Kindergarten 2

Our Classroom Helpers:

Jesus Time
God Creates Man and Woman God made the first man and woman, and God gives us life. We want to respect the lives of the unborn, young, and old alike. We praise and thank God for our lives. Adam and Eve Disobey God God promised to send a Savior to pay for the sins of Adam and Eve and all other people. We are sorry for the things we do wrong and know that loves us, saved us, and forgives us.

Language
This week we will:

Math
This week we will:

Mrs. Treder M, W Mrs. Albrecht T, Th

Focus on the /k/ and Explore literature and ask/answer comprehension questions Review the sounds and shapes of the alphabet Draw catina cat and deedee deer Write c and d (not on lined paper)

/d/ sound

Focus on the numerals 5 through 7and what they represent Use a graph to identify how many boys and girls are in a room

September 6, 2010 Week 3

Special points of interest:

The children clean up well in the morning They are using small voices at work time They are lining up carefully They help each other fold their towels after rest time

Inside this issue:

Parent Homework Childs Homework 2 2 2 4

Music
Songs: Prepare song for church Fun songs Learning names Concepts: Listen for High and Low tones Use Rhythm Sticks

P.E.
Mrs. Crofts helps us with developing our gross motor skills on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Social Studies/Science W: Travel to Canada T, Th: How do we learn? How do we use our sense of taste to learn F: a.m. Scholastic News

Collecting Calendar

Homework
Parent Homework Other

ner@apostlessj.org. Catch me after 3:10 if you need to talk to me. I am happy to listen to your concerns. If we share them, we can work on them together. Talk to me briefly in the morning to give others time to share

last thoughts.

Plan time to talk with your child. Plan an early bedtime. Plan for a good breakfast. Include protein. Email me with any question or thought lschleuse

Homework for Your Child

Read two books to your child everyday. Look for c and d. Say the Thursday: bring somesounds when you see thing sweet, sour, or salty to share at Social them. Studies time. Trace 5, 6, and 7 in pudding or glue.

Give them the one on one time they need with you.

Collecting
For the School: Box Tops for Educational Supplies Coke Rewards for School Supplies For the Classroom: Paper towel tubes Old Keys Old magazines to look for: People Words Animals

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Helpful Hints from Resources for Education

Make time
Set the alarm to allow 1015 unhurried minutes for breakfast. Suggest several healthy breakfast items, and let your child choose. Tip: If your youngster doesnt like to make decisions first thing in the morning, give him breakfast choices the night before. Give him healthy options if he chooses something like donuts. Use that a treat with his lunch or eat half a donut after having a good breakfast. bread). The carbohydrates boost energy and help your child jump-start his day, while the protein keeps his body going strong until lunchtime or snack. frozen waffle. Put sliced strawberries and strawberry yogurt on it. Put slices of strawberries around the edge and fill with a handful of blueberries. Serve with a side of low-fat flavored cottage cheese or yogurt.

Make it kid-friendly
These quick breakfasts are sure to bring an early morning smile to your youngsters face: Egg in a Basket: Cover a frying pan with no-fat cooking spray. Tear a hole out of a slice of whole wheat bread, put the slice in the pan, and crack an egg into the hole. Cook two minutes, flip, and cook until the egg is set and lightly browned. Waffle Wonder: Toast a whole-grain

Make it healthy
Give your child a mix of protein (such as milk, eggs, cheese, or meat) and carbohydrates (whole-grain cereal, fruit, or whole wheat

Family Meals from Resources for Education

Do your kids rush through dinner and bolt from the table? Try these ideas to build quality family time into your dinner hour. Keep the conversation light. Focus on the events of the day or fun weekend plans ahead. Of course, praising your children for a job well done at school or home is always welcome! Take turns. Ask each person to tell one interesting thing he or she learned during the day. That includes you, too. You might mention something you read in the newspaper or learned about at work. If your child forgets, use the newsletter to help you give an introduction. Show me allie alligators action. Tell me about something God made. How did He do it? Play a game. Try the name game. Start with the name of someone famous (George Washington). Go around the table, taking turns calling out another well-known person or character with the same first or last name (Curious George, George Washington, George Washington Carver).

Parent to Parent from Resources for Education

My daughter Amy always seemed to be bouncing off the walls at home, at school, just about everywhere. I didnt know what to do. Since my sisters son is also very active, I asked her for some advice. She suggested that Amy get as much exercise as possible. So, we try to go for a walk or play in the park almost every day. On other days, Amy rides her bike or plays running games with the other kids on our block. Ive noticed that Amy is especially wired when shes overtired, so I make sure she gets plenty of sleep. The difference these changes have made to her behavior is wonderful and Im calmer, too! Be A Helper Helping others can be a real confidence booster for a child. From household chores to spontaneous favors, being helpful can teach your child about living in a community, the family. Teamwork Ask her to stuff pillows into the cases while you put the bed together. Ask him to wipe the windows on the sliding doors after you spray. They will see that working together is a job done! If she makes a mistake, let it go. At her age its good to develop an attitude of helping. Thats more important than being perfect.

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Our Classroom Helpers: Mrs. Treder M, W Mrs. Albrecht T, Th

Apostles Lutheran School 5828 Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose, CA 95123 School Phone: 408-578-4800 Miss S: lschleusener@apostlessj.org School & Church: www.apostlessj.org WELS (church group) website: www.wels.net

August to September Monday, Sept. 5 No School Wednesday, Sept. 14 School Pictures Fundraising at Chevys 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 Collaboration Day 11:45 dismissal

FOR ALL CHILDREN

Sunday, Oct. 2 Children Sing
Children will practice at 10:55 a.m. in the K2 classroom. Parents wait outside of the classroom door until practice is over. After practice, parents will take children to church to sit with them until we sing. Pastor will invite the children of K1-K2 up front to sing. Afterwards, children will sit with parents.

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Calendar
Tuesday: arrive at 8:00 Full Day P.E. wear running shoes Dismissal at 3:10 Wednesday: arrive at 8:00 Thursday: arrive at 8:00 P.E. wear running shoes Bring something salty, sweet, or sour to school to share (please, no peanuts) door. Chapel money placed in basket by the door.

11:45 a.m. early dismissal Dismissal at 3:10 p.m. for half-day 3:10 dismissal for full time Friday: arrive at 8:00 Return Homework in Folder to the box by the