K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
September 01-05
This week the students will be introduced to the third vowel in the alphabet. We will learn all about the “I”. We will begin by learning the sounds the “I” makes. We will be tracing and writing the vowel as well. We will be listing words on the board that begin with “I”. The class will learn a rhyme using the vowel as I introduce Isabel Iguana.
The students will create letter “I” rhyme books for language arts and we will talk about inventors. I will challenge the students to work together to create an invention. On Friday we will have ice cream as our letter “I” recipe activity. We will discuss how ice cream is made and the different flavors that are available.
For science we will perform an ice experiment. The students will discover that by using salt they can pick up an ice cube with a piece of string.
Art activities will include making igloo pictures and tactile letter I’s. Our art will be sent home usually on Fridays.
Our number for the week will be “3”, our shape will be a triangle, and our color will be green.
Enjoy your week,
Mrs. Hornsby
Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 25-29
This week the students will be introduced to the second vowel in the alphabet. We will learn all about the “E”. We will begin by learning the sounds the “E” makes. We will be tracing and writing the vowel as well. We will be listing words on the board that begin with “E”. The class will learn a rhyme using the vowel as I introduce Evelyn Elephant.
The students will create letter “E” rhyme books for language arts and make craft stick letter E’s. On Friday we will make and sample egg salad for our cooking/math activity.
Our science activity will be all about evaporation. The students will discover that water evaporates into the air a little bit each day.
Art activities will include making eggshell art and tactile letter E’s. Our art will be sent home usually on Fridays.
Our number for the week will be “2”, our shape will be a square, and our color will be blue.
Reminders:
Show and Tell will be every Friday. Items must begin with the letter of the week. Please save your drink/food tabs for us. We have a container for these in our classroom. Also, September 1st is a holiday!
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 25-29
This week the students will be introduced to the second vowel in the alphabet. We will learn all about the “E”. We will begin by learning the sounds the “E” makes. We will be tracing and writing the vowel as well. We will be listing words on the board that begin with “E”. The class will learn a rhyme using the vowel as I introduce Evelyn Elephant.
The students will create letter “E” rhyme books for language arts and make craft stick letter E’s. On Friday we will make and sample egg salad for our cooking/math activity.
Our science activity will be all about evaporation. The students will discover that water evaporates into the air a little bit each day.
Art activities will include making eggshell art and tactile letter E’s. Our art will be sent home usually on Fridays.
Our number for the week will be “2”, our shape will be a square, and our color will be blue.
Reminders:
Show and Tell will be every Friday. Items must begin with the letter of the week. Please save your drink/food tabs for us. We have a container for these in our classroom. Also, September 1st is a holiday!
Friday, August 15, 2008
August 18-22
K-4 Happening
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 18-22
Each week the students will be introduced to a letter of the alphabet. We will begin with the letter “A”. We will move consecutively to the letter “Z”. The same procedure will apply to the numbers. We will work on shapes and colors as well.
This week our letter will be “A”, our number will be 1 and our shape will be the circle. The students will work on tracing as well as writing. The language activity will focus on Alvin Alligator. We will learn the rhyme that goes along with Alvin. The students will create letter rhyme books.
Our science activity will be exploring apples on a balance scale. The students will observe two apples and predict whether they weigh the same or not. Then we will weigh the results.
Art activities will include making fingerprint ants and tactile letter A’s. Our art will be sent home usually on Fridays.
I hope to make Friday’s special by letting the students create recipes with the letter of the week. I plan to let Friday be our show and tell day as well. Students may bring an item from home that begins with the letter A. Please allow them to share items each week pertaining to our letter of the week only. They are not required to participate every week. This will be by choice.
Have A Great Week!
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 18-22
Each week the students will be introduced to a letter of the alphabet. We will begin with the letter “A”. We will move consecutively to the letter “Z”. The same procedure will apply to the numbers. We will work on shapes and colors as well.
This week our letter will be “A”, our number will be 1 and our shape will be the circle. The students will work on tracing as well as writing. The language activity will focus on Alvin Alligator. We will learn the rhyme that goes along with Alvin. The students will create letter rhyme books.
Our science activity will be exploring apples on a balance scale. The students will observe two apples and predict whether they weigh the same or not. Then we will weigh the results.
Art activities will include making fingerprint ants and tactile letter A’s. Our art will be sent home usually on Fridays.
I hope to make Friday’s special by letting the students create recipes with the letter of the week. I plan to let Friday be our show and tell day as well. Students may bring an item from home that begins with the letter A. Please allow them to share items each week pertaining to our letter of the week only. They are not required to participate every week. This will be by choice.
Have A Great Week!
Friday, August 8, 2008
K-4 Happenings
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 11-15
Dear Parents,
Once again I would like to say WELCOME to a great year at TRA! As you know the first week of school can be very emotional for everyone, especially for our preschool children. This week we will focus on getting to know each other, routines, rules, and procedures. The students will be introduced to group time activities which will consist of songs, the pledge, weather and the days of the week. Everyone will have an opportunity to talk about themselves sharing feelings and likes and dislikes with the class. We will talk about manners and how to be a good friend.
In order for us to become better acquainted with each other and share in the discussions, I am sending two “All About Me” sheets home with each student. Please allow your child to assist you in completing these sheets and return them to me as soon as possible. This will enable us to get to know each other better and will encourage classroom discussion.
I would appreciate you reading to your child for at least ten minutes daily. I am enclosing a reading log sheet for you to keep track of this in their Tuesday folder. Please kindly list the books you read together. When your log is complete return it in the folder so I can reward the reading with a special surprise. Let’s Make Reading Fun!
Spanish will be their elective class for this nine weeks and P.E. will be a continuous elective for the year. I will keep you informed of our schedule and elective changes.
Reminders:
Please make sure your child has a daily snack and lunch.
Nappers and or blankets will be sent home every Friday. They must be returned on Monday. Weekly folders will be sent home on Tuesday beginning on August 19th.
Thanks so much and have a Great Week!
Mrs. Hornsby’s Class
August 11-15
Dear Parents,
Once again I would like to say WELCOME to a great year at TRA! As you know the first week of school can be very emotional for everyone, especially for our preschool children. This week we will focus on getting to know each other, routines, rules, and procedures. The students will be introduced to group time activities which will consist of songs, the pledge, weather and the days of the week. Everyone will have an opportunity to talk about themselves sharing feelings and likes and dislikes with the class. We will talk about manners and how to be a good friend.
In order for us to become better acquainted with each other and share in the discussions, I am sending two “All About Me” sheets home with each student. Please allow your child to assist you in completing these sheets and return them to me as soon as possible. This will enable us to get to know each other better and will encourage classroom discussion.
I would appreciate you reading to your child for at least ten minutes daily. I am enclosing a reading log sheet for you to keep track of this in their Tuesday folder. Please kindly list the books you read together. When your log is complete return it in the folder so I can reward the reading with a special surprise. Let’s Make Reading Fun!
Spanish will be their elective class for this nine weeks and P.E. will be a continuous elective for the year. I will keep you informed of our schedule and elective changes.
Reminders:
Please make sure your child has a daily snack and lunch.
Nappers and or blankets will be sent home every Friday. They must be returned on Monday. Weekly folders will be sent home on Tuesday beginning on August 19th.
Thanks so much and have a Great Week!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Supply List for Mrs. Hornsby (K4)
1school backpack (large enough to hold folder)
1 small supply box (no pouches)
2 packs of washable markers (classic colors)
2 packs of crayons (24 count)
1 white T-shirt (2 sizes larger than your child wears)
2 boxes of Kleenex
2 rolls of paper towels
2 glue sticks
1 pack of water colors
2 packs of baby wipes
1 Kid-napper or sleeping bag
1 box of quart or gallon size ziplock bags
1can of Lysol spray
1 container Clorox wipes
*A complete change of clothes in a ziplock bag in case of an accident. (Please put their names on all clothing).
1school backpack (large enough to hold folder)
1 small supply box (no pouches)
2 packs of washable markers (classic colors)
2 packs of crayons (24 count)
1 white T-shirt (2 sizes larger than your child wears)
2 boxes of Kleenex
2 rolls of paper towels
2 glue sticks
1 pack of water colors
2 packs of baby wipes
1 Kid-napper or sleeping bag
1 box of quart or gallon size ziplock bags
1can of Lysol spray
1 container Clorox wipes
*A complete change of clothes in a ziplock bag in case of an accident. (Please put their names on all clothing).
Parent Newsletter
Mrs. Hornsby
August 04, 08
Dear Parents,
Welcome! I am very excited to be your child’s teacher for this school year. Please feel free to discuss any issues, or concerns which may arise pertaining to your child with me as soon as possible. I believe that communication is the key to your child’s success. I need your support. As we work together as a team, this will be a successful year.
We will be using the A Beka curriculum this year. We will focus on thematic units which will reinforce our letters and numbers, as well as sing songs, make letter booklets, follow simple recipes, play games and incorporate art work into our day. In group time we will discuss the calendar, the weather, the pledge, safety, and holidays.
I believe that in order for children to learn there must be established behavioral guidelines with rules, rewards, and consequences. I will be very fair and understanding as I help your child grow and mature this year. I trust you feel the same way. I hope to see you at TRA for Open House!
Mrs. Hornsby
August 04, 08
Dear Parents,
Welcome! I am very excited to be your child’s teacher for this school year. Please feel free to discuss any issues, or concerns which may arise pertaining to your child with me as soon as possible. I believe that communication is the key to your child’s success. I need your support. As we work together as a team, this will be a successful year.
We will be using the A Beka curriculum this year. We will focus on thematic units which will reinforce our letters and numbers, as well as sing songs, make letter booklets, follow simple recipes, play games and incorporate art work into our day. In group time we will discuss the calendar, the weather, the pledge, safety, and holidays.
I believe that in order for children to learn there must be established behavioral guidelines with rules, rewards, and consequences. I will be very fair and understanding as I help your child grow and mature this year. I trust you feel the same way. I hope to see you at TRA for Open House!
Monday, August 4, 2008
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