Thursday, May 8, 2014

SeaWorld

We were once again overwhelmed with the amazing parent support. We had 105 adults attend and 98 kindergarten students representing Carpenter Hill at SeaWorld. Thank you to the families who experienced the day with their child or who took on an extra friend.

Our kindergarten students had a great time experiencing the sights, smells and sounds of SeaWorld. We spent weeks prior gaining knowledge and learning facts about the animals and their habitat we would observe.

We received many comments from parents expressing their amazement at the depth students knew about the animals. Thanks for helping us get to Sea World and letting your child experience this amazing learning day.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Work Hard Play Hard

The gals of kindergarten relaxed together on a Friday after a fun week of teaching.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Plants Needs


We have written what we think a plant needs to survive before having a full discussion. At the end of the week we will draw and label again what we have learned.



Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Fair Shares

We learn about fractions with the idea of Fair Shares. We use words to describe this as equal, equal parts, half, one half. We even introduce the 1/2 symbol to students. 
Here is a fun Fair Shares Link to practice:


 




Wednesday, March 5, 2014

School Walk for Diabetes

CHES School Walk for Diabetes is this Friday, March 7 during specials.  Remember to bring your donation envelope to specials on Friday and turn in to the coaches.  Be sure it has the student's name and teacher name. Remember to bring an additional $1 for the photo booth.  Might want to put the extra dollar in a pocket, baggie, or envelope.
Don't forget to wear tennis shoes.  Students will run/walk laps outside for 20 minutes, then rotate to the gym for fun stations.

THANK YOU.

Coach Mangrum and Coach Castille

Technology in Our Lives

We will be discussing and illustrating how technology has changed how we do things. Please help our kindergarten students understand this by posting on our Wall:

Technology in Your Life


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

USA Symbols

Our kindergarten has been learning about symbols that represent The United States of America!
We are discussing, learning facts to write and creating likenesses about:
 The American Flag
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Bald Eagle
Liberty Bell
Statue of Liberty

We have enjoyed listening to connections students have made as a result of President Day being in February, the Olympics, family travels or pictures students have seen.

Many students are showing an interest in history as a result of such focused attention on these great symbols that represent our country.

If in the area please come by to see the writing hanging in the hallway done by our great KinderKids!