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Classroom Updates
Just a reminder - school starts at 7:50am. Please be on time every day!
**Children are to wear their gym uniforms on Thursdays only.
OCTOBER NEWS:
Pumpkin Picking Trip on Tuesday, Oct 8
Picture Day Wedneday, Oct 9
NO SCHOOL on Columbus Day Oct 14
Family Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct 19
Trunk or Treat Thursday, Oct 31 -
Homework
October Homework Menu:
Research has been unable to prove that homework improves student performance. With that in mind, I will not be assigning formal, traditional homework in Kindergarten. Instead, I ask that you spend after-school and evenings doing things that have been proven to correlate with student success. Below, you will find some useful and productive activities. Please choose an item from the menu to complete with your child every day. Feel free to do more than one a day. You can even repeat activities, if you wish! I will not be collecting or checking any assignments unless I specifically ask for it - just enjoy spending time with your child and have fun watching him/her grow!
Complete a math worksheet (attached).
Help with the laundry.
Draw a picture of something you can do outside in Autumn.
If you celebrate Halloween, discuss with your parents what you want to be this year.
Share with your family one of our fun snacks from Fun Food Friday.
Draw a picture of you doing something fun at school.
Talk about your favorite part of school with your family.
Have a running race with a family member.
Clean your bedroom.
Write the alphabet in lowercase letters.
Talk to your family about a trip you took with your class.
Play a board game with your family.
Practice zippering a jacket or sweatshirt.
Write numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Draw a picture of Spookley and tell your family about him.
Write the alphabet in uppercase letters.
Practice tying shoelaces.
Tell your family 5 things you know about pumpkins.
Nature Walk:
Take a walk with an adult and collect 5 colorful leaves.
Read a book with a parent.
Color Hunt:
Find at least 5 things in your home that are orange.
Help cook dinner, set the table, and wash the dishes.
Count how many people there are in your family.
Write your first and last name as neatly as you can 5 times.
Draw a picture of something spooky!
Color in each box as you complete the activities and have fun!
September Homework Menu:Research has been unable to prove that homework improves student performance. With that in mind, I will not be assigning formal, traditional homework in Kindergarten. Instead, I ask that you spend after-school and evenings doing things that have been proven to correlate with student success. Below, you will find some useful and productive activities. Please choose an item from the menu to complete with your child every day. I will not be collecting or checking any assignments - just enjoy spending time with your child and have fun watching him/her grow!
Sensory Walk:
Take a nature walk and discuss what you hear, see, and smell.
Read a book with a parent.
Draw a picture of a new friend.
Write your name as neatly as you can 5 times. (BONUS: Write your last name, too.)
Practice tying shoelaces.
Write numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Talk about your favorite part of school with your family.
Color Hunt:
Find at least 5 things in your home that are red.
Help cook dinner, set the table, and wash the dishes.
Sing the ABC song.
Color in each box as you complete the activities and have fun!
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Teacher Information
Ms. Joann Venturini
jventurini@stpeterstpaulschoolsi.org