Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News

January 26th

This week:  This week we read and re-read the story The Mitten by Jan Brett.  On the first day we used picture cues in the story to predict which animal would try to squeeze into the mitten next.  We also learned some new vocabulary words from the story and compared them to the words we already know:

Glinty talons (claws)

Diggers (paws and claws)

Kickers (rabbit's foot)

The second time we read the story, we again used the visual cues to predict and recall the events in the story.  Each student also shared what they wanted to fit in their mitten.  

Vocabulary:  Shapes words:  Circle, triangle, square, rectangle, oval.

Literacy:  We continue to work on recognizing and naming the letters in our name.  We also learned a new song to help us learn our letters and the sounds they make.  You can follow this link to view the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvPo7aEQMxg

Shapes:  Keep working on those shapes at home.  This week we went on a shape hunt around the classroom.  During small group, we sorted shapes and worked on naming the shapes.  We all get a little hung up on rectangle and most are still confusing it with the square.  I remind them that a rectangle has two longs sides and two short sides.

Other News:

The Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck is planning to be at Clever Schools on March 8th-10th, 2017.  The scheduled dates for service is dependent on the number of returned eligible applications.  The requirements for being seen and treated on the Tooth Truck are:

-Qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at school

-Cannot be an established patient of a local dentist

-Cannot have a private dental insurance

-Must complete a Tooth Truck application form.

The Tooth Truck treats Medicaid-eligible and uninsured children at no charge for qualifying families.  Children seen last year are not eligible for a routine check-up but should apply if there is a new dental concern.  Please complete an application form and return to the school nurse as soon as possible.  An application is available upon request.

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on February 16, 2017.  The Care Mobile is a medical office on wheels that provides FREE services, whether you have insurance or not, for children birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment, and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

WE'RE GOING TO ITTY BITTY CITY!!!

Our next playgroup which will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 10:00 will be held at Itty Bitty City in Springfield! You will need to arrive at 10:00 sharp to be included in our discount price! We will be there from 10:00-12:00 and the cost per child will be $6.00! No adult fee charged to parents! :) Children under one year are free.

There is NO PRESCHOOL that day which means our preschool friends can join us! Here's the catch----we must have at least ten paying children to get this rate. You will need to respond to this post if you plan to attend. You will also need to tell us how many PAYING children you will be bringing.

If you have questions about location, check out their Facebook page. Also, you will need to fill out their waver and have it with you upon arrival. If you are unable to do that, arrive 15 minutes early to do it there. Tag other FB PAT moms/dads when you read this! Have to work? Ask grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles or a friend to bring your child. Let's see if we can make it to ten quickly!

Upcoming Dates:

February 1st:  Preschool applications for next year due

February 3rd:  PAT Playgroup at Itty Bitty City 10-12:00.  $6.00 per child

February 6th:  PAT Sweetheart Dance  6:00-7:00

February 9th:  Cox Care Mobile

February 13th:  M/W Class Valentine’s Day Party:  10:00 (more details to follow)

February 14th:  T/TH Class Valentine’s Day  Party:  10:00 (more details to follow)

February 20th:  No School-  President’s Day

The Ronald McDonald Tooth Truck is planning to be at Clever Schools on March 8th-10th, 2017.  The scheduled dates for service is dependent on the number of returned eligible applications.  The requirements for being seen and treated on the Tooth Truck are:

-Qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at school

-Cannot be an established patient of a local dentist

-Cannot have a private dental insurance

-Must complete a Tooth Truck application form.

The Tooth Truck treats Medicaid-eligible and uninsured children at no charge for qualifying families.  Children seen last year are not eligible for a routine check-up but should apply if there is a new dental concern.  Please complete an application form and return to the school nurse as soon as possible.  An application is available upon request.

Thank you,

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on February 16, 2017.  The Care Mobile is a medical office on wheels that provides FREE services, whether you have insurance or not, for children birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment, and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

NEXT WEEK Spirit Week

A note from Mrs. Brown:  

My 7-8th grade Opportunities class has been working on a service learning project for several weeks.  They have chosen to help the community of Clever by gathering items for Care to Learn.  

Mon Jan 30 - Hat Day - bring new bottle of shampoo or conditioner

Tues Jan 31 - Crazy Sock day - bring a new pair of socks

Wed Feb 1 - Black out day - Bring at least $1 donation and wear all black

Thurs Feb 2 - Pajama day - Bring new toothpaste or toothbrush

Fri Feb 3 - Team day - bring easy open canned food (pop-top) and wear your favorite team jersey

HUG A SENIOR

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH

BENEFITNG CLEVER PROJECT GRADUATION 2017

Ages 12 and under please

Do you have a favorite basketball player or Cheerleader this year?

For $1.00 you can get a hug from someone you look up to.

Varsity Basketball Boys will be available to talk to you, take a picture and give you a high 5 or hug between the freshman and JV game.

Cheerleaders will be available after the Little Cheer performance between the

JV and Varsity games.

Bubba – Clever’s own mascot will be giving out High 5’s all night long!

This is a fundraiser for the seniors to have a safe and fun night after Graduation –

But also a way for them to pay back those little ones that have cheered them on.

You can see the Project Graduation Booth where Cherry Limeades are if you have any questions.  We will announce when ready.        

Thank you!  Project Graduation Committee

Ms. Mikki’s Classroom News

1-15-17

MS. MIKKI AND MS. JESSIE WILL BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL ON TUESDAY FOR A CONFERENCE.  MS. NAOMI AND A SUBSTITUTE WILL BE HERE.  

Well I’m glad we all survived the epic ice storm of 2017!  I hope you all enjoyed the 4 day weekend!  I’m ready to get back into a consistent routine.  How about you?  

This week:  This week (and last) we read several stories about Bears.  We read Bear Snores On, and learned about hibernation.  We also read Goldilocks and The 3 Bears.  We practiced listening for comprehension.  You can practice this at home as well.  After you read a story to your child, ask them to recall a couple of events that took place.  For example:  Whose chair did Goldilocks break?  Whose porridge was hot?  What happened after the bears came home?

They also had a great time with their animals from home.   They did such a great job listening with their animals in circle time, that I’ve decided that they may bring a stuffed animal to school everyday.  This has shown to help them stay focused during circle time.  

We had fun Going on a Bear Hunt with Dr. Jean (youtube).  

Math:  This month’s goal is recognizing and naming 5 basic shapes.   

Recognizing:  If you say, “point to the circle”, can they point to the circle?

Naming:   If you hold up the circle and ask, “What shape is this?”.  Can they tell you the name of the shape?

I sent home a shapes activity bag with each child.  I hope that you will take some time each day to work on shape identification with your child.  You may keep the contents of the bag, but please send the empty bag back to school.  I will continue to send home activities to do to help them learn these shapes:  circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and oval.  

Reminders:

Tuition:  Please make sure that you are sending tuition in each week and you are not falling behind.  I send out a weekly email with a tuition receipt or reminder.  Thanks for staying on top of things!  

Progress Reports:  If you have not signed and sent back your child’s progress report, please do so this week.  

Snacks/Fruit:  Any donations of fruits or veggies would be wonderful to serve with snack.

Suggestions: Bananas, strawberries, grapes, fruit cups, cutie oranges/tangerines, apples, baby carrots, celery, broccoli and ranch.  If you are interested in being put on a fruit/veggie snack calendar and being assigned a week to donate those items, let me know and I will work on a calendar.  Thank you so much!

Mighty Mason-  As you may or may not know, Mason (Ms. Karen’s class), is our classmate’s (Lainey) brother.  He has currently been transported to Pennsylvania to undergo more surgeries to repair his heart.   First and foremost we are asking for positive thoughts or prayers for these surgeries to work, and for him to return back home and school.  We have sent home a Mighty Mason t shirt flyer.  Please consider showing your support by purchasing a t shirt.  You may also make a financial contribution at Southern Bank.  Just let them know to deposit it in Mason’s account.  Thank you!

Box Tops:  We are collecting Box Tops for Education.  Please send them in as you collect them.  Thank you!  

Book Orders:   Book orders are due

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on Thursday, January 19, 2017.  The Care Mobile is a medical office on wheels that provides FREE services for children ages birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

This month's learning target is identifying 5 basic shapes.  Your child will be working on naming circle, square, triangle, rectangle and oval.  I will be sending home a "Shapes" activity bag home with your child this week.  These are supplemental books and games for you to use at home with your child.  You do not need to return the materials to school, but please do return the baggie.  I will be sending home more activities periodically in the bags.