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December 13, 2025
Dear families,
In Literacy, students studied the letters o, w, j, u, and v by identifying words and pictures that began with the /o/, /w/, /j/, /u/, and /v/ sounds. Students learned the sight words: man & no. They also did a great job blending and segmenting 3-letter words. In Math, students practiced counting how many and writing the numbers to match the quantity. In Writing, students wrote about ways they would catch a gingerbreadman and how they rock their shoes doing their favorite school activities. Finally, students enjoyed an exciting show put on by BMX Champion Matt Wilhelm sponsored by the PTO.
*Students will keep their Ipads at school Monday-Thursday. They will come home with their ipads on Fridays so they can charge them over the weekend. Please be sure to send Ipads back to school with your student on Mondays .
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
Happy Birthday to Juliet & Grayson! I hope you have an amazing day!
A round of applause for Tufie and Aida for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Tufie and Aida were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your Scholastic Book orders. The orders have been submitted and shipped and should be arriving soon.
A few reminders:
Check your students green folder daily.
Practice letter and number recognition and letter sounds daily.
Monday, December 15th-Friday, December 19th - Westbrook Winter Spirit Week
Monday - Crazy Clothes Day (Wear your craziest, most mix-match outfit)
Tuesday - Snowman Day (Wear a hat and scarf)
Wednesday - Silly Stripes Day (Wear your favorite striped clothes)
Thursday - Comfy Day (Wear your softest, most comfortable clothes)
Friday - PJ and Stuffy Day (Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy, if you want)
Thursday, December 18th - Lincoln Student Music Concert @ 9:30am-10:00am
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd - No School, Holiday Break
Monday, January 5th - No School, Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday, January 6th - School Resumes
Monday, January 19th - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Home connection:
Here is a list of "30 Little Things That Mean a Lot to Kids".
Here are 105 Conversation Starters for Kids of All Ages
Here is an article that gives 4 ways to make the holidays better for kids.
Here are 5 Meaningful Holiday Traditions for Kids
Students should practice sight words and read with someone for at least 15 minutes every night.
December 6, 2025
Dear families,
Welcome back! I hope you and your families had a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
In Literacy, students studied the letters i, r, f, g, and k by identifying words and pictures that began with the /i/, /r/, /f/, /g/, and /k/ sounds. Students learned the sight words: is. They also did a great job blending and segmenting 3-letter words. In Math, students practiced writing the numbers 4-10 using the correct formation. In Writing, students completed their monthly instructional drawing of a reindeer. These reindeer turn out to the best they've drawn thus far - they are so cute! We also read "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and students wrote about a time when were "giving" and how it made them feel.
*Moving forward, students will start keeping their ipads at school Monday-Thursday. They will come home with their ipads on Fridays so they can charge them over the weekend. Please be sure to send ipads back to school with your student on Mondays - starting this Monday (12/8).
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Dylan and Grayson for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Dylan and Grayson were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
A few reminders:
Check your students green folder daily.
Practice letter and number recognition and letter sounds daily.
Thursday, December 11th - Scholastic Book Orders are Due
This month's scholastic book club catalog went home in your student's green folder. Purchasing books is optional but it's a great way to build your home library and foster a love for reading. Your book order also helps build our classroom library. If you are interested, you can order books online through Scholastic Book Clubs. Orders will be shipped directly to me at school. I will distribute book orders in the classroom. If you choose to order books, please use my class code Q98NY.
Friday, December 12th - BMX Assembly
Monday, December 15th-Friday, December 19th - Westbrook Winter Spirit Week
Monday - Crazy Clothes Day (Wear your craziest, most mix-match outfit)
Tuesday - Snowman Day (Wear a hat and scarf)
Wednesday - Silly Stripes Day (Wear your favorite striped clothes)
Thursday - Comfy Day (Wear your softest, most comfortable clothes)
Friday - PJ and Stuffy Day (Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy, if you want)
Thursday, December 18th - Lincoln Student Music Concert @ 9:30am-10:00am
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd - No School, Holiday Break
Monday, January 5th - No School, Teacher Institute Day
Home connection:
Winter Spirit Week.pdfNovember 22, 2025
Dear families,
I hope you and your families have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break and holiday! The students have definitely earned it. I am so thankful to have thoughtful families and students in my life this year. Thank you for all that you do. At this time of Thanksgiving celebration, my thoughts turn to you with warm appreciation.
In Literacy, students studied the letters c and p by identifying words and pictures that began with the /c/ and /p/ sound. Students learned the sight words: go, and at. They also did a great job blending and segmenting 3-letter words. In Math, students practiced writing the numbers 1-3 using the correct formation.
*At this point, please keep student ipads at home. Students do not need to travel, with their ipads, to school everyday. I will email you when students will need to bring their ipads to school.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Hussain and Jade for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Hussain and Jade were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
A few reminders:
Be sure to check ParentSquare for your child's report card. It can be found under the alerts tab.
Check your students green folder daily.
Practice letter recognition and letter sounds daily.
Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 11th - Scholastic Book Orders are Due
This month's scholastic book club catalog went home in your student's green folder. Purchasing books is optional but it's a great way to build your home library and foster a love for reading. Your book order also helps build our classroom library. If you are interested, you can order books online through Scholastic Book Clubs. Orders will be shipped directly to me at school. I will distribute book orders in the classroom. If you choose to order books, please use my class code Q98NY.
Friday, December 12th - BMX Assembly
Thursday, December 18th - Lincoln Student Music Concert @ 9:30am-10:00am
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd - No School, Holiday Break
Monday, January 5th - No School, Teacher Institute Day
Home connection:
November 15, 2025
Dear families,
Thank you to our veterans for their dedication and service! We owe them so much. In the words of John F. Kennedy, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them."
It is refreshing to see the students becoming so comfortable and confident in themselves, and willing to share pieces of who they are with their classmates. The more they practice reading, writing, and socializing with each other, the better readers, writers, and friends they become. The best way to foster a love for reading is by allowing your child to choose their own books and reading with them without any interruptions. Continue reading daily at home! Remember, libraries are great places for your student to do some fun reading!
In Literacy, students studied the letters n and d by identifying words and pictures that began with the /n/ and /d/ sound. Students learned the sight words: to and am. In Math, students are comparing quantities using words such as more than, fewer than, and same as. Students also played many games to help solidify this concept. Next week, we will begin focusing on the correct formation of the numbers 1-5.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Caroline and Jayden for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Caroline and Jayden were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Anna and Caden! I hope you have a wonderful day.
A few reminders:
Friday, November 21st - Report Cards Emailed via ParentSquare
Friday, November 21st - Hot Reads Assembly
Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd - No School, Holiday Break
Monday, January 5th - No School, Teacher Institute Day
Home connection:
Boredom teaches us that life isn’t a parade of amusements. More importantly, it spawns creativity and self-sufficiency. Here is an opinion article about why we should let children get bored again.
Read why it is important to read to your child here.
Students should practice sight words and read with someone for at least 15 minutes every night.
November 8, 2025
Dear families,
It was pleasure meeting with you this week for parent/teacher conferences. I enjoyed talking about your student's progress and goals for the school year. Students really are working hard and are settling well into the school routine. Kindergarten is definitely where the magic begins! I am so proud of them.
In Literacy, students studied the /h/ sound by identifying words and pictures that began with the /h/ sound. Students learned the sight word: my and by. In Math, students are studying the numbers 0-10. They are focusing on counting items and showing that amount using their fingers, 5-frames, and counters. Students are also learning to compare quantities using words such as more and fewer. Next week, we will begin learning the correct formation of the numbers.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Joshua and Bryce for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Josh and Bryce were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Jayden! I hope you have a wonderful day.
A few reminders:
Thursday, November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
Friday, November 21st - Report Cards Emailed via ParentSquare
Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd - No School, Holiday Break
Monday, January 5th - No School, Teacher Institute Day
Home connection:
November 1, 2025
Dear families,
What an exciting day the students had yesterday. None of it would have been possible without our fantastic room parents and parent volunteers. I cannot thank you and the PTO enough for pulling off such a fun Halloween party for the students. They were smiling, laughing, and just being kids. I hope all of the parents enjoyed our Halloween parade - the students were happy to see your faces.
In Literacy, students learned about syllables. A syllable is a single unit of speech that typically contains one vowel sound, making it a fundamental "building block" of words. They help break down words for easier pronunciation and are often identified by "beats" or by dividing words into parts. For example, the word "apple" has two syllables: "ap" and "ple". Students also studied the /l/ sound by identifying words and pictures that began with the /l/ sound.
In Math, students are studying the numbers 0-10. They are focusing on counting items and showing that amount using their fingers, 5-frames, and counters. Students are also learning to compare quantities using words such as more and fewer.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
Happy Birthday to Henry! I hope you have a wonderful day.
A few reminders:
Monday, November 3rd - No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-4pm
Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
Friday, November 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-11:50am
Thursday, November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
Friday, November 21st - Report Cards Emailed via ParentSquare
Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Home connection:
October 25, 2025
Dear families,
We have been in school for 40 days. It is so nice to see the students adjusting to the routine and flow of the classroom. Everyone knows exactly what to and when to do it. So much so that when there is a sub in the classroom, students fall in line and basically run the classroom themselves. Consistency is now the name of the our game. They are learning so much about what it looks like to be independent and in charge of their own learning and I am looking forward to watching their continued growth.
In Literacy, students studied the /t/, /b/, /s/, and /a/ sounds by identifying words and pictures that begin with the /t/, /b/, /s/, and /a/ sounds. Use these letters to make 3-letter words and see if your student can read them. With these letters, you can make words like: sat, mat, bat, tab, at, bam, tam, and, sam. We will continue to study all letters and sounds and manipulate them as we continue reading and sounding out 3-letter words also known as CVC words.
In Math, students are studying the numbers 0-10. They are focusing on counting items and showing that amount using their fingers, 5-frames, and counters. In Writing, students are working on labeling pictures. Next week, we will begin making connections and drawing pictures to tell stories. Finally, Mrs. Ryno, our school social worker, spoke to the class about Personal Body Safety. She discussed: safe and unsafe touches, good and bad secrets, and safe people at home and at school that we feel comfortable talking to. She also discussed The Touching Rule, which states that nobody should touch your private body parts, except to keep you clean and healthy. Students learned what they should do if anyone tries to break a touching rule:
Step 1: Say “no”
Step 2: Get Away
Step 3: Tell Someone.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Ari and Wren for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Ari and Wren were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
A few reminders:
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Monday, October 27th - Officer Friendly visits PM Kindergarten
Monday, October 27th-Thursday, October 30th - Anderson Book Fair 4pm-7pm
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Classroom Party
All students may come to school in costume. Please help your child make safe, respectful, and comfortable decisions about their costume. Students may wear an appropriate mask in the parade, but not during school. Make-up, weapons, fake blood, or inappropriate dress are not allowed. All costume accessories will be left in the classroom for recess. Students may not bring candy or food to share.
10:45am - 11:00am EC & AM Kindergarten Halloween Parade
11:00am - 11:40am AM Kindergarten Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
2:30pm - 2:45pm EC, PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Parade
3:00pm - 3:40pm PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
Monday, November 3rd - No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-4pm
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Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
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Friday, November 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-11:50am
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Thursday, November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
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Friday, November 21st - Report Cards Emailed via ParentSquare
Monday, November 24th-Friday, November 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
Home connection:
Here is a "list of 100 exciting tales kids have should read before they turn 12".
HMH Module 2 FamilyLetterIM Unit 2October 18, 2025
Dear families,
We had such a busy short week. The month of October is flying by. Look up and take in the fall colors! The tree leaves are starting to change colors more and more. I hope you and your families are enjoying all that fall has to offer, so far.
In Literacy, students studied the /m/ sound by identifying words that begin with the /m/ sound. We will continue to study the letters and sounds and manipulate them as we begin to read and sound out 3-letter words. In Math, students studied the numbers 0-5. They sorted them based on if they were made out of lines only, curves only, or both. They practiced forming numbers with various classroom materials such as wikistixx, playdoh, and base ten blocks. Next week, we will begin working in the second math program we are piloting - Illustrative Math. The unit in the new pilot will continue with numbers up to 10. In Writing, students participated in another instructed drawing, drawing a vampire. Our instructed drawings always turn out so beautifully. Finally, yesterday, students enjoyed a day of play. Each kindergarten classroom was set up for imaginative play, art, building, or magnetics. They all had such a good time.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Philip and Owen for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Philip and Owen were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Jordan! I hope you have a wonderful day.
A few reminders:
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Monday, October 20th - Officer Friendly visits AM Kindergarten
Tuesday, October 21st - Body Safety Talk w/Mrs Ryno
Wednesday, October 22nd - Vision and Hearing Screening for AM Class
Thursday, October 23rd - Vision and Hearing Screening for PM Class
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Monday, October 27th - Officer Friendly visits PM Kindergarten
Monday, October 27th-Thursday, October 30th - Anderson Book Fair 4pm-7pm
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Classroom Party
All students may come to school in costume. Please help your child make safe, respectful, and comfortable decisions about their costume. Students may wear an appropriate mask in the parade, but not during school. Make-up, weapons, fake blood, or inappropriate dress are not allowed. All costume accessories will be left in the classroom for recess. Students may not bring candy or food to share.
10:45am - 11:00am EC & AM Kindergarten Halloween Parade
11:00am - 11:40am AM Kindergarten Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
2:30pm - 2:45pm EC, PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Parade
3:00pm - 3:40pm PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
Monday, November 3rd - No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-4pm
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Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
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Friday, November 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8am-11:50am
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Thursday, November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4pm-7pm
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Home connection:
October 11, 2025
Dear families,
Fall is here and I cannot be more excited. This is my favorite time of the year. I am all about wearing sweaters, hoodies, scarves, boots, and seeing the leaves change colors. With the change is temperature, please make sure students are dressed appropriately. I tend to let the students self-regulate when it comes to wearing jackets outside for recess.
In Literacy, students finished up the letters in the alphabet focusing on the following letters and letter sounds: Ss, Tt, Uu, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy and Zz. We will continue to study the letters and sounds and manipulate them as we begin to read and sound out 3-letter words. The sight word learned this week was: like. In Math, students completed, reviewed, and took their first unit quiz. We also began Unit 2 - Numbers to 5. We will count and practice writing numbers to 5 and beyond. In Writing, students wrote all about themselves and shared their stories with a partner.
Students have been asking for a pajama day. There is no better day to wear pajamas than on a Wednesday after a long weekend. Students can wear their most comfy pjs on Wednesday, October 15th. Please be sure students also wear gym shoes.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Margaret and Allie for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Margaret and Allie were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations to Finley and Jade for being our classroom Bee Bowl Champions.
Happy Birthday to Max! I hope you have a wonderful day.
A few reminders:
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Wednesday, October 15th - Wear your comfy pajamas and gym shoes
Monday, October 20th - Officer Friendly visits AM Kindergarten
Wednesday, October 22nd - Vision and Hearing Screening for AM Class
Thursday, October 23rd - Vision and Hearing Screening for PM Class
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Monday, October 27th - Officer Friendly visits PM Kindergarten
Monday, October 27th-Thursday, October 30th - Anderson Book Fair 4pm-7pm
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Classroom Party
All students may come to school in costume. Please help your child make safe, respectful, and comfortable decisions about their costume. Students may wear an appropriate mask in the parade, but not during school. Make-up, weapons, fake blood, or inappropriate dress are not allowed. All costume accessories will be left in the classroom for recess. Students may not bring candy or food to share.
10:45am - 11:00am EC & AM Kindergarten Halloween Parade
11:00am - 11:40am AM Kindergarten Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
2:30pm - 2:45pm EC, PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Parade
3:00pm - 3:40pm PM Kindergarten & First Grade Halloween Class Parties (Room Parents Only)
Monday, November 3rd - No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Thursday, November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Home connection:
October 4, 2025
Dear families,
Happy October! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. We have officially hit the six weeks of school mark. Students are settling well into our classroom routines. They know exactly what to do and how to do it - mostly, on their own! Students are still working on being independent problem solvers. They are also getting to know each other very well. They are kind, supportive, and helpful with their classmates.
In Literacy, students focused on learning the following letters and letter sounds: Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Qq, and Rr. The sight word learned this week was: see. In Math, students sorted and counting objects in many different ways. In Writing, students made a flyer all about themselves and will present them next week.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Jordan and Sully for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Jordan and Sully were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Thank you to the PTO for organizing such a spectacular Bee Bowl fundraiser. The students were so excited to join the festivities and bowl for their school. Their faces were beaming with pride as they saw their families cheering them on.
Thank you to our families for all of your generous donations to our Bee Bowl for Westbrook. Go team!!
A few reminders:
Ipads should be brought, back and forth, to school everyday in students' backpacks. Please be sure to charge them every night.
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Thursday, October 9th - D57 Multilingual Family Night @ Lions Park Playground from 6pm-7pm
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Monday, October 20th - Officer Friendly visits AM Kindergarten
Wednesday, October 22nd - Vision and Hearing Screening for AM Class
Thursday, October 23rd - Vision and Hearing Screening for PM Class
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Monday, October 27th - Officer Friendly visits PM Kindergarten
Monday, October 27th-Thursday, October 30th - Anderson Book Fair 4pm-7pm
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Classroom Party
Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Home connection:
September 27, 2025
Dear families,
Thank you for your book orders through Scholastic Book Club. All orders have been placed and will be delivered on Monday. Because of your order, we were able to add several new books to our classroom library. Students will be excited to read the new additions. The next scholastic order will be placed in November.
This week, students began settling into our center routine. During center time, students indulge in self-directed, independent work that allows them to practice various skills learned in the classroom as well as work on fine motor skills. Students are working hard to understand that this time is their individual learning time and that they should use this wisely. Ask your student what their favorite part of centers is and what the expectations are during center time.
In Literacy, students focused on learning the following letters and letter sounds: Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, and Ll. Because we have learned almost half of the letters of the alphabet, students were able to begin practicing blending sounds together to read 3-letter real and non-sense words such as cab, dab, hib, gib, etc. In Math, students compared length and height using words such as longer, taller, and shorter and took their first lesson quiz. Next week, we will begin sorting and counting objects.
In Writing, students completed their first directed drawing. Directed drawing is a step-by-step process through which students draw something. The teacher guides students through each step, showing them exactly where and how to make the next line or mark on their drawing. This can help them improve their dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Directed drawings can also teach children the importance of following instructions.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
A few reminders:
Ipads should be brought, back and forth, to school everyday in students' backpacks. Please be sure to charge them every night.
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Thursday, October 2nd - No School
Friday, October 3rd - Bee Bowl.
Times are attached below.
Thursday, October 9th - D57 Multilingual Family Night @ Lions Park Playground from 6pm-7pm
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Monday, October 20th - Officer Friendly visits AM Kindergarten
Wednesday, October 22nd - Vision and Hearing Screening for AM Class
Thursday, October 23rd - Vision and Hearing Screening for PM Class
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Monday, October 27th - Officer Friendly visits PM Kindergarten
Monday, October 27th-Thursday, October 30th - Anderson Book Fair 4pm-7pm
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade and Classroom Party
Wednesday, November 5th - Picture Retakes
Home connection:
WorkStationRules
September 20, 2025
Dear families,
Happy Fall! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Monday is the first day of fall. I couldn't be more excited. This is my favorite time of the year.
Students were introduced to their ipads this week. They learned how to operate them, plug in their headphones, and how to use the app, Starfall. We will continue to learn more about the ipads and the apps for the rest of the month. In Literacy, students learned that there 2 ways to read a book - reading the pictures and reading the words. We practiced reading the pictures and words as we practiced and reviewed letters, letter sounds, and sight words. They learned the following letters and letter sounds: Ee and Ff. Students learned the following high frequency words: a and I. For handwriting, students practiced the letters C, D, E, & F. In Math, students practiced describing and comparing length and height using words such as longer, taller, and shorter than as well as practiced their counting skills.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
Happy Birthday to Tufie! I hope you have a wonderful day!
A few reminders:
Ipads should be brought, back and forth, to school everyday in students' backpacks. Please be sure to charge them every night.
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Monday, September 22nd - Scholastic Book Orders are Due
This month's scholastic book club catalog went home in your student's green folder. Purchasing books is optional but it's a great way to build your home library and foster a love for reading. Your book order also helps build our classroom library. If you are interested, you can order books online through Scholastic Book Clubs. Orders will be shipped directly to me at school. I will distribute book orders in the classroom. If you choose to order books, please use my class code Q98NY.
Tuesday, September 23rd - Picture Day
Picture Retakes are 11/5
Thursday, October 2nd - No School
Friday, October 3rd - Bee Bowl
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Saturday, October 25th - Westbrook PTO Trunk or Treat @ 9:30am-12pm
Home connection:
Parenting is hard - but you are doing an awesome job! Here are 7 signs you’re "parenting right" according to a clinical psychologist.
September 13, 2025
Dear families,
I hope you are enjoying this much needed weekend. Students were tired this week. They are beginning to feel the pace of their days and are working on settling into their new daily routines at home and at school. The are figuring out that this is their "new normal".
We begin our days together with center time. Center time at school is something we build upon each week. Students are learning how to make good choices during center time as well how to keep challenging themselves when they have completed an activity.
In Literacy, students learned that there 1 way to read a book - reading the pictures. We practiced reading the pictures of various books in the classroom library. They learned the following letters and letter sounds: Aa, Bb, Cc, & Dd. Students learned the following high frequency word: the. In Writing, for handwriting, students practiced the letters A and B by doodling a tipi tent and a butterfly. In Math, we launched Unit 1 - Position, Length, Height, & Sorting. Students practiced describing where items were using the words above, below, behind, beside, next to, and in front of. Next week, students will begin describing and comparing length and height.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Vada for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Vada was caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Sofia and Allie! I hope you have a wonderful day!
A few reminders:
Please check your student's green folder daily for notes and to see what work we have done in the classroom.
Monday, September 15th - Salina Yoon Author Visit @ 1:45pm-2:15pm
Friday, September 19th - No School for Kindergarten, Half day for 1st grade.
Monday, September 22nd - Scholastic Book Orders are Due
This month's scholastic book club catalog went home in your student's green folder. Purchasing books is optional but it's a great way to build your home library and foster a love for reading. Your book order also helps build our classroom library. If you are interested, you can order books online through Scholastic Book Clubs. Orders will be shipped directly to me at school. I will distribute book orders in the classroom. If you choose to order books, please use my class code Q98NY.
Tuesday, September 23rd - Picture Day
Picture Retakes are 11/5
Thursday, October 2nd - No School
Friday, October 3rd - Bee Bowl
More information coming soon from the PTO
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Home connection:
From mid-September to mid-October, we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This month is an opportunity to deepen our appreciation for the diverse stories and traditions that enrich our school and community. Together we celebrate inclusion, cultural pride, and connection.
Here are 16 Friday night traditions perfect for family time.
September 6, 2025
Dear families,
And just like that - we have finished our second week of school. We are taking our time easing into the kindergarten curriculum. The goal is for students to be successful in all aspects of school. We start slow, so we can move fast.
This week, we were BUSY with safety drills, beginning of the year assessments, and following the routines that we learned from the first week, even adding on a few extras. Students have done a great job coming into the classroom ready to learn. They practiced scissor skills, they played in the kitchen, built with blocks and legos, they created with dot paint, and practiced writing their names in different ways. Students are also learning about what our classroom rules look, feel, and sound like.
Next week, we will spend time getting to know each other through various activities. If you have not done so, please be sure to complete the "Meet Your Classmate" slideshow. We will be going through the slides next week - beginning Monday. Here are the links for each class: Meet your Classmates (AM) OR Meet your Classmates (PM). Next week, we will also begin Unit 1 of the first pilot math program as well as Module 1 of our literacy program.
Check out this week's photos by hovering over the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Caden and Kosta for being our Bee Sash winners this week. Caden and Kosta were caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Vinny and Sully! I hope you have a wonderful day!
A few reminders:
Monday, September 15th - Salina Yoon Author Visit @ 1:45pm-2:15pm
Friday, September 19th - No School for Kindergarten, Half day for 1st grade.
Tuesday, September 23rd - Picture Day
Picture Retakes are 11/5
Thursday, October 2nd - No School
Friday, October 3rd - Bee Bowl
More information coming soon from the PTO
Monday, October 13th - No School, Indigenous People's Day
Tuesday, October 14th - No School, Institute Day
Home connection:
iReady Unit 1 Family Letter.pdfHMH Module 1 Family Letter.pdfAugust 30, 2025
Dear families,
Students had a smooth and fun first week of Kindergarten! Students worked on getting to know their teachers, their school, and each other. They learned how to use their supplies and learned a few new classroom routines. They learned what to do with their finished work and a little bit about how our school day will flow. Students were very excited to go to gym and play on the playground. I'd say the first five days of school were a HUGE success.
Next week, we will continue to learn about the expectations, procedures, and routines of the classroom and school. We will focus on getting to know each other more, and discuss more about what our classroom rules look, feel, and sound like.
Check out this week's photos here or you can click on the classroom photos tab above.
Shout outs!!
A round of applause for Juliette for being our Bee Sash winner this week. Juliette was caught "bee"-ing kind, safe, and ready to learn all week. Keep up the good work.
Happy Birthday to Philip! I hope you have a wonderful day!
A few reminders:
Monday, September 1st - No School, Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 2nd - Friday, September 5th - Safety Week
We will practice all school safety drills.
Wednesday, September 3rd @ 6pm - Back to School Night
Specific information can be found in The Buzz Newsletter. If you did not receive the school's "The Buzz" newsletter, please let me know.
Friday, September 5th - Back School Bash @ 5pm-8pm, Westbrook Playground
Monday, September 15th - Salina Yoon Author Visit @ 1:45pm-2:15pm
Friday, September 19th - No School for Kindergarten
Tuesday, September 23rd - Picture Day
Picture Retakes are 11/5
Thursday, October 2nd - No School
Friday, October 3rd - Bee Bowl
More information coming soon.
Home connection:
Here are 50 questions to ask your children instead of asking “How Was Your Day”.
August 15, 2025
Dear families,
Welcome you to our classroom family. Below, I have attached the kindergarten school supply list along with other back to school information. If you have not purchased school supplies yet, please do not purchase pencils, dry erase markers, dry erase boards, gallon and sandwich sized ziploc bags, or baby wipes. We have plenty of these specific items in the classroom to start the school year.
Also linked below are two surveys for you to complete and a Meet your Classmates slideshow. Please take some time to complete the slideshow with your child. Click the AM or PM link below, find your child's name, insert a photo of your child, and include four of their favorite things listed. Instructions for inserting photos can be found on the second slide.
On the first day of school, please bring a framed FAMILY photo to display in the classroom (4X6 or 5X7). Photos and frames will be returned at the end of the school year.
1. The Dismissal Survey Due Friday, August 22nd
3. Meet your Classmates (AM) OR Meet your Classmates (PM) Due Friday, August 22nd
Please email me any questions or concerns. I look forward to a great year!
See you soon!
Mrs. Zei
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