August 29th - September 2nd

This was a fun week getting to know each other better. Friendships are blossoming and growing. We have been learning how to work in partnerships and small groups. 

The kids really enjoyed the respect assembly on Friday. These are fun assemblies that are like a "pep rally". Kids throughout the school get recognized for the character trait of the month. We also get to hear from the band, choir, dance, and drama groups. 

Our Specials rotations will be weekly rotations of art and music (full week at a time) and PE/Wellness (which includes dance) on Monday and Thursday. If your child joined the "Dragon Scales" choir, that will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

We will be starting our monthly reading logs in September. Every child is encouraged to read at least 10 minutes everyday. I will be sending reading logs home in the Friday folder. If your child reads more than what is listed on the reading log, you are more than welcome to print another (found on the blog page) and send that in as well. Every log that is turned in will receive a "Book It" award for a free Pizza Hut pizza. 

I sent home the Dibels report for each child in the Friday Folder this week. The Dibels assessment (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) is given 3 times a year to monitor your child's growth in Literacy. If you have questions about the report, please let me know. I would be happy to go over the information with you. 

Also, please send a water bottle with your child everyday. We have had several students without water bottles and they get thirsty through out the day. It can be disruptive for students to go to the water fountain on a regular basis.

Here is this weeks newsletter: 

 

Welcome to Kindergarten! I am so excited for this new year! I love getting to know the new kids I get to have in my classroom. Each of them bring something special into our classroom family. We will be learning new things each and everyday and it is a joy to see their eyes light up as the learn something new. As we move through the year I will do my best to keep you up to date on everything but if you do have a question, please email me. (camott@tpaak.org) 

This weeks newsletter

THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

We will be celebrating summer birthdays, playing outside, and

having lots of fun!!!

It is free dress from here on out. Kids can wear pretty much anything they want, as long as modesty standards are upheld. 

Please make sure your child has a water bottle every day as we will be outside a lot. Keep an eye out for special things being sent home.

Upcoming Calendar Highlights

Summer Birthday Party, Monday, May 23rd, 9:00- 10:30am 

(We will walk to the park, parents are welcome.)

Field Day, Tuesday, May 24th, !2:30 – 3:00

(Parents are welcome… we need volunteer helpers)

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th, at 12:30pm, early release.

Here is the LAST newsletter: 

 

 

May 16th - 20th

Well, we are down to the last full week of kindergarten.... Can you believe it!?!

There are lots of fun activities to fit into just 7 1/2 days. This week we are just going to be focusing on our classroom and our friends. We will be working on our our classroom yearbook and talking about the school year.

Friday is Kindergarten Graduation. Please be here around 5pm and drop your child off in the classroom. Graduation will start at 5:15 pm in the cafeteria. 

We will be having light refreshments after the ceremony while everyone chats together.  We need donations of cookies/munchies & juice boxes. Please let me know if you would be willing to bring something to share.

We will be walking to the park next Monday for our summer birthday party. We will be there from 9:00 - 10:30 and have a cupcake and popsicle. 

Field Day is next Tuesday, the 24th, from 12:30 - 3:00. We need to have a couple parent volunteers to help monitor an activity. If you are able to come help, please let me know. Parents are more than welcome to come participate in our Field Day activities. Please make sure your child comes that day with sunscreen on, a bathing suit, and towel. We will have several water activities. 

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th. We have an early release at 12:30pm. 

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May 9th - 13th

We finished most of our end of year assessments!!! YAY!!  We just need to finish our DIBELS (phonics) and we will be done. I am so impressed by and proud of our kindergarten class! The kids have worked hard and grown so much.

 Summer Birthday Party

 We will be celebrating all summer birthdays on Monday, May 23rd. We will be walking to Golden Meadows Park (right up the street next to Cruze Elementary) for the morning. I have special cupcakes ordered... but would love to have popsicles donated! Please make sure your child is wearing sunscreen that morning before they come to school. 

Field Day

We will have field day on Tuesday, May 24th. We get to play outside after lunch for a couple of hours. Final details are being made this week... I will let you know more specifics soon. Parents are welcome to attend and help.

Upcoming Calendar Highlights

Kindergarten Graduation is Friday, May 20th, at 5:15 pm

Summer Birthday Party, Monday, May 23rd, 9:00- 10:30am (we will walk to the park)

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th, at 12:30pm (early release).

Here is this weeks newsletter: 

May 2nd - May 6th

It’s hard to believe that there are only 31/2 weeks of school left… 18 days!!!

This week we will be taking our end of year assessments so please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast before school. 

Upcoming Calendar Highlights

Kindergarten Graduation is Friday, May 20th, at 5:15 pm

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th, at 12:30pm (early release).

Here is this weeks newsletter:

 

April 18th - 22nd

This Tuesday is our stage performance! 

MARSUPIAL SUE

All students should be in the classroom at 5pm so that we can line up and get ready for the play. We will start the performance at 5:15pm.

Reminder: There is no school this Friday.

Upcoming Calendar Highlights

Kindergarten Graduation is Friday, May 20th, at 5:15 pm

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th, at 12:30pm

 

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