8-22-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten News
August 22, 2016   
    
  Letter of the Week:  Cc                                  Morning Prayer:  The Morning Offering

Last week

This past week we continued to work on classroom routines, letter recognition, numbers, shapes and color recognition.  We are learning how to read our color words too.

Lunch & Milk Count:
To expedite the lunch and milk count process please fill out the lunch/milk slip sent home every week.  You may also come into the classroom and fill out the lunch/milk form.  Just fill out Yes or No on the lunch/milk slip or circle the days on the form in the classroom.

Supplies& Drop Off:
Kindergarteners must bring a backpack and snack to school everyday.  Also, children arriving before 7:50 need to go to the cafeteria and wait for the bell before coming to the classroom.   When they  arrive in the classroom the children 1) turn their name tag around, 2) put their folder and any communications in the green tray, and 3) hang up their backpacks.  Then the children may go to centers or begin morning seat work. 

Snack Sale:

Occasionally there will be juice or snacks for purchase (.25-$1).  These are offered somewhat randomly throughout the year.  To make things easier for parents, we are willing to keep a baggie of loose change for your child here in our classroom.  Just bring in some loose change and we will put it in a baggie with your child’s name on it.  Then, when there is a snack sale they can decide if they want to purchase anything.

Lunch with Mercy: 

We are selling raffle tickets for “Lunch with Mercy”.  Tickets are .25  each and are sold at lunchtime.  Proceeds will go to the SPCA.

Dress Code: page 15-16 parent handbook

·        Just a few reminders...  Nail polish is not allowed.  Shoes must be black, white, grey, or brown.  No pink, orange, green.  Boots and sandals are not allowed.  Light up shoes are not allowed.  Socks must be white, black, navy blue.  Bows/ barrettes/headbands: Only a single red, blue or white ribbon may be worn.  Red, blue, white or black barrettes may be worn.  No flowers, or bejeweled headbands.  No spiked hair.  Shoelaces must be black, white, brown, or grey.  Blue shorts must be worn under the girls jumper.  Only the Dennis navy blue cardigan sweater, navy blue vest sweater or OLM school emblem sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom. Any jacket may be worn outside on the playground.  Refer to the dress code for details.

Reminders

8/24 -8/25 Picture Day

8/26  Free dress for $1 proceeds go to SPCA

8/26  Game Day K-2  cost is $4.00

8/28  Open House 11-2

Please label sweatshirts/sweaters

8-15-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

August 15, 2016

Letter of the Week:  Alphabet Review  Sight Word:  like/you

Morning Prayer:  The Morning Offering

Last week

This past week we worked on classroom routines, letter recognition, number recognition, writing our names, getting to know our school.

           

Folders:

Folders will be sent home whenever we have notices, papers, etc. that need your attention.  When folders are sent home please return them the next school day (even if they are empty).  Simply place the folder in the green box on the counter next to the sink.  Encourage your child to take charge of this task for you in addition to hanging up their backpack.

Homework:

Homework goes out on Fridays and is due the following Thursday.  Please complete the packet in pencil unless otherwise noted, remind the children to color in the pages neatly, and when practicing their name to write neatly on the lines.  It may help if you write their name in yellow highlighter then let them write over the yellow in pencil. 

Please look over your child’s homework packet before they turn it in.  Help your child correct any errors and encourage your child to work neatly.  This is the time to establish good homework/study habits.

Snack:

Please pack a snack for your child everyday.  It helps if you label the snack and send a spoon if their snack needs one.

Reminders

If you plan on helping in the classroom, driving for field trips or chaperoning you must have completed the Safe Environment Training, cleared fingerprints, and submitted driving forms to the office.  We will go on a field trip in October.  If you want to drive/chaperone you must attend the safe environment training and get fingerprinted.   Please allow two weeks for fingerprint clearance. All necessary training and clearances must be completed and in the office at least one week prior to our field trips.  

Welcome Everyone!

We had a great first day of school.  The children listened and followed directions well, they worked hard and played well with their peers.

Tomorrow is our first full day of school.  A.M. Kindergarten is dismissed at 11:30.  For those enrolled in Kindergarten Enrichment, dismissal will be at 2:30.  I will walk those enrolled in extended care to the extended care building.

Each child brings their own snack everyday.  Please label their snack and lunch items so that they don't eat their lunch at snack time by mistake.

Milk and Hot lunch cards can be purchased in the morning through Teresa.  She is in room 7 from 7:30 - 7:50 am. Or you can see her in the main office.

Thanks again for a great first day!

Mrs. Gargano

5-23-16

Kindergarten Newsletter

5-23-2016

The school year is coming to a close and we are busy preparing for our Closing Prayer Service.  Please help your child memorize their speaking part. 

Kindergarten Memory Books

Please pick up your child’s Kindergarten Memory Book on Friday, May 22nd. 

Kindergarten Memories DVD 

We are making a Kindergarten Memories DVD.  These are available for purchase.  An order form has been sent out.  

Kindergarten Field Day

Wednesday is our Field Day.  Children can wear free dress.  We will be having relay games and other outdoor activities so sneakers are best.  Lunch is provided.  Children are to bring a beach towel and a toy to share with their friends.

Kindergarten Closing Prayer Service

Our closing prayer service is Thursday 5/26 following morning prayer (8:30).  Children are to wear their Mass day uniform.  Dismissal is immediately following (approximately 9:30).  This is Kindergarten’s last day of school. Please make every effort to ensure your child has an adult representative here on this very important day.

Important Dates To Remember:

5/24    Classroom Clean Up Day

5/25    Kindergarten Field Day (free dress, with sneakers, bring a beach

 towel)

5/26    Kindergarten Closing Ceremony/ Last day of Kindergarten.    

           Children are to wear their Mass day uniform. Dismissal immediately 
           following Closing Prayer Service.

Kindergarten Newsletter

5/16/16

The school year is coming to a close and we are still busy working on various kindergarten concepts.  Please continue working on those sight words, reading and math skills.  Your child also has a speaking part in our closing prayer service.  Please practice with them and help them memorize their parts.

8^th Grade Carnival

The 8^th grade carnival is Friday, May 20th, from 10-12. There is Free Dress.  There will be many game booths and activities set up for all the students.  Food will also be available for purchase. Please send in $5-10 to purchase tickets and/or food.  Dismissal is at 12:30.

Kindergarten Memories DVD

We are making a Kindergarten Memories DVD.  These are available for purchase.  An order form has been sent out.  Please return the form and money by 5/18.

Kindergarten Field Day

Tuesday May 25th is our field day and class party.  Please bring a toy to share and a beach towel.   This is also a free dress day for Kindergarteners.  Lunch will be provided on this day.

Kindergarten Closing Prayer Service

You are invited to the Kindergarten Closing Prayer Service and Distribution of Certificates on Thursday, May 26th.  It will begin following morning prayer in the auditorium. The children are to wear their Mass day uniform.  Please ensure that a parent or representative is there for your child on this special day.  This is Kindergarten’s last day of school.  Dismissal is immediately following (approximately 9:30).

LAST DAY OF HOT LUNCH IS WEDNESDAY 5/18.  All remaining lunch and milk tickets will be sent home for next year.

Important Dates To Remember:

5/17  Free Rigatoni Lunch

5/18 Last Hot Lunch Day

5/20 8^th Grade Carnival and Early Dismissal

5/24 Classroom Clean Up Day

5/25 Kindergarten Field Day (free dress, with sneakers, bring a beach towel)

5/26 Kindergarten Closing Ceremony/ Last day of Kindergarten. 

Children are to wear their Mass day uniform. Dismissal immediately following Closing Prayer Service.