February Newsletter

Dear Parents,
As the month of February is underway, here are some of the many lessons, concepts, and activities that are happening in the TK/K MAC classroom.

First, in Language Arts the class has begun the process of reading, writing and sounding out words, we are also using technology in the classroom as we read and listen to short stories from the website’s http// www.starfall.com http//www.youtube.com The students are learning to enjoy reading and gaining more self-confidence in their abilities as readers.

I am so very thankful to Ms. Soto as she makes our daily guided reading come alive for the little ones each and every day. With the Let’s Learn to Read activities; on website www.starfall.com; she models sounding and blending words with word games, puzzles activities with great fluency and expression. Thank you, Ms. Soto for your very special talent in inspiring our students.

Next, in Math we recently celebrated our One Hundredth Day of School here in the Zoom Room. Our On-Site Learners and Distance Learners Shared their 100 items from Special Trail-Mix Snacks, we colored 100 Candy- Gumdrops Chart! We counted and danced to the song Let’s Shape-U 100 times. Our TK students are learning and exploring more about shapes, 2D and 3D Shapes. We’ve mastered the concept of Shapes and how we see shapes everywhere we go in our environment.


We’ve just begun celebrating The A. B. C. ‘s of Black History Month, Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year with our many cultural traditions. TK is also learning more about the many cultural celebrations in the month of February through our Scholastic- Social Studies and Social Science- Personal Newspapers, Scholastic Digital Videos and the Discovery Channel with educational videos, age-apporiate literature and classroom discussions.



We are learning more from reading aloud books and watching mini video biographies about Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Who was Rosa Parks and Who was Ruby Bridges, and Who was Garrett A. Morgan and What did He Invent?, so far!

In our Social Development we continue to learn through discussions the importance of problem solving and knowing and using our good manners and making good choices. As we continue to recognize and discuss our Student Learning Expectations, we’ve discovered that many of our Student Learning Expectations are wonderful characteristics we see in our African American leaders whom we celebrate during Black History Month.

Looking forward, there are great accomplishments that you should recognize as your children develops the tools they need to begin to read and have the confidence and self-esteem to do so. Your child is willing and able to read and interact with their peers in a learning and safe environment. Your child has the ability to use problem-solving skills, ask key questions not only in Mathematics, but also in our everyday life situations. With this knowledge, the love of God, family and a caring community, your child’s potential for growth and success is endless.

Lastly, in Religion as our Lenten Season will begin soon we are becoming more aware of Jesus’ life and death. Our TK students are asking lots of questions about the Stations of the Cross and God’s amazing Love for Us!


Sincerely,
Mrs. Jitosho
 

Mrs. B. Jitosho

Ms. B. Soto

MAC Teachers- Multi-Age Classes