a year of happiness and peace for every one of my students and their families, as well as for all the staff of Nicklin.
This is the third time I have started to create this post, and each time I remember the photos I have from our disguised turkeys and all the Christmas Holiday events here at school. Well, the card containing all those pictures is at home, so I've scrubbed each attempt at updating my blog, saying I would do it when I get home. Well, you know how that goes - family and home obligations take precedence, and my blog gets pushed to the back burner. So today, I decided I'm just going to go ahead and post, and I'll put the pictures up for you another time!
Today we had our Family Reading Awards Assembly for December. We lowered the goal for December to 15 books to help you out, due to the shortened month and all the busyness of the season. The following students read at least 15 books at home - way to go!
Jayden
Marissa
Evelyn
Brieanna
Dustin
Braden
Cole
Halley
Kadin
Karli
Collin Sn.
Ethan
Our t-shirt winner for this month was Cole. Congratulations to each of these students on a job well done! If your child's name is not on this list, please make sure to complete the Family Reading Log for January, which is in your child's Parent Pack Folder. The goal for each month from now on is 30 books - that's one book per day - you could make this part of your child's bedtime routine. I guarantee they'll remember the time you spend reading with them forever!
This week in Language Arts, we are focusing on the letter Oo. We met Ozzie Octopus:
Our new popcorn word for this week is is. I have been very impressed with how quickly the students are picking up new popcorn words! Many of you are practicing the whole list from the back of the Parent Pack Folder often - keep up the great work!
In Math, we are practicing putting numbers in order (1-20), following directions using position words (over, above, under, below, beside, left, right, in front of, behind, on), and graphing.
In Science, we will begin our Animal Habitat Research Projects soon. This will involve studying several different habitats and discussing the animals that live there. We will also be discussing what features of each animal help them to survive.
Looking forward to next week, there is no school on Friday, January 14 due to teacher meetings.
I promise, I'll get those pictures up soon! Have an awesome week!
Love, Mrs. K.
This is the third time I have started to create this post, and each time I remember the photos I have from our disguised turkeys and all the Christmas Holiday events here at school. Well, the card containing all those pictures is at home, so I've scrubbed each attempt at updating my blog, saying I would do it when I get home. Well, you know how that goes - family and home obligations take precedence, and my blog gets pushed to the back burner. So today, I decided I'm just going to go ahead and post, and I'll put the pictures up for you another time!
Today we had our Family Reading Awards Assembly for December. We lowered the goal for December to 15 books to help you out, due to the shortened month and all the busyness of the season. The following students read at least 15 books at home - way to go!
Jayden
Marissa
Evelyn
Brieanna
Dustin
Braden
Cole
Halley
Kadin
Karli
Collin Sn.
Ethan
Our t-shirt winner for this month was Cole. Congratulations to each of these students on a job well done! If your child's name is not on this list, please make sure to complete the Family Reading Log for January, which is in your child's Parent Pack Folder. The goal for each month from now on is 30 books - that's one book per day - you could make this part of your child's bedtime routine. I guarantee they'll remember the time you spend reading with them forever!
This week in Language Arts, we are focusing on the letter Oo. We met Ozzie Octopus:
In Math, we are practicing putting numbers in order (1-20), following directions using position words (over, above, under, below, beside, left, right, in front of, behind, on), and graphing.
In Science, we will begin our Animal Habitat Research Projects soon. This will involve studying several different habitats and discussing the animals that live there. We will also be discussing what features of each animal help them to survive.
Looking forward to next week, there is no school on Friday, January 14 due to teacher meetings.
I promise, I'll get those pictures up soon! Have an awesome week!
Love, Mrs. K.
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