Voznesenka School Newsletter
October 2024
Next Meeting October 18th
It is important for a child to read Russian as much as possible in order to become fluent reader. Encourage your youth to read Russian at home. Here is a website that provides Russian online books, https://skazkiwsem.fun/
Efimia Basargin’s Russian Class
Загадка
Без воздуха живёт она,
И как могила холодна.
Не пьёт, хотя в воде сидит.
В броне, блестит, хотя и не звенит.
Ответ на загадку:
Рыба
Click this book to read.
The 6th-10th grade students are almost done with Unit 1 "Review Russian grammar." We are also reading different Russian stories and learning new vocabulary words.
The students are continually writing in their daily journals.
This week, we focused on learning about the structure of sentences in Russian. The students explored how to properly construct basic sentences, including the placement of subjects, verbs, and objects.
Our 8th-12th grade students helped move the Russian room to the consumer class room. We are so proud of their teamwork and willingness to lend a hand.
We want to thank all the Substitutes that have been helping teach our students. We appreciate all of your support.
Ms. Finlay’s Newsletter
Grade 6 Geography
Students study and compare land cover, political relief, and thematic maps, as well as graphs, diagrams, and photographs of North America and South America.
Grade 7-8 English Language Arts
Students practice the rules of punctuation; they analyze literature to enhance critical thinking, and social emotional learning.
Grade 10-11 American Government
Students learn about political parties and voter behavior as they explore Political Behavior: Government by the People.
Grade 9-11 English Language Arts
Students practice the rules of punctuation; they analyze literature to enhance critical thinking, and social emotional learning.
Grade 6 English Language Arts
Students closely read different genres of literature as they practice their grammar, and analyze textual details.
Mr. Houghton’s October Newsletter
Personal Finance is working on chapter 4 Checking account and then moving into chapter 5 savings accounts.
Algebra 1 is finish chapter 2 inequalities and them moving on to chapter 3 Functions.
Foundations of Algebra is working in Chapter 3 Equations and inequalities and then going to move on to Chapter 4 Factors, Fractions and Exponents.
Pre-Algebra is finishing chapter 2 solving equations and then moving into chapter 3 Multi-step equations and inequalities.
8th Math is finishing chapter 2 Graphs and Functions and then moving into chapter 3 Exponents and Roots
7th Math is working in chapter 3 Applying rational numbers
High school Art is working in Soft Pastels looking to follow their own interests with online tutorials.
World History is now working on reports about the European countries of their choice. We are focusing on note taking, creating an outline and writing and expository paper in their own words.
Middle school PE is using the outdoors as much as possible while weather permits. We will then be spending more time in the gym as the weather gets worse.
Mhoughton@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
6th Grade Math
Lisa Swanson’s Classroom
7th & 8th Grade Geography
Middle School Science
6th Grade (3rd Period)
7th & 8th Grade (5th Period)
High School Science
4th and 5th Grade
4th ELA: We have finished unit 1 which was focusing on personal narratives. We are starting to dive into unit 2, focusing on informative and opinion writing while reading about the Middle Ages.
5th ELA: They are still working with Ms. Paul for CKLA. They finished unit 1 personal narratives are are beginning unit 2 focusing on compare and contrast and informative writing while reading about Early American Civilizations.
4th Math: We finished unit 1 that included comparing, rounding, adding and subtracting numbers. We are beginning unit 2 starting with understanding how to use multiplication and division to solve comparison problems.
5th Math: We are working on dividing multi-digit numbers to finish unit 1, then we will move into unit 2 starting with understanding decimals and their place value.
Mr. Robinson 2-3 Grade Newsletter OCtober 2024
Students have settled in and are doing a fantastic job at following our classroom routines and procedures. We are working on building independence in our learning and becoming responsible learners.
In Math second graders continue to learn mental math strategies for addition and subtraction and are learning how to solve one and two step word problems. They are also learning about using bar graphs and picture graphs. In third grade we are finishing a unit on adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers and are just beginning to learn about multiplication.
In Language Arts our class has been learning about prefixes and suffixes. We are also learning how to identify different parts of speech. We continue to hone our reading skills. In the Knowledge portion of the curriculum we learned all about how to classify living things. Students are learning all about the animal kingdom. In our writing we’ve been working on writing sentences that have Capitals, punctuation and proper finger spacing. 3rd Graders are working on informative writing.
I will continue to post updates and reminders on our group chat. If you have any questions for Mr. Robinson don’t hesitate to send me a text through WhatsApp.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Hello from Mr Kudla’s class! This is a classroom focused on wellness and safety promoting a learning environment where students feel safe and comfortable. Ultimately, so that they can be effective learners and build on positive character traits!
Contact me at anytime:
(315)-246-6657 on Whatsapp!
We are learning to be students in Mr. Kudla’s class!!!
Math: Students are engaged in the new IReady Math curriculum. Through direct instruction and independent work, kindergarteners are learning the fundamentals of mathematics. 1st graders are building on their fundamental knowledge and working very hard to learn new concepts!
Literacy: All students are hitting their daily 5 literacy skills with Amplify: CKLA Skills and Knowledge! Through whole group discussions and interventions all students are gaining on their phonemic awareness skills, while discovering how to become effective early literacy learners!
New Voznesenka 1st Grade
Hey Parents!
For those that haven’t heard I have been re-hired in Voznesenka School as a new first grade teacher. This is Antonina Reutov, Wlas and Ulita’s daughter in-law. I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Previous work experience includes 2 years in Chapman School as a PreK/interventionist, 2 years in Voznesenka as a k-2, and have homeschooled my three children for another 3 years.
The students new Schedule
1st Grade Schedule
8:30-8:50-Word Problem, Calendar
8:50-9:15-snack
9:15-9:45-Math Centers
9:45-10:05 Math Lesson
10:05-10:35-P.E.
10:35-11:45-CKLA Skills
11:45-12:45- Lunch/Recess
12:50-1:35- Russian
1:35-1:55 Journal Reflection
1:55-2:10-knowledge video
2:10-2:50-Explore/build
2:50-3:05-Show and Tell/Goodbye
Students are currently getting accustomed to a new schedule and working with a new teacher. They are loving their brand new centers.
For more information about our classroom please use this link:
Voz Preschool Newsletter
October 2024
Happy Fall! Each day during preschool we have circle time. Circle time is a short time period that gets longer as the year goes on and preschoolers start sitting and attending to the teacher for longer. We alternate teaching circle time in English and Russian. Anfisa goes over Russian letters, vocabulary and rhymes in Russian.
In English circle time, we have been learning names, letters, counting, songs, poems and rhymes. Why so many songs, poems and rhymes? Rhyming is a pre-reading skill that is really important. Children should learn to have fun playing with words and listening to how they sound. Then when they are in kindergarten they can hear and say the sounds in the correct order.
Annie Robinson
arobinson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
TIP: Does your child love to be read books that have rhymes? Read as much as possible to them and feel free to repeat the same book over and over, if they are enjoying it. Point out words that sound the same. Ask them if they know any other words that rhyme. (cat, bat, rat,, mat).
Joolee Aurand (Title I)- behind R door, in portable w/blue door frames
October 15 is the 44th day of school…hooray! Just 56 more school days until the 100 DAY PARTY! Parents, Students, and other Voz Residents,
Gymnastics: Takes place on Wednesdays, for girls in 2nd-8th grade. Oct. 2 was great! Oct 9 is a holy day, and Oct. 16, Joolee is out of town, but as of Oct. 23, gymnastics will be every Wednesday after school in the gym.
Student Council: Oct. 7 was our first meeting.
WELL Conference: Anna, Feodora Afonin and Inafa
represented Voz superbly at this conference in Anchorage
for Women in Leadership and Learning!