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We finished coloring our pumpkin for whole class good choices and earned a behavior reward! We were so excited to celebrate our good choices.

We are continuing to work on using our words when we need to express ourselves. If we are upset, we are learning how to use the calm down corner.

We will continue to travel around the world as we learn about holidays and customs that might be different than our own.

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Pronoun Song - A fun, kids English Grammar Song | Pronouns in English Grammar | What is a Pronoun?

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See It, Say It, Sign It | Letter Sounds | ASL Alphabet | Jack Hartmann

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Learning Words | Have You Heard About Compound Words | Phonics | Kid's Songs | Jack Hartmann

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We will learn about recycling and continue learning about making healthy, safe and kind choices.

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We will learn about recycling and continue learning about making healthy, safe and kind choices.

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I can put paper in the blue recycle bin.

I can express feelings or respond with appropriate behavior (e.g., Child does not grab a toy back from a friend, but rather says, “I feel sad when you take my toy!”)

I can verbalize understanding that all feelings are okay even though some behaviors may not be okay

I can identify appropriate and inappropriate behaviors to common feelings

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We can create equal groups.

We can recognize numerals 0-10.

We can count up to 10 items.

We know the last number we count is the total!

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Days of the Week Syllables Song | Jack Hartmann | Syllable Song

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We are learning the steps needed to follow instructions. Look, Nod your head or say OK and do it right away. 

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We will learn about similarities and differences among different cultures.

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We will learn about similarities and differences among different cultures.

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We will continue to explore holidays around the world during through December 15. Holidays that we are learning about will include Diwali, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia's Day, Le Befana & Christmas.

We have families that celebrate some of these holidays in our classrooms. If you would like to share information about the holidays, please talk to your classroom teacher. We would love to learn from you!

Also, In the spring, West Memorial Elementary has the most spectacular Multicultural Evening. We invite families to share their culture with each other. We strive to have families represent countries all around the world. Often, families will bring cultural foods or items from their native country. If you are interested in participating in this awesome event, please contact Mrs. Miles at carolmiles@katyisd.org - More information will come in the spring semester!

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We can take care of ourselves and others.

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We can take care of ourselves and others.

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We are learning ways that we can be healthy. We are learning ways we can help others.

We can retell stories.

We can reenact stories.

The Gingerbread Man will make an appearance and give children a great story to tell you at home.

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REMINDERS:

Water bottle (water only). Please make certain it is a no spill cap.

Healthy (low sugar) dry snack (pretzels, crackers or pre-cut fruit (no liquids or items that need spoon). Snack is early in the day. Cookies and candies are not allowed.

blanket (washed often)

Please label all jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, water bottles and backpacks. We have many matching items and we want to get items to their correct child

Our Read Deed Run Club continues to host a food drive through December 12. Please support our community by donating non-perishable food items. Thanks!

December 15 - Early Dismissal at 12:20/Pajama Day

Upcoming Dress Up Days! (Please don't stress this... it is just for fun!)

December 15 - Polar Express Day - Wear your school appropriate PJs.

RED = friendship & love include school events! Come to show the love we have for WME

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Watch the video to learn about long and short vowel sounds.

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The Vowel Song: Long and Short Vowel Sounds | English Songs | Scratch Garden

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FINE ARTS: ART, MUSIC, AND DRAMATIC PLAY

Participates and uses various forms of self-expression, including art, music, movement, play and dramatic representations

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Initiates problem-solving strategies, interacts and communicates with peers and adults and understands personal boundaries

Follows classroom rules and takes care of classroom materials

Regulates behavior, communicates feelings/emotions, and demonstrates empathy with peers and adults

Sustains attention to complete tasks

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH

Demonstrates fine motor skills

Demonstrates gross motor skills

Practices personal safety and healthy habits

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SCIENCE

Focused science skills taught thematically throughout the entire nine week cycle.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Focused social studies skills taught thematically throughout the entire nine week cycle.

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READING

Engages in pre-reading activities, self-selects books, and recognizes that text has meaning

Distinguishes between letters, words, and pictures and understands directionality of print

Develops a wide variety of vocabulary to develop oral language for multiple purposes

Retells and responds to questions about a story

WRITING

Uses marks, letters, or symbols to record language and verbally share meaning for a variety of purposes

Writes own name (first) using legible letters in proper sequence

Shares and celebrates class-made and individual written products

Begins to write familiar words

BLUE = dreamers show their BEST so teachers can help them reach the stars at their pace!

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Please look for the e-mail sent from WME!

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MATH

Rote counts from 1 to 30

Counts 1-10 items with one to one correspondence , and identifies final number in the set

Names the common shapes

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ALPHABET

Students will be assessed on upper case letters, lower case letters and letter sounds.

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Our class is doing a much better job listening during lessons and following directions. We have been practicing "Pay Attention" and "Follow Directions" and are doing a great job.

We earn class rewards by working as a class to follow directions and pay attention. We earned our behavior reward last Friday and our class is working towards our next reward in our star jar rewards.

We continue our journey around the world, exploring different cultures and holidays. We have been assessing our alphabetic, numeric and book knowledge while enjoying a few craft projects that focus on following direction and fine motor skills.

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We finished introducing all the letters of the alphabet this week. You will be so proud of your child when you see the progress, they are making on their report card this Friday. We are growing so quickly!

We traveled Around the World last week We will continue to travel Around the World to learn about customs and holidays. There are so many customs and traditions to learn about next week. Our class is excited to continue our journey around the world.