BEST GROUP!
Every year I have to re-name the email group for my class so I do not accidentally email former parents about Kindergarten happenings. I try to come up with a name that describes my current class. This year I simply named the group, BEST. Your children, simply, are the best.
Math: The students are learning our calendar routine and how to use some of our math tools. They are working on taking care of the things in their math tool kits and have played a game in their "special spots."
Reading: We read a few books by favorite author, Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum is great book about a little girl with a long name. We started talking about how books have beginnings, middles and ends. We practiced retelling.
Writing: This week we launched Writers Workshop. Students learned that authors put their ideas onto paper. They also learned that writers never stop writing. Finally, students learned that they can solve their own problems when writing.
Lunch: I have only had one question about this, but I know you many new parents are wondering about lunch. Students have a 30 minute lunch period. This includes getting from the playground to the lunchroom and getting lunch boxes from our bin next to our table. Hot lunch students get right in line. We have several lunchroom supervisors and the students know the routines. That said, there is not a lot of time to finish a huge lunch. Obviously, supervisors encourage children to keep eating and to eat the main course first. If your child is coming home with a lot of leftover lunches, they are probably not alone. I do offer children a chance to finish eating in the classroom during play time, which is about an hour after lunch. I promise in time your child will figure out how to eat a lunch at school.
Curriculum Night:
Thursday, September 22 is our School-Wide Curriculum Night. Parents are invited into the classroom for a presentation by the teacher. AFTER the presentation your child can show you around the school. Students stay in the auditorium during the presentation as it is directed at the adults. We will go over classroom routines and procedures. Of course, we will also discuss Kindergarten curriculum. It is probably the best way for you to get a glimpse into your child's day.
Homework: Homework begins next week. Written homework is OPTIONAL in our class. I will always send a packet and you can determine how much homework your child completes in a week. Reading every night is STRONGLY encouraged. There will be some projects and assignments that are required. You will always get plenty of notice for these projects.
Every year I have to re-name the email group for my class so I do not accidentally email former parents about Kindergarten happenings. I try to come up with a name that describes my current class. This year I simply named the group, BEST. Your children, simply, are the best.
Math: The students are learning our calendar routine and how to use some of our math tools. They are working on taking care of the things in their math tool kits and have played a game in their "special spots."
Reading: We read a few books by favorite author, Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum is great book about a little girl with a long name. We started talking about how books have beginnings, middles and ends. We practiced retelling.
Writing: This week we launched Writers Workshop. Students learned that authors put their ideas onto paper. They also learned that writers never stop writing. Finally, students learned that they can solve their own problems when writing.
Lunch: I have only had one question about this, but I know you many new parents are wondering about lunch. Students have a 30 minute lunch period. This includes getting from the playground to the lunchroom and getting lunch boxes from our bin next to our table. Hot lunch students get right in line. We have several lunchroom supervisors and the students know the routines. That said, there is not a lot of time to finish a huge lunch. Obviously, supervisors encourage children to keep eating and to eat the main course first. If your child is coming home with a lot of leftover lunches, they are probably not alone. I do offer children a chance to finish eating in the classroom during play time, which is about an hour after lunch. I promise in time your child will figure out how to eat a lunch at school.
Curriculum Night:
Thursday, September 22 is our School-Wide Curriculum Night. Parents are invited into the classroom for a presentation by the teacher. AFTER the presentation your child can show you around the school. Students stay in the auditorium during the presentation as it is directed at the adults. We will go over classroom routines and procedures. Of course, we will also discuss Kindergarten curriculum. It is probably the best way for you to get a glimpse into your child's day.
Homework: Homework begins next week. Written homework is OPTIONAL in our class. I will always send a packet and you can determine how much homework your child completes in a week. Reading every night is STRONGLY encouraged. There will be some projects and assignments that are required. You will always get plenty of notice for these projects.
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