Welcome Parents! I am very excited to be your child's kindergarten teacher this year. Kindergarten is such a fun, exciting, learning filled year! I am sure you will have many questions along the way. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me! I am here to help.
Beginnings:
Summer is almost over. It is almost time for the school bells to ring again! Your child's first full day of school will be August 26.....only 29 days away! GULP!
In case you did not remember, or misplaced an earlier mailing, K students will come in with their parents for scheduled 20 minute appointments on August 25th. Please call the school to schedule your appointment if you have not yet done so.
Mid-August your child will be receiving a letter in the mail from me! Be watching for this important letter!
School supplies -
Many parents often want to know about supplies their child will need for school. Here are my 2 basics for the beginning of kindergarten:
1. Bookbag -The bag should be large enough for a regular sized folder and extra supplies your child may need to carry. ie: snack, cold lunch, sneakers for gym class, returned library books, extra mittens, etc.
2. A complete set of clothing for your child in a sealed plastic bag. All articles of clothing should be clearly marked with your child's name, as well as having your child's name on the outside of the bag. I recommend a large ziploc bag. This bag of extra clothing will stay at school in your child's cubby. I will send it home with your child over long breaks so that you can change the clothes out if needed.
Birthdays:
Birthdays are very special celebrations for kindergartners. In our class, we celebrate together with cupcakes or cookies sent in by parents. Please contact me as your child's birthday approaches so we can make arrangements.No cake and ice cream please - finger food only.
Best Wishes for a Great Start:
Parents and students alike can be filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness on the first day of kindergarten. My goal is to help make this the best transition possible. I will do my very best to ensure your child is off to a great start.On Wednesday, August 26- First Day of Kindergarten- Kindergarten teachers will meet their students near the playground door and lead them to their classrooms. This gives parents a perfect opportunity to wish students well before we begin our day at 8:15. It makes for a smoother transition if you separate from your child by this time. Thank you for your help!
Be looking in your child's bag for their new take-home folder. This folder will travel between home and school almost every night. Be sure to check this folder for student work and other important papers. Please establish a routine with your child of emptying the folder each night it comes home and returning the folder to your child’s book bag so that it is returned to school the following day.
See you on August 25th!
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