🍎 Kinder News Update
Hello, Kinder Families!
We've had a joyful and productive two weeks! Your children have once again earned a Gem Celebration for being kind, safe, and responsible. Their positive behavior continues to shine, and we’re so proud of them!
📅 Important Dates to Remember
Monday, October 20 @ 8:30 AM – Music Artist Visit: Sameer Gupta
Thursday, October 23 – Family Math Night
Monday–Friday, October 27–31 – Pumpkin Week 🎃 We'll explore pumpkins through math, literacy, and science. No need to send any—we're all set!
Tuesday, October 28 @ 11:15–12:25 – ECO at Harrison Field ECO (Environmental and Community Outreach) teaches kids about nature and community. Please dress your child for the weather!
Friday, November 7 – Early Release Day & Conferences
Monday, November 10 – Caregiver Conferences (No School)
November 24–28 – Thanksgiving Recess (No School)
📚 Literacy Snapshot
Focused on letter sounds: g, d, s, e, r
Blended sounds to make 3-letter words
Practiced rhyming and lowercase letter formation Books we read:
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!
When Sophie Gets Angry
Ish
Maddie’s Fridge
The Flynn Theater (The Hungry Caterpillar, From Head to Toe, The Little Cloud, and The Lonely Firefly)
🔢 Math Snapshot
Counting by 10s to 100
Teen numbers (11–16)
Proper number formation (0–10)
Dump Truck Math
Counting backwards from 20
Pattern recognition
🔬 Science / Social Studies / SEL
Fire Safety 🔥 (Check your alarms!)
Apple Life Cycle & Engineering
Squirrels Preparing for Winter 🐿️
💬 Questions to Ask Your Kinder
What did you learn about fire safety?
Can you count backwards from 20?
How do squirrels get ready for winter?
Who rides in the car with Mercy and Mr. Watson?
What sounds do the letters e, r, s, i make?
Do you remember the key picture for e, r, s, i?
Thanks for being such a supportive part of our learning community. We’re excited for all the fun and learning ahead!
