What a Great First Week!

We had a busy, fun, and productive first week in Kindergarten.

The students worked really hard to learn new routines.  By Thursday, they were comfortable in the classroom, lunchroom and playground.  I will keep this update short, but wanted to let you know a few things we are working on in the classroom.

School Behaviors:

We learned about walking in a straight line, facing forward with quiet bodies.
We also learned about raising a hand when there is something to say.  We wrote out our classroom rules and signed them.  We have four rules.  They are

• Be kind.
• Listen to the teacher.
• Be safe.
• Do your best!

Reading and Writing:

We practiced writing our names and learned about writing left to right.  We clapped words in sentences and sounded out words when we were writing together.

Math:  

We started our calendar routine and did a lot of counting.  We wrote our numbers.

Upcoming Date:

Please make sure to mark your calendar for our curriculum night, this September 12.  This is an opportunity for you to come see our classroom, learn about what we will work on this year and ask me any questions about routines and procedures.  It is a very informative night and it will be worth your time.  There is childcare in the auditorium (a movie).  Children do not come to this event because there is so much to cover, please consider securing childcare or using the childcare provided in the auditorium.  Attendance at this event is a great way to show your child you care about school!