Kindergarten January Newsletter

Important Dates in January

January 8th - Hot Lunch

January 10th - School Mass 9:15

January 15th - Hot Lunch

January 21st - Parenting for Purity optional evening event for parents

January 22nd - Hot Lunch

January 27 - Kindergarten Scientist Visit

January 29 - Hot Lunch

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR LEARNING

At this point in the school year, the pace of our learning begins to accelerate. The students have demonstrated their readiness for challenge and we are excited to provide them with the opportunity to achieve their potential.

SIGHT WORDS

To further develop reading skills, we will be focusing on learning the first 25 words from the FRY sight word list. The FRY sight words are a list of the most commonly appearing words in children’s text, many of which cannot necessarily be read by ‘sounding-out’ and must be memorized. Reading sight words with automaticity, when combined with solid phonic skills, can help students achieve reading fluency sooner.

We will actively work on learning these words in class, but home practice will be invaluable to your child’s success as a reader. Click on the links below for the list of words and suggested activities. A paper copy will also be sent home in your child’s planner.

When you believe that your child has mastered these first 25, please write a note in their planner. We will assess at school and provide the next 25 words for practice if they are ready for additional challenge. 

FRY WORDS RESOURCES

Fry 25 and suggestions for home learning

Fry First 100 words and downloadable flashcards

Dress for the weather

With winter officially upon us, please ensure your child has appropriate clothing (especially boots) at school everyday. We will be going to the forest and having outdoor recess in all forms of winter weather and temperatures.

Materials needed for a Special Project

We will be working on a special project that will involve toilet paper/paper towel rolls and cardboard boxes (kleenex size or smaller). If you have any of these items that we could use, please send them to school as soon as possible.