The Jones Journal March 9, 2018 Ben, Henry, & Caegan watch 1" grade's dress rehearsal before Art & Music Night THE PAST TWO WEEKS W! ave been discussing which letters are vowels and why they are special. We also have been learning some special rules (like all ‘real” words must have at least one vowel!) See if your child can name the vowels and some of the rules we have discussed. FYI Thursday, April 19" all nine of AEEC’s Kindergarten classrooms will be taking a field trip to the Montgomery Zoo. When we return from Spring Break, I will send home the permission form for you to fill out and return. In the meantime, if you are interested in becoming a chaperone for this field trip, please let me know! For the safety of the Kindergarten students, you may not bring siblings if you choose to be a chaperone. Chaperones will need io follow the buses or car pool with other parents. Please remind your child the first thing they should do in the mornings when they arrive in the classroom is to turn in their Homework Folders. If their folder is not put in the basket in the morning, I typically do not have a chance to change the books until after dismissal. This means they have to wait until the next day before receiving. NEEDED 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 We also are always in need of disinfecting wipes to our tables, sink, water fountain, bathroom, ete. It is easier to clean with wipes rather than with a spray bottle and washcloth DATES TO REMEMBER ‘March 12-16 — Spring Break ‘Students return on Monday, March 19" March 19 — 4" nine weeks begins 20 — Online Portal opens for 2018-19 Registration for Returning Students 20 — Marco’s Pizza Night (for Kindergarten) 26 ~ Checklists go home 27-2" Grade Art & Music Night @ 6:00 29 — Spring Pictures (individual and class) 30 — Jump Rope for Heart ends PARENT READING This week’s reading is titled Developing Geometric Thinking through Activities That Begin with Play. This article discusses the rich and stimulating instruction in geometry that can be provided through playful activities with mosaics such as pattern blocks or design tiles. It includes an interesting mosaic puzzle to describe activities at various developmental levels and how the activities can help develop children's geometric thinking. If you signed up for the ‘Paperless Classroom Communication’ option, the reading can be found on the right side of our blog under Suggested Parent Readings. ONE LAST THING Did you know that thousands of kids are born every year with special hearts, hearts that do not work exactly right? By participating in Jump Rope For Heart, your child can help other kids. Information about this program is in today’s Friday Folder. Have a wonderful Spring Breakil! -S Jones