Welcome to our Kindergarten class page!
Debra Bellino (Teacher) – dbellino@olcacademy.net
Ruby Reyes (Aide) – rreyes@olcacademy.net
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MARCH 13th, 2017
Friday, March 17th, marks the end of the 2nd Trimester. A letter with appointment times will be sent home in your child’s folder today for Report Card Conferences (Scheduled for Friday, March 24th). Kindly choose a time slot and return to school by Thursday, March 16th. Thank you.
SPRING PICTURE UPDATE
Spring pictures for next week have been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 26th. More information will follow.
IMPORTANT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT
Please check your child’s folder or the school website for an update on the weather and school closing on Monday evening. We are expecting a winter storm that is anticipated to drop 10+ inches into Tuesday and Wednesday. Please everyone be safe! If we are in school, there is a Dress Down Day.
WEEK OF MARCH 13th-17th
Monday, March 13th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Hot Rod 1.78 (pages 75-76)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 497-498
Tuesday, March 14th
Literacy: Letter Hh Review worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 503-504
Wednesday, March 15th
Literacy: Letter Hh Review worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 509-510
Thursday, March 16th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Us 1.81 (page 78)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 515-516
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MARCH 6th, 2017
Happy March! There is a $1 Dress Down Day on Wednesday. Please send in money if your child is participating. Thank you.
SUPERKIDS UPDATE
Towards the end of last week, we were introduced to Ettabetta and now this week, we will meet Hot Rod. We associated words and pictures that began with Ee and will continue to do the same with Hh. We will also blend sounds to make new words. It brings me great joy and pleasure when I see my students reading. Their facial expressions alone are PRICELESS!
A LOOK AHEAD
Spring pictures are next Wednesday, March 15th. A form went home last week to choose your child’s background for the picture. You do not need to send money until the proofs come back and you are ready to purchase. Please send back this form as soon as possible. Thank you.
** STUDENTS MAY DRESS IN THEIR BEST CLOTHING FOR THESE PICTURES. MORE INFO WILL FOLLOW CLOSER TO THE DATE **
WEEK OF MARCH 6th- 10th
Monday, March 6th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Ettabetta 1.70 (pages 67-68), Progress Test 5 Wednesday
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 457-458, Chapter 8 Test Friday
Tuesday, March 7th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Ettabetta 1.71 (pages 69-70), Progress Test 5 tomorrow
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 463-464, Chapter 8 Test Friday
Wednesday, March 8th
Literacy: Letter Ee Review worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 469-470, Chapter 8 Test Friday
Thursday, March 9th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Hot Rod 1.74 (page 72)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 475-476, Chapter 8 Test tomorrow
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FEBRUARY 27th, 2017
I hope everyone had a wonderful and most importantly, restful winter break. It’s time to get back to work! There is an 11:30am dismissal on Friday, March 3rd. If your child will not be attending the afterschool program, please make sure to pick them up on time. A new MARCH calendar will go home in your child’s folder this week
REMINDER
Wednesday, March 1st: FREE DRESS UP
Thursday, March 2nd: $1 DRESS DOWN DAY
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27th-MARCH 3rd
Monday, February 27th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Frits 1.66 (page 64)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 433-434
Science: 5 senses project due tomorrow
Tuesday, February 28th
Literacy: Letter Ff Review worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 439-440
Wednesday, March 1st
Literacy: SUPERKIDS EttaBetta 1.68 (page 66)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 445-446
Thursday, March 2nd
Literacy: Letter Ee worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 451-452
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FEBRUARY 17th, 2017
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH. CLASSES WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH.
5 Senses Project due Tuesday, February 28th
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FEBRUARY 16th, 2017
Going home in your child’s folder today is their winter recess project. It is a fun activity that your child will enjoy doing. This project is due back on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th.
Kindergarten 5 Senses Project
Over the past 2 weeks in Science, we have been discovering the physical environment. We started with a mini unit on the 4 Seasons, which brought us into our unit on the 5 senses. Students elaborated on each season and spoke of how the 5 senses are a part of them. For example, students gave such responses as:
“We sweat in the summer (feel, see). The sun is shining (see). It is very hot (feel). You can go swimming to cool off (feel, see). My parents like to barbeque (see, taste, smell, touch).”
We are learning how to use our Five Senses to gather information and explore the world around us. These senses are so important to everyday life. We use them all without even knowing it. In class, we have been sharing ideas for exploring the 5 senses. Students asked questions and made predictions that were addressed through scientific investigation.
As a culminating activity to this unit, students will create a 5 Senses poster that will include the following sections: SMELL, TASTE, TOUCH, SEE, HEAR. Under each section, students will either draw or cut out pictures that pertain to each sense. They may also use real life objects too. Be creative! There must be a minimum of 4 pictures per sense. Please see below for examples.
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FEBRUARY 13th, 2017
On Monday, February 13th, we will celebrate the 100th day of school. Students will share their posters, be presented with certificates, and have a little classroom party. If you’d like to bring in a “treat” for the class, please make sure to do so on Monday. However, this is not mandatory.
We will also be having a Valentine’s Day Celebration on Tuesday. If your child will be bringing in cards or goodies for the class, please note that there are 25 students. Thank you.
This week is the special $10 DRESS DOWN for OLCA GIVES BACK. Please take a look below at the suggested colors to be worn for the charities on different days of the week. YOU MAY ONLY WEAR THESE COLORS IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE $10 DRESS DOWN DAY.
Monday 2/13: Wear BLUE AND GOLD for Catholic Charities
Tuesday 2/14: Wear PINK or WHITE for American Cancer Society
Wednesday 2/15: Wear a HOODIE for the Trayvon Martin Foundation
Thursday 2/16: Wear RED for Sickle Cell Foundation
Friday 2/17: Wear PURPLE for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
SUPERKIDS UPDATE
Meet FRITS, our newest Superkid! He will be teaching your child the sound for the letter Ff. Frits loves to watch fish flip flop in the water as he fishes. We will discover truly fascinating things about him as we decode words during some of his many adventures.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13th-17th
Monday, February 13th
Literacy: Letter Ff worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 413-414, Chapter 7 Assessment Friday
Tuesday, February 14th
Literacy: Letter Ff Review worksheet
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 419-420, Chapter 7 Assessment Friday
Wednesday, February 15th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Frits 1.65 (page 62)
Math: Addition/Subtraction Review worksheet, Chapter 7 Assessment Friday
Thursday, February 16th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Frits 1.65 condt. (page 63)
Math: Addition/Subtraction Review worksheet, Chapter 7 Assessment tomorrow
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FEBRUARY 6th, 2017
Happy February! We will be celebrating Catholic School’s Week. Take a look at the schedule below:
Monday, February 6th- Regular School Day for 128th Street, Blue and Gold Day for Rockaway Blvd
Tuesday, February 7th- Blue and Gold Day for 128th Street, Regular School Day for Rockaway Blvd
*PLEASE WEAR GYM UNIFORM*
Wednesday, February 8th- Career Day! Come dressed in what you want to be when you grow up
* THERE WILL ALSO BE CLASSROOM VISITS FROM 9-10:30am. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND*
Thursday, February 9th- Mission and Vision Day
*STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES THAT PERTAIN TO THE SCHOOL’S DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY*
Friday, February 10th- Teacher Appreciation Day
*Assembly in the auditorium at 2:00pm*
FAMILY CULTURE AND TRADITIONS
A note went home last week in your child’s folder with an assigned day and a specific topic for them to speak about. Below you will find the day in which your child is scheduled to present.
Monday 2/6 (DAY ONE): SMALL, EVERYDAY TRADITIONS
Lucas, Blake, Taylin, Ravi, Dillon, Malachi
Tuesday 2/7 (DAY TWO): FAVORITE HOLIDAY(S)
Mayl-ni, Aryan, Chloe-Ann, Victor, Solomon, Anthony
Wednesday 2/8 (DAY THREE): SPECIAL DAY(S) FAMILY CELEBRATES
Sahil, Chase, Daiyan, Ethan, Thomas, Zachary
Thursday 2/9 (DAY FOUR): OBJECT THAT REPRESENTS FAMILY TRADITION
James, Kavish, Mia, Arora, Sophia, Bianca
A LOOK AHEAD
Next week is the special $10 Dress Down Days that will benefit different associations.
Monday 2/13: Wear BLUE AND GOLD for Catholic Charities
Tuesday 2/14: Wear PINK or WHITE for American Cancer Society
Wednesday 2/15: Wear a HOODIE for the Trayvon Martin Foundation
Thursday 2/16: Wear RED for Sickle Cell Foundation
Friday 2/17: Wear PURPLE for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6th-10th
Monday, February 6th
Literacy: SuperKids TicTacToc workbook 1.60 (page 58), Progress Test 4 Thursday
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 389-390
Social Studies: Family Culture and Traditions Day One (See Schedule)
Tuesday, February 7th
Literacy: Letter Tt Review worksheet, Progress Test 4 Thursday
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 395-396
Social Studies: Family Culture and Traditions Day Two (See Schedule)
Wednesday, February 8th
Literacy: Letter Tt Review worksheet, Progress Test 4 tomorrow
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 401-402
Social Studies: Family Culture and Traditions Day Three (See Schedule)
Thursday, February 9th
Literacy: SUPERKIDS Frits 1.62 (page 60)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 407-408
Social Studies: Family Culture and Traditions Day Four (See Schedule)
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JANUARY 30th, 2017
Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Priority re-registration begins this week. Please return the forms, along with payment, as soon as possible to assure that your child has a seat in 1st grade next year.
There is a FREE DRESS UP on Wednesday. We will be celebrating mass at 10am at St. Theresa Church. All are invited to attend.
On Thursday, Graduation pictures will be taken, as well as make-up pictures for those that were absent back in November. Students must still come dressed in their FULL uniform. They will wear a cap and gown over it. Thank you for your cooperation.
There is an 11:30am dismissal on Friday due to our monthly faculty meeting. If your child is not staying in our afterschool program, please make sure to pick them up on time.
SUPERKIDS UPDATE
We will be introduced this week to our new Superkids, Tic, Tac, and Toc. They are TRIPLE TROUBLE! These 3 Superkids will teach students the sound for the Letter Tt and reinforce previous sounds. Students will also blend words together with /t/ at the beginning and the end of each word. We’ll discover new and fascinating talents that each character possesses, such as tumbling on a trampoline and tooting a tuba. The class will enjoy Tic, Tac, and Toc as they will see that they are just like them!
WEEK OF JANUARY 30th- FEBRUARY 3rd
** Family Culture: As part of our study of families, we discussed family traditions. I ask that you talk to your child about their family traditions and celebrations. Additionally, your child will be given an assigned date to bring an object or a picture of that object that represents a family tradition to share with the class. More information will be sent home throughout the week. Six students will be assigned per day to share things about their family culture. Please keep a look out in your child’s folder **
Monday, January 30th
Literacy: SuperKids TicTacToc workbook 1.55 (page 54)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 365-366
Social Studies: Parent Cultural letter due Thursday
Tuesday, January 31st
Literacy: SuperKids TicTacToc workbook 1.57 (page 55)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 371-372
Social Studies: Parent Cultural letter due Thursday
Wednesday, February 1st
Literacy: SuperKids TicTacToc workbook 1.58 (page 56)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 377-378
Social Studies: Parent Cultural letter due tomorrow
Thursday, February 2nd
Literacy: SuperKids TicTacToc workbook 1.58 condt, (page 57)
Math: GO MATH workbook pages 383-384
