This week...

   We have had a fantastic week.  Thank you for my wonderful birthday party and gifts!

   

   We had fun experiencing a potlatch. We ate food, sang songs and danced, as well as sharing our necklaces and signing  the Kindergarten and First Grade Peace Treaty. The best part was going inside the tipi-so cool!

Another great day in K!

In the garden

   Bright and early, in the chilly air, both Kindergarten classes worked in the garden.  We harvested lettuce, bok choy and beets.  We continued preparing the beds by adding soil and making sure it was level.  Last, we smelled cloves of garlic and each child planted a clove.  The garlic will be ready next Spring.

   Stay tuned....

Take Me to the Zoo

    Kindergarten had tons of fun visiting the zoo.

    

    We saw several cool animals, including a wallaby, jaguars and two macaws.  

    Thanks to the parents who drove and chaperoned!

The first week of November

   K2 started out the week in the garden. We learned about what happens to the soil if it doesn't have a "blanket" or cover crop. 

   

    We also prepared several plots of land.

   The kids were given some wheat seeds.  These are the seeds that will be planted as a cover crop.

   Ms. Lisa soaked the wheat seeds and we tasted them!

   This week, we also celebrated 50s Day because we've been to school for 50 days.  We talked about the cars, music, clothes and phones of the 50s.  Of course, we tasted Coke floats and root beer floats!  

    Once again, Kindergarten rocks!

Halloween Fun

    K2 had so much fun celebrating Halloween!  Thanks to the awesome parents who helped!

     Several of the kiddos have presented their animal reports. I am so proud of them!

     Please remember...Mon, Nov 11 is Trailwise/Gardening. Kids can wear a St.Peter's t shirt and jeans.  Friday, Nov 15 kids can wear their favorite sports team t shirt and hat.  

      Take care!

Another great day in K!

     We had so much fun learning in the garden. We saw some "unhappy" plants after the low temperatures this weekend.

     We also saw some plants with thick leaves to stay warm in the cool months.

     We learned about Machu Picchu and tried our best to recreate it using blocks, LEGOS and play dough! So fun!

This week in K2...

     Welcome back from Fall Break.

     We started our day in the garden. The kiddos tasted the sweet potatoes that we harvested two weeks ago. Did your child bring any sweet potatoes home?

    On Friday, Kindergarten will have a special visitor....a large, live snake!  Please let us know if your child has a major fear of snakes and we will make arrangements for him/her to visit another classroom while we learn about snakes! 

   Thanks for your love and support!

Favorite Book Characters

K2 had fun dressed as their favorite book characters.  Which one is your favorite?

 

The teachers dressed up, too!

Fun Friday

Today we dressed as our favorite book characters, gave a handmade bookmark to our 4th grade Reading Buddies and saw a huge frog.  What a fun Friday!

Gardening

We had so much fun working in the garden! We weeded, mulched, dug, and harvested sweet potatoes.  We plan to sauté the sweet potato leaves and roast the sweet potatoes.  Another great day in K!

Monday, October 7 is Gardening/Trailwaise Day for K!

Kindergarten Families, Please remember that tomorrow is our day to work in the garden with Ms. Maria.  Wear a St. Peter's t-shirt, play shorts/jeans and get ready to dig in the dirt.

October

K2 Families,
   Can you believe it is October?  We have been working hard in K2 learning each letter sound.  Ask your child to show you the movement that goes with each letter.  We have also learned several sight words.  We have started learning about South America and will begin discussing animals and their needs. 
   Thank you to all the people who took us to Crabtree Farms.  We learned so much and had a wonderful time!

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K2 Families,
     It's going to be a great school year!  Please "Join this site".  (Look for the blue rectangle to the right.)  I will post messages about upcoming events and keep you up to date with what's going on in our classroom.  As always, let me know if you have any questions!
    Just a little info about me...this school year marks my fourth year teaching at St. Peter's.  Before I began teaching there, I taught in Hamilton County and then stayed home for eight years.  I have been married to my wonderful husband, Stephen, for 13 years.  We have two sons, Landon and Harrison, who both attend St. Peter's.   I feel so blessed to be part of the St. Peter's family.
     Looking forward to working with you to make this the best year!

Have a wonderful Summer Vacation!

Summer is my favorite season.  I hope you are swimming, playing, reading and relaxing.  Enjoy your Summer Break and I will see you at St. Peter's!

Wednesday, April 24

K2 parents,
   Tomorrow, April 24 please have your child wear his/her regular uniform.  The children will wear their chapel uniforms for Mrs. Lanza's special chapel on Friday, April 26.
   By the way, we are having a terrific week.  The CDM brought a wonderful, interactive, engaging lesson on bees.  We have been practicing a very special song to sing for Mrs. Lanza, too.  Today, we taught Mrs. Dana's preschoolers the importance of recycling and how to reuse to make fantastic creations!
   Tomorrow begins our Alphabet Countdown.  It's hard to believe we are already counting down to Summer Vacation.  I have enjoyed teaching your precious children! Have a good day!

Field trip!!

     Kindergarten will be headed to Raccoon Mountain Caverns tomorrow.  The kids will need car seats, lunches/drinks, and tennis shoes.  This trip will help us remember the importance of taking care of the Earth and all of it's beautiful gifts, including caves!
     Please remember there is NO SCHOOL for preschool and Kindergarten on Friday due to Visiting Day.
    Happy Birthday to Alex and Samuel.  K2 loves you both!

Dr. Seuss Day

     St. Peter's will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday on Friday, March 1. Your child may dress like a character from a Dr. Seuss book, or dress in red and white, or wear his/her regular uniform.  We have been reading and discussing Dr. Seuss books this week.  On Friday, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss with a special snack and make our own hats, just like "The Cat in the Hat".  It will be Suess-tastic!

Out of Uniform

   All K2 kids have earned an out of uniform day tomorrow, Friday, Feb 8.  The kids worked hard to prepare for last week's Core Knowledge Expo.  Way to go K2!

Field Trip on Tuesday

     Please remember to return signed permission slips for the field trip to the news station tomorrow, Tues, Jan 28.  Also, your child will need a car seat.  We can't wait to learn more about weather!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

I will be sending home a sign-up sheet to reschedule our conferences.  Hope you stayed warm!

Wednesday, January 23

K2 Parents,
     We will not go to Chapel on Wed, Jan 23 due to our special MLK Chapel on Monday.  Your child can wear his/her regular uniform on Wednesday. 
     Looking forward to meeting with you at Parent-Teacher conferences on Friday, Jan 25. 

Monday, January 21, 2013

K2 Parents,
     Please remember that we will attend a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel on Monday, January 21 at 8:35.  Students should wear Chapel uniforms.  There will be no chapel on Wed, January 23.  Students should wear regular uniforms.  I am looking forward to meeting with you on Fri, Jan 25 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.  I will send home a reminder about your scheduled time.  Have a terrific day!

New Year in K2

   This week was a great start to 2013.  The children were ready to get back to their Kindergarten work and their Kindergarten friends.  We wrote about New Year's resolutions and discussed ways to improve ourselves in 2013.  We wrapped up our study of the five senses and we will begin discussing seasons and weather next week.  We also learned about Antartica and will continue those studies, focusing on penguins.  Next week, we will read the story The Mitten.   Our workstations will tie in with The Mitten, so be sure to ask your child about it!  Please remember that Wed, Jan 16 is Teacher In-service with a 12:00 dismissal. Are you planning to come and hear the Core Knowledge speaker?