February 12th Newsletter
NEXT WEEK:
Phonics - Letter Zz, Reading List #11, Practice spelling words from list #5 for spelling test on 2/20
Religion - Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent
Social Studies - Chinese Lunar New Year
*Please encourage your child to borrow a book from the library each week to promote a love of reading and return the book to school every Wednesday!
HOMEWORK for 2/17 - 2/19:
Tuesday - Write letter Zz 5 times
Happy 100th Day of Kindergarten!
Wednesday - Write 3 of your friends' names
Thursday - Skip Count by 10’s to 100 and write them in your homework notebook
*Practice Tying Shoes, Reading Words, and Sight Words!
Dates & Reminders:
2/13 - $1 Red & Pink Tag Day, Student Celebration in Class
2/16 - No School, Presidents Day
2/17 - 100th Day of School in class celebration!
2/18 - Ash Wednesday, 11:20 am Dismissal
2/19 - Letter Z Show & Tell
2/20 - 100th Day Fashion Show in Parish Hall, 10 am, 11:20 am Dismissal
Resurrection Egg Project:
Each child needs 12 plastic Easter eggs for a Lent project we are doing in Religion Class.
Each child will need to bring in the eggs by 2/23.
100th Day Shirt:
I hope everyone is finishing up their 100th Day T-shirt! You are welcome to bring it into school whenever you are finished. Please fill out the half-sheet of paper that describes your shirt and turn it back in before the fashion show on 2/20!
February 6, 2026
Next Week:
Phonics - Letter Uu - middle vowel sound
ex: sun, hut, mud
Reading List #10, Practice spelling words from list #4 for spelling test on 2/13
Math - Nonstandard measurement
Religion - Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Valentine
Social Studies - President's Day
Homework:
Monday - Write the letter Uu 5x neatly
Tuesday - Draw and color a Valentine’s Day pattern (a pattern must repeat)
Wednesday - Write the word “bug” and list 3 more words that rhyme with it
Thursday - Write a sentence using the word “bus” and draw a picture to go with it
Dates & Reminders :
2/9 - STAR Test in Media Class
2/11 - $1 HSA Ice Cream Sundaes
2/12 - Letter U Show & Tell
2/13 - $1 Red & Pink Tag Day, Student Celebration in Class
2/16 - No School, Presidents Day
2/18 - Ash Wednesday, 11:20 am Dismissal
2/19 - Letter Z Show & Tell
2/20 - 100th Day Fashion Show 10 am, 11:20 am Dismissal
AR Books
Your child will bring home one AR book each week. Please read it the same night and return it the next morning in the folder. An adult must initial the highlighted section. To keep things fair and on schedule, only one night is allowed, and no extensions can be given. Thanks for helping us stay on track!
January 22, 2026
Next Week:
Phonics - Letter Bb, Reading List #9, Spelling Test on Friday 1/30 with words from Reading List #3
Math - Measurement & Data, Skip Counting to 100 by 5's and 10's
Science - Forecasting and Severe Weather
Religion - We Care for Others
Thursday - Letter B Show & Tell, students should have 3 facts to say about their object
Homework:
Monday - Write letter Bb 10 times in your best handwriting
Tuesday - Pick a number from 4-10 and count backwards three spots. Use a hundred chart if your child needs help. Ex: 4 - 3, 2, 1
Wednesday - Write a sentence with a word from Reading List 9
Thursday - Draw a picture of two objects in your house and circle which one you think is heavier
Dates and Reminders:
-100th Day of School Fashion Show Date TBD, please stay posted!
-AR starting! Your child must read their book the day they bring it home! They will be tested on it the next morning in school. Extra time will not be a lotted
-Catholic Schools Week - Moved to the last week in February!
-Students should only be wearing navy blue socks and tights with black dress or athletic shoes to school
-1/29th - Bake Sale! Kindergarten may purchase snacks
-Work on your 100th Day of School Fashion Show T-Shirt!
- Our class is still collecting egg cartons!
January 15, 2026
Next Week:
Phonics - Letter Kk, Reading List #8, Spelling Test on Friday 1/23 with words from Reading List #2
Math - 3D Shapes and Pattern Blocks
Science - Winter & Weather
Religion - Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Thursday - Letter K Show & Tell, students should have 3 facts to say about their object
Homework:
Tuesday – Write letter Kk 10x
Wednesday - Choose two words from Reading List 8 and use them in a sentence
Thursday - Draw a pattern using two 2D shapes. The pattern must repeat at least 2x and should also be colored in
All reading lists are on the school website under Mrs. Holzinger → Documents tab. Read nightly along with homework.
Reminders:
Students should start practicing the sight words from List 2 now. By the end of Trimester 2, they should know at least 15 of the 25 words. By the end of Trimester 3, students will be assessed on all 50 sight words from Lists 1 and 2.
Kindergarten students can purchase a snack in the cafeteria on Fridays. No more than $1 is needed!
1/16 - $1 Blue and Gold Tag Day
1/19 - No School, MLK Day
Donations:
K1 is looking to collect empty egg cartons for a Lent project we will begin on 2/23/26
K1 would also greatly appreciate any donations of Lysol Disinfectant Aerosol Spray! Thank you!
January 8, 2026
Next Week:
Assessments for Trimester 2 Interims
Phonics - letter sound review
Science - Winter & Weather
Religion - The Baptism of the Lord (send in Baptism pictures to share with the class)
Homework:
No Homework - Please review the following areas with your children
Date of Birth, Home Address, A Family Phone Number,
Counting to 100 Orally, Making a Rhyme, Buttons,
Zips and Snaps, Counting 1-to-1 Correspondence,
Daily Prayers and Sight Words
Important Dates and Reminders:
A new sight word list is coming home. Please begin practicing these words with your child. By the end of Trimester 2, students will be assessed on 15 of the 25 words. By the end of Trimester 3, students will be assessed on all 50 sight words from Lists 1 and 2.
1/16 - $1 Yellow and Blue Tag Day
1/19 - No School, MLK Day
December 18, 2025
When We Return:
Phonics - Letter Rr, Small Reading Groups, Spelling Test: study words from list #1
Math - Geometry: Sorting 2D and 3D Shapes
Religion - Christmas Season & the Epiphany
(If your child was baptized, please send in a photo to share with the class for Religion next week)
Science - Weather Patterns, Meteorologists
Homework:
Homework for when we return to school:
Monday - Write letter Rr 10x in your best handwriting
Tuesday - Draw a picture and write a sentence about something you did over Christmas break
Wednesday - Write a sentence using the word "rainbow."
Thursday - Write numbers 1-30 2x, Keep your numbers inside the line
Letter of the Week Tests:
Each Friday, our students take a test on the letter they have been focusing on for the week. Beginning in January, the test will include a spelling portion. The first test for letter Rr, on 1/9, students will be spelling words from Reading List #1. Please practice at home with your child. All the reading lists can be found on my school's web page. Click on the "Documents" tab.
Accelerated Reader Program:
Our class will begin the Accelerated Reader Program (A.R.) in January! A letter with details and more information will be sent out in the Thursday Communicators when we return to school!
Important Dates and Reminders:
12/19 - Christmas Tag Day! 11:50 am Dismissal, No Aftercare
1/5 - School Reopens & Assessments
1/7 - $1 Ice Cream Sundaes
1/8 - R Show & Tell
1/12 - Baptism Pictures
December 5, 2025
Next Week:
Phonics - Letter Ff, Reading Lists 5 &6, students will be tested on those reading words the week of December 14th
Math - 2D and 3D Shapes, Christmas Patterns
Religion - The Second Week of Advent, The Immaculate Conception, St. Juan Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Homework:
Monday - Write letter /Ff/ 10x
Tuesday - Draw and color a pattern using 2D shapes
Wednesday - Write the name of your favorite Christmas story and draw a picture to go with it
Thursday - Skip Count by 10’s to 100 and write the numbers
-Practice reading lists 5&6 along with the sight word list every night
-Please start practicing tying shoes
Summer Birthdays:
Due to quite a few students having summer birthdays, we will celebrate their birthdays on their Half birthdays! If your child's birthday is in June, July or August, please contact me about when you would like to celebrate your child's birthday with the class. Students are allowed to wear tag day clothes and bring in a snack to share with their class!
Reminders:
12/8 - Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception & Secret Santa Shop!
12/10 - Return any library books
12/11 - Ff show and tell
12/17 - Kindergarten Christmas Carol Performance in the Parish Hall
12/18 - Polar Express and Pajama Day!
12/19 - Half Day of School- Christmas Break Begins
1/5 - School Reopens!
