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PS 230
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2018 - 2019
PS 230 Kindergarten Team
Front Row (L to R) - Ms. Brown, Ms. Mazor, Ms. Modafferi, Mrs. Vicari, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Lai
Back Row (L to R) - Ms. Mitnick, Ms. O'Neill, Ms. Gallahue, Ms. Huffman
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Kindergarten Newsletter - October 2018
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Kindergarten Newsletter - December 2018
Kindergarten Newsletter - January 2019
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Kindergarten Newsletter - March 2019
Reading:
Kindergarten students will start reading and learning about non-fiction books. They will learn how to read to gather information. They will learn how to become experts on different topics. Kindergarten students will start by becoming experts on topics by reading books, asking questions and talking to their classmates and teachers.
When you are reading at home with your child, spend time asking questions and talking about what he or she has learned in the book. Ask questions such as, “What was this book about?” or “What did this book teach you?” or “What can I teach someone else about this book?”
Writing:
Kindergarten students will continue to work on persuasive writing. They will learn to state their opinion and give reasons why they feel a certain way. You can practice at home by having them write about their favorite books, foods, games and places.
Students will also be challenged to write in different forms, for example, writing a letter or song.
Also, Kindergarten students will be getting ready to write informational (non-fiction) writing pieces in April! They can start brainstorming ideas of topics they know a lot about and things they know how-to do well!
Cool Culture
We are so excited to offer Cool Culture passes to all families with children in PS 230's Kindergarten! You will have access to 90 of NYC’s best-loved museums, gardens, zoos and historic houses. We can't wait to hear about all the fun things your child do when you use the Cool Culture Pass.
For more information about the Cool Culture Pass, click here
If you have lost your pass or need to make a correction on your family's name, please contact your Cool Cultural Liaison - Ms. Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov.
Math
Kindergarten students will begin studying addition, subtraction and the number system more thoroughly. The next few weeks will allow the students to dive into several investigations about how
numbers work, how numbers can be composed, and how they can solve addition and subtraction number problems. Understanding how to solve math story problems is a key component of the
upcoming units.
You can practice at home with story problems. For example, Kate had 5 balloons, Jan gave her 3 more, how many balloons does Kate have now? Or Kate had 5 balloons, 3 balloons popped,
how many balloons does Kate have left?
Social Studies
Kindergarten students will continue to learn about our community, geography, people and the environment with the essential question:
What makes a community?
A Note from . . .
Mr. Feder, Science
The children will measure the area of their hands and the length of five (5) solids using non-standard units.
Mr. Hanratty, Art
The students will explore symmetry and patterns in art. They will create artwork using these techniques and to represent the Bengali New Year.
Ms. Fitzgerald, Music and Movement
We are continuing to learn about music from around the world. The students are encouraged to bring in and share cultural music that your family enjoys. If they wear boots, please pack sneakers in their book bags to change for class.
Ms. Woods, Physical Education
Kindergarten students will be learning some skills used in the sport of basketball. Please remember to wear sneakers for gym.
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Try at Home
At home, help your child brainstorm ideas for true stories to write in class.
When something happens, tell your child “that would be a great story!” and encourage to bring the idea to school.
Reminder:
Please make sure that your child is reading the books inside of their reading baggy as well as practicing the sight words EVERY night.
Important Dates
MARCH
3/1
Funny Friday!
3/14
Half-Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
3/15
PTA Spring Dance
3/29
SIP Into Spring!
