August 27th - 31st

Thank you for an amazing first couple of days! We spent the time getting to know each other, the classroom, and school expectations. This week we will slowly introduce our curriculum and learn more about our classroom routines.

A few reminders: we have 2 snacks each day – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Also, please be sure to send a water bottle each day.

 We will have our first respect assembly on Friday. The kids can wear jeans on Respect assembly days – dress code shirts still need to be worn. If you have any questions on dress code, please let me know.

Our specials schedule is as follows: Mon - Wellness (PE), Tues - Art, Wed - Music, Thurs - Wellness & Music, Friday - Art. It is helpful if your child wears tennis shoes on Monday and Thursday for Wellness class. 

We will have school pictures on Wednesday the 29th. This is a free dress day for the kids!!! We will have our pictures first thing in the morning 😃.

Our focus book for the week is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom:

Here is the newsletter for this week:

May 21st - 25th

This is the last week of school! We will be working on our class memory book, talking about all the fun things we have done, and we will have our graduation ceremony.

It is such a bitter sweet time for me. I am so proud of all the kiddos and what they have accomplished and am excited to see them move on to their next adventure! I will miss being with them everyday but they can come by and visit anytime. I will be just down the hall from 1st grade 😊.

If you signed up to bring something for graduation, please drop that off at school by Tuesday morning so we can run to the store if we need to before graduation.

Our Very Merry Unbirthday Party will be Wednesday. We will be celebrating all the summer birthdays. If your child has a summer birthday or a birthday over a holiday and did not get to celebrate it in class, this is their day! We will be having a Popsicle Party. Feel free to send in a treat or goodie bag if your child will be celebrating their birthday. 

Field day is Thursday from 9:10 - 10:45. We will be outside playing different games. The weather is looking to be kinda cool so make sure to send a sweatshirt and appropriate clothing for the day. (There will be a couple of water games but the kids do not have to participate in that if they do not want to.) If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Ms. Cruise (mcruise@tpaak.org).

We have our last day of school on Friday, May 25th. We will be having a Respect Assembly at 8:30, play a few games in class and do some classroom awards, and have lunch. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly!

It is also an early dismissal day so school will get out at 12:30!!!

Here is our weekly newsletter:

May 14th- 18th

Thank you to all those who helped with the field trip! We had wonderful weather and lots of fun! This week should be pretty calm and easy before the crazy of next week! We plan on spending extra time at recess and just plain having fun!

We will be talking about all the fun things we have done and all the friendships we have made. We will also be talking about what awaits us next year. We have a very dynamic class this year with some friends getting to do an extra year in kindergarten either at TPAAK or another school and some friends going to 1st grade at TPAAK or 1st grade at another school. We will be celebrating our accomplishments this year!

Next week we have an eventful week with something  big happening every day!

The last week is also free dress everyday!

The focus book for this week is I Knew You Could by Craig Dorfman.

Here is the weekly newsletter:

May 7th - 11th

15 school days left! Yikes!

Our Field Trip is this Friday, May 11th, 8:30-11:30. We are going to Lee Martinez Farm. Kids are encouraged to wear jeans/heavy pants, their TPAAK or class shirts, and close toe shoes. We will be eating our morning snack at the farm but will be back to school in time for lunch. Each student will need to bring their labeled car/booster seat (can be put on top of their cubbies). Don’t forget water bottles! 

If you have not already signed the permission form and paid the entrance fee, please take a moment to do that now. 

Click here for permission form!

The focus book for this week is How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long

Here is the weekly newsletter:

April 30th - May 4th

Well, there are 4 weeks and counting! Tomorrow is the respect assembly and JEANS DAY!

This Saturday is the Arts Gala – It is a great family activity and I look forward to seeing all of you there! The kids have made some wonderful artwork that will be on display along with lots of music!

Next Friday is our field trip to the farm, May 11th, 8:30 to 11:30am. Also, Kindergarten Graduation will be Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30pm.

 If you would like to order a yearbook, please return the order form. They went home in Friday Folders last week. 

As the weather is becoming warmer, it is important for everyone to stay hydrated - especially during recess and PE. Please remind your child to bring their water bottle to school every day!

The focus book for this week is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems:

Here is the weekly newsletter:

April 23rd - 27th

Thank you for your support with an amazing Paragon Night! The kids were so excited to perform for you and did a fantastic job on stage. I am so proud of all of them.

We are down to our last 5 weeks of school! I can't believe it... this year has gone by so quickly. We have some fun and exciting things coming up. 

The Arts Gala is the evening of Saturday, May 5th. This is a fun-filled night for the entire family. Each class is making a big project that will be put up for silent auction. Each child has also made artwork that will be displayed. There will be music performances throughout the evening as well. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

We will be going on a field trip to the farm on Friday, May 11th, 8:30 to 11:30am. Thank you to all who have signed up to drive. You will be getting an email from Permission Click to give permission for your child to go on the field trip. 

Kindergarten Graduation will be Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30pm. We will be sending out specific information and volunteer requests soon for this event!

The focus book for this week is Koala Lou by Mem Fox:

Here is a copy of the weekly newsletter:

April 16th - 20th

It was an exciting weekend as we welcomed our babies into the world! We will get to enjoy them in our classroom this week before they go to their new home!

This week is Paragon Night. Please meet in the classroom at 5:00pm. 

We will be performing on stage! We made our costumes, so no special outfit is required. 

We will be going on a field trip to the farm on Friday, May 11th, 8:30 to 11:30am. Thank you to all who have signed up to drive! If you would like to take just your child and meet us there, just let me know! You are also free to take your child home directly from the farm!

Kindergarten Graduation will be Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30pm.

The focus book for this week is Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose:

Here is a copy of the weekly newsletter: