Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School
Kindergarten April Dolphin Splash
Dear Parents,
Spring has sprung!? We hope so!
 In social studies, we will learn about tools and toys of the past. In
science, we will continue to look at similarities and differences between
humans and animals, and how external features help us adapt to our
environment. In language arts, we will continue to add high frequency
words to our Word Wall, and read and learn to write poetry.
In math, we will continue simple addition and subtraction.
May 13 Kindergarten Orientation
There will be no school for kindergarten students on Friday, May 13 since
the teachers and classrooms are in use for orientation. Children may
register for kindergarten orientation if they will be 5 years old by
September 1st. Please tell your neighbors who will have a kindergarten
student next year to reserve a spot at orientation by calling the office!
April, 2016
Important Dates
Professional Day – No School
for students
3/24
Spring Break- No School
3/254/3
Welcome Back
4/4
Pennies for Patients
4/44/22
Marking Period 3 Ends
4/8
Book Fair
4/184/22
Dolphin Dance
4/22
Election Day
4/26
Kindergarten Orientation –
No School for current K
students/
PreK Registration
5/13
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Students will:
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compose or decompose and represent different pairs of numbers through 10
(e.g. 3 and 4 is 7, 6 + 1 = 7, 7 is 5 and 2).

record equations to represent different pairs of numbers through 10.

represent addition and subtraction using a ten frame, objects, pictures, numbers, or words; and record solutions.

represent addition and subtraction by acting out story problems.

add and compare sums (total) using math vocabulary (greater than, less/fewer than, equal to).

add and subtract within 10.
April, 2016
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