Sunday, September 20, 2015

Week of 9/21-9/25

Reminders
Friday September 25, 2015 school is closed. A reminder all paperwork was due last Monday, I am still missing a number of paperwork from some students. It is necessary for each student to have two emergency cards one goes to school office and the other stays in classroom. 


Sight Words
go
it
look



Vocabulary
Religion
praise- to say or write  good things about someone or something; to express approval 
gift- something that is given to another person or to a group or organization; special ability
celebration- a part or other special event that you have for a special event or occasion
bully- someone who frightens, hurts, threatens smaller or weaker people
Reading/Phonics
meal-a time or occasion when food is eaten 
mile- a unit of measurement to tell distance
save- to keep safe; to stop someone or something from being hurt, damaged, lost 
sail- to travel on water by ship or boat 
team- a group of people who compete in a sport, game, etc, against another group
dime- a U.S .coin worth 10 cents
talent- a special ability thal allows someone to do something well
Mathematics
set- a group of objects
pair- set of two
and- plus, in add to and put together situation problems
larger- more
fewer- smaller quantity
more- greater quantity or amount
zero- no objects; a cardinal number indicating an empty set
Social Studies
self worth-a feeling that you are a good person and deserves to be treated with respect
value- useful or important
Science
metal- a hard substance such as iron or steel
fold- to double over
bend- to change shape

Homework/Tarea
Monday/Lunes 9/21
Go math book pg. 11-12 (Libro de matematicas paginas 11 y 12)
Write each sight word three times only in hw notebook (Escribir las palabras de sight word tres veces en mascota de tarea)
Tuesday/Martes 9/22
Go math book pg.13-14
Phonics book pg.32-33
Wednesday/ Miercoles 9/23
Go math book pg. 15-16
Write a sentence with each sight word in HW notebook (Escribir una oracion con cada palabara de los sight words en mascota de tarea)
Thursday/Jueves 9/24
Go math book pg.17-18

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Week of 9/14-9/18

Reminders
Please make sure you are signing in and out your child every morning at drop off and every afternoon for pick up. Mass Tuesday September 15, 2015 at 9:00 am students are to be in full uniform, parents are invited to join us. Early Dismissal Friday September 18, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Vocabulary should be reviewed at home every evening as well as sight words to ensure your child succeeds academically in kindergarten. Vocabulary also gives a glimpse of what we will be working on in class ,special attention should be paid since lesson plans will not be available for parents/guardians to see. Gym on Wednesday, gym uniform with sneakers please.


Sight Words
a
my
the

Vocabulary 
Religion
creation- the act of making or producing something that did not exist before; the act of making the world
Reading/ELA
glad-happy
jam- in trouble; something obscuring passage way
sandbox- a low box filled with sand that children can play in
construct- to build something
noon- the middle of the day; 12:00pm
straw- the dried stems or stalks of grasslike plants
tortilla- a round flat bread originally made in Mexico
twins- two brothers, two sisters, or a brother and a sister who are born on the same day
Mathematics
one- a single quantitiy
two- one greater than one; one less than three
match- one to one correspondence
three- one greater than two; one less than four
four- one greater than three; one less than five
five- one greater than four; one less than six
Science
soil- dirt
sand-tiny grains of broken rock
rocks-pieces of stone
earth- planet on which we live
mountain- land that is higher than a hill
valley- low land between mountains
plain- flat land that stretches out in all directions
canyon- deep valley in rock carved by wind or water
Social Studies
biography- the story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person
autobiography- a story written about the person who is writing the story



Homework
Monday 9/14
Go math workbook pg.3-4
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook ( a sample will be shown in notebook)
Tuesday 9/15
Go math workbook pg.5-6
Wednesday 9/16
Go math book pg. 7-8 (libro de matematicas hacer las siguiente paginas 7 y 8)
Write a sentence with each of the sight words. (Una oracion con cada palabra de vista, favor de mirar para la parte donde dice Sight Words, para formar la oraciones con cada palabra en la mascota de tarea) 
Thursday/Jueves 9/17
Phonics book pg. 25-26 (libro de phonics paginas 25 y 26 Pagina 25 hacer carita de sonrisa si el objecto en la caja empieza con el sonido de la letra Ff, pagina 26 escribir Ff en la linea si el objeto empieza con el sonido Ff)
Go math book pg. 9-10 (libro de matematicas paginas 9 y 10)


Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Week of 9/9-9/11

Welcome Back

Dear Parents/Guardians

Arrival and Dismissal students should be signed in and signed out daily. Students should bring snack unless otherwise noted, healthy snacks are a plus, absolutely no candy or soda is allowed. Homework will be given daily and should be checked on blog daily , backpacks should also be checked every evening to ensure your informed about any notifications sent home. Gym will be every Wednesday and students should be in full gym uniform unless otherwise noted. As part of OLQM’s advancement in technology, daily lesson plans, homework and other important advisories will be posted on the school’s blog at olqmnyc.blogspot.com. There is a new lesson plan program, therefore lessons will not be posted until beginning of 2016.


  • Students are to expected to arrive on time, with the exception of doctor's appointments etc. if your child is late they will need to obtain a late pass from the office before entering to class.
  • Absent note/ documentation is required if your child will not be in present. (Otherwise it will be documented as an illegal absence from school.
  • All test must be signed and retuned on the next day.
  • Students are to be in full uniform unless otherwise noted.
  • All homework should be completed, if your child missed school they can make it up, otherwise they will receive a grade of zero.



If we work together your child should adjust nicely, it is imperative that you work with your child at home. The goal and expectation is that every child is reading and writing by the end of kindergarten. I hope for a wonderful school year and I look forward to working with your children.




Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Supply List 2015-2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Below please find a list of the supplies your child will need in Kindergarten for the school year.
Supply list: Please label all of your child's supplies.
2 notebooks- Please purchase them in our school supply store as the lines on these notebooks make it easier for children learning penmanship (Make sure they are the blue ones in the school supply store)
6 pocket folders - Please purchase these in the school supply store as these are sturdy and more durable (Please put your child’s name on all folders)
1 draw and write journal notebook/notepad
2 packs of #2 pencils (ticonderoga pencils only)
1 large eraser/  or eraser tops
1 child friendly scissor
1 pencil case (Large enough to fit crayons, pencils, etc.)
2 packs of crayons
1 dry erase marker
1 pack of index cards 
4 glue sticks 
1 Activity book(Spectrum workbook for e.g math, reading, phonics that is grade appropriate)
2 Reams of white printing paper
2 boxes of tissue
2 rolls of paper towels
2 Clorox or Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
1 Purell hand sanitizer
1 box of Ziploc bags ( gallon size)
A change of clothes (pants, shirt, underwear and socks in case of an accident.)*Please place clothes in a large Ziploc bag and label with your child’s name*

Throughout the school year I will inform you of any supplies that we might be running out of and your donations toward classroom supplies are always welcomed and appreciated.Thank you in advance for your help. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Ms.Ocasio

Monday, June 15, 2015

Weekly Reminders for 6/15-6/19

Reminders
Graduation for Kindergarten is Thursday June 18, 2015, students should arrive  at 10:00 as the ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 am, students should have full cap and gown attire. Please if you have not turned in books inside of the baggies please do so no later than Wednesday of this week I am missing books from 4 children. No homework but please ensure that your child is practicing their reading and math skills, you may still have access to IXL and Rowland Reading program. Other websites or workbooks are helpful to help strengthen their skills for the next grade. Students will be taking their class workbooks home this week we will send some books each day they are for them to keep. Please make sure to check their book bags daily so that they are emptied out and are not carrying an overload of books and materials.
Ms.Alma the music teacher would like invite parents to a free concert event in Van Cortland Park in the Bronx on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at 8:00 pm.
If you have any questions about anything please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you very much for your continued support and help it has been wonderful working with all the children in the class, Have a safe and wonderful summer, we hope to see you back in September.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Lesson Plans 6/8-6/12

Reminders
Friday June 12, 2015 school will be closed. Kindergarten graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday June 18, 2015 students are to arrive by 10 am the ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00am. Cap and gown will be available for pick up this week once all tuition fees are paid in full, otherwise your child may not participate in graduation ceremony. June 18, 2015 will be the last of school for the kindergarten students. Picture day for girls only, since there were a number of complaints about the girls pictures the company will be here Thursday June 11, 2015 to re take pictures of girls in Kindergarten class girls should have their hair down, they girls may wear dress clothes but need to bring school uniform shirt in a separate bag so they can just put it on for the picture. If you would like please send a brush or comb and aides will assist in grooming hair before picture.
Thursday June 11, 2015 children may wear clothing but it must be dress clothes no jeans or sneakers. and bring in $1.00 donation.
Sight Words
came
must
find
where



Please click on this link to view Religion lesson

Please click on this link to view Reading/ELA lesson

Please click on this link to view Mathematics lesson

Please click on this link to view Science lesson 

Please click on this link to view Social Studies lesson

Homework
Monday 6/8
Ready New York CCLS practice book pg.42,43,45,46
Write each sight word three times in HW notebook
Tuesday 6/9
Ready New York CCLS practice book pg.47,49,50,51
Phonics book pg.167-170(4 pages)
Wednesday 6/10
Ready New York CCLS practice book pg.53,54,55,60
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 6/11
Ready New York CCLS practice book pg.55,61, 62,63
Handwriting book pg.68, 69, 70, 71
Phonics book pg. 171-176 (6 pages)

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Lesson Plans 6/1-6/5

Reminders
Thursday June 4, 2015 Graduation Picture Day, please make sure children's hair is looking their best and remember that they will be wearing the cap and gown for the picture and should be in full uniform. Picture envelopes will be sent home Monday June 1, 2015 and should be returned ASAP. Friday June 5,2015 School is closed. Thursday June 4, 2015 Religion exam please study chapters 1-24, review sheet attached.

Please click here for Religion review sheet exam

Sight Words
into
know
please
were


Vocabulary
Religion
mass-  a celebration of the Eucharist
meal- an act or the time of eating a portion of food
Reading/ELA
sandbox- a low box filled with sand that children can play in
sax- short for (saxophone): a musical instrument that has a curved metal tube and that is played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing keys with your fingers
windmill-  a structure that has parts which are turned around by the wind and that is used to produce power, pump water, etc.
yam- a long thick root of a tropical plant that has rough brown skin and a white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable
yelp-to squeal: a sharp cry
Mathematics
length- how long something is
height- how tall something is
longer- having a length that is greater than that of another object
tall- having a height that is greater than that of another object
Science
force- something that pulls or pushes something else 
magnet- an object that attracts iron and has a magnetic field
repel- to push away
poles- the two opposite ends of a magnet
attracts- pulls toward
magnetic field- area around a magnet with the power to attract iron
Social Studies
friendship- the state of being friends:the relationship between friends


Please click on this link to view Religion lesson 

Please click on this link to view Reading/ELA lesson

Please click on this link to view Mathematics lesson

Please click on this link to view Science lesson

Please click on this link to view Social Studies lesson


Homework
Monday 6/1
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Go math book pg.281-284 (4 pages)
Tuesday 6/2
Phonics book pg.163-166
Go math book pg.285-288
Wednesday 6/3
Ready New York Math book pg.40-41
Write a sentence with each sight word
Religion book study chapters 1-24