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8/25/2019 0 Comments ROAR!!! Are you ready for the first FULL week of kindergarten? After the heat this weekend and the fun that's ahead, be sure to drink lots of water, put kids to bed on time, and be patient as we all adjust to the new routines. This week we are going to use the theme of dinosaurs to learn about our school mascot the zephyrosaurus, ROAR, math and reading foundations. ROAR stands for respectful, organized, attentive, and responsible. We will learn what that means in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, specials, and recess. Learning what to do and what not to do means pushing limits, making mistakes and taking risks. It is ok to make mistakes. Actually, it is more than ok. It is important and a good thing, and we will talk about that quite a bit in our classroom. I will refer to this throughout the year as a "growth mindset." As I get to know your students, we will explore what we know know in math through number sense, shapes, colors and sorting. Those simple concepts set a foundation for learning and becoming mathematicians. One of the foundations for literacy is learning to hear and isolate sounds. We will also learn about holding a pencil correctly and how to sit "like a writer." We will listen for the first sounds in words and even start identifying sight words. Sight words are words we know just by looking not sounding them out. PLEASE don't start quizzing and using flashcards. We sing, dance and play with words and letters long before we memorize. Really, it is just an exciting year and time of development for your child! The kids' sweet little brains are growing by leaps and bounds which means.... THEY WILL BE TIRED! Please be mindful of bedtimes, healthy meals and rest. Trust me! I thank you in advance. Have a great week filled with fun, laughter and DINOSAURS!
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8/18/2019 0 Comments Ready or not!Can you believe your child is ready to head to Kindergarten? What an exciting and sometimes scary new adventure! I can assure you that your child is going to have fun, make new friends, and be exhausted after exploring the new world of Zach Elementary.
Here are some logistics to get you started. Open House is Monday from 3:30 to 4:30. This is optional for Kindergarten students because it can feel overwhelming. Parents and students K-5 are all there, so it is crowded and hot. I will leave this one up to you to decide. Back to school night is Monday from 5:30-6:30. We ask that kids stay home for this because it is an informational meeting for parents. I will go over the first week, drop-off and pick-up procedures, classroom routines, and some information about me. Please try to come to back to school night! If you can't come, be sure to read through the paperwork I send home carefully to catch-up. Supplies: Please do not label supplies. We will share everything besides headphones and the binder. You can bring supplies on Tuesday or at back to school night. Please do not bring them to open house. This is different from other grade levels. I just cannot get things organized and put away between open house and back to school night if everyone brings supplies. After sifting through the construction dust and sitting through beginning of the year meetings, I am so ready to meet your child and start the year! There are so many wonderful adventures to come... |
Specials ScheduleMonday: Media
Tuesday: Technology Wednesday: PE Thursday: Music Friday: Art Sight Wordsred, the, like, can, orange yellow, a, I, green, blue, purple, black, we, see, pink, white, gray
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