Making Connections while Reading

Today we talked about how we can make connections to books while reading, and how this will help us to better understand the story. (There are 3 different types of connections we can make. ) The first type of connection we talked about was a "text to self" connection. A text to self connection is when you connect the story to your own life. Before writer's workshop today we read Plaidypus Lost. After reading, we sequenced the story, and made text to self connections about a time we had lost something.

Below are a sample of some connections we made...

(losing a pencil/losing their purple folder)

(losing a necklace/losing a shirt)

-Miss Dudik



Reading Strategy: Turtle Talk

Here is another reading strategy we introduced today that you can practice with your child at home. (These are great strategies to incorporate while reading the books in their book bags.)

-Miss Dudik

Our Thanksgiving Feast

The "Doodlebugs" had so much fun yesterday at their Thanksgiving Feast. A big thank you goes out to all of the parents that provided food, and those who were able to attend. (This would not have been possible without you!) Below are two videos of the kindergarteners singing the "5 Fat Turkeys" song, and the"Thank You" song. (They did a great job!) :)

Hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving, and that you enjoy the break with your families. I look forward to seeing the doodlebugs back on the 26th.

Thank you,

Miss Dudik

Veterans Day Heroes Parade

Honoring our Veterans here at Bolin Elementary!

Morgan's Grandfather

Emerson's Grandfather

Kenzie's Grandfather

Kenzie's Granfather showed us pictures of the plane he flew!

Emerson's Grandfather told us about a time he saw a tiger when he was in the jungle!

Thank you to all of our Veteran's who have served our Country. We are truly grateful for all you have done.

-Miss Dudik

Thanksgiving Feast

Parents,

Our Thanksgiving Feast will be held THIS Thursday, November 15^th at 1:30 in the cafeteria. (We will start setting up for the feast around 1:00.) Our room parents have created a sign up sheet online with items needed for the feast. There are still several items we need. 

Thank you so much for your help in making the feast a successful event for our students.

-Miss Dudik

Click below to view the sign up sheet:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4AABAC28A20-thanksgiving

The Dallas Zoo

We had so much fun at the Zoo today! Thank you to all of our chaperones that joined us! (It would not have been possible without you.) The weather was beautiful, and it was the perfect day to go.

We got a little bit tired on the drive home... :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

-Miss Dudik

Reading Strategy "Lips the Fish"

Next week I will be sending book bags home with your student! Here is one reading strategy we have introduced here at school, that you can practice with your child at home.

-Miss Dudik

Reminders for the Zoo

We are so excited to go to the Dallas Zoo on Friday, November 9th, 2012. Here are a few things to remember for our first Kindergarten field trip:

1.Wear purple class t-shirt
2. Wear tennis shoes since we will be doing a lot of walking
3. Bring a "throw away" sack lunch (label it with child's name)
4. Bring a drink (water bottle with a lid, something that can be thrown away)

Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any other questions.

Thank you,

Miss Dudik

Reminders

The next few weeks are going to be very busy in kindergarten. (Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching!) Below I have a few important reminders listed...

• Tom the Turkey homework was due today, November 5th. If you have not already turned this in, please do so as soon as possible.
• An email has been sent regarding the Thanksgiving Feast next week! Please email me or our fabulous room parents if you have any questions.
• Our Zoo Field Trip is THIS Friday, November 9th. Please have your child wear their purple class t-shirts.

Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions. Thank you doodlebug parents!

Miss Dudik

Reading "We are Painting"

The doodlebugs have been working so hard practicing their sight words. Here is a video of us reading the book, "We are Painting." Hope you are having a fabulous Friday!

-Miss Dudik