March 27, 2020
Hello Kindergartners! Friday is here again! Our new job assignments are as follows: Electrician: Suzie Botanist: Ella Attendance: Vanessa Librarians: Lexi & Marcanthony Messengers: Joe Joe & Kayson Clean Up Inspector: Quinnley Calendar: Riley Caboose: Lamara Snack Helper: Evie Line Leader: Teaghan Prayer Leader: Leonardo Again, try your best to do your job as it suits your home. We have all had changes to our daily routine, and it may not be as easy - but just because something is hard, do we give up? Never! I miss your faces, and hope to add some new tools to our “virtual classroom” which should help us connect better. Remember, God put each one of us together for a reason! Don’t lose sight of that. Though apart, we remain together. Here are some pictures of the Magnolia tree from Thursday morning. I will get some pictures later today (Friday). I wonder if they will look different. As a scientist, how do you think the bud pods (the calyx and the sepal) will change? I hypothesize that two days of sunlight will affect its growth. Can you write some ideas of what you think will happen? I want you to use facts, so this should be a piece of nonfiction. Begin with I hypothesize the Magnolia tree will ______________________ Of course, fill in the blank with your words. Try your best. Use your sounds to make the letters that make the words. Draw a picture (with a lot of details) of how you think it will change. Again, this should be nonfiction. I can’t wait to see your ideas! Did our calendar friend, Riley, say it is Friday? KG Bear is at it again! He met Amaia’s penguin, Pinguina. Pinguina is pointing toward her home in Antarctica. We will discover more about Antarctica, and get a glimpse into the weather conditions there. So much to learn! Thank you for keeping up your prayers. It is so important to have conversations with God. He is always listening, always caring, always working toward our greater good. This season of Lent has given us a tremendous opportunity to put our best foot forward. Thank you for being you. You are the only you in the world, and I am so blessed to be a part of your life. Be well! Love, Mrs. Powell
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Good Wednesday, girls and boys! I hope you are trying to enjoy this change of pace. I wonder if any of you miss wearing your uniform? Well, it’s gym day, so dress comfortably. Did you notice how our Magnolia tree left us with a … (or as we like to call it, a “dun dun dun” moment)? I am happy to report it looked fine, or unscathed. Unscathed can be our big vocabulary word today. It means “without suffering any injury, damage, or harm”. I was not sure how the tree would look after the snow and ice. I was worried the fuzzy hard shells were too exposed, or open, to continue protecting the leaves. Guess what?! There was another, harder shell protecting the leaves! This part was called the sepal. The outer fuzzy shell was a calyx, and the calyx protects the sepal in case of frost - just like what happened. The leaves are kept safe within the calyx and sepal, awaiting the signal when the layers of protection are warmed by the sun. So, we have to be patient. Didn’t God build this tree so beautifully? Remember, since the beginning, God had a plan, even for this tree. I’ll continue to keep an eye on it. Even though I was worried it wasn’t protected, God made sure to handle the invisible details. Even though I am ready to show you the tree’s splendor, nature insists I remain patient. God has a plan… Hang in there with me, I can’t wait to see what awaits! You can’t possibly think I just know this stuff. I look up information that interests me. Here is where I found some info: https://www.gardenguides.com/117619-parts-magnolia-flower.html Let’s learn a little more now about weather. I will send directions to our Google Classroom shortly.
Friday, March 20, 2020 It's Friday, so you all know what that means: NEW JOBS and KG Bear! The jobs are as follows: Electrician: Lexi Attendance: Teaghan Messengers: Ella & Leonardo Calendar: Marcanthony Snack Helper: Vanessa Prayer Leader: Suzie Botanist: Joe Joe Librarians: Lamara & Riley Clean Up Inspector: Kayson Caboose: Quinnley Line Leader: Evie Boys and Girls, I expect you to concentrate on doing your job within your home for the coming week. Obviously, you will have to acclimate your job position to your own environment, but just like in our classroom, take pride in what you do. You continue to be an integral part of your environment running smoothly! Speaking of running smoothly, KG Bear will continue to explore new experiences each weekend. You boys and girls had just been asking if I ever get to take KG Bear home, and now I do! God is so good! Though home-bound, KG Bear is hanging out with Willy (Gregory's first stuffy, similar to Joe Joe's Wolfie). Willy was named after Uncle JoJo's Corgi. Corgis are very popular with Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of England. Your job for the weekend is to explore where England is (KG Bear is pointing near us, Willy is pointing near England), and learn 3 facts about that country. You may write some notes to remind you, so we can share information. If you can say it, you can hear the sounds of the word. If you can hear the sounds, you can try to write the squiggly lines, oops, I mean, letters that make those sounds. Please continue to behave as the saints God made you to be. Remember, reading is the magic key to take you where you want to be! Don't forget our lenten prayers, and know I am giving you all air hugs through our computer screen. Get some fresh air and look for signs of spring. Enjoy your weekend! March 19, 2020 These are the daffodils in my backyard - so pretty! Boys and Girls, Spring has sprung! Today, draw a picture of a beautiful flower. Be detailed and creative. Also, write some words to describe your flower; how does it look, what might it smell like, how big will it grow? Please remember our Lenten prayers, and continue to help your folks and family. Today is the Feast Day of Saint Joseph, Jesus's father here on earth. God always has someone looking out for us. Be sure to help your helpers today! God bless you! P.S. I have added a picture page! Remember Miss Silvia teaching about shadows? And remember our farmer friend telling us where our food comes from? My little pup, Emerald, has taken over Botanist duties. Parents, please review the Online Component page. I am preparing this for online lessons beginning in earnest next week. This week really should be spent reviewing all your Kindergartner has learned thus far. Remind my students we had been in school one hundred, sixteen days, but I will now add today, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Ask them what 116+1 more day is. Remind them tomorrow, Thursday, begins SPRING!! Plan to head outside for either our LAST WINTER OBSERVATION or our FIRST SPRING OBSERVATION. Remind them they are scientists, using their senses to see what nature is doing. Please have them jot down some of their thoughts (dating them is a great idea). I'm jealous - our signs of spring is one of my favorite lessons. I am so grateful to have such wonderful children as my students, and I am blessed because of you folks, and your trust in my methods. I know you are your child's first teacher, so I will take a deep breath and know we're a team. PLEASE, reach out to me if you have any concerns, questions, or just need to reach out. If there is anything you need, please ask. We are part of a lovely parish community, and are here for each other. Breathe, pray, love! March 15, 2020 As our situation changes, so will the plans for my students' studies. Please check here for my next steps on our educational path! For this coming week, please have your student spend some time working on the packet I provided. The packet was not meant to be completed within a week, simply to review concepts at your leisure and keep skills sharp. I encourage you to explore some of the free online sites provided on my resource page - it is so wonderful to see so many museums and educational institutions expanding memberships and encouraging visits to their vast online materials. Be sure to stay safe and healthy, look out and care for your fellow man, and never stop trusting in the Lord. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven Matthew 5:16 |
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