This is a gentle reminder to please return the completed surveys on Monday. I wanted to thank you all once again for coming to our event. I am looking forward to our next workshop on April 2!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Compass Learning and RazKids
Yesterday a letter was sent home informing parents of two great programs that can be used at home for extra practice - Compass Learning and Razkids.
If for some reason the link from our blog does not take you to our RazKids home page, you can search by my user name - mrkefgen100. When you have found our class login page, click on your child's first name. Passwords are located on the letter that was sent home yesterday.
On this site, I have assigned each student a level based on their scores from our most recent reading assessment. By clicking "Your Assignment," your child will have access to their own e library of books, both fiction and nonfiction, all leveled for their individual progress. Under each title, there are three icons - a book with an ear, which allows the children to listen to the book being read to them; a book with an eye, where they can read the book on their own; and a question mark, where they can take a comprehension quiz. I think the best part of the quizzes is that the children can click on both the questions and the answer choices and have them read to them! The more the children read, the more stars they earn!
Compass Learning is an amazing tool that is directly linked to our NWEA assessments that all of the Harlan students take at least 2 times per year. In kindergarten, we take both the math and reading assessments. Compass Learning takes the assessment results and customizes a "learning path" for each student based on their NWEA scores. This site offers activities for both math and reading that are excellent practice while at home. Harlan is encouraging all students to use this site as often as possible so that each child can continue to enhance their learning.
When using Compass Learning, please make sure that you have typed "harlan" in the school category. Your child's user name and passwords are located on the letter that was sent home yesterday.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck and have fun!
If for some reason the link from our blog does not take you to our RazKids home page, you can search by my user name - mrkefgen100. When you have found our class login page, click on your child's first name. Passwords are located on the letter that was sent home yesterday.
On this site, I have assigned each student a level based on their scores from our most recent reading assessment. By clicking "Your Assignment," your child will have access to their own e library of books, both fiction and nonfiction, all leveled for their individual progress. Under each title, there are three icons - a book with an ear, which allows the children to listen to the book being read to them; a book with an eye, where they can read the book on their own; and a question mark, where they can take a comprehension quiz. I think the best part of the quizzes is that the children can click on both the questions and the answer choices and have them read to them! The more the children read, the more stars they earn!
Compass Learning is an amazing tool that is directly linked to our NWEA assessments that all of the Harlan students take at least 2 times per year. In kindergarten, we take both the math and reading assessments. Compass Learning takes the assessment results and customizes a "learning path" for each student based on their NWEA scores. This site offers activities for both math and reading that are excellent practice while at home. Harlan is encouraging all students to use this site as often as possible so that each child can continue to enhance their learning.
When using Compass Learning, please make sure that you have typed "harlan" in the school category. Your child's user name and passwords are located on the letter that was sent home yesterday.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck and have fun!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Upcoming Special Events
Tusday - 100th Day
We will be celebrating the 100th day of kindergarten! We will be doing lots activities that revolve around the number 100! If you and your child would like, they can bring in 100 of something for us to count and compare. These items can include 100 pennies, q-tips, gummy bears, cotton balls, etc.
Wednesday - Parent Literacy Workshop
This workshop will be about decoding words. If you had signed up for the workshop, a reminder email will be sent at the beginning of the week.
The workshop will be held from 6-7pm, with a pizza dinner provided from 5:30-6pm.
Friday - Seuss Day
We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss! We will have actives based on our favorite Seuss books and characters, including a special snack...Seuss-style of course!
What a great week! I hope everyone enjoyed their break! I will see everyone tomorrow!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Specials Schedule for the Week of 2/24 - 2/28
Monday (A) - Art
Tuesday (B) - Music
Wednesday (C) - PE
Thursday (D) - PE and Media Center
Friday (A) - Art
Please remember to bring a change of gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books on days we visit the media center.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Love and Peace Day
Tomorrow Harlan will be celebrating Peace and Love Day! This will be in celebration of both Valentines Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Please wear red in honor if this day.
Box Tops
Our class will be collecting box tops this week. If you have any that you would like to donate, please send them in an envelope in your child's blue folder.
Thank you!
Schedule for the Week of 2/10 - 2/14
Monday (D) - PE and Media Center
Tuesday (A) - Art
Wednesday (B) - Music
Thursday (C) - PE
Friday (D) - PE and Media Center
Please remember to send a change of gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books ion days we visit the medua center. Thank you in advance!
Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Howell Nature Center visits Harlan (live birds of prey!)
Friday, Feb. 14 - Class Valentine's Day Party 12:45 - 1:25pm
If your child plans on passing out treats at our class party, please remember that we are peanut free classroom. Also, please remember that if your child will be bringing in Valentines, they should have one for everyone in our class (currently 14 including your own child).
A list of class names can be found in the school directory or by contacting me.
Tuesday (A) - Art
Wednesday (B) - Music
Thursday (C) - PE
Friday (D) - PE and Media Center
Please remember to send a change of gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books ion days we visit the medua center. Thank you in advance!
Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Howell Nature Center visits Harlan (live birds of prey!)
Friday, Feb. 14 - Class Valentine's Day Party 12:45 - 1:25pm
If your child plans on passing out treats at our class party, please remember that we are peanut free classroom. Also, please remember that if your child will be bringing in Valentines, they should have one for everyone in our class (currently 14 including your own child).
A list of class names can be found in the school directory or by contacting me.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Grapefruit Day!
Last week, we enjoyed grapefruit for our Fresh Fruit Friday! This was a first for many of the kindergarteners, and the sour faces were the best part!
Thank you so much to Lynne P. for sending in this delicious treat!
If you are interested in participating in our Fresh Fruit Friday program, please use the SignUp Genius link on the left side of our blog.
Flying into Research!
This week, the kindergartners began our first research project! We are currently learning about birds of prey. For this project, the students used the database PebbleGo in the computer lab to learn about five different birds of prey – eagles, falcons, vultures, hawks and owls.
After learning about all of the different birds of prey, our class voted on which one we would like to create a book about. The eagle one by an overwhelming majority!
After deciding on our bird, the kindergartners created a list of facts that they had learned from PebbleGo. We then organized the information that they learned into four categories-what eagles eat, look like, where they live and fun facts.
Our next step will be for each kindergartner to choose one fact and create a page to be part of a class research book. When all three kindergarten class books are complete, we will trade books to learn about the other birds of prey that we did not choose!
As a surprise for the kindergartners, we will have the Howell Nature Center bring real birds of prey for the kids to see! This is a surprise, so please don't let them know! :)
Jump Rope for Heart
Recently, our school was treated to an assembly regarding Jump Rope for Heart. We learned that by collecting donations, we can help those who have sick hearts. One of the programs that our PE teacher, Mr. Price, has put together this year are the Heart Hero Ducks.
If your child has began collecting donations, please fill out the form for your child to earn their first duck - quacky!
Mr. Price informed the teachers that all forms should be handed in by the teachers on days their class visits the gym. Tomorrow, I will be taking all forms that have been sent in so far to Mr. Price.
Thank you so much to those who already donated!
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