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Field Day is on Friday, May 24.
AM is from 9:30-10:30 on the playground with Ms. McGrath's Class.
PM is from 12:40-2:30 with the rest of the school.
The Location may change at any time depending on rain.

The Brandywine Zoo Trip was so cool!
It was perfect weather and the rain held off until after we got back!

Why is Play Important?
http://www.education.com/reference/article/importance-play--social-emotional/
Who has the best toys in Lakeview School?


Mr. Jones played the Giant Dino Squeeze Game then
gave each child a Mini Dino Squeeze Game to play at home!
We learned about Safety in Numbers and how dinosaurs defended themselves.
We measured dinosaurs outside on the terrace with Mr. Jones.
We played 3 different dino card games then got to keep the cards!
We made a triceratops mask! We played Prehistoric Bingo!
We made a dino headband and colored with dino crayons made by Khai's Mom!
Mr. Jones showed us some cool artifacts like a cow skin and a bear skin,
shells, bones, claws, antlers, longhorns, teeth, and skulls!
Dinosaur Week was awesome!

A Favorite Dr. Seuss Quote:
Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind ...don't matter
and those who matter ...don't mind.

Starfall Online Word Games and Interactive Books
Play rhyming games and read books that teach decoding skills,
phonics, phonemic awareness (sounds in words), and comprehension.
Print your own books or read books and play with words online!

Play Math Games from Everyday Math online!
Usernames and Passwords were sent home.
http://em-ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login.html
Online and Printable Math Activities

Fine Motor Control and Writing Activities
200+ Fine Motor Activities

Social Stories and Social Scripts
Practice what to say and do in many social situations!
http://www.ccsd.edu/LittleTor.cfm?subpage=5804
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Pragmatics.htm
http://www.autism4teachers.com/autism4teachers_013.htm


Flashlight Day was so much fun!
Pictures are coming soon!

You may order books online at any time!


Find out what is happening in Ridley Park!
Join http://www.ridleyparkonline.com/


Grandparents Day was Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012!
What an awesome day!

Do you want to do the leaf activities again?
Print a copy: My Leaf


Mrs. Jones loves bats!
Did you know the Little Brown Bat lives in Ridley Park?
"The more people know about bats the more they'll care about them."
White Nose Syndrome is wiping out colonies of bats in the NorthEast!
Expect a buggy summer! Read about it here!

More Sleep Linked With Better Behavior At School


The Ridley Park Fire Department visited
Kdg during Fire Prevention Week!
Thank you to the Fire Fighters of Ridley Park!
FF Brian     FF Karen     Chief Ned    FF Pete     FF John

Our Arrival Routine:
"Folder, Buddy Book, Move Your Picture"

Please Remember our Class Allergies
when helping in our room or sending in treats.
Red Dye - Any Fragrance - Peanuts and Nuts

2012-2013 Half Day Kindergarten Yearly Calendar


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All visitors are invited to sign our Guest Books.
Read our Class Guest Book
Sign our Class Guest Book
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Printables GB Sign   Sing Along Song GB Sign   Alphabet GB

Mark your location on our Guest Map and leave a message:


To contact us: Mrs. Jones   Miss McGrath


Do the right thing. Treat people right.
Lifeskill of the Week
"problem solving"
Lakeview's Life Skills and Guidelines
Printable List of Life Skills
Lifeskill Nursery Rhymes
Character Education Ideas



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Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal


Search the Lakeview Library from home!


Stop by The Ridley Park Library
and say hello to Mrs. Keeney, the Children's Librarian!
Check out the cool books she has collected for you to read!
Search the Online Card Catalog
of the Public Libraries in Delaware County.


We would love your help collecting Boxtops for Education worth 10c each!
Use the COLLECTIONS baggie and put it in your child's folder.
Lakeview is collecting used ink cartridges to recycle!
Send them in with your child in a baggie any time!!



The Letter and Sound of the Week
May 6 - 17
th is for thank you!
Sing Along to
The "th" Song
The "th" Number Song
Try some th activities!

To help your child learn
the letter names and
letter sounds check out
Learn the Letters and
Fun With the Alphabet

The Words of the Week
    this and that   
You'll thank yourself for doing these "ank" activities!
Read The Ank Family Album.

Click here for the list of words we have learned so far.
Then click around to play with words and practice reading stories online!

Our Class Motto
"The more you practice, the better you get!

Sing The Question Song or Print The Question Song
to help you hold the question words in your hand.
Print a Question Word Sign to help you spell them.

Review the words on the labels on the back of your child's folder.
This is the list of 25 Kdg words:
I   to   a   at   on   the   he   is   no   go   and   in   it   do
am   up   we   my   me   an   like   you   see   so   can
Words should be recognized on a list and while reading books.
Fry's 100 Instant Words
Play with and learn sight words

Sing Along Songs



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Reading in Our Kindergarten


In our small group, each child reads each book out loud using strategies
to figure out the words such as, getting your mouth ready, using picture clues,
looking for little words in big words, and remembering sight words.
At home, your child should read each book out loud to a grownup then
should add the title to our monthly "Book Treasure Box Reading Log."
Keep all the books we make in your "Book Treasure Box"
so your child can practice reading anytime!

  Easy Books We Make and Read  
Click here to see all the books we made and read this year!


Why Your Child Should Read for 20 minutes Every Day
Help Your Child - Free Reading Rocket Videos Online
US Dept of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Reader

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Our Reading Teacher is Miss Cox!
We learn that letters make sounds and pictures give us clues.
We play with the letter sounds and learn how to rhyme words.
We learn how to s-t-r-e-t-c-h words to help us spell when we write.


Mrs. Brooks
Mrs. Brooks' Reading Tips
Mrs. Whitehead's Punctuation Song
    The Best of Luck to Mr. Twaddell as he enjoys his retirement!

Mrs. Whitehead


Get Ready to Read: Screening Tool   How Your Child Learns
Early Literacy Development   Help Your Child's Brain Develop
Do you want to grow a reader?   Raising a Reader
Parents as Partners: Helping Your Child Learn to Read and Write
Teaching Our Youngest   Helping Your Child Series
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Past News and Photos
10-11   09-10   08-09   07-08   06-07   05-06
04-05   03-04   02-03   01-02   00-01

Meet Mrs. Jones' Pets
   
Pompay   and   Roscoe

Abby and Dot


Spring Flowers in Mrs. Jones' Yard
Check out these awesome yard sale finds!
Are you having a Yard Sale?
Mrs. Jones' Yard Sale Wish List



Mrs. Jones and Señora Feller have fun adventures together!
Atlantic City and Walking with Dinosaurs
Philly Zoo and Franklin Institute
Thank you to Señora Feller and Gustavo for donating a refrigerator to our classroom!

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Important Dates
Kdg Hours   AM 8:40-11:25     PM 12:15-3:05 (Wed 2:15)
2012-2013 Half Day Kindergarten Yearly Calendar

Lakeview's "Wow Me Wednesday" is at 8:40 AM. Please try to be on time!
Every other Wednesday the whole school assembles in the Gym Room.

Mrs. Jones' Room Special Classes
AM Class: Gym - Mon and Tues   Library - Thursday   Music - every other Friday
PM Class: Gym - Mon and Fri   Library - Thursday   Music - every other Friday

What time is it in Ridley Park?
What was happening on the day you were born?
Today in History
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May Themes
Zoo Animals
Zoo Trip on Wed, May 15, 2013

  We talk about the weather every day!  
Check this interactive weather map!

We use Lakeview's Life Skills and Guidelines every day.
Learning classroom routines and procedures helps us work together.
It's more fun for all of us!

Social Studies
Who Am I?
I am special.   I can do many things.
What is a family?
A family cares for one another.   A family is special.
How Do I Get Along With Others?
I talk, listen and take turns.   I make good choices.
How Do I Make Friends?
I introduce myself.   I share. I am kind.
How Do I Solve Problems With Others?
I stop and calm down.   I think of ways to solve the problem.
How Can I Be a Good Helper at School?
I take care of things.   I do my work.

Need Something to Do?
http://www.kidsdelco.com/     http://figmediapa.com/
Print a book to read.   Play a game online.   Sing a Song
Making Learning Fun Activities
Learn a New Skill   A Game a Day   Spirograph

Fun Printable Kindergarten Activities
http://www.education.com/worksheets/kindergarten/
Computer Activities: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Spanish

Coloring Pages   Design an Animal   Jungle Fun   Craft a Day
Virtual Keyboard   Simple Crafts   Sand Art   Online Games
Find It!   Paintbox   What's in the Bag?   3D Doodle
Optical Illusions   Move the Red Block   The Dot Game   Bubble Wrap
Learning Games   Kdg Activities   Educational Activities

Grownups! Exercise your brain!
Rice is donated through the United Nations for each word you get right.


Do you like to play scrabble?
Try playing Lexulous online or with a friend through EMail!



In an emergency, knowing what to do is your best defense.
ReadyPA provides guides and checklists to prepare for 10 emergencies.
http://www.readypa.org/

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