Newsletter 12-13-10

Top It Math Games

Top It

It is similar to the card game "War" but it is called "Top It" in our math program. If you are using a deck of cards, take out the face cards or make your own cards using index cards. Shuffle them like a deck of cards. Deal the entire deck, evenly between all of the players. To play the game, each person turns over the top card on their deck. Have your kindergartner name each number and state which is the highest number. Whoever has the highest number wins all of the cards in play. The game continues until someone has accumulated all of the flash cards. If two or more people have the same number, each person places one card face down and a second card face up. The player with the highest number wins all cards in play.

Addition Top-It
Remove the aces and picture cards from a deck of regular playing cards. Deal the remaining cards to each player (game works best with two players). Each player has his/her cards facedown in a stack. Each player then flips two cards over and adds them together. The player with the larger sum takes the other player’s cards. Continue for as long as you like or until the other player is out of cards. If there is a tie (a war), simply flip two more cards each and add again. Winner of the war takes all of the cards. We encourage you to play this often for short periods of time.

Top It

It is similar to the card game "War" but it is called "Top It" in our math program. If you are using a deck of cards, take out the face cards or make your own cards using index cards. Shuffle them like a deck of cards. Deal the entire deck, evenly between all of the players. To play the game, each person turns over the top card on their deck. Have your kindergartner name each number and state which is the highest number. Whoever has the highest number wins all of the cards in play. The game continues until someone has accumulated all of the flash cards. If two or more people have the same number, each person places one card face down and a second card face up. The player with the highest number wins all cards in play.

Addition Top-It
Remove the aces and picture cards from a deck of regular playing cards. Deal the remaining cards to each player (game works best with two players). Each player has his/her cards facedown in a stack. Each player then flips two cards over and adds them together. The player with the larger sum takes the other player’s cards. Continue for as long as you like or until the other player is out of cards. If there is a tie (a war), simply flip two more cards each and add again. Winner of the war takes all of the cards. We encourage you to play this often for short periods of time.

Newsletter 12-6-10

Patchwork Pumpkins!

Thank you for donated leftover fall fabric!! We made some really cute patchwork pumpkins and hung them on our hallway bulletin board! They turned out to be pretty cute!

Thank you for donated leftover fall fabric!! We made some really cute patchwork pumpkins and hung them on our hallway bulletin board! They turned out to be pretty cute!

My Good Little Editors...

We have such a smart group of kiddos!!! They remembered that sentences start with an uppercase letter and they fixed spelling errors! These students are AWESOME!!! I'm *SUPER* proud of you all!!!

We have such a smart group of kiddos!!! They remembered that sentences start with an uppercase letter and they fixed spelling errors! These students are AWESOME!!! I'm *SUPER* proud of you all!!!

Newsletter 11-29-10

Turkey Disguise

My name is Tom Turkey,

And I'm afraid as I could be.

I'm wearing my disguise,

So you can't catch me!

My name is Tom Turkey,

And I'm afraid as I could be.

I'm wearing my disguise,

So you can't catch me!

No School - AGAIN!!

No school Wed - this is crazy!! Guess we have to reschedule stone soup. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

All Anchorage School District schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 24. This closure includes cancellation of all ASD-sponsored after-school activities.

Although most major collector roads in the municipality may be in acceptable driving condition, the condition of neighborhood and side streets pose a significant safety concern for students walking to school and waiting at bus stops. Hazardous roads and walking trails are also being reported in many areas across the municipality.

For more information on school closures, please visit http://www.asdk12.org/aboutasd/closureinfo.asp.

No school Wed - this is crazy!! Guess we have to reschedule stone soup. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

All Anchorage School District schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 24. This closure includes cancellation of all ASD-sponsored after-school activities.

Although most major collector roads in the municipality may be in acceptable driving condition, the condition of neighborhood and side streets pose a significant safety concern for students walking to school and waiting at bus stops. Hazardous roads and walking trails are also being reported in many areas across the municipality.

For more information on school closures, please visit http://www.asdk12.org/aboutasd/closureinfo.asp.

Thanksgiving Performance

We're getting ready to head down to the MPR for our performance! YEAH!!



Kincaid Kindergartners



Fun Desserts!


Glad I'm Not A Turkey

Turkey Dinner

We're getting ready to head down to the MPR for our performance! YEAH!!



Kincaid Kindergartners



Fun Desserts!


Glad I'm Not A Turkey

Turkey Dinner

NO SCHOOL

No School Tues., Nov. 23, 2010

All ASD schools CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 23 due to icy road conditions

November 22, 2010

All Anchorage School District schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 23, due to icy road conditions. ASD administrative facilities, including the Education Center, will be open. Employees are encouraged to report to work only as road conditions allow them to safely do so.

Superintendent Carol Comeau and ASD staff have been consulting with municipal street maintenance personnel and checking weather reports. Although major roads may be in acceptable driving condition tomorrow, there is great concern about the condition of side streets and the safety of students walking and waiting at bus stops.

Unless otherwise announced, ASD schools will reopen on Wednesday, November 24. “We will continue to review road and walking conditions and will make a decision about Wednesday's classes at a later time,” said Superintendent Comeau.

No School Tues., Nov. 23, 2010

All ASD schools CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 23 due to icy road conditions

November 22, 2010

All Anchorage School District schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 23, due to icy road conditions. ASD administrative facilities, including the Education Center, will be open. Employees are encouraged to report to work only as road conditions allow them to safely do so.

Superintendent Carol Comeau and ASD staff have been consulting with municipal street maintenance personnel and checking weather reports. Although major roads may be in acceptable driving condition tomorrow, there is great concern about the condition of side streets and the safety of students walking and waiting at bus stops.

Unless otherwise announced, ASD schools will reopen on Wednesday, November 24. “We will continue to review road and walking conditions and will make a decision about Wednesday's classes at a later time,” said Superintendent Comeau.

Newsletter 11-22-10

A Visit from Flat Stanley!

Based on the book by Jeff Brown, Flat Stanley came to visit our class today! One of our students received Flat Stanley from a friend in Tennessee.

Our Class with Flat Stanley!

Hanging Out With Flat Stanley

Based on the book by Jeff Brown, Flat Stanley came to visit our class today! One of our students received Flat Stanley from a friend in Tennessee.

Our Class with Flat Stanley!

Hanging Out With Flat Stanley

Highlight Magazine

Look what we've earned from turning in our Highlights Magazine forms?

Thank you, everyone, for turning those slips in! These fun and fancy scissors are going into our classroom art center! :-)

THANK YOU!!

Look what we've earned from turning in our Highlights Magazine forms?

Thank you, everyone, for turning those slips in! These fun and fancy scissors are going into our classroom art center! :-)

THANK YOU!!

S.T.A.R. Presentation

Ms. Jenna from S.T.A.R. came to talk to the kindergartners about good touch, bad touch. We learned what we should do when we are in an uncomfortable situation and who we can go tell.

No!! Go!!! Tell!!

Ms. Jenna from S.T.A.R. came to talk to the kindergartners about good touch, bad touch. We learned what we should do when we are in an uncomfortable situation and who we can go tell.

No!! Go!!! Tell!!

Newsletter 11-15-10

Red Ribbon Week - Mismatch Day!!

We dressed up for Mismatch Day!

We dressed up for Mismatch Day!

Crazy Hat Day

Red Ribbon Week

Crazy Hat Day with a Drug Free Message

The Contestants!

Our Class Winners!

Red Ribbon Week

Crazy Hat Day with a Drug Free Message

The Contestants!

Our Class Winners!

Newsletter 11-8-10

Costume Day for Red Ribbon Week!!

Check out our cute costumes!!

Check out our cute costumes!!

Newsletter 11-1-10

Red Ribbon Week - Wear RED!!

It's Red Ribbon Week here at Kincaid!

We're DRUG FREE!!

Boooooo to DRUGS!

It's Red Ribbon Week here at Kincaid!

We're DRUG FREE!!

Boooooo to DRUGS!

Newsletter 10-25-10

******OOPS - No Health or PE Wed, and no PE Thur....oops - half days!! No afternoon pull outs.....

******OOPS - No Health or PE Wed, and no PE Thur....oops - half days!! No afternoon pull outs.....

Echolocation Song

We have been learning about bats this month. The class is hooked on this song about echolocation!! They have asked me to play it every day! LOL!!! One of them wanted the link so they could watch it at home...so here it is!!

We have been learning about bats this month. The class is hooked on this song about echolocation!! They have asked me to play it every day! LOL!!! One of them wanted the link so they could watch it at home...so here it is!!

Things To Do Around Town for Halloween - not school related....

Here are some activities I've come across and thought I'd share them with you and your family! Enjoy!!

Crafts at Michael's!!

More Michael's Details here: Michael's

Anchorage Kids Halloween Anchorage Events

Trick or Treat Street

Saturday, Oct 30 2:00p
The 4th Avenue Market, Anchorage
An event for the whole family where kids can come downtown with their parents to trick-or-treat for candy in a safe environment, on 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, between C Street and L Street.

Owl-O-Ween 2010

Saturday, Oct 30 4:00p
Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo, Anchorage
Join Bird TLC at the Alaska Heritage Museum for a fun evening of owls & safe Halloween fun! This is a free event but donations will be accepted!

Kids in Nature Workshop (For Youth Ages 4-7)

Saturday, Oct 30 10:30a
Z.J. Loussac Public Library, Anchorage
Co-sponsored by the Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Enjoy a nature-themed story time aimed at youth, ages 4-7, followed by Halloween-inspired nature adventures

Haunted Trails

Friday, Oct 29 4:00p
Goose Lake Park, Anchorage
A family event filled with thrills, chills and all things creepy, with games and activities for the less brave.

Icky, Squishy, and Gooey

Friday, Oct 29 10:00a
Alaska Museum of Natural History, Anchorage
Visit the museum to play with slime, bubble some potions, create secret glowing messages, and learn icky facts about some of the museum's creatures.

Activities at Fred Meyers!!

Time	Saturday, October 30 · 11:00am - 9:00pm
Location	Fred Meyer Stores
Created By	Fred Meyer
More Info	11AM–4PM • Cake and Cupcake Decorating • You buy the cake or cupcakes and we provide the decorations FREE • $2.99 for 8” round cake or 6-pack cupcakes ($3.99 in Alaska) Noon–1:30PM • Cake Walk • Takes place every half hour — win 1 of 4 cakes! 2PM • Coloring Contest Winner Named • Pick up your coloring sheet starting Monday 10/25 in the Home Electronics Dept. • First 100 kids to drop off their coloring sheet will get a FREE reusable trick-or-treat bag • Winner gets a $20 Fred Meyer Gift Card 2PM • Costume Contest • Each entrant receives a free cookie for participating • Winner receives a $25 Fred Meyer Gift Card Trick-or-Treat Candy handed out to kids throughout the store all day!

Here are some activities I've come across and thought I'd share them with you and your family! Enjoy!!

Crafts at Michael's!!

More Michael's Details here: Michael's

Anchorage Kids Halloween Anchorage Events

Trick or Treat Street

Saturday, Oct 30 2:00p
The 4th Avenue Market, Anchorage
An event for the whole family where kids can come downtown with their parents to trick-or-treat for candy in a safe environment, on 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, between C Street and L Street.

Owl-O-Ween 2010

Saturday, Oct 30 4:00p
Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo, Anchorage
Join Bird TLC at the Alaska Heritage Museum for a fun evening of owls & safe Halloween fun! This is a free event but donations will be accepted!

Kids in Nature Workshop (For Youth Ages 4-7)

Saturday, Oct 30 10:30a
Z.J. Loussac Public Library, Anchorage
Co-sponsored by the Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Enjoy a nature-themed story time aimed at youth, ages 4-7, followed by Halloween-inspired nature adventures

Haunted Trails

Friday, Oct 29 4:00p
Goose Lake Park, Anchorage
A family event filled with thrills, chills and all things creepy, with games and activities for the less brave.

Icky, Squishy, and Gooey

Friday, Oct 29 10:00a
Alaska Museum of Natural History, Anchorage
Visit the museum to play with slime, bubble some potions, create secret glowing messages, and learn icky facts about some of the museum's creatures.

Activities at Fred Meyers!!

Time	Saturday, October 30 · 11:00am - 9:00pm
Location	Fred Meyer Stores
Created By	Fred Meyer
More Info	11AM–4PM • Cake and Cupcake Decorating • You buy the cake or cupcakes and we provide the decorations FREE • $2.99 for 8” round cake or 6-pack cupcakes ($3.99 in Alaska) Noon–1:30PM • Cake Walk • Takes place every half hour — win 1 of 4 cakes! 2PM • Coloring Contest Winner Named • Pick up your coloring sheet starting Monday 10/25 in the Home Electronics Dept. • First 100 kids to drop off their coloring sheet will get a FREE reusable trick-or-treat bag • Winner gets a $20 Fred Meyer Gift Card 2PM • Costume Contest • Each entrant receives a free cookie for participating • Winner receives a $25 Fred Meyer Gift Card Trick-or-Treat Candy handed out to kids throughout the store all day!

Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 25-28

Red Ribbon Week is from Oct. 25-28. Here are the week events:

Mon. - "Wear Red Day" - Wear RED!!! We will also have an assembly by the National Guard's Drug Demand Reduction Assembly in the afternoon!



Tues. - "Mismatch Day!" - Have fun putting together the most outrageous and mismatched outfit you can!



Wed. - "Crazy Hat Day!" - Decorate a cool-anti-drug hat and bring it in! There will be judging for the two best hats from each classroom!


Thur. - "Dress-Up Day!" - Dress up in your favorite dress up outfit or costume - masks will need to be taken off in the classroom

Kincaid Kids Don't Fall For Drugs...
They Will "Leaf" You Batty!!

Red Ribbon Week is from Oct. 25-28. Here are the week events:

Mon. - "Wear Red Day" - Wear RED!!! We will also have an assembly by the National Guard's Drug Demand Reduction Assembly in the afternoon!



Tues. - "Mismatch Day!" - Have fun putting together the most outrageous and mismatched outfit you can!



Wed. - "Crazy Hat Day!" - Decorate a cool-anti-drug hat and bring it in! There will be judging for the two best hats from each classroom!


Thur. - "Dress-Up Day!" - Dress up in your favorite dress up outfit or costume - masks will need to be taken off in the classroom

Kincaid Kids Don't Fall For Drugs...
They Will "Leaf" You Batty!!

HW 10-18-10

Newsletter 10-18-10

Caps for Sale

On Monday, we read a story called "Caps for Sale." We had so much fun that we made our own caps!

We're not going to let the monkey's get our caps!

On Monday, we read a story called "Caps for Sale." We had so much fun that we made our own caps!

We're not going to let the monkey's get our caps!

Block Center

Block Center

The Creators of this Block Creation!

The Animals

Block Center

The Creators of this Block Creation!

The Animals