The start of the third quarter brings excitement into our classrooms as students are introduced to new skills and explore new concepts. Below you will find brief overviews of what students will be introduced to this quarter in each content area. We are looking forward to seeing the personal growth of each student. Thank you for your continued partnership as we truly are one proud Gesu family.
Mrs. Regan Kazel
Principal
Ms. Katelyn Seliskar
Assistant Principal
Kindergarten Curriculum
Quarter 3
Religion
Discussions in religion will introduce students to Bible stories like “Jonah and the Whale” and “Noah’s Ark.” Other focuses include discussions of holidays and saints like Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day and preparation for Easter during Lent.
Reading, Writing, and Phonics
Students will be introduced to new sight words and applying these sight words into daily reading and writing. Students will practice incorporating revisions into their writing process. Students will be introduced to a more in-depth focus on word families in phonics.
Math
Students will continue to practice addition and subtraction. Students will be introduced to flat and solid shapes and will compare numbers through 100 to prepare for the 100th Day of School.
Science
Students will complete a variety of STREAM activities and challenges and will discuss animals and winter weather.
Social Studies
Students will continue to practice being a good friend and helping others while being introduced to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, and Dr. Seuss Day.
Art
Students will be introduced to art by Pablo Picasso and will create a Picasso Blues multimedia piece. Students will also be introduced to abstract art in order to draw their own abstract city.
Music
Students will practice distinguishing beat versus rhythm, playing a steady beat on instruments and categorizing classroom instruments.
Spanish
Students will practice vocabulary related to families and clothing.
Technology
Technology class transitions to the Tech Room upstairs this quarter so that students learn how to transport Chromebooks through the hallways. Students will practice with the mechanics of their Chromebooks and will be introduced to basic coding skills with various online activities.
Library
Students will listen to and reflect on stories about bad moods, winter, pets and favorite stuffed animals.
Physical Education
Students will be introduced to, practice, and demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills in a variety of ways.
