Kindergarten News for the Week of December 19, 2016

Students are invited to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters on Wednesday, December 21!  No jeans will be permitted.  Only dress code appropriate bottoms may be worn.

Friday, December 23 will be a 12:00 dismissal.  There will be no school from December 24 until January 2.  Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2015.  Enjoy your holiday break!

Polar Express Day will take place on Friday, December 23.  We are inviting students to wear their pajamas to school to celebrate the season together.  Please have your child wear their pajamas on this day to participate in the fun.  Thank you!

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Tuesday – Day 3 – Music

Wednesday – Day 4 – Computers (Ugly Sweater Day!)

Thursday – Day 5 – Book Exchange (Don’t forget your books!)

Friday – Day 6 – Art (Early Dismissal and Polar Express Day!)

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a fantastic holiday break!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Glue

Some students have recently run out of glue sticks and our classroom supply is depleted.  Please send one or two glue sticks to school for your child to use.  If you are able to send extras for other children in the class it would be GREATLY appreciated.  Thank you!!

Kindergarten News for the Week of December 12, 2016

There will be a 2 hour data delay on Wednesday, December 14.

Scholastic Book Orders are due on Monday, December 12.  Scholastic guarantees delivery by the holiday break!

Saturday, December 10 is the NSE Holiday Concert.  Kindergarten performs at 10am in the NSHS Auditorium.  Your child should report to the high school gym no later than 9:30am.  Santa will be located in the gym for photos.  Please arrive early to allow time for a quick visit.  Dress code clothing or dress-up clothing is permitted.  Please, no jeans or sweatpants.

Friday, December 16 will be a Spartan Dress Down Day.  The suggested donation is $1.00.

A dress code clarification paper was sent home today.  Please keep in mind that the dress code will be strictly enforced and that all students should be following the dress code guidelines.  Be sure to pay special attention to acceptable clothing on Spartan Spirit Days and dress down days.

This week we will be focusing on the letter Rr as in rug.  Show and Tell for the letter Rr will be on Friday, December 16.

Our new Reading story is called “Little Quack”.  We will discuss what new things you can do as you get older.  We will also learn about plot.

In Math we will continue comparing and ordering numbers 0-10.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 8 – Music

Tuesday – Day 9 – Computers

Wednesday – 2 hour data delay – Non-rotation day

Thursday – Day 10 – Library (Don’t forget your books!)

Friday – Day 1 - Art

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have an incredible weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of December 5, 2016

Scholastic Book Orders are due on Monday, December 12.  Scholastic guarantees delivery by the holiday break!

Saturday, December 10 is the NSE Holiday Concert.  Kindergarten performs at 10am in the NSHS Auditorium.  Your child should report to the high school gym no later than 9:30am.  Santa will be located in the gym for photos.  Please arrive early to allow time for a quick visit.  Dress code clothing or dress-up clothing is permitted.  Please, no jeans or sweatpants.

This week we will be focusing on the letter Nn as in net.  Show and Tell for the letter Nn will be on Friday, December 9.

Our new Reading story is called “Little Panda”.  We will discuss how a panda changes in its first year of life.  We will also learn about comparing and contrasting.

In Math we will continue comparing and ordering numbers 0-10.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 3 – Music

Tuesday – Day 4 – Computers

Wednesday – Day 5 – Book Exchange

Thursday – Day 6 – Art

Friday – Day 7 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have an incredible week!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of November 29, 2016

The Kindergarten Field Trip will be on Thursday, December 1.  Students are asked to wear a polo and dress code approved bottoms or better!  This means that students may wear Christmas dresses, suits, etc (even if they aren’t dress code appropriate.)  Please remember that we are going to a theatre and we will be representing North Schuylkill.  Students should not wear gym clothes on the field trip.  We will be leaving PROMPTLY at 9am and returning at approximately 12:30pm.  We will be eating a regular school lunch after our field trip.  Please plan your child’s lunch as you normally do.  Students should NOT bring money on this field trip!

Saturday, December 10 is the NSE Holiday Concert.  Kindergarten performs at 10am in the NSHS Auditorium.  Your child should report to the high school gym no later than 9:30am.  Santa will be located in the gym for photos.  He will also have cookies!  Please arrive early to allow time for a quick visit.  Dress code clothing or dress-up clothing is permitted.  Please, no jeans or sweatpants.

This week we will be learning the letter Dd as in dinosaur.  Instead of Show and Tell, we will be doing dinosaur projects.  Projects will be due on Friday, December 2.  Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Our new Reading story is called “Jack and the Beanstalk”.  We will discuss how make believe plants are alike and different.  We will also learn about realism and fantasy.

In Math we will learning about the numbers 6-10.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday – No School!

Tuesday – Day 9 - Computers

Wednesday – Day 10 – Library (Don’t forget your book!)

Thursday – Day 1 - Art (Dress nice for the field trip!)

Friday – Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have an incredible weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of November 21, 2016

Report cards will be distributed on Monday, November 21.  Please keep the report card and return the signed envelope to school.

On Wednesday, November 23, students will be dismissed at 12:00pm.  There will be no school from Thursday, November 24 through Monday, November 28.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 29.

Thursday, December 1 is our Kindergarten field trip to the Bloomsburg Theater.  We will be leaving the school promptly at 9:00.  Please make sure your child is on time for school that day.  Your child should wear dress code appropriate clothes or better.  Please do not send your child to school in gym clothes.

This week we will continue to focus on the letter Ii as in igloo.  There will be no Show and Tell this week.

When we return from Thanksgiving break, we will be learning the letter Dd as in dinosaur.  Instead of Show and Tell, we will be doing dinosaur projects.  All information will be sent home in your child’s folder before break.  Projects will be due on Friday, December 2.  Thank you in advance for your assistance!

In Math we will continue learning about the numbers 6-10.

Please remember to review sight words with your child every night!

The Holiday Concert will be held on Saturday, December 10 in the NSHS auditorium.  Kindergarten performs at 10:00am.  Please drop your child off in the high school gym no later than 9:30am.  Students must wear dress code appropriate clothes or better.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 6 – Art

Tuesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Wednesday – Day 8 – Music (Early Dismissal at 12:00)

Thursday  – No School

Friday – No School

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have an incredible weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of November 14, 2016

The North Schuylkill Accelerated Reader Program will be having a fundraiser on Thursday, November 17 at the St. Clair Taco Bell.  It will run from 5-8pm.  Please come out and support our school if you are able.  Taco Bell will donate 15% of your purchase to the Accelerated Reader Program!

On Thursday, November 17 we will be participating in a Personal Body Safety presentation.  It will be presented by SARCC.  If you would like to exclude your child from attending the presentation, please send a note to the school.

Friday, November 18 will be a Spartan Dress Down Day.  Students may wear jeans or sweatpants.  The suggested donation is $1.00.

Scholastic Book Orders are due on Wednesday, November 16.

Kindergarten will be going out to recess every day that the weather is above freezing.  Please send your child to school in appropriate clothing.  This time of year a winter coat, gloves, and a hat are necessary.  If your child does not wear a coat, he/she will not be allowed to go outside for recess. 

This week we will focus on the letter Ii as in igloo.  Show and Tell for the letter Ii will be on Friday, November 18.  A paper bag with the letter Ii on it will be sent home in your child’s folder on Thursday.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Ii.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

Our new Reading story is called “A Bed for the Winter”.  We will discuss what kind of home an animal needs.  We will also learn about sequence.

In Math we will continue learning the numbers 6-10.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 1 – Art

Tuesday – Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Wednesday – Day 3 – Music

Thursday – Day 4 – Computers

Friday – Day 5 – Book Exchange (Don’t forget your book!)

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a spectacular weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of November 7, 2016

Wednesday, November 9 is a 2-hour data delay for students. 

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 6.  Remember to turn your clocks back one hour!  Also, shorts are no longer permitted until daylight savings time begins in the spring.

This week we will focus on the letter Cc as in cat.  Show and Tell for the letter Cc will be on Friday, November 11.  A paper bag with the letter Cc will be sent home in your child’s folder on Thursday.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Cc.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

Our new Reading story is called “Bear Snores On”.  We will discuss what unique thing a bear does in the winter.  We will also learn about realism and fantasy.

In Math we will continue comparing and ordering numbers from 0-5.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 7 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Tuesday – Day 8 – Music

Wednesday – 2-hour data delay – Non-rotation day

Thursday – Day 9 – Computers

Friday – Day 10 – Library (Don’t forget your book!)

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a spectacular weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of October 31, 2016

This week we will focus on the letter Pp as in pan.  Show and Tell for the letter Pp will be on Friday, November 4.  A paper bag with the letter Pp will be sent home in your child’s folder on Thursday.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Pp.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

Our new Reading story is called “Animal Babies in Grasslands”.  We will discuss what special animals live in grasslands.  We will also learn about main idea.

In Math we will be continuing to learn about the numbers 0-5.

Please remember to review your child’s sight word list every night!

If you were chosen to be a chaperone for our field trip, your money is due no later than Friday, November 4.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Tuesday – Day 3 – Music

Wednesday – Day 4 – Computers

Thursday – Day 5 – Book Exchange (Don’t forget your books!)

Friday   – Day 6 – Art

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a spectacular weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of October 24, 2016

Please remember to review your child’s sight word list every night!  In order to make it through all 18 lists by the end of the year, students should be getting a new list every one to two weeks.

This week we will focus on the letter Ss as in snake.  Show and Tell for the letter Ss will be on Friday, October 28.  A paper bag with the letter Ss will be sent home in your child’s folder on Thursday.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Ss.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

Our new Reading story is called “Nature Spy”.  We will discuss what we can learn about nature when we look closely.  We will also learn about setting.

In Math we will continue learning about numbers from 0-5.

Everyone is invited to attend the NSE Halloween Parade in Spartan Stadium on Friday, October 28.  It will start promptly at 2:00pm with Kindergarten and will end with 6^th grade.  Please send your child’s costume to school with him/her in a bag.  Do not send your child to school wearing his/her costume!  Remember, clown costumes and weapons are not permitted.

This week we will be celebrating our drug free school with Red Ribbon Week!  Your child is invited to participate in the daily themes.  They are listed below in the schedule.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 7 - Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

                “No Sweat” – Wear sweat pants today!

Tuesday – Day 8 – Music

                “Sock It to Drugs” – Wear crazy socks

Wednesday – Day 9 – Computers

                “Turn Your Back on Drugs” – Wear your clothes backwards

Thursday – Day 10 – Library (Don’t forget your book!)

                “Hairs to a Drug Free Life” – Crazy hair day

Friday   – Day 1 – Art

                “NS Spirit Dress” - Wear your RED and BLUE

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a spectacular weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of October 17, 2016

The Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place next week.  Family shopping night is on Monday, October 17 from 4-7pm.  Our class will have time to shop during our Book Exchange class on Thursday, October 20.  If you would like your child to purchase books from the fair, please send money in a labeled envelope.  Keep in mind that tax will be charged on all items. 

Our new Reading story is called “Flowers.”  We will discuss comparing and contrasting, as well as how flowers are unique.

This week we will be focusing on the letter Aa as in apple.  Show and Tell for the letter Aa will be on Friday, October 21.  A paper bag with the letter Aa on it will be sent home in your child’s folder.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Aa.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

In Math we will continue learning about numbers 0-5.

Thank you to the following people/businesses for their generous contributions for our Fall Festival!

Hart Farms, Ringtown for all the pumpkins.

Valley Nursery, Lavelle for the hale bales.

PSP for developing the pictures at no cost.

Circle City Amusements, Ringtown for renting the bounce house at a discounted price.

Pearl Movie Theater, Frackville for the popcorn.

Tyson Foods for the hot dogs.

Mrs. T’s for the pierogies.

Nestle for the water.

Gold Star Beverage for the ice.

Ray Reichwein for the hayride.

Boyer’s for the gift card for supplies.  

Rumbles Roadside Stand for the apples.

The Mineshaft, Ashland for allowing the parents to hold meetings there.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday – Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Tuesday – Day 3 –Music

Wednesday – Day 4 – Computers

Thursday – Day 5 – Book Exchange (Book Fair!)

Friday – Day 1 - Art

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of October 10, 2016

There will be no school for students on Monday, October 10.  Enjoy your long weekend!

There is a 2 Hour Data Delay on Wednesday, October 12.

Our new Reading story is called “Dig, Dig, Digging.”  We will discuss classifying and categorizing, as well as how machines help people work.

This week we will be focusing on the letter Tt as in tent.  Show and Tell for the letter Tt will be on Friday, October 14.  A paper bag with the letter Tt on it will be sent home in your child’s folder.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Tt.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

In Math we will continue learning about numbers 0-5.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday – No School

Tuesday – Day 9 –Computers

Wednesday – 2 Hour Data Delay – Non rotation day

Thursday – Day 10 – Library (Remember your books!)

Friday – Day 1 - Art

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of October 3, 2016

Our new Reading story is called “Smash!  Crash!”.  We will discuss characters, as well as what people like to do with their friends.

This week we will be focusing on the letter Mm as in man.  Show and Tell for the letter Mm will be on Friday, September 26.  A paper bag with the letter Mm on it will be sent home in your child’s folder.  Please send the bag back to school on Friday with one or two small items that start with Mm.   Please note that the items must be small enough to fit inside the brown paper bag.  Thank you for your help!

In Math we will continue learning about analyzing, comparing, and composing shapes.

The Fall Festival will be held this Thursday, October 6.  Students will be permitted to dress in gym clothes, but no jeans are allowed.

Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home on Monday and are due on Friday, October 7.

Next week is Spirit Week!  If your child would like to participate, you can dress them in the following themes.  Please be aware that the dress code remains in place during all Spirit Dress Days.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday – Day 4 – Computers

-          Wear Blue Day

Tuesday – Day 5 –Book Exchange (Don’t forget your books!)

-          Patriotic Dress Day

Wednesday – Day 6 – Art

-          Team Spirit Day

Thursday – Day 7 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

-          Decades Day and the Fall Festival

Friday – Day 8 – Music

-          Spartan Spirit Day

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a magnificent weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of September 26, 2016

Our new Reading story is called “Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten”.  We will discuss classifying and categorizing, as well as how people in a community cooperate.

Please continue to review sight words with your child every night.  When your child masters a list, a new list will be sent home to practice.

In Math we will begin our new chapter “Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes”.

Please continue to help your child memorize his/her 4 digit student ID.  The number can be found on his/her bus tag and folder.  This number is important to know so your child can order lunch, log onto the computer, and check out books from the library.  Thank you for your help!

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday  – Day 9 – Computers

Tuesday – Day 10 – Library

Wednesday – Day 1 – Art

Thursday – Day 2 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Friday – Day 3 – Music

Please let me know if you or your child need anything!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of September 19, 2016

Next week we will begin our new Reading story “Plaidypus Lost”.  We will discuss how families cooperate, as well as talk about the setting of a story.  A few new letters will be introduced this week (Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss) and we will come back later in the year to learn about them in more detail. 

In Math we will begin learning about positional words (up, down, top, bottom, etc.)

Please continue to review sight words every day.  Your child’s sight word paper should be kept in his/her folder so you know when to move onto the next list.

You may want to send in a sweater or jacket for your child to keep in his/her cubby.  Our room is often chilly due to the constant blowing of our air system.  You may also want to send a change of clothes to be kept in case of spills or accidents.  These are completely optional and up to you!

If your child has not learned his/her 4-digit ID number yet, please continue to work on memorization.  The number is used for buying lunch, checking out books from the library, and logging on to computers.

Our Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday – Day 4 - Computers

Tuesday – Day 5 –Book Exchange

Wednesday – Day 6 – Art

Thursday – Day 7 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Friday – Day 8 - Music

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of September 12, 2016

Picture day is on Tuesday, September 13.  Please send your child’s money and order form to school no later than Monday, September 12.

Friday, September 16 is a Spartan Dress Down Day.  Students may wear a Spartan shirt with jeans or dress code appropriate sweatpants/mesh shorts.  The suggested donation is $1.

Next week we will begin our new Reading story “We Are So Proud”.  We will discuss how school children work and play together, as well as talk about the setting of a story.  A few new letters will be introduced this week (Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, and Nn) and we will come back later in the year to learn about them in more detail. 

In Math we will continue to learn about identifying and describing shapes.

All children need a snack and drink every day.  In order to eliminate confusion about whether something is a snack or a drink, you may want to pack your child’s lunch in a regular lunchbox and his/her snack in a paper bag marked “snack”.  Some children have eaten snack for lunch when they were supposed to eat in the cafeteria!

You may want to send in a sweater or jacket for your child to keep in his/her cubby.  Our room is often chilly due to the constant blowing of our air system.  You may also want to send a change of clothes to be kept in case of spills or accidents.  These are completely optional and up to you.

Please continue to help your child memorize his/her student ID number.  This number can be found on the front of his/her folder and will be used throughout your child’s schooling at North Schuylkill to buy lunch, check out library books, and log on to the computer.

Our Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday – Day 10 - Library

Tuesday – Day 1 –Art

Wednesday – 2 hr Data Delay – Non rotation day

Thursday – Day 2 – Gym

Friday – Day 3 - Music

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of September 5, 2016

Congratulations, you made it through the first week of Kindergarten!  Hold on tight because this year will fly by!

There will be no school on Monday, September 5.  Enjoy your long weekend!

Next week we will begin our first Reading story, “The Little School Bus”.  We will discuss how children get to school.  We will also learn about characters.  A few new letters will be introduced this week (Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, and Ee) and we will come back later in the year to learn about them in more detail. 

In Math we will be learning how to identify and describe shapes.

All children need a snack and drink every day.  Snack time is at 2:45. In order to eliminate confusion about whether something is a snack or a drink, you may want to pack your child’s lunch in a regular lunchbox and his/her snack in a paper bag marked “snack”.  Some children have eaten snack for lunch when they were supposed to eat in the cafeteria!

You may want to send in a sweater or jacket for your child to keep in his/her cubby.  Our room is often chilly due to the constant blowing of our air system.  You may also want to send a change of clothes to be kept in case of spills or accidents.  These are completely optional and up to you.

Please make sure your child has his/her red bus tag each day.  We want everyone to get home safely and some children do not know their full name ---let alone address, phone number, etc.

Our Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday – Labor Day – No School!

Tuesday – Day 6 –Art

Wednesday – Day 7 – Gym (Remember your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 8 – Music

Friday – Day 9 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a fantastic long weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Lunch Menu for the Last Week of School

The week of May 31 through June 2 2016 there will be no Salads or Wraps for Students.

 

Tuesday May 31 2016

Hamburger on a roll

Vegetable

Fruit

Milk

 

Alternate

Hot Dog on a roll

 

Wednesday June 1 2016

Pork Riblet

Vegetable

Fruit

Milk

 

Alternate

Corn Dog

 

Thursday June 2 2016

No Breakfast will be served

Chicken Patty on a roll

Vegetable

Fruit

Milk

Kindergarten News for the Week of May 23, 2016

Kindergarten Graduation will take place in the High School Auditorium at 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 24.  Kindergarten students should arrive at the High School Gymnasium between 5:15 and 5:45.  We ask that parents do NOT enter the gymnasium.  All students must wear a white collared shirt.  Girls should not wear anything in their hair since they will be wearing caps.  Graduation tickets were sent home with your child today (Friday, May 20).  Please keep the tickets in a safe place as no one will be admitted without a ticket.  More information will be in your child’s folder on Monday.

Carnival Day will be on Friday, May 27.  We will be outside for most of the day and the forecast looks like it will be about 80 degrees!  Please apply sunscreen to your child before you send them to school.  You may also pack sunscreen to reapply later in the day. 

This week we will be reviewing the letter Uu and its long sound as in unicorn.  There will be no Show and Tell for the remainder of the year.

Our new Reading story is called “Alistair and Kip’s Great Adventure!”  We will discuss what friends can build together.  We will also learn about plot.

In Math we will be moving on to a variety of first grade topics geared toward preparing your child for next year.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 10 – Library (All books should already be returned)

Tuesday – Day 1 – Art

Wednesday – Day 2 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 3 – Music

Friday – Day 4 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of May 16, 2016

Monday, May 16 is “Kick Butts Day”!  We will discuss why we should say no to tobacco use.  We will be playing fun games outside with some of the high school members of Teens Against Tobacco, therefore students will be permitted to wear gym clothes to school on Monday. 

Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  Graduation tickets will be sent home on Friday, May 20.  No family members will be admitted without a ticket.  Graduating Kindergarten students and children under 5 who can fit on their parent’s lap do not need a ticket to enter.  More information will be sent home next week. 

This week we will be reviewing the letter Ee and its long sound as in eagle.  There will be no Show and Tell for the remainder of the year.

Our new Reading story is called “Building Beavers.”  We will discuss how beavers build their homes.  We will also learn about main idea.

In Math we will be learning to classify and categorize data.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 5 – Guidance

Tuesday – Day 6 – Art

Wednesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 8 – Music

Friday – Day 9 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of May 9, 2016

The Scholastic Book Fair will be going on this week.  Our day to shop is on Monday, May 9 during Library class.  Please send your child’s book fair money in an envelope labeled with his/her name and the amount of money that is enclosed.  Remember, sales tax will be charged on all items.  If you would like to shop with your child, you can come to the evening sale on Monday, May 9 from 4:00-7:00pm.

This week we will be reviewing long and short vowel sounds.  There will be no Show and Tell for the remainder of the year.

Our new Reading story is called “Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop.”  We will discuss what tools you need to build things.  We will also learn about character.

In Math we will be learning to classify and categorize data.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 10 – Library (Remember your books!) – Book Fair shopping day

Tuesday – Day 1 – Art

Wednesday – Day 2 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 3 – Music

Friday – Day 4 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of May 2, 2016

The Scholastic Book Fair will be going on next week.  Our day to shop is on Monday, May 9 during Library class.  If you would like to shop with your child, you can come to the evening sale on Monday, May 9 from 4:00-7:00pm.

This week we will be learning about the letter Yy as in yak.  Show and Tell for the letter Yy will be on Friday, May 6.  This will be the last Show and Tell of the school year!

Our new Reading story is called “Building With Dad.”  We will discuss how a school is built.  We will also learn about comparing and contrasting.

In Math we will be learning about measurement.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 5 – Guidance

Tuesday – Day 6 – Art

Wednesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 8 – Music

Friday – Day 9 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child need anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of April 25, 2016

The final Scholastic book order of this school year was sent home in your child’s folder last Friday.  This is your last chance to stock up on books for the summer!  Book orders are due on Friday, April 29.

The Pottsville Republican newspaper will be publishing “A Child’s View” on Thursday, April 28.  Don’t forget to look for your child’s response to what they want to be when they grow up!

This week we will be learning about the letter Qq as in quilt.  The girls in our class will get to be queens for the day on Thursday.  On Friday, Q and U will be getting married!  There will be no show and tell this week.

Our new Reading story is called “This is the Way We Go to School.”  We will discuss how children around the world get to school.  We will also learn about drawing conclusions.

In Math we will be learning about measurement.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 10 – Library (Remember your book!)

Tuesday – Day 1 – Art

Wednesday – Day 2 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 3 – Music

Friday – Day 4 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Books

As the school year comes to a close, I will be gradually downsizing my classroom library.  If your child comes home with a book from me (not an AR or library book) it is theirs to keep forever.  They do not have to return it.  Thank you!

Kindergarten News for the Week of April 18, 2016

The PTO Chinese Auction will be this Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12pm-3pm.  Prize winners will be announced on Sunday at 3pm.  There are many wonderful prizes including a big screen TV and tickets to Disney World!  We hope to see you there!

The final Scholastic book order of this school year was sent home in your child’s folder on Friday.  This is your last chance to stock up on books for the summer!  Book orders are due on Friday, April 29.

This week we will be learning about the letter Zz as in zebra.  Show and Tell for the letter Zz will be on Friday, April 22.

Our new Reading story is called “On the Move!.”  We will discuss what how people in different parts of the world travel.  We will also learn about main idea.

In Math we will continue to learn about composing and decomposing numbers.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 5 – Guidance

Tuesday – Day 6 – Art

Wednesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 8 – Music

Friday – Day 9 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of April 11, 2016

Monday, April 11 is a dress down day for the PSSA kickoff.  Please send your child to school in a Spartan shirt and jeans/sweatpants/gym shorts. 

Thank you for all of your help with the United States projects!  They looked great and the facts were very interesting!

Don’t forget to do a quick review of your child’s sight words every night.  Remember, students must learn all 96 Kindergarten sight words by the end of the year!

This week we will be learning about the letter Vv as in violin.  Show and Tell for the letter Vv will be on Friday, April 15.

Our new Reading story is called “The Little Engine That Could.”  We will discuss what kinds of work trains do.  We will also learn about plot.

In Math we will continue to learn about composing and decomposing numbers.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 10 – Library (Remember your book!)

Tuesday – Day 1 – Art

Wednesday – Day 2 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 3 – Music

Friday – Day 4 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of April 4, 2016

Kindergarten Graduation pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 6.  Please send in your order and money to school no later than Tuesday, April 5.  Students must wear a white collared shirt so that everyone looks the same on the class composite picture.  Girls must wear their hair down so it will fit under the cap.  Thank you!

Don’t forget to do a quick review of your child’s sight words every night.  Remember, students must learn all 96 Kindergarten sight words by the end of the year!

This week we will be learning about the letter Uu as in umbrella.  Instead of show and tell, we will be doing United States reports.  Each student will be assigned one of the fifty states.  On Friday, April 8, students must present their state to the class and be able to say the name of their state, three facts about the state, and show a picture of the state.  More information will come home in your child’s folder on Monday.

Our new Reading story is called “Trucks Roll.”  We will discuss what kinds of transportation help people do their jobs.  We will also learn about comparing and contrasting.

In Math we will continue to learn about composing and decomposing numbers.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 5 – Guidance

Tuesday – Day 6 – Art

Wednesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 8 – Music

Friday – Day 9 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

**Reminders**

**Scholastic book orders are due TOMORROW, April 1.**

**Tonight is the last night to fill in your March book buddy logs.  Remember, you need to have read at least 15 books in order to get a free personal pizza from Pizza Hut!**

Kindergarten News for the Week of March 28, 2016

There will be no school on Friday, March 25.  Enjoy your Easter weekend!

The PTO is holding a Chinese Auction again this year as a fundraiser.  Each class is doing a themed basket.  Our basket theme is “Crayola”.  We are asking that parents send in an item or items to contribute to our class basket.  Please send anything that is part of the “Crayola” brand.  This includes crayons, markers, colored pencils, Color Wonder, sketch pads, paint, clay, etc.  In order to stick with the theme of our basket, please do not send in items unless they specifically say “Crayola” on them.  Please send in your item before April 1, 2016.  Thank you in advance for your donation!  The classroom from each grade whose basket has the most tickets at the end of the auction will receive an ice cream party!!

Don’t forget to do a quick review of your child’s sight words every night.  Remember, students must learn all 96 Kindergarten sight words by the end of the year!

This week we will be learning about the letter Xx as in x-ray.  There will be no show and tell this week.

Our new Reading story is called “Mayday! Mayday!”.  We will discuss what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency.  We will also learn about cause and effect.

In Math we will be learning about composing and decomposing numbers.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 10 – Library (Remember your book!)

Tuesday – Day 1 – Art

Wednesday – Day 2 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Thursday – Day 3 – Music

Friday – Day 4 - Computers

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239

Kindergarten News for the Week of March 21, 2016

Spring will finally arrive on Sunday!  Hang in there through what is hopefully the last bit of snow, and look forward to the warm, sunny days ahead!

Now that Daylight Savings Time has passed, students are allowed to wear shorts to school again.  Please use your discretion as we will still be going outside for recess most of the time.

There will be no school on Friday, March 25.  Enjoy your Easter weekend!

The PTO is holding a Chinese Auction again this year as a fundraiser.  Each class is doing a themed basket.  Our basket theme is “Crayola”.  We are asking that parents send in an item or items to contribute to our class basket.  Please send anything that is part of the “Crayola” brand.  This includes crayons, markers, colored pencils, Color Wonder, sketch pads, paint, clay, etc.  In order to stick with the theme of our basket, please do not send in items unless they specifically say “Crayola” on them.  Please send in your item before April 1, 2016.  Thank you in advance for your donation!  The classroom from each grade whose basket has the most tickets at the end of the auction will receive an ice cream party!!

Don’t forget to do a quick review of your child’s sight words every night.  Remember, students must learn all 96 Kindergarten sight words by the end of the year!

This week we will be learning about the letter Ww as in water.  Show and Tell for the letter Ww will be on Thursday, March 24.

Our new Reading story is called “Max Takes the Train”.  We will discuss different ways of going places.  We will also learn about realism and fantasy.

In Math we will continue to learn about subtraction.

Our specials schedule for the week is:

Monday –Day 6 - Art

Tuesday – Day 7 – Gym (Don’t forget your sneakers!)

Wednesday – Day 8 – Music

Thursday – Day 9 – Computers

Friday – No School!

Please let me know if you or your child needs anything.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Frushon

jfrushon@northschuylkill.net

(570)874-3661 ext. 3239