During GD this week, K-2 students are working to create noisemakers for the homecoming parade. We spent today brainstorming the many ways that we could reuse items to make our noisemakers. Please look through your family recycling bin or craft supplies to find any potentially noisy items that you can share. Students should bring noise making materials to school on Tuesday and Wednesday so that we can use them in GD. The following is a student generated list which may help you think of some ideas.
- soup cans
- coffee cans
- plastic bottles with lids
- paper or plastic cups
- paper or plastic plates
- beads
- beans
- paper clips
Don't forget to use Sign Up Genius to sign up to participate in the University of Iowa's Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 28th around 5:00. Look to my previous blog postings and emails from the Office for more information. We can't wait to celebrate Willowwind's traditions with the University, Iowa City, and beyond!
Weekly Math Packet
Today, as a class, we discussed this new routine and the Cottontails are so excited to have weekly math homework just like their older friends, partners, and family members. Please help foster this excitement as they bring home their weekly work.
Each Monday, students will take home a weekly math packet. This math packet will contain four double sided worksheets that can be completed throughout the week. These activities are supplemental activities to the activities and lessons we complete as a class throughout the week. They are meant to provide your child with added practice and reinforcement. It is my hopes that this homework routine provides you with the opportunity to take a look at some of the concepts your child is studying in Kindergarten. Today, the class brainstormed various ways to complete the packet. Some friends suggested completing one double sided page each night, other friends were eager to complete the entire packet on Monday evening, others had other ideas to divide the work up throughout the week. We all agreed, though, that waiting until Thursday night to start the packet was not the best idea.
On Friday morning, your child can bring their packet back to school and turn it in. If they happen to finish it earlier in the week they can certainly turn it in sooner, upon full completion. We will take part of our Friday Math time to review our work independently, with partners, in small groups, or as a large group. Please see that your child is prepared to participate in our Math review each Friday. Each double sided page should only take your child approximately five minutes to complete. This homework is meant to aid in your child's school routine. ASP kiddos are encourage to use "homework time" to complete their homework before heading home. As you begin our new Math homework routine please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for continuing your child's learning at home!
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