Sorry.... It's been a while....

I am so sorry I haven't posted in a while.  It has been kind of crazy adjusting to having a baby as you all probably know. :)  So I will update you all on what has been going on in class.

First, we had two great parties in December.  We had a Polar Express day where the kids came in pajamas, we read The Polar Express book, drank some chocolate milk, and each student got their own bell necklace.  Then we had a party right before Christmas break that our wonderful room mother planned with the help of two other volunteers.  The kids played a Rudolf relay game, they got to make their own Christmas tree, and made their own snowflake out of gumdrops and toothpicks.  It was a fun December month! :)

I have started the class dojo back up.  Please remember to check it everyday. :)  I am going to be doing the dojo mostly for you as the parents, and I will not be showing it to the class.  Instead, for the class we will be having two mystery students everyday, one boy and one girl.  I am going to be using a Monster Manners chart that has three sections: above the line, below the line, and bottom line.  Each student will have a picture of them on the chart.  I will be moving them around depending on their behavior.  If they are at the above the line section that means they are doing everything they should.  They are following directions and being kind to everyone.  If they are at the below the line section that means they are not following the classroom rules, but not hurting anyone.  If they are at the bottom line section, they are hurting others.  The class won't know who the mystery students are.  If at the end of the day the mystery student is at the above the line section, they will receive a big prize.  If the mystery student is at the below the line section, they will not receive a prize.  So please help me so that everyone can be eligible to receive a prize!

One more thing, I have sent home ABC charts to some students, blending charts others, and books to the rest.  PLEASE work with your child on these things and remember to send them back when they are completed.  If you don't have one of these things, let me know and I will send it home with your child asap. :)  Thanks!

Alice Maluhia Jorgensen

Alice was born on October 9 at 6:25 am.  To many people's surprise, she weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces.  She has totally changed my life!  She sleeps all day and is awake all night! :)  So, although I am much more tired now, I wouldn't trade her for anything!  I am loving being a mom to this sweet little girl!  I am excited to bring her in on Halloween to meet my wonderful class!

Homework Activities #1

I sent home a homework bag with your child with number flashcards, alphabet flashcards, number tracings, and an IPAD.  Please use these things to do the following activities with your child:

1.  Math:  Pointing Game - Lay your number flashcards 0-10 out on the floor.  Have a family member name a number and the student point to the number.  Extension:  do this with flashcards 11-20.

2.  Language Arts:  What Comes Next - Have mom or dad say the alphabet and stop at different spots.  The student will tell what letter comes next.  Extension - instead of telling mom or dad what letter comes next, the student will write the letter on paper.

3.  High Frequency Words:  IPAD - We learned about the words "I" and "am" today.  Write the words on the IPAD using a dry erase marker and have your child practice spelling them on the keyboard.

4.  Other Language Arts Activities: Following Directions - Can you follow a two-step direction?  Example: go to your room, then bring me your shoes.  (If your child has trouble following directions, try having your child repeat them to you.)  Extension - Try a three step direction.

5.  Social Studies:  Phone Number - Practice saying your phone number.  Extension: practice a cell phone number, grandma's number, etc...

1st week of School! !

Our first week of school was great! ! I have such a wonderful class this year and I am looking forward to the next coming weeks! We spent the week getting to know the rules of the class room through our "Monster Manners"and also started learning about our colors! We had a great time going on a scavenger hunt with "Pete the Cat" throughout the entire school, getting to know where the gym, library, bathroom, playground, computer lab and office were all located. We also had a fun friday activity with magic play dough! The play dough started off white and as the kids mashed it and mixed it, it became different colors! I am glad we have the first week of school done and under our belts, because now, as we move along throughout the school year, we can get in to a routine and have tons more fun! Until next time...

Mrs. Jorgensen

Parents

Welcome to our kindergarten blog!  This is where I will post information and activities going on in our classroom.  I also plan to post links to flashcards and things to help you work with your child at home and any homework I give out that may get lost on the way home.  I plan to update the blog at least once a month, if not twice.  Please check it often so you can keep up to date on what is happening in Mrs. J's kindergarten class!

Welcome Kinder Kids!

Hi! My name is Mrs. Jorgensen and I would like to welcome you to your first year in Elementary School!  I am so excited to be your Kindergarten teacher this year and look forward to all the fun times we will be having! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and then I will get to know you as we first meet and through the school year! 

I graduated from Utah Valley University in 2011 and am currently starting my second year teaching Kindergarten at Oak Hollow Elementary! After I graduated college I got to marry my amazing husband Jake Jorgensen in May of 2011. We are currently expecting our first child in October of this year and I am so much looking forward to being a mother!  

This past summer I spent most of my time preparing to be a loving mother. I also spent time preparing for my second year in Kindergarten and I have so many fun things planned out for us! I am so excited to meet you during our testing week and see how smart you all are! But until then here is a list of my favorite things: 

Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Alfredo Noodles 
Favorite Activity: Shopping
Favorite Ice Cream: Neapolitan 
Favorite Fruit: Grapefruit
Favorite Disney Movie: Tangled 
Favorite Vacation Spot: Disneyland
Favorite Sport: Soccer 
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Baby Names: Alice, Sophie and London 
p.s. we're having a girl! 

I hope to see you all really soon! Have a great end to your summer and get ready to learn and have fun as one of Mrs. J's Kinder Kids! ! 

Mrs. Jorgensen