Mrs. Bernal's Kindergarten Classroom

  Dear families, The concert was beautiful! Congratulations to the students for that effort! Thank you to Ms. Cable! Students performed beautifully! Mrs. Bernal What we learn this week! Notes: Please read during the winter break at home. Reading shouldn’t be homework, children should read for pleasure. If possible, review phonograms and sight words. One more week! Spalding:  We reviewed all the phonograms learned! We introduce the new phonograms PH, AI, OA, KN. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words ( we, an, my, up ). More two letters’ phonograms will be learned next semester. At the end of kindergarten, students must master 70 phonograms. Reading reminders:   Your child should read to an adult as daily homework. Practice sight words as daily homework. Assessments on Wednesdays. Minimal goal by the end of second quarter, master 36 sight words. (5 sight words a week), but the sky is the limit! Literature:  This week, we read J...

Dear families, We are celebrating all the knowledge students learned this first semester. This week and next week, we are finalizing our assessments. Perseverance is one virtue students are practicing to wrap up the semester. I really appreciate all your help! Mrs. Bernal What we learn this week! Spalding:  Two letter phonograms AW, OR, CK were introduced. Remember to underline the two letter phonograms. This marking states that these are two letter phonograms making one sound. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words ( top, he, you, will ). This week, we are conducting our cumulative test for the second quarter. This test will continue next week. Reading reminders: Your child should read to an adult as daily homework.   Practice sight words as daily homework. Assessments on Wednesdays. Minimal goal by the end of second quarter, master 36 sight words. (5 sight words a week), but the sky is the limit! Literature:  O...

  Dear families, As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. It has been a joy to watch your children grow and thrive in our classroom. Their laughter, curiosity, and kindness brighten each day, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of their learning journey. Wishing you and your family a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude. With appreciation, Mrs. Bernal Notes:   Our cumulative Spalding Phonogram Test will start on Monday December 1st and will last for 10 days. Keep practicing the single letter phonograms and all the two letter phonograms. As I mentioned before, the best way to practice is you saying the phonogram (all sounds), and students writing the phonogram without looking at the flashcard. We will assess students on their sight words the following Wednesdays. Remember the minimal benchmark/goal for this quarter 36 words, but the sky is the limit! DIBELS standardized test w...

  Dear families, Students will work hard in the next weeks to wrap up the second quarter and to show what they have learned. Several assessments will be conducted in the next weeks. Please continue the school days routines at home so students are well rested and ready to perform at their best. Students should be healthy and well rested so they show us their growth. With appreciation, Mrs. Bernal What we learn this week! Spalding:   Two letter phonograms UR, NG, EA, were introduced. Remember to underline the two letter phonograms. This marking states that these are two letter phonograms making one sound. We reviewed O and H from the previous first 26 phonograms. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words ( tan, tin, ton, bed ). Cumulative test will start soon! It will include 26 single letter phonograms, plus all the two letters’ phonograms taught during the quarter.  Reading reminders:   Your child should read to an adult as d...

  Dear families, We are approaching Thanksgiving celebrations. Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on things that we are thankful for and give thanks to loved ones. Thank you for working in partnership with me! With your help, this learning journey for your children is easier and unforgettable. Please keep creating those memories for these little ones. Things that I am thankful for, my family, my students, my school community, Mrs. Thareja, and you. Gratefully , Mrs. Bernal What we learn this week! Spalding:   Spalding:   Two letter phonograms OU, IR, OY, were introduced. Remember to underline the two letter phonograms. This marking states that these are two letter phonograms making one sound. We reviewed QU and B from the previous first 26 phonograms. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words ( no, now, man, ten ). At the end of the second quarter, students will perform a cumulative test for all the phonograms, 26 ...

  Dear families, We still have spots for the supplies for the Thanksgiving Feast. Please consider donating by signing up here  Thanksgiving Feast I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all our veterans. I respect and honor all the soldiers that have sacrificed for our country. Respectfully and gratefully , Mrs. Bernal What we learn this week! Spalding:   Two letter phonograms OO, AY, ER were introduced. Remember to underline the two letter phonograms. This marking states that these are two letter phonograms making one sound. We reviewed G and S from the previous first 26 phonograms. Students used their pink notebook to write their new spelling words/sight words ( run, the, in, so ). At the end of the second quarter, students will perform a cumulative test for all the phonograms, 26 single letter phonograms, plus all the two letters’ phonograms taught during the quarter. Reading reminders: Your child should read to an adult as daily homework. Practice...