Counting

In Math, students are learning how to count by 2s, 3s, and 5s. This is an easy thing to work on at home. Have your child skip-count for you at bedtime or at the table. You can practice in the car. You may even want to have them practice counting 1-50. Many students make mistakes when having to count high. Spend some time this week on this skill and watch the 3s and 4s come home!

Peace Ball

As you are probably already aware, one of Keeven's main focus points is "peace". In fact it is one of you Hi-Five Rules. Hi-Five rules are the five rules we expect every student to follow.
1. Be Peaceful
2. Be Respectful
3. Be Responsible
4. Be Safe
5. Be Ready

Students say a pledge each morning to help remind them of these expectations. (As your student to recite this, it begins....We,, the students of Keeven school promise to be.....)

Back to the subject

It is November and that mean Peace month. Instead awarding good behavior with golden tickets, we have been passing out peace strings. These strings are wrapped up into a peace ball. Our yarn ball is getting bigger every day. I will post pictures in December of our ball.

Tungsten

Each month, students take two Tungsten tests. These tests align to Hazelwoods district curriculum. The tests are used to show teachers which students have mastered which skills. To encourage students to try their best, Keeven is beginning a new tradition. All students who score 75% or higher on the test will be given a special treat at lunchtime and eat in a "special" area of the lunch room. Students are very excited about this. Be sure to encourage your child, and congratulate them when they meet the goal.

Telling Time

Your student is learning to tell time to the nearest five minutes. Most students understand how to count around the clock by 5s. However, a few are still having a hard time remembering which hand tells the hour and which hand tells the minutes. Whenever possible, have your child look at a clock that has hands (called an analog clock) and tell you what time it is. I know most of us have digital clocks around the house but this is a necessary skill for your child. Use your cell phone if you can, most cell phones have an analog clock feature.

Uniform Policy

As the weather gets colder, remember that Keeven is a uniform school. I have noticed students frequently in pants or bottoms that are the right color but not uniform. Many girls have also been spotted wearing tall boots with skirts. This is against the uniform policy. Also remember that if girls are wearing tights, they should be in uniform colors, as should long sleeved shirts under the uniform shirts. If you need a copy of the uniform policy please let me know and I will forward it.

Native Americans

In Social Studies we are studying five or six different Native American tribes. They are learning about where the Native Americans once lived and how they lived. Students will soon be comparing and contrasting thier ways of life. Talk to your child about these tribes and see how much they are learning!

Miss Me?

I know it has been a while. I have been sick for the past two weeks, and I know my posts have be sporadic. I apologize profusely for this and I promise I am back on my game, healthy and ready to hit the bricks running.

This week shapes up to be a very exciting one. We will be studying lots of things. One big thing is TEETH. Talk to you kids about their teeth. Many students don't realize that once their teeth fall out, the teeth that grow back...those are permanent. They will be there for the next 60-70 years of their lives, if not longer. Let them know that so they can begin to take pride in their teeth and really commit to learning about them.