Kindergarten News from Mr.Branstetter's Class
We had a lot of fun at Amy’s Farm on Friday. We got to pet Grandma Tina, the big Jersey cow. Later, the kids was able to milk her too.
We fed the pigs, pet the sheep and goats, walked through the vegetable gardens, smelled some onions, and lots more.
“THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM” – Our students were excited about searching for Easter eggs throughout our classroom. Each student found 2-3 eggs each. I think they had some fun.
I enjoyed watching the expressions on their faces.
During Music the other day, we “dropped the beat” with a song called “Jungle Beats”. The students enjoyed it. There was a lot of movement during the song.
Here we are planting some sunflower seeds. We will be observing the stages of plant growth over the next few weeks.
Dear Students and Families,
We are very excited for our upcoming annual Variety Show at CCE! This is a non-competitive way of sharing talents within our school community. If you would like to have a chance to participate in the show, please take note of the following information:
Rules:
Dates and Deadlines:
* * * Again, please do not audition if you are unavailable for all dates * * *
If anyone has any question and / or concerns regarding the Variety Show, please direct them to Ms. Barackman, RM 35 or Mrs. Lockey, RM 6.
Please ask Mr. Branstetter for a Permission Slip if your child is interested in participating in the Variety Show.
Thanks,
Mr. B
I have been informed that we only have one bus available for the 3 AM kindergarten classes. We will be asking all chaperones to ride together in a separate car and meet us at Amy’s Farm ( http://www.amysfarm.com/ ).
Amy’s Farm
7698 Eucalyptus Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 393-2936
Chaperone’s for Amy’s Farm:
Kristen, Miriam, Joy, Deb, Amy
Mr. B’s Homework Packet for April 3, 2012
Due: Friday, April 6, 2012
Homework:
Fry Words: All kindergarten students in LEUSD must know the first 50 Fry words. Mr. B’s students will be tested on Friday. Students may not sound out the words. They must read it immediately as a sight word. Good luck!
I will be testing our students on all 50 words for our progress reports (that go home next Friday). To keep focused on our class goal, I will stop testing the students on their Fry Word lists above List #5.
* TO ALL STUDENTS: Please study the first 50 words from the Fry Word List and know them by sight. I will start testing our students on all 50 words next Monday, April 9th for their Progess Reports.
www.KinderRoom.com – Please read the “what” ebook with your child. Also read any other books that you feel require review. Thanks!
- Phonics worksheet p. 111 “Short vowel ‘u’” – Circle the word that will finish the sentence. Print it on the line.
- Phonics worksheet p. 112 “Short vowel ‘u’” – Say the name of each picture. Print the picture name on the line.
- Math worksheet 9-8 p. 147-148 “Problem Solving: Look for a Pattern” Directions are on the bottom of the worksheet. (Graphing)
- Math worksheet 16-1 p. 231-232 “As Many, More, and Fewer” Directions are on the bottom of the worksheet. (Graphing)
- Read to or with your child 15 minutes each day. Point to the words as you read. Your child will start to recognize the words that show up more than once on the page. Also make sure that the reading selection is at the kindergarten or first grade level.
- Letter “Ww” Worksheet
Have a Super Week,
Mr. Hugh Branstetter
Kindergarten – Room 3
Mr. B’s Homework Packet for Mar. 13, 2012
Due: Friday, Mar. 16, 2012
Homework:
Fry Words: All kindergarten students in LEUSD must know the first 50 Fry words. Please study the first 50 sight words with your child as seen on http://kinderroom.com/fry-word-list.html . Students may not sound out the words. They must read them immediately as sight words. Good luck!
Each student will move on to the next list once they have passed with a 10 out of 10. Always look at your child’s reading list on the days we test to see what words your child struggled with.
Please use the attached cut-out to create a self-portrait. The parents obviously may assist with this project. Many people have actually used material to use as clothes. Also, some students used a Xerox copy of their face for the head of the self-portrait. Be creative and have fun. Due Friday. We will use this for a writing assignment in class.
Examples from last year’s project below:
Another video for a fun writing assignment in class.
Please Note: Mr. B performed all the dancing. No stunt doubles were used in making this video. 
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LEPRECHAUN TRAPS – FUN PROJECT
DUE: THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH
Oh my! St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, and the Leprechauns are on the loose! You and your family need to make a trap to catch them! Leprechauns are tricky fellows, so you must be creative and tricky when deciding on a way to catch them. Remember, there is no right way to build a leprechaun trap.
Creating your trap:
You can make a trap using a variety of household items such as: string, boxes, netting, foil, glue, tape, empty paper towel tube, shoebox, plastic bottle, cereal box, etc. Be creative! Use items you already have. You don’t have to buy new materials.
Helpful hints:
Remember, leprechauns are small. Don’t make your trap too big!
We will be setting out the traps on Thursday March 15 in hopes of catching a leprechaun on Friday morning, March 16. There is no guarantee we will catch one, but we’ll try! We will be talking about our projects, and each student will tell us how their trap works.
Good luck everyone. Let’s do our best!
Mr. Hugh Branstetter
