DGS Kindergarten All I ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten. 

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, April 18, 2016
Lunch: Grilled Cheese

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Lunch: Taco Tuesday
Running Club. Pick Up at 3:45pm

Wednesday, April 20, 2016
McRib Sandwich
Board of Education Meeting 7pm

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Lunch: Chicken and Noodles
5th Grade Band Rehearsal at 2:45pm
Running Club. Pick Up at 3:45pm

Friday, April 22, 2016
Lunch: Pizza Cheese Bread
2nd Grade Poetry Cafe
Book Fair 2:45pm- 6pm

Saturday, April 23, 2016
Lisa Sell’s Birthday

Reading: Theme 14: Where I Live
Comprehension Strategy: Create Images: Use Visuals
Sight Words: walk, too, your, where
Vocabulary Words: march, country, past, understand, place, history

Writing: We will be working on writing a report. We are focusing on main idea and details while writing our reports. We will write a report on the American Flag.

Math: We are continuing our math facts chapter. We are mastering number facts to 10. We are beginning to work on number facts to 20.

Second Step: We are reviewing handling our emotions.

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, March 21, 2016
Lunch: Chicken and Waffles

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Lunch: ‘Lil Nacho Bites

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
PLCS: 2:15pm Dismissal
Enrichment forms due from 2-5th grade staff

Thursday, March 24, 2016
Lunch: Chicken Fajitas
Mrs. Zarko’s Birthday
Spring Pictures. You must pre-pay and order forms were sent home previously.
5th Grade Physics Car Race Day 1:15pm. Parents are invited to attend.

Friday, March 25, 2016
No School! Enjoy Your Spring Break!

Saturday, March 26, 2016
Mrs. Gunter’s Birthday

Reading: Theme 12: Many Friends
Comprehension Strategy: Use Fix-Up Strategies: Decoding
Sight Words: play, not, she, they
Vocabulary Words: proud, culture, treat, kind, meal, custom

Writing: We will be working on writing a story this theme. We will work on main idea and details within our story. We will also work on voice in our stories.

Math: We will be starting our Number Facts chapter. We will be mastering number facts to 10. Also composing and decomposing numbers to 20, and using a number line to combine numbers to 15.

Second Step: Handling being knocked down

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, March 14, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Burger
Mr. Wright’s Birthday

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Lunch: Bean and Cheese Enchilada

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Lunch: Sub Sandwich and Potato Soup
Mrs. Pitzer’s Birthday
PLCS: 2:15pm Dismissal
Board of Education Meeting 7pm DHS

Thursday, March 17, 2016
Lunch: Shamrock Chicken Nuggets
St. Patrick’s Day. Wear Green!

Friday, March 18, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Pizza
DHS Cookie Sales

Upcoming Events:
March 25-April 3: Spring Break

Reading: Theme 12: The Mighty Sun
Comprehension Strategy: Ask Questions: Visuals
Sight Words: with, dog, help, like
Vocabulary Words: glowing, heat, source, light, center, shade

We will be doing a few fun science experiments with the sun this week(if it ever comes out)!

Writing: Description: A description tells about a person, place or thing. A description uses words that tell how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, and feels. We are working on main idea and details within our descriptions.

Math: Comparing Sets – We will work on comparing sets to find the difference. We will work on counting the difference through comparing sets using one-to-one correspondence.

Second Step: Managing Disappointment

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, March 7, 2016
Lunch: Chicken Patty

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Lunch: Hot Dog

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Lunch: Chicken and Noodles

Thursday, March 10, 2016
Lunch: Chili and Crackers

Friday, March 11, 2016
Lunch: Bosco Sticks
Report Cards Issued
2pm AR Reading party for Gold Level Winners.

Saturday, March 12, 2016: Mrs. Kamin’s Birthday!

Upcoming Events:
March 11: Report Cards Issued
March 25-April 3: Spring Break

Reading: Theme 12: The Mighty Sun
Comprehension Strategy: Ask Questions: Visuals
Sight Words: with, dog, help, like
Vocabulary Words: glowing, heat, source, light, center, shade

Writing: Description: A description tells about a person, place or thing. A description uses words that tell how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, and feels. We are working on main idea and details within our descriptions.

Math: Comparing Sets – We will work on comparing sets of up to 10, fewer, less, more, and recognizing and understanding number trains.

Second Step: Fair Ways to Play(play together, trade, take turns)

We had a great day on Wednesday celebrating Dr. Seuss!!! We read many of his books, wore red, and had an all school reading camp out. The students loved finding the rhyming words in Dr. Seuss books, completing a maze to find out where Marvin K. Mooney was going, and writing book reviews for their favorite Dr. Seuss book!! It was a great day with fun had by all!!!!

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, February 29, 2016
Lunch: McRib Sandwich

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Lunch: Chicken Parmesan and Rice
Parent’s Club Meeting 7pm Royal Cafeteria

Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Lunch: Grilled Turkey Burger
Read Across America Day!
PLCS: 2:15pm Dismissal

Thursday, March 3, 2016
Lunch: Corn Dog and Sweet Fries
Shadow a Student Day
Handbook Meeting HGES 3pm

Friday, March 4, 2016
Lunch: Pizza Cheese Bread
Spirit Day/Popcorn at Lunch! Wear your ROYALS gear or Blue/Gold
5th Grade Bowling Field Trip

Upcoming Events:
March 11: Report Cards Issued
March 25-April 3: Spring Break

Reading: Theme 11: Greet the Seasons
Comprehension Strategy: Infer: Predictions
Sight Words: baby, many,up, down
Vocabulary Words: frost, wind, season, weather, compare, bring

Writing: We are working on response to literature. We are writing book reviews for the books we read on National Read Aloud Day!

Math: We are working on numbers to 100. We are practicing counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. We are also working on place value and tally marks.

Second Step: Managing waiting

“THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.”

Happy National Read Aloud Day!!! We celebrated the holiday today in kindergarten. We had guest readers come in and do read alouds throughout the day. The students loved having special readers come in and read to them. We did a total of 11 read alouds today.
Reading aloud to children is so important.
-Reading aloud is widely recognized as the single most important activity leading to language development. Among other things, reading aloud builds word-sound awareness in children, a potent predictor of reading success.
-Reading aloud lets parents and teachers be role models for reading. When children see adults excited about reading, they will catch their enthusiasm.
-Reading aloud lets children use their imaginations to explore people, places, times, and events beyond their own experiences.
-Reading aloud introduces the language of books, which differs from language heard in daily conversations, on television, and in movies. Book language is more descriptive and uses more formal grammatical structures.

We know how important reading aloud to child is so grab a book, find a comfy spot, and start reading!

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, February 15, 2016
No School! Enjoy the Day Off!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Lunch: Meatball Sub

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Lunch: Grilled Italian Chicken on Bun

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Lunch: Sub Sandwich

Friday, February 19, 2016
Lunch: Under the Sea Fish Nuggets
DHS Cookie Sales

Saturday, February 20, 2016
DGS Night at DHS Basketball Game! Students wearing DGS apparel get in free and can help with starting lineups! Game starts at 6:30pm

Math: We are starting Chapter 8 Numbers to 100. We will be learning about the ones and tens place along with counting by 2s and 5s.

Writing: We will be working on personal narratives this theme.

Reading: Theme 10: Part of the Family.
Comprehension Strategy: Determine Importance: Purpose for Reading
Sight Words: be, home, he, over
Vocabulary Words: care, job, give, teamwork, myself, partner

Fundation: We are moving on to blending words, segmenting, and manipulating sounds.

Second Step: Managing Anger

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

***Don’t forget to send in a Valentine’s box or bag to collect your valentines! If you bring valentines, make sure to include one for everyone

Monday, February 8, 2016
Lunch: Spaghetti

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Lunch: Taco Tuesday
2nd and 3rd Grade Music Program 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Omelet

Thursday, February 11, 2016
Lunch: Heart Nuggets
Spelling Bee 10am
Band Rehearsal at 2:15pm at RES

Friday, February 12, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Pizza
Valentine’s Day Parties at 1:45pm

Math: We are starting Chapter 8 Numbers to 100. We will be learning about the ones and tens place along with counting by 2s and 5s.

Writing: We will be working on personal narratives this theme.

Reading: Theme 10: Part of the Family.
Comprehension Strategy: Determine Importance: Purpose for Reading
Sight Words: be, home, he, over
Vocabulary Words: care, job, give, teamwork, myself, partner

Fundation: We are done learning the sounds and writing formation for all the letters!!!! We are now moving on to blending words, segmenting, and manipulating sounds.

Second Step: Managing Anger

In this weekly post, you will find information about the academic content and special events happening in the upcoming week.

Monday, January 18, 2016
NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Lunch: Nachos Grande
STAR Reading Benchmark Begins

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Omelet
Board of Education Meeting 7pm

Thursday, January 21, 2016
Lunch: Zoo Crew Nuggets
3rd-5th Grade Field Trip to Mary Poppins at the High School 9:15am

Friday, January 22, 2016
Lunch: Cheese Lasagna

Math: We are starting our shape chapter. We will learn about Solid(3D) shapes and Flat(2D) shapes. We are also learning about what the edges, faces, and corners of those shapes.

Writing: We will be writing stories for Theme 9. We will focus on capitals and periods. We will also work on sequencing our ideas.

Reading: We just took our theme test for theme 8! We all met the goal of 6/8! We will start Theme 9 Part of our Community.
Comprehension Strategy: Make Connections: Background Knowledge
Sight Words: get, Mom, red, school
Vocabulary Words: chore, listen, community, decide, follow, question

Fundation: We are done learning the sounds and writing formation for all the letters!!!! We are now moving on to blending words, segmenting, and manipulating sounds.

Second Step: Strong Feelings(frustrated)