Ms. Kulkarni

Homework

Homework Highlights

Don't forget to read (for 10-15 minutes) at least four days each week and write them on the Reading Log. Baggy Books are sent home each Friday which are "Just Right" books for your child. These are not the only books that can be read for the Log. Other books on your child's level can also be listed. Please help your child remember to return them with the signed Reading Log and comprehension sheet each Friday.

New sight word lists come home most Fridays. Review the words and be ready for an assessment the next Friday.

Phonics words are listed on the 'Kulkarni's Chronicles.' These are practiced throughout the week and tested on Friday. They are not checked for spelling, but rather for the letter/sound correspondence used.

Occassionally, as the need arises, other homework practice is sent, but weekly packets aren't given out until January. 

Don't forget to read (for 10-15 minutes) at least four days each week and write them on the Reading Log. Baggy Books are sent home each Friday which are "Just Right" books for your child. These are not the only books that can be read for the Log. Other books on your child's level can also be listed. Please help your child remember to return them with the signed Reading Log and comprehension sheet each Friday.

New sight word lists come home most Fridays. Review the words and be ready for an assessment the next Friday.

Phonics words are listed on the 'Kulkarni's Chronicles.' These are practiced throughout the week and tested on Friday. They are not checked for spelling, but rather for the letter/sound correspondence used.

Occassionally, as the need arises, other homework practice is sent, but weekly packets aren't given out until January. 

Our Daily Schedule

7:15-7:50 Morning Work/Procedures
7:50-8:10 TownHall                                                                                                            8:10-8:30 Calendar Math
8:30-9:00 Phonics                                                                                                                  9:00-10:00 Reading and Literacy Centers
10:00-10:45 Snack/Writer's Workshop
10:50-11:30 SPECIALS
11:30-12:10 Math
12:14-12:44 LUNCH
12:45-1:10 Teacher Read-aloud & finish math
1:10-1:30 Recess or Centers
1:30-2:00 Science/Social Studies/Health

Canned Food Drive

It's Time for Our CANNED FOOD Drive!!!!

We are still collecting canned goods!  We are working on collecting nonperishable items so that we can give something to others during this holiday season!  We will be counting and graphing them before we turn them in.  Thank you so much for sending in at least one can to help us help someone else!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

We are still collecting canned goods!  We are working on collecting nonperishable items so that we can give something to others during this holiday season!  We will be counting and graphing them before we turn them in.  Thank you so much for sending in at least one can to help us help someone else!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Reading Links

Free Books from Cheerios

www.cheerios.com/ourCompany/spoonfulsstoriesbooks.aspx

Don't forget to save the Boxtops for Education too!

Reading Guide for Parents                           

Dear Parents:

The following link contains a list of questions through which you can help your child to be a more successful reader. After your child reads a story, I recommend that you sit down with your child and ask him/her a few of the following questions. Your child should choose and answer at least two questions from each category. The questions are designed so that your child will learn to think critically, make distinctions, draw conclusions and employ his/her own creative abilities.

If you should have questions regarding these questions, please contact me.  Thank you very much for your support as we work together for the education and well-being of your child.

Mrs. Kulkarni
Download englishreading_guide.doc

Book Pals/StoryLine Online

Watch celebrities read some of your favorite picture books (such as A Bad Case of Stripes and Enemy Pie), then download activity guides.  This site is sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild.  Check out this MUST SEE site!

http://storylineonline.net/

Watch celebrities read some of your favorite picture books (such as A Bad Case of Stripes and Enemy Pie), then download activity guides.  This site is sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild.  Check out this MUST SEE site!

http://storylineonline.net/

Math Links

Math Website

Counting On

Counting on is a useful strategy to teach children how to add.  Mental math is the goal, but at first children might need manipulatives and/or pictures.  Counting on is teaching the children to put the greatest number in their head and then count on wtih the remaining number.  Example:  If the children are adding 40 + 7 they should put the greatest number (40) in their head and keep on counting 7 more.  We continue to work on this  throughout the year.  This is a wonderful strategy for quickly adding two numbers.

This site has virtual manipulatives for kids to use at the primary and intermediate level.  It's a great sight for helping your child learn place value.  Check out the Virtual Manipulatives! http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

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Have fun with these math games, brain teasers, puzzles, and more.

http://www.prongo.com/games/ages6-9.html

Don't forget to visit the Kennesaw Elementary home page "Links for Kids" for fun educational games and activities.

Counting on is a useful strategy to teach children how to add.  Mental math is the goal, but at first children might need manipulatives and/or pictures.  Counting on is teaching the children to put the greatest number in their head and then count on wtih the remaining number.  Example:  If the children are adding 40 + 7 they should put the greatest number (40) in their head and keep on counting 7 more.  We continue to work on this  throughout the year.  This is a wonderful strategy for quickly adding two numbers.

This site has virtual manipulatives for kids to use at the primary and intermediate level.  It's a great sight for helping your child learn place value.  Check out the Virtual Manipulatives! http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

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Have fun with these math games, brain teasers, puzzles, and more.

http://www.prongo.com/games/ages6-9.html

Don't forget to visit the Kennesaw Elementary home page "Links for Kids" for fun educational games and activities.

Classlist

Teacher: Helga Kulkarni

We have 9 boys and 10 girls for a total of 19 students.

Class list:

Pilar

Sydney

Evan

Rose

Haley

Chance

Blake

Alison

Alyssa

Sean

Bryan

Anna

Ravleen

Cameron

Ethan

Jared

Sarah

Tommieo

Alyssa

Helpful reading links

Download just_right_books.doc - How do I know what books to read?

Download good_reader_strategies.doc

Mrs. Kulkarni's introduction

Welcome to Mrs. Kulkarni's Web Blog!                  

Kennesaw Elementary School

678-594-8172

contact me: helga.kulkarni@cobbk12.org            

                              

Hello! I'm happy to have another avenue to bridge the gap between home and school for my students and their parents. I'll share class news, copies of our weekly newsletter, links to helpful resources, class pictures, and much more! Please email me with any questions!

Fun facts about Mrs. Kulkarni:

*born in Washington state

*married for 26 years

*has 3 children (Ali is 16 and attends North Cobb High, Cameron is 10 and is in 4th grade at Big Shanty, and Ian is 8 and is in 2nd grade at Kennesaw)

*has 1 cat (a Himalayan named Lila)

*favorite color is purple

*favorite foods are pasta primavera and veggie quesadilla

*favorite movie is "Pay It Forward"

*favorite book is The Giving Tree

*has taught in Florida and Georgia for a total of 18 years

* loves teaching first grade!!