Apples, Apples, Apples!

Informational Text

Last week, the students learned about the different features of Informational Text. They learned that informational text teaches us facts about a topic. After we talked about the different features, the students helped to create an Informational Text Features anchor chart.

 The students read An Apple a Day by Melvin Berger. Before reading the book, the students created a KWL chart to name what they know about apples, want to learn, and what they learned from the book.

  

Apple Fun

Parts of an Apple

Life Cycle of an Apple

Apple Prediction: I predict the apple will sink/float

My Five Senses

The students learned about the five senses, and helped to create a My Five Senses Anchor Chart. As an extension to the lesson, the students cut things out of newspaper you use each sense for.

Homecoming Week

Show your cougar pride by 
participating in Homecoming week fun!

Monday, September 22nd - Crazy Sock Day

Tuesday, September 23rd- Crazy Hair Day 

Wednesday, September 24th- Sports Team Day

Thursday, September 25th- Camo Day

Friday, September 26th- Cougar Spirit Day


All About Me
The students created a self portrait that focused on their name, and something that they like that begins with the first letter in their name.

Ten Black Dots



The students read the book Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews. This counting book shows what can be done with ten black dots. As an extension to the book, the students used ten black dots to create things.

       

         

 Welcome Families,

            Kindergarten is a time that children begin a lifetime of learning. It is a year for learning, growing, making friends, and a lot of fun, too! Our days are filled with stories, letters, phonics, numbers, writing, and many other activities and memories. What a pleasure it will be to have your child in my classroom.This is going to be an exciting year!

 Best Wishes,
 Mrs. Baldwin

Important Notes

Behavior: With regard to behavior, your child is expected to act in a manner that will ensure safety and consideration for the feelings of others. Please see the Student Handbook for further information about behavior and discipline.

Arrival/Dismissal: We are prepared to welcome students at 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m.

Pick up time: The school day runs until 3:15 p.m. and students leaving early miss valuable information. We begin loading afternoon pick ups at approximately 3:20 p.m. Unless it is an absolute necessity, please do not sign your child out in the afternoon prior to dismissal.  If your child needs to ride a different bus than his/her usual one, or if your child normally rides the bus and will be picked up after school, please send a note or call the school at 281-328-9370 before 1:00 p.m. to let us know of the change.

Breakfast/Lunch: Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. daily. The price for breakfast is $1.40 and the lunch price is $2.20.

B.E.E.Folders: These folders go home every day which include your child's weekly work, homework, readers, and important school wide information. Please return the folders daily.

Birthdays: If you would like to send a birthday treat for the class, please send  a note the day before. We will celebrate birthdays no earlier than 2:30 p.m.

Volunteer: Volunteering is essential in providing the best opportunity for your child’s education. Keep an eye out for specific information about volunteering.

Communication: The best way to contact me is by calling the school at 281-328-9370 or through email. My email address is obaldwin@crosbyisd.org. Please do not post any questions you may have about your child on the blog. The blog was created to keep parents informed about important information.

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Rodeo and Dr. Seuss

Rodeo Week!

During rodeo week, the students learned facts about the State of Texas. They also read many books about cowboys and cowgirls. During journal writing, the students wrote about why they wanted to be a cowboy or a cowgirl. They shared their stories and roasted marshmallows around a campfire.

Read Across America Celebration!

January and February Activities

Penguins

 

 During January, the students read expository text about Penguins and created a Penguin addition art project.

The students have been learning how to write a How-To for their writing portfolio, so we decided to practice   writing How to Build a Snowman !

February Activities

100 days of School 

The students enjoyed making a 100 day treat!

 The students were asked to use their imagination and create art using the numbers 100.

The students also imagined how they would look when they turn 100 , and  wrote a 100 year old Bucket List.

Valentine's Day

The students completed a Valentine's Family project for the friendship exchange. Their Valentine'e boxes turn out really awesome!

The students also graphed Valentine's conversation heart candy.