Kindergarten News 3-20-26
*Mrs. Hyberg left here Wednesday with plans to be induced Sunday evening, but her little boy had different plans. He was born last night at 11:20 p.m.! He came in at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 21 inches long. He is absolutely adorable; I'll share a picture with the kids this morning.
*Wow, this year is sure flying by! Counting today, we have five days until Spring Break. With Mrs. Hyberg out, we will have a variety of aides filling in over the course of the next week; however, after Spring Break, we will have a permanent sub, Mrs. Karissa DeJournett, who happens to be Mrs. Hyberg’s mom! Mrs. DeJournett has spent quite a lot of time in Kindergarten over the years and I know she will nicely transition to this role for the remainder of the school year.
*If you haven’t returned your child’s Easter egg with the 3 clues yet, please do so on Tuesday. This will be a fun activity leading up to Spring Break & Easter!
*With all the sickness this year, we have wiped out our classroom supply of Kleenex. If you could donate a box, we would be so grateful…thank you!
*Relay for Life is next week. Detailed info is at the bottom of this newsletter, but the themed dress up days are in the date list below. It’s our goal to raise $2500 for the American Cancer Society over the course of the week.
*Please note, as part of our commitment to supporting every learner at CCA, students who are experiencing difficulty with a specific math skill may receive additional short-term support from Mrs. Minne, CCA’s math aide. This small group or individualized instruction is designed to reinforce skills, build confidence, and help students reach grade-level expectations. Once a student demonstrates improved understanding, they will transition out.
*Don’t forget…Dad’s Day is quickly approaching. It’ll be the Friday after Spring Break. We’ll begin promptly at 2:15. Every child needs an adult to show up for them, so if dad cannot make it, please plan for another adult to come in Dad’s place. Thank you so much! The Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade Spring Program will begin in the gym at 3:00 that same day. Moms, grandparents & younger siblings are welcome to attend that.
Important Upcoming Dates:
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Monday, March 23rd: |
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Tuesday, March 24th: |
*Show & Tell: Roslyn & Rylie *Sight Word Quiz *Library *Relay for Life Spirit Day: Anything But a Backpack |
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Wednesday, March 25th: |
*Show & Tell: Adley & Annalee *Family Message Journals come home; please return by Friday *Relay for Life Spirit Day: Wacky Wednesday |
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Thursday, March 26th: |
*Show & Tell: Blakely & Brelyn *Relay for Life Spirit Day: Character Day |
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Friday, March 27th: |
*Show & Tell: Demi & Dylan *Riggs Phonogram Quiz *Relay for Life Spirit Day: Kindergarteners wear pink for breast cancer *Students can get hair colored before school for a $2 donation to the American Cancer Society *Relay for Life in the afternoon (students will participate in a variety of activities that honor those with cancer) *White folders (containing books from reading groups) will not come home over break |
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March 31st-April 3rd: |
*Spring Break |
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Friday, April 10th: |
*Dad’s Day @ 2:15 *3:00 Spring Program in the Gym for the Primary grades. Parents/Grandparents are welcome! |
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Tuesday, May 19th: |
*Kindergarten End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony. This is like a graduation ceremony, without the caps & gowns. There will be awards, cake, punch, and maybe even some tears! Parents & grandparents (younger siblings welcome, too), we encourage you to join us at 2:45 in the cafeteria for this special occasion. |
CKLA Knowledge Strand: Next week we will continue Domain 10 “Colonial Towns & Townpeople” and…
*describe what a blacksmith did and understand why this trade was important during colonial times
*identify coal as an important type of fuel, particularly for a blacksmith
*describe how townspeople helped soldiers during colonial times
*take the domain assessment
I’ve been reading aloud the book Laura and Jack by Laura Ingalls Wilder, which was set during the colonial times we’re learning about. The kids are really enjoying it…it’s been suspenseful and exciting!
Sight Words: Next week we will…
*take a quiz on Tuesday
*review Sight Words #1-#30
*learn Sight Word # 31 ‘get’
Riggs: Next week we will…
*review phonograms #1-#35
*learn phonogram #36 ‘ai’--’a’ 2-letter ai that we do not use at the end of English words (as in sail)
*take a quiz on Friday
Math: Next week we will…
*order numbers to 20
*review Chapter 9 and take the test
*work on timed addition facts; our goal is 12 correct in a minute’s time
CKLA Skills Strand: Next week we will…
*read single-syllable words with a short vowel sound and digraphs (i.e. wish, chop)
Writing/Spelling/Phonics: Next week we will…
*continue Family Message Journals on Wednesday
*write complete sentences with a capital letter at the beginning, finger spaces between words, and proper end punctuation
Science: Next week we will learn about animal ecosystems, understanding that plants and animals live in environments that meet their needs.
In other news…
*We will decorate “eggs” today and sit on them all week in the hopes of hatching something cute & special Friday! 🐣
*We’ll complete a Let’s Find Out called “March Comes in Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb.”
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the information in this week’s newsletter. I’m available through Parent Square or you can email me at stacydiller@re3j.com.
Warmly,
Mrs. Stacy Diller
CCA is hosting its 19th annual Mini-Relay for Life. Our goal is to raise $2500 to donate to the American Cancer Society. If we reach this goal, Mr. Archuleta and Mrs. Cole will have a surprise they will do for the school! We have some fun dress-up days planned; please send cash or check donations (payable to the American Cancer Society) if your child plans to dress up: $5 for the week due on Tuesday or a donation amount of your choosing.
Tuesday March 24th Anything But a Backpack Day
Wednesday March 25th Wacky Wednesday
Thursday March 26th Character Day
Friday March 27th Cancer (dress to support cancer color)
Friday March 27th RELAY DAY! (for a $2 donation, students can get their hair colored before school)
The Mini-Relay itself will be held on Friday the 27th. For a $2 donation, students can get their hair colored before school that day and the activities will begin at 2:15. We will walk in remembrance/celebration of those who’ve battled cancer, decorate luminaria bags for the large Northern Colorado Relay, and listen to a video guest speaker.