Welcome to Kindergarten!
My name is Mrs. Catherine Alonso and I am super excited to meet all of my new students!!
Important Dates:
First day of school is September 2nd 2026.
September 2nd-4th 2026 are half-days! 12:30 Dismissal
Communication is Key
If you have any questions please email me at:
calonso@bloomfield.k12.nj.us
Berkeley School-Kindergarten/LLD Supplies List
2026-2027
2 boxes of Crayola crayons 24 pack
12 My First Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencils (The thick pencils)
2 Boxes of Tissues
1 Ream of White Copy Paper
6 Glue Sticks
1 pair of headphones: Please label the headphones with your child’s name. They will remain in the classroom for the entire year.
A change of clothes in a labeled Ziplock baggie. In case of an emergency or accident, we ask you to send in a shirt, pants, underwear, and a pair of socks.
Please bring in the items, labeled with your child’s name the first week of school.
Donations of Lysol wipes, baby wipes, sanitizer, and paper towels are always welcomed!
The Kindergarten Team
Welcome to Berkeley School 2026-2027
Happy 1st day of school!
Here are some simple reminders to help the transition into the school year easy and fun!
Drop off is at 8:30 in front of Berkeley School. There will be a labeled area for our class. Please stand in the line and wait.
Pick up is at 12:30 at the same location.
Your child will have snack time in kindergarten. No snacks will be provided. Please only have one snack and drink! (You can label them as snack with a sharpie to make it easier)
If your child goes to after care please let me know asap!
There will be no homework until Back to School Night so I can explain exactly how it works in Kindergarten.
The Take Home (Homework Folder) must be brought to school daily.
Please send in a label ziploc baggie with a full change of clothes. Just in case!
Please send in a water bottle daily. (Label)
Just a suggestion please send in a bagged lunch the first week of school. Your child might not like the options for hot lunch. We do not want anyone to go home hungry.
We cannot wait to meet everyone!
The Kindergarten Team!