Kindergarten Rocks!

Our very special performance of

Kindergarten Rocks!

will be this

 Friday, April 22rd at 8:30am

in the Bank Of America Theater.

In preparation of this special presentation this Friday we are asking that all kindergarten GIRLS please wear Hammond uniform RED collared shirt and khaki skirt, skort, or shorts.

We are asking that all kindergarten BOYS please wear Hammond uniform BLUE collared shirt and khaki shorts.

Mr. Mancke Adventures on South Campus

Our adventures with Mr. Mancke continue as all kindergarten classes will board his bus "Old Yellar" and head to South Campus for a hike down to the board walk. Many different surprises were spotted along the journey. Be sure to ask your kindergartener.

Earth Day!



Friday is Earth Day!

Please note that there will be NO food service available. Students are to bring their own "no waste bag lunch and water bottle. 

Thanks so much for all you do to help our planet, Earth!

April Showers!

Kindergarten Rocks!

In today's Tuesday envelope you will find a very special invitation to attend our program next  Friday, April 22rd at 8:30am in the Bank Of America Theater.

In preparation of this special presentation next Friday we are asking that all kindergarten girls please wear Hammond uniform red collared shirt and khaki skirt, skort, or shorts. We are asking that all kindergarten boys please wear Hammond uniform blue collared shirt and khaki shorts.

Tuesday Talk Special Visitors

Today in Tuesday Talk 3rd graders came down to discuss Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald House campaign. 3rd grade is asking everyone to save the tiny top of soda cans. This tiny top has more aluminum in it than the entire can. The top can be recycled and sold. The money raised will then be donated to the Ronald McDonald House to help families in need of a place to stay.

Kindergarten Visits Upper School Biology Teacher

Mr. Michael Rice

Today kindergarteners went on a field study to the upper school. Biology teacher, Michael Rice, invited kindergarten to explore his classroom of various reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and fish. He talked more in depth about the rainforest and the various species found in each level. As a special treat he fed his Jackson's Chameleon crickets for breakfast. It was very exciting watching that very long tongue catch the cricket.

The Rainforest Grew All Around, All Around

 

A Rainforest at Hammond School?

As you can see in the pictures, many rainforests are under construction in kindergarten! We can't wait to show them off to you at Open House this Thursday, April 8. Swing on by!

Kindergarten visits the zoo to learn more about the rainforest.

What a great trip the kindergarteners had this week! Everyone enjoyed learning more about the rainforest and exploring the zoo to find animals that come from the rainforest.

Working together to see how long an anaconda can be.

The Anaconda can be a long as two kindergarten classes.

Watching the Anaconda

The Crocodile is swimming!

Welcome Back!

We hope that everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing Spring Break! Our Skyhawks returned yesterday refreshed and ready to Rock in Kindergarten for the remainder of the year!

Ready for the Rainforest!

As we immerse ourselves in the tropical rainforest we will be learning all about the four layers!
They include:

• Forest Floor -bottom layer covered with rotting leaves
• Understory -found beneath the canopy where it's dark and shadowy
• Canopy -big green umbrella over the whole forest
• Emergent -few trees that grow even taller than the canopy trees

Be sure to ask your kindergartener about these layers and the animals that live in each one.

 Kindergarten Field Study to Riverbanks Zoo Next Week!

All kindergarteners will travel to Riverbanks Zoo next week to study the Rainforest animals living there. We will participate in a class encompassing the Rainforest habitat.
On Tuesday, April 5th the Ducklings and Darling Doxies will travel to the zoo. Please send a bag lunch for your child on this day.
On Wednesday, April 6, the Bear Cubs and the Busy Bees will travel to the zoo. Please send a bag lunch fro your child on this day.

Sight Word Study

The kindergarteners have been introduced to all of the sight words in both the blue and purple sets of cards. Please continue to review all of the words and practice writing them in sentences throughout the remainder of the year.

Save The Date!!!

We are all so very excited about presenting our kindergarten program

Kindergarten Rocks!

On Friday, April 22,2016

at 8:30 am in the Bank of America Theater

Please mark your calendars for this very special event!

Spring Is In The Air

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Kindergarteners are encouraged to share their favorite green shirt at school this Thursday, March 17th. Regular uniform bottom and tennis shoes should accompany their St. Patrick's shirt. We will enjoy the day measuring how many shamrocks tall we are along with writing about things that make us lucky and fitting it into a shamrock. Leprechauns may appear and help us to add up the gold!

Living in the USA

Thank you for sharing with us where your child has lived/visited in the United States and other countries. We will be locating and comparing the facts we have received. We will also record the information on maps in our classrooms.



 

Sight Word Study

could, each, use, would, write

Marvelous Math

We are working on recognizing time on analog clocks to the hour and the half hour.

We have also learned there are 60 minutes in an hour and 24 hours in one day.

 Be sure to ask your kindergartener the difference between A.M. and P.M.

 

 



 

 

Rainforest Here We Come

Hammond kindergarteners are excited about beginning their journey into the tropical rainforest. We will be studying the plants, animals, and people who inhabit this amazing ecosystem. Did you know that the tropical rainforest are located near the equator, and they have 4 distinct layers of various plant and animal life? Stay tuned in the weeks ahead as we learn more fascinating facts!

 

 

Spring Egg Hunt This Friday!

Our Spring Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Friday, March 18th. Please send in 12 plastic eggs filled with small treats such as stickers, small toys, etc. Please tape the eggs shut. We will need these at school by this Thursday, March 17th. The children are busy making their bags so there is not need to send a basket for the hunt. You will also not have to pack a lunch on Friday because we will all enjoy a picnic lunch with Chic-fil-A nuggets and other yummy sides.

 

Spring Break

Monday, March 21st - Friday, March 25th.

We wish for you a wonderful, restful, and WARM Spring Break!

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, March 28th.

 

 

It's Always a Great Day at Hammond School Kindergarten

Our tongues are loose with Dr. Seuss with all of the fun we've had this week as we have celebrated his birthday. We enjoyed spending the days celebrating his whimsical style of writing and the use of "nonsense" words.

Remember: "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."

Dr. Seuss

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me On The Map-    Oh, the Places We Will Go!................

In the weeks ahead, the kindergarteners will be busy exploring where we are on the map. We invite you to participate in a classroom project by sharing with us where your child has been on the map.





 We will be locating the following information:

Where was your child born?

Has your child lived in other states or countries?

Has your child visited other states or countries?

Please fill out the questionnaire included in the Tuesday envelope to help us get started with our special project. Thank you in advance!

 

Sight Word Study: March 8-15

there, their, them, these, way

Egg Hunt Next Friday, March 18th!

Our Spring Egg Hunt is scheduled for next Friday, March 18th. Please send in 12 plastic eggs filled with small treats such as stickers, small toys, etc. Please tape the eggs shut. We will need these at school by next Thursday, March 17th. The children are busy making their bags so there is not need to send a basket for the hunt.

 You will also not have to pack a lunch on Friday because we will all enjoy a picnic lunch with Chic-fil-A nuggets and other yummy sides.

India!!

 
 

Last Friday was an incredibly fun day of learning about our country of study, India. Lee Hall remains decorated as a replica of this beautiful country. We began the day with an opening ceremony which featured Mr. Mancke. The kindergarteners were treated to several foods that are traditionally served in India. We participated in a variety of projects throughout the day such as making dance sticks, mining for diamonds, constructing peacocks and learning  a popular Indian dance.  The finale of the day was given by the fourth grade as they performed The Jungle Book.

What a treat! It was a great day, and we want to thank the terrific volunteers for making this special learning experience possible.

Sight Word Study March 1st- 8th

which, when, then, what

 

 

Marvelous Math

Be sure to ask your kindergartener how much the penny, nickel, dime and quarter are worth. Practice counting nickels by 5's and dimes by 10's to make a dollar! Below you will find the Dollar Poem that we are currently practicing. See if your child can recite all of the coin poems that we have studied.

 

 

Dollar Poem

Chorus:

Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters

Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters

 

My sweetie knows a song.

It's really kind of funny.

It's all about coins-

And learning about money.

 

Repeat Chorus:

 

Now a penny means 1. (Point 1)

And a nickel means 5. (Flash 5)

Dimes are worth 10. (Show 10)

And quarters 25. (Flash hands to show 25)

 

Repeat Chorus

 

Five pennies in a nickel,

Two nickels in a dime,

Five nickels in a quarter,

You'll know it every time.

 

Repeat Chorus

 

Put them all together.

Loosen up your collar.

Four quarters makes a dollar.

Now let me hear your holler!