Chrysanthemum

Today we read Chrysanthemum and talked about the letters in our name.  We made our self portraits and then traced our name with pasta.  We will continue learning about ourselves and our friends in our class this week.  

Kindergarten News

Kindergarten News

Week of August 31^st-September 4th

Please remember to check your child’s folder each night and remove papers daily.  It often contains important information, and it shows your child you value their work.

Each day please send a water bottle, healthy snack, towel, and daily binder.

Some children like to have a light sweater in their backpack.  The rooms can be chilly. Remember to send your child in closed toed, rubber soled shoes.

Remember all transportation changes need to be in writing to your teacher by noon.

Please complete the PTA Big Form ASAP.  This is your way to order directories, join the PTA, and purchase a yearbook.  There will not be a paper form this year.  To access this ink, go to www.rcepta.com  This is a great webpage to frequent…it has a lot of useful information.

This week we will explore the following:

Theme: All About Me!

Reading:  Shared reading and Interactive read-alouds of books that focus on me, my family, and my classroom.  Our focus will be on making connections as we enjoy the text.

Writing:  We will continue with King and Queen of the Day.  This week we will begin writing lists.  These lists will help the children in their own writing. This skill will be developed all year long.

Word Wall Words:  Our friends’ names in the class

Math: We will continue to lay the groundwork for Math workshop by setting up the routines. While we do this, we will explore sorting by various attributes.

Science: Being a scientist, making observations, and exploring our Five Senses

Social Studies:  Exploring our roles in our homes and our classroom.

Homework: Read 20 minutes every night.

Optional Activities:

·        Tuesday:  Tell your parents the names of five new friends!

·        Wednesday:  Can you sort a pile of toys?  Tell your parents your sorting rule.

·        Thursday:  Draw a picture of our playground!

·        Friday:   Have mom or dad read a story to you.  What part did you like BEST in the story?

Learning About Our Names

Today we counted and graphed how many letters in our name for math.  We also did tear paper art with our names.  They turned out really cute!  We also talked about how to draw ourselves and adding details like hair, facial features and the correct colors.  It has been a busy day.   When they get home ask them how many letters are in their name and what a scientist does?  

Working on our tear paper names

Our First Day of Kindergarten

We had a busy first day of school.  We met Mrs. Harn and Ms. Reynolds, we went to Art, explored some math tubs and learned some routines.  Recess was super hot so please don't forget to send your child with a water bottle.  Looking forward to day 2.

The Night Before Kindergarten

Our room is ready and waiting to be filled with smiling faces tomorrow!  It is going to be such a fun year.  Then in a few months we move into our brand new school, and our brand new classroom.  How exciting it will be to be the first Kindergarten class at the new RCE!  

Kindergarten Graduation

I am so proud of our class!  They did it!!  They learned so much and came so far.  Such an exciting day!  I will miss these sweet faces when they go on to first grade.  

Graduation Info

I can’t believe graduation is tomorrow!!  Such a fun, exciting, emotional day!! Here are a few things that will help you plan for tomorrow morning.

 

·         Where do I go and what time? Graduation begins at 9:00 am in the WAIS auditorium.  For those of you who have not been there, you will need to walk through the cafeteria and make a right in the hallway.  From there you will see how to enter.

 

·         Where should I sit in the auditorium to best see my child perform?  The children will be on the stage by class in the following order from the left to the right facing the stage;  Hanlen (far left), Mitchell, Rincon, Robbie, Timmreck (far right)

 

·         What should my child wear? Please have your child wear a Rummel Creek tshirt (any shirt will be fine) and a pair of shorts. PLEASE NO PONYTAILS tomorrow.  The children are wearing a hat, and it will not fit over the ponytail. Thanks!

 

·         Graduation agenda:

 

-          Children enter the stage at 9:00

-          We will perform a few songs

-          Children will exit the stage and teacher will say a few words

-          Children will accept diplomas from teacher and the principal

-          Students and family will meet back in the room for a small reception

 

·         When can I take pictures of my child? You will be able to grab some quick shots as your child performs, and walks across the stage, however after that we are asking that all teacher/student photos be taken in the room following the graduation.  Thank you for you cooperation on this issue.

 

·         Should I take all of my childs’ diploma, hat, etc. home with me? Yes, please.

 

·         Should I arrive early? Yes, because you will need to check in and find a seat in the auditorium.