Hello Families!
We had another exciting week in Kindergarten.  We wrote and shared stories during Writing Workshop.  Students did a fantastic job decorating the heart for their writing folder!  During Reading Workshop, we read and talked about stories.  Students practiced turning and talking with their reading buddy.  Whole Body Listening Larry - (a paper puppet) visited our classroom and explained that good listeners listen with their ears, eyes, hands, feet, brain and heart!  We continued to practice Kindergarten routines and procedures so that we can create a happy and safe learning environment.

 Just some friendly reminders:

·         Full day Kindergarten begins on Monday!

·         If you haven’t already, send in an Art Smock. ** We have Art on MondayJ please clearly write your child’s name on the front. 

·         Send in a change of clothes and socks in a Ziploc bag.  These are for playground accidents (like splashing in puddles) not just bathroom accidentsJ

·         If your child finished his writing workshop heart please send it back to school!

·         Please pack two nutritious snacks outside of your child’s lunch box each day.  Sometimes they are unsure of what to eat during snack, and start eating their sandwich instead of a small snack.

·         Picture day is Wednesday, September 12^th.  Please send in picture forms/money.

·         If you haven’t already, please send in $7.00 for “Let’s Find Out.”

·         Open House is Thursday, September 27th from 8:10-8:40.

We had a great week in Kindergarten!  We are having a terrific time learning about one another.  This week we practiced important routines and procedures like...

• Unpacking our bag and making our lunch choice
• Morning Meeting
• Walking in the hallway
• Leaving the building quickly and quietly during a fire drill
• Packing our bags at the end of the day

Together, we created some Classroom Expectations that should make our class a fun and safe working environment.  Please discuss these with your child:

1. We are kind and caring friends.
2. We raise our hand to share.
3. We always do our BEST work.
4. We keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
5. We have fun while we learn!

Friendly Reminders:

• Full day kindergarten begins September 10th.
• Picture day is the morning of Wednesday,September 12th!
• Open House is Thursday, September 27th at 8:10-8:40pm.
• Please pack snack outside of your child's lunch box.
• Send an art smock clearly labeled with your child's name.