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Ms Terry’s Class 1/30-2/3/2012
Virtue of the Week – Courageous
Monday
Language – Introduce the letter “C” sound box
Geography – Kansas birthday was the 29th
Discuss the state bird, capital, and produce – all aspects of our state
Tuesday
Language – Letter “C” book
Math – Counting to 100
Geography -
Continue discussing Kansas
Wednesday
Language – Letter “C” brainstorming
Social Studies – Discuss Chinese new year
Year of the Dragon – Eating noodles with chop sticks
Geography – Learning China on the map
Thursday
Language – Word Building
Social Studies – Learning about the Chinese culture GUNG HAY FAT CHOY
Writing in Chinese
Art Lanterns
Friday
Review Day – All previous letters
Housekeeping
Music with Ms. Kathleen
Ms. Terry
Ms Terry’s Class 1/17-20/2012
Virtue of the Week – Kindness
Showing a loving attitude towards others
Tuesday
Language – Introduce letter “K” Practice writing either in sand, chalkboard, or paperwork.
Science – How do we get day and night? We didn’t get to this lesson last week.
Wednesday
Language – Letter “K” book and brainstorming the letter “K”
Math – Weight Talk about heavy and light, ounces, and pounds. Discuss the use of scales.
Thursday
Sensorial – Inset extension
Math and Sensorial – We will weigh different materials in the classroom pink tower, broad stairs, and cylinders
Review –
*Colors in Spanish
*Seasons
*Numerals
Friday
Geography – World Map Puzzle
Find the continents on the map
Review- Letter sounds and word building
Special note below:
January 23rd is our one hundredth day of school. We decided to celebrate with ice cream sundaes. There will be a signup sheet to what topping you want to bring. Our boys and girls have been so excited counting down the days. They are also encouraged to bring something small to count on our 1-100 board and perhaps can glue them to a board. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ms. Terry
Ms Terry – Ms Susan’s Class
Week of Nov. 14-18
Virtue of the week – diligence
Monday
Language – Letter “d” sound box and writing in the sand sandpaper letter.
Geography – Discuss the North American Indians and their part in helping the pilgrims.
Tuesday
Language – letter “d” book and more word building.
Math – Individual lessons
Art – Indian corn
Wednesday
Language – Brain storming “d” words
Geography – Discuss the Pilgrims and their journey to Plymouth Rock.
Thursday
Language – word building with s,m,t,b,f,a,h,n,&d
Geography – Drifting Continents – When the earth was new the land was one continent called Pangaea.
Friday
Art – Indian head bands – with Indian symbols.
Music – Ms Kathleen – practice for program Sunday 11/20
Native Americans Drumming – Drumming out our names
Ms Terry
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Ms Susan
Ms. Terry and Ms. Susan’s Class
Virtue of the week “ Respect”
MONDAY Introduction to the letter “I” along with sound box and sandpaper letter and writing in the
sand. Sorting rocks
Science – Talk about America and the pilgrims coming over from England.
Find America on the globe. Introduce new materials pertaining to Thanksgiving.
TUESDAY Letter “r” book and word building
Science – Pass igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks around and talk about the . differences in their formation.
WEDNESDAY Brainstorming “r” words.
Science – Review the continents and talk about how mountains are formed.
THURSDAY Language – rhyming words.
Science – Sorting rocks
FRIDAY Language – Review s, m, t, b, f, a, h, n. Practice word building
Talk about Veterans Day
Music with Ms. Kathleen
Notes from Ms. Terry;
Do not forget “Take your parent to school night” on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is probably one of the most important education nights as far as helping your child learn to read.
Holiday celebration – I am sure your calendars are already marked for Sunday, November 20th for our big family feast and musical at the Shawnee Civic Center at 4:00 p.m. The sign up sheet for the potluck dinner will be going out to the classrooms next week along with a volunteer sign up sheet. This is our biggest event of the year. Plan on inviting grandmas, grandpas, and friends.
Veterans Day - Do you have a grandpa or friend who is a veteran that would like to come and talk with us on Friday?
Thank you for keeping up with your child’s clothes in their cubbies. We do lots of water work and other things that might call for a change during the day. When making sure there are two sets of clothes do not forget underwear and socks.
Lesson Plans July 25 - 29
Character trait this week is ‘brave’
Monday
This week we will talk about the new animals that Lewis and Clark came across on their journey across the west. We will talk about the prairie dog.
Tuesday
The students will have water day!
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
We will talk about the Buffalo, the ruler of the prairie.
Annual All School Family Potluck Summer Picnic
Drama & Music Festival - 6:00
Enrollment for returning students will be from 4:30 – 6:00.
Thursday
The students will have water day!
Friday
We will talk about the Grizzly bear and Salmon!
Orff music class with Ms. Kathleen.
Ms. Angie’s & Ms. Terry’s Class
July 4 - 8
Character trait this week is observant
Monday
NO SCHOOL - Independence Day!
Tuesday
The students will have water day!
Water plants and vegetables
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
We will talk about the plants and animals in the ocean.
Parts of a fish.
Thursday
The students will have water day!
Friday
We will talk the layers of the ocean.
Music Class!
Christots Montessori School July Activities 2011
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NO SCHOOL
5 Swimming
Picnic
Shawnee Mission Park
Beach
Spanish
Mr. Michael6
7
Moon Marble
10:00 AM
8
Art / Orff Music9
10
11
Science
12 Swimming
Picnic
Shawnee Mission Park
Beach
Mr. Michael13
14
Nature Center
7018 Woodland Drive
15
Art / Orff Music16
17
18
Science
19
Kaleidoscope
10:45 AM –11:45
20
21 Swimming
Picnic
Shawnee Mission Park
Beach
Bowling
Mr. Michael22
Art / Orff Music23
24
25
Science
Mr. Michael27 Swimming
Picnic
Shawnee Mission Park
Beach
Shawnee Indian Museum
Puppet Show
1:0028
Johnson County Museum 10:00
Swarner Park 2:00
29
Art / Orff Music
Spanish30
31
Notes: Dates and time subject to change
Field Trip Days: Please remember to apply sunscreen, in the morning, open sack lunches & water bottle.
Lesson Plans June 27 - July 1
Character trait this week is courage
Monday
We will talk about the Statue of Liberty.
Art - Sponge art – Water garden day
Tuesday
The students will have water day!
Art – Flag with popsicle sticks
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
We will talk about Mount Rushmore and the presidents that are on the Monument. Flag with red, white & blue paper – discuss what the colors mean.
Thursday
The students will have water day! Water the garden.
Friday
Orff Music Class with Ms. Kathleen.
We will talk about Independence Day.
PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD’S BIKE/THREE WHEELER AND HELMET TO SCHOOL TO DECORATE FOR A PARADE.
We will be sending off balloons and will have red and white treats.
NO SCHOOL - Monday July 4th! Classes resume on Tuesday, July 5th.
Ms. Angie’s & Ms. Terry’s Class
June 20-24
Character trait this week is curiosity
Monday- We will talk about the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Gateway Arch in Saint Louis.
Tuesday- The students will have water day!
Wednesday- We will talk about talk about the third president, Thomas Jefferson and his accomplishments, including the Louisiana Purchase.
Thursday- The students will have water day!
Friday- Meriwether Lewis and William Clark introduction.
Ms. Chitra & Ms. Susan’s Class
June 13 – 17 (Pioneer Week)
Week of Experiments
Monday
Sink or float experiment
Tuesday
Singing glass
Swim lessons 68’s Inside Sports (5 & Up)
Swimming and picnic at Shawnee Mission Park Beach
(5 & Up)
Pre-Kindergarten Water Day
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
Tornado in a bottle.
Swim lessons 68’s Inside Sports (5 & Up)
Drama – Ms. Lindsey
Thursday
Make giant water bubbles.
Swim lessons 68’s Inside Sports (5 & Up)
Pre-Kindergarten water day
Friday
Magnet test
Swim lessons 68’s Inside Sports (5 & Up)
Music Class with Ms. Kathleen
Spanish – Ms. Bridgette
“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” - Maria Montessori
Ms. Chitra
- Reminder – Bring sack lunch & water bottle every day.
Ms. Terry’s Class
May 31 – June 3
Hola,
Monday
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Tuesday
Discuss classroom rules. Introduce compass (N, S. E. W.)
Erect our tents for camping and flashlight tag.
Science
Study the parts of a frog.
If it is not raining we will be weeding and replanting pumpkin and melons seeds.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
Study pioneers; Wild Bill Hickok, Shawnee Indians.
Thursday
Prepare environment to do outside practical life work.
Friday
Review the frog and game day. If you have a favorite game board or card game please feel free to bring it.
Music Class with M. Kathleen.
Spanish – Ms. Bridgette
Afternoon Movie
Ms. Terry
* Ms. Bridgette went to Christots through 1st grade. She is a junior at Shawnee Mission Northwest and will be working part-time this summer teaching Spanish and other wonderful things. She is Ms. Linda & Mr. Phil’s granddaughter and Riley’s big sister. Her mission in life is to teach. I know we will all have fun with her this summer.
Ms. Terry’s Class
May 23 - 26
Virtue of the Week – Quietness
Hola,
Monday
We will review all letters. Review the continents. Review butterflies and ladybugs.
Tuesday
Discuss how much we’ve grown and changed thru out the year.
Celebrate Jasmine’s birthday. She will invite friends to help measure and bake her birthday cake. She will share the time-line of her life and walk our celebration circle and present her gift to the classroom. This event brings tears.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
Review addresses and phone numbers. Most of us know our phone numbers.
Science
Discuss the grasshopper.
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
We are going to enjoy our last day together – Story telling games and hopefully gardening. There may be a surprise or two.
We are open.
May 26th is the last day of school. This year has been awesome! Thank-you!
Family Wellness Fair - 4:00 – 6:00
Lots of professionals are coming to this event bringing us life changing information. We promise fun food and life Even if you do not attend, this is worth the effort to come by. Chipolte has donated burritos.
Friday
We are closed Friday May 27th to prepare for our summer program.
Monday May 30th Christots will be closed for Memorial Day.
The first day of summer school starts on Tuesday May 31st.
God’s Blessings for those who are leaving us to explore the world. Please come back for a visit. We will miss you! We have grown as a family. We have sat down for many meals and have discussed many issues. I KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU – just kidding. I have enjoyed everyday with your child. I’ve have personally had a blast this season. So many personalities finding their place in the world. ‘Thank You’ for letting me be a part of their lives. I am blessed!
Love,
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
May 16 - 20
Virtue of the Week – Respect for another
Hola,
Monday
Language
We have reviewed all letters. We will be brainstorming letters and words all this week.
Science
Review of harmful and helpful bugs worksheet. Check garden – hopefully finish planting and do some weeding.
Tuesday
Language
Review of all letter sounds – word building
Science
We will be observing ladybugs today. Discussing facts about our helpful bugs.
Math
Work sheets and individual lessons.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Math
Lady bug count – cutting and glueing the spots to the numbers.
Science
Ladybug art – ladybug puppets
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Language
More barnstorming
Gardening
Working and weeding in the garden
Friday
Review and have fun with the ladybugs.
Cleaning and discuss how we can get along better with each other.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
May 9 - 13
Virtue of the Week – Peaceful
Hola,
Monday
Language
Review letters letter's ‘q’, ‘y’ and ‘z’. Focusing again n the vowels.
Science
Viewing our chrysalis.
Tuesday
Geography
Review the continents and learn the 5 major oceans.
Story – ‘Ant Bully’
Science
Study the parts of an ant.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Language
Brainstorming all letters.
Science
Review of ants.
Gardening
Planting seeds in the garden. We need to plant carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, watermelon and a lot of plant seeds.
Science
Life of a ladybug.
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Language
Practice writing our letters and numbers – Individual reading.
Gardening
Watering and weeding.
Friday
Review of everything
Cleaning
Watering garden
Please remember to check the cubbies for spring outfits – please label everything. We measured everyone and most have grown at least an inch.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
May 2 - 6
Virtue of the Week – Kindness
Hola,
Monday
Hopefully do some planting.
Language
Review letters focusing in on ‘c’, ‘p’ and ‘v’ and reviewing vowels
Math
Worksheets and individual lessons.
Science
We are watching our chrysalis turn into butterflies.
All week we are planning and preparing for our Mother’s Day Tea!
Tuesday
Review our continents.
Gardening – Good bugs and bad bugs in the garden.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Language
Brainstorming letters.
We will work outdoors planning and cleaning our gardens & preparing for the party.
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Review – Geometric solids – Identifying while blind folded. Working in the yard, landscaping and planting.
Preparing food for our party.
Finishing Mother’s Day gifts.
Friday
Preparation for our party. It will start @ 3pm till 4:30. Wear your hats and gloves! Hope everyone can attend. Your children have worked so hard.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Lesson Plans
April 18 – 21
Virtue of the Week - Forgiveness
Hola,
Monday
Language
Review of n, d, h, r, and w. We always add the vowels to the mix.
Math
Individual Lessons
Science
We have seen so many tiger swallow-tails pass by this past week, so we are going to study butterflies.
Tuesday
Language
Reviewing sounds
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled.
Wednesday
We will be dying Easter eggs and having an Easter egg hunt! Please have your child bring 4 hard-boiled eggs to be dyed at school. Also if anyone would like to donate some plastic eggs or candy to fill the eggs it would be highly appreciated.
Science
What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Review the continents and sounds of the week.
Science
Discuss how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.
Friday
CLOSED – Good Friday
“Have a Wonderful Easter”
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
April 11-15
Virtue of the Week – Respecting Nature
Hola,
April is a month of celebration exploration and discovery. We will be ‘celebrating April’ by studying and learning about gardens, Easter and other springtime wonders.
Thanks to every one who donated seeds.
Monday
Language
Review s, m, t, b, f and the readers will be focusing on blends.
Math
Individual Lessons
Art
Paint and discuss the redbud tree.
Science
We collected worms last week and will continue to observe them.
Tuesday
Language
Review the vowels – Brainstorming with s, m, t, b, and f.
Science
Examine dandelions and weeding them outside – Book about how the seeds spread.
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Geography
Review of continents and the solar system.
Science
Tools of the garden
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Review the geometric solids
Science
Labeling and dissecting parts of a flower.
Friday
Review of sounds we’ve studied all week, Spanish words and virtue of the week.
Music with M. Kathleen
We will spend time outside if weather permits – measuring our raised beds and discussing where we will plant what vegetable works best in that location.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
April 4-8
Virtue of the Week – Determination
Hola,
Monday
Language
Review of all letters – Focusing in on what my younger friends need to focus on – If you don’t have flash cards maybe now is a time to purchase some.
Math
Individual Lessons – we have been adding (some subtracting)
* Numbers 1 – 10, * Different ways to add 10 - * More or less
Science
Germination – Beans in a bag
Tuesday
Language
Blending letters to build words.
Sensorial
Review of geometric solids
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Language
Blends for the ones who know all phonic sounds.
Math
Individual lessons
Science
Care of seeds – Discuss different ways plants grow.
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Language
Review of letters and blends.
Science
Hopefully work outside and look for worms.
Friday
Show-n-Tell
Please bring things of nature, pictures or favorite books.
Word building with all letters
Housekeeping
Review of stuff – Continents, colors in Spanish, counting by tens signing our letters.
Please check in cubbies – We are need of socks and underwear. Please label everything – Our space is so small –If something falls out of the basket, I have no idea of who it belongs to.
We will be working outdoors more so we probably will be dirty but they will sleep good at night (I promise).
We love to cut apples, if anyone wishes to donate – we need the small ones.
Thanks for all you do.
Love You,
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class
March – April 1
Virtue of the Week – Uniqueness
Hola,
Monday
Language
Introduction the letter ‘u’ sound box, sand paper letter in sand, chalkboard and paperwork
Review all vowels
Math
Individual Lessons
Science
What is under the ground that we walk on.
Tuesday
Language
Letter ‘u’ book – Putting letters together to make 3 letter ‘u’ words.
Science
Parts of worm review
Virtue Trait – Focus in on our uniqueness
Music
Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled
Wednesday
Language
Brainstorming ‘u’ words
Science
Depending on the weather, sometime this week we will work on our yard and dig some worms and examine them. I have a worm vue and have ordered some worms we can examine and then later put them into our garden.
Spanish
Afternoon Spanish Emersion class with Ms. Olga.
Thursday
Science
Difference between seeds and bulbs. Plant seeds in bag and watch them germinate – later plant in garden.
Math
Daily work
Friday
Language
Word building with all letters
Science
Review of worms – weeds in the garden – dandelions
Music class
This is my favorite time of year. We will be dong experiments to introduce my lessons – I like to be spontaneous and see what they are interested in – If any one wants to bring a set of yard tools to use in our garden and yard projects or have seeds to donate flower or vegetable that will be a blessing. Thank you for all you do.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Terry’s Class March 21 – March 25 Virtue of the Week – Zealous Hola, Monday Language Introduce the letter ‘z’ sound box and writing in sand. Math Individual lessons Science Review the seasons – living and non-living Tuesday Language Book of the letter ‘z’. Paperwork and moveable alphabet Science Discuss germination and difference between seeds and bulbs. Music Music & Movement with Mr. Michael for those enrolled. Wednesday Language Brain storming and reviewing of all letters Sensorial Different angles
Spanish Afternoon Spanish immersion class with Ms. Olga. Thursday Language Brainstorming words and the vowels Math Spanish Review of Wednesday lessons Get potatoes ready to plant Friday Language Letter reorganization and review of numbers with their spelling. Show-n-Tell It doesn’t have to be the letter ‘z’. Any sign of spring, favorite book – pictures of your spring break. Thanks for all you contribute.
Ms. Terry
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