Hello KA Parents,
Lent begins this week, on Ash Wednesday. We will be learning about the significance of Ash Wednesday, and receiving ashes at mass. Kindergarteners will learn about how Lent is a time of extra prayer and thoughtfulness about Jesus. We will discuss how many people choose to “give something up” as a sign of sacrifice, and how some people choose to “do something extra” as a sign of working to be more like Jesus. (* Please note that although the rest of the school will be attending Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent, kindergarten attends ONLY on Good Friday.) Students will begin a Good Deeds Chart in class, which will last throughout the 40 days of Lent.
This week in reading, we will be working on the letter Ee and the sight words “this” and “do.” In math, we will be taking an assessment on addition and subtraction. In social studies
we will learn about the life and work of Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss). On Wednesday we will make a special Cat in the Hat art project, read many classic Dr. Seuss stories, and have a “read in” with books from home for Read Across America day. In religion, we will be learning about Ash Wednesday and Lent. We will also have a lesson with Ms. Garcia, our school counselor, this week.
Coming up:
March 1- Ash Wednesday, Mass at 10:00
March 2- Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America day. On Thursday, your child can bring a small pillow or blanket (must fit in their backpack) and some of their own books from home to read!
March 3- SVDP Food Drive (they are requesting cereal, but will happily take any non-perishable food items). Please note this is NOT a free dress day.
March 10- No School, teacher in-service day
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!
Mrs. Katie White
Kindergarten teacher
