The Jones Journal
February 9, 2018
JaCaidyn counts how many counters his ‘boat’ will hold.
FYI
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The week of February 19 -23 is AEEC’s book fair
and each day of that week is designated as certain
classrooms’ shopping days. To help with the traffic
flow, we ask parents to try and come on their
assigned day. Our day is Monday, February 19th! If
you can, please come Monday to eat lunch and take
your child to the book fair. If you cannot come
Monday, please feel free to come on a day that best
fits your schedule. The book fair will be open all
week from 8:00 to 2:00. Parents are welcome any day
during those hours!
February 14th our class will have a treat to help
celebrate Valentine’s Day from 1:50-2:15 and
everyone is welcome to join us! A class list was sent
home last week, in case your child would like to
address Valentine’s Day cards for everyone.
Although this is not mandatory, it can be a wonderful
authentic writing opportunity for the children. There
will be time throughout the day for them to deliver
any treats and/or cards they have brought. We will
make bags in class for students to put their cards in.
I have put a ‘Pete the Cat’ sight word activity in
today’s Friday Folder. The 10 words listed at the
bottom are for the 3rd nine weeks; however, you can
find the list for each nine weeks posted in your
child’s Friday Folder or on our classroom blog. I
made these as a way for the children to work on this
section of the kindergarten checklist at home.
I hope everyone is finding the books in your child’s
Homework Folder helpful. It’s not too late to sign
and return the bottom portion of the letter to
participate. On Fridays, I will place your child’s
Homework Folder in their Friday Folder. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me. I’m
optimistic that these books will help with practicing
reading skills at home and transitioning to first grade.
NEEDED
We are in need of some ‘all purpose surface’ spray
cleaner (for example, Lysol, 409, etc.) and/or
disinfecting wipes to clean our sink, bathroom,
doorknobs, and tables after lunch. With so many
cases of the flu being reported from the office, we
have been doing some extra cleaning each day.
We need some hand sanitizer for our classroom. I
have a mounted holder in the bathroom, so each time
a child goes, they can choose between the sanitizer or
using soap and water at the sink. I have smaller
bottles around different areas of the classroom as
well.
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 19 – Book Fair Day
22 – Family Literacy Night at 6:00
PARENT READING
This week’s reading, At Home Reading Activities
from RL, is a packet of fantastic ideas for how
parents can help their child become more successful
in reading. This information is from Renaissance
Learning, a website that AEEC subscribes to for
solutions with assessment, learning and teaching. I
have provided you with only a portion of the entire
document; however, no matter what stage of reading
your child is in, these activities are beneficial and
fun! If you signed up for the ‘Paperless Classroom
Communication’ option, this reading can be found on
the right side of our blog under Suggested Parent
Readings.
ONE LAST THING
Do you ever find yourself wondering what to do with
your child during the cooler months? Take them to
the public library and sign up for their very own
library card! This is a great way to expose your child
to reading and a wonderful way to provide a free treat
each week!
Have a wonderful weekend!!! -S. Jones