Mrs. Cauthen's Class Notes:

Updates for May

It is so hard to believe the year is almost over. Three weeks to go! We have tried so hard to stretch out our supplies but we have run out of a few classroom needs. We are out of morning snacks, paper towels, cleaner, and copy paper. If you have these items at home and are able to send them in it would be greatly appreciated.

We are in need of a volunteer in the classroom from 10-11:25 on Wed. May 5th, 12th, and 19th.

Lunch is being provided for our class on Monday, May 24th. We just need volunteers to send in waters and dessert for the children on that day. Thank you in advance.

4th Nine Weeks Skills

Language Arts (Reading/Writing)

Reads patterned text from memory
Writes first and last name
Uses pictures and content clues to draw conclusions and predict outcomes
Writes complete sentences using temorary spelling

Math-Concepts/Basic Skills

Counts by 1's (0-110+)
Counts by 5's and 10's (0-110+)
Counts by 2's to 30
Makes and explains a simple graph
Builds number families to 5
Creates and solves number stories using objects, pictures, or symbols
Uses and writes numbers (0-110+)
Understands simple fractions (1/2)
Compares length, weight, and volume of various object

EGG HUNT

We are having our Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m. (rain date is Thursday, April 1st). We will walk to the home of Walker Holliday, 1239 Mountain Brook Circle (886-1776). We will leave school around 9:30 a.m.

You will need to send in two dozen filled plastic eggs with your child's name on them in permanent marker. Put them in a basket and send them to school by Monday, March 29th. Your child will not need a lunch on this day. Play clothes and tennis shoes should be worn.

Parents are also invited to attend the party. You will need to bring a salad or dessert or drink to share with the other adults. Please notify me at 886-1344 or 413-5483 or by note by Wednesday, March 24 th if you plan to attend and what you will be bringing.

Updated 2/19

A big Thanks for the wonderful

Valentines Party!

Don't Forget The Friendship Tea

Tuesday, February 23rd is our annual Kindergarten Friendship Tea. The Tea will begin promptly at 9:45 am. Volunteers please arrive by 9:00 am. Thanks to all of you who have made this event possible.

A "formal" tea is a chance for our children to practice good manners. Please have them dress for the occasion. This is a special time for your children, so please, no siblings.

Skills that should be mastered this 9 weeks.

Language Arts

Recognize relationship between spoken and written word
Illustrates main idea
Sequences events
Uses letter sounds in reading and writing
Distinguishes between fact and fiction in pictures and stories
Recognizes some high frequency words

Math

Counts to 100 by 1's
Counts to 100 by 10's
Counts to 100 by 5's
Counts to 20 by 2's
Counts back (20-0)
Identifies coins and their value (penny, nickel, dime, quarter)
Tells time to the hour (digital and analog)
Participates in solving oral number stories
Uses and writes numbers (0-50)
Identifies and draws or constructs circle, square, rectangle, rhombus, and triangle

Updated 1/10/10

Due to the recent inclement weather and early dismissal situation it has come to my attention the children need to work on knowing their address and phone number.

Please write your contact numbers for emergencies on the front of the bag tag. In case of an early dismissal please call my cell phone 413-5483 instead of the school.

Updated 12/2/09

We have been hard at work this year and the children are running very low on glue sticks and erasers on their pencils. Please send in some more glue sticks and cap erasers or new pencils for your child. Don't forget to label all supplies with your child's name.

There is much excitement in the air!!! Our year in Kindergarten has certainly been full of learning and lots of fun so far! Thank you to the parents who have volunteered their time at home as well as here at school...You are greatly appreciated!

Tis The Season!!!

Gingerbread House Party Monday, December 14th

Our class will make Gingerbread Houses and you are invited! I will provide refreshments for you and your child...no sibling for this event. I encourage you to share this time with your child...It's so much fun!!! We will start promptly at 10:00 am. I will need eight people to make Royal Icing...let me know if you can and I will send you the recipe.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NEWS Thursday, December 17th at 9:45 (please note that school will dismiss at 11:35 that day)

Tonda Rawls will be coordinating the Christmas Party and would love to have your help. We will exchange books...girls bring a book that a girl would enjoy...and boys bring a book that a boy would enjoy...the cost of the book should be around $5.00...please wrap the book and put your child's name on it...we will draw names and exchange books at the party...PLEASE send the book in by Monday, December 14th.

Updated 11/5/09

Reminders!

We are totally out of snacks-HELP!
Remember to send you child dressed for the weather-we go outside everyday possible.
Make sure you label all jackets, coats, and sweaters sent to school.
Please check your child's folder every night.
If you have not returned the report card-please sign it and send it back as soon as possible.

Thank You Notes!

Parents-Thank You so much for making Pow Wow Day the best ever! We all had a great time. Special Thanks to Honey Taylor for organizing Pow Wow Day and for all the Moms and Dads who helped volunteered. What a wonderful Day.

Our Halloween Party was fantastic! Thanks to Tonda Rawls, her Mother, and all the wonderful Party Moms. The kids had a great time.

Updated 10/14/09

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all the construction paper you have sent in over the last couple of weeks. This helps out tremendously.

Due to inclement weather Pow Wow Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 28th. You won't want to miss this event. Mark your calendar and call Honey Taylor if you are available to volunteer. We need as many people as possible to help with this spectacular event.

The Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, October 30th. The party will be in the morning. Please join us for the party and if you would like to volunteer please call Tonda Rawls.

Updated 9/3/09

Unfortunately, due to budget cuts construction paper is no longer provided. This is a huge need at the Kindergarten level. It would be greatly appreciated if you could please send in construction paper size 12x18 throughout the year. All colors are needed including white.

Updated 8/26

Just a reminder: Please send a healthy snack and water each day for our afternoon break. It is best not to send sweet snacks or drinks because they attract bugs which can scare the children. Thank you for your help in this matter!

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!!!

Thank you for attending the parent meeting! This year is going to be wonderful!! We will have our schedule soon and I will get in touch with you about working in the classroom. Thank you for helping...it really makes a difference!!

Just a few reminders:

*send a snack and water each day

*for the first few weeks...let me know how your child is getting home...please read the note about changing the way home after school has started...you will get the note this week.

*feel free to call me!

Amanda Cauthen

Mrs. Cauthen

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