Friday, September 15, 2017

Kindergarten Newsletter: September 18-22nd


Picture Day is HERE !!! Picture Day will be Friday, September 22nd. We will be taking pictures as a whole class, up on the risers, so keep in mind that your child’s whole body will be in the picture! So cute!

Here’s what’s coming up for next week… 

·        Apple Festival!!  Our annual apple festival is Friday, September 22nd during center time.  We will have many fun centers in both classrooms, as well as outside. We would LOVE to have parents to help us run the centers!  If you are willing/available to volunteer, we’d love to have you. See you there!

·        Fall Down and Read- On Thursday, September 21st we will be celebrating the start of Fall with a good book outdoors. Please send your child to school with a small towel or blanket, sunglasses, and their favorite book.

·        Our whole school Beach Party & Carnival will be on September 29th from 2:30-5:30p.m. presented by our wonderful MCA. The kindergarten classes are in need of volunteers. Each class is responsible for a booth. We need parents to work the booths to ensure a good time for all the children. PLEASE sign up on the SIGN UP GENIUS that was emailed to you by your child’s room parent. We really need your participation so all the work doesn’t fall on just a few parents. Thank you for helping us to make this fundraiser a success!

·        DONATIONS NEEDED--We will be using lots of apples next week for tasting, and measuring, and cooking.  If you are able to donate yellow, green or red apples, please let your teacher know!  THANK YOU!!!  If you are interested in donating an apple pie or other fun apple treat, please see your child’s teacher.

·        Tying Shoes:  Please practice shoe tying with your child at home.  This is an appropriate developmental skill for your child to work on. It will help with their fine motor skills.  We have many students who wear shoes that tie, and many untied shoes that are in need of tying.  We are giving Pride Cards to the students who show us that they can tie shoes.  It is an awesome skill that they should be proud of!  Thank you for your support at home!

·        PLEASE work on letter sounds and names (upper & lower case) with your child at home.  There are 31 letter sounds that we test your child on, 26 letters in the alphabet and the long vowel sounds.  ALL students need to continue to work on sounds, as well as stretching out/segmenting sounds in simple CVC words on their own.  We work on letter sounds and High Frequency Words every day in class, but if you are doing flashcards or put them on the fridge or on the wall at home for more exposure, you will notice that they will learn them much quicker. 

·        Guided Reading Books- We have begun reading groups. If your child comes home with a small, black/white decodable reading book, please have him/her practice reading it to you several times. This book is for your child to keep at home, please do not return it to school. If your child doesn’t bring home these types of books, it is because s/he needs to learn all of their letter sounds first. Practice, practice practice at home daily!!!!  

·        Our theme next week continues to be APPLES, and our new word wall word is “go.”    NOW, we know the following High Frequency Words: I, a, like, the, see, & we.

·        Writing—We continue to write every day!  We are expecting your child to know the words “I, see, the, like, a & we.”  Please encourage them to write those every day.  You can even start writing simple sentences such as, “I like the ____.”  OR “ I see a _____.”  Have your child stretch out the sounds of the unfamiliar word or draw a picture.  If your child is ready, please encourage MORE in their writing!!!  We always encourage more detail and words in sentences if kids are ready.  Daily writing practice helps tremendously.

·        LIBRARY— Please help us by reiterating the process of checking out a book--- find one you’d like, take it to Mrs. Sagara our librarian, find your library card on the table, check out your book, and then take your book home in your backpack.  We still have some confusion about checking out books.  J  We are still learning!!
        Additionally, please help your child keep their library book in           a safe place away from leaky water bottles, younger siblings,           and pets. Damaged books will incur a fine. Thank you.

·  Pirate Day- Ahoy maties!!! September 28th is a special               schoolwide spirit day….come dressed to school as a pirate           (please, no swords, weapons..).
    
    ·   Folders — Your child’s folder needs to brought to school EVERY DAY. Please empty it out each day. Thanks!!!

Thank you again for all that you do at home to support your child’s learning.  We appreciate all that you do!  Please feel free to email your child’s teacher with any concerns or questions!  Thank you!!

The Kindergarten Team-
Mrs. Barnes:  sarahba@fsusd.org
Mrs. Barron:  erinba@fsusd.org
Ms. Davila:  theresad@fsusd.org
Mrs. Ron:  kimr@fsusd.org
Mrs. Pravin: sheetalp@fsusd.org



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