Newsletter
by Melissa McMahon
February 08, 2010
Miss McMahon’s
Jan. 25-29 Newsletter
This week’s theme is
The Wonderful World of Color
This week we will be discussing:
• colors
• mixing colors
• experimenting with colors
• Letter Ll
o Sounds
o Names/words that start with Ll
o Writing the letter Ll
This week's letter is L.
We will talk about the sounds letter L makes and names and words that start with L. We will also practice writing the letter Ll.
Upcoming Events
- Tues., Jan. 26 – Field Trip to the Library (A.M. – 9:00 – 9:45; P.M. – 12:30 – 1:15).
- Wed., Jan. 27 – Early Dismissal for P.M. only. Dismiss at 1:20.
- Tues., Feb. 9 – Field Trip to the Post Office (A.M. – 8:30 – 9:00; P.M. – 1:00 – 1:30).
- Fri., Feb. 12 – Valentine’s Day Party
- Tues., Feb. 23 – Family Night in the high school Fine Arts Center at 6:00 P.M. Enjoy watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with your family!
Help ‘Em Out!
Remember those Progress Reports? Here are some skills you can do with your child at home.
• Practice using a scissors and cutting paper
• Practice writing the letters of the alphabet
• Talk about books
o the cover
o the message, or the words
o reading left to right
o ask questions about the story, the beginning, middle and end
Doing these tasks can help your child in the classroom and prepare them for their future as a student!
Email or call us with your questions and concerns!
mmcmahon@rivertonschools.org
(217)629-6001, ext. 369
There are 18 children in the morning class.
There are 15 children in the afternoon class.
Please bring store bought treats!
