Kindergarten Info
October 20 - 24, 2025
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Important Dates
Important Dates
October 27 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week (More information below!)
October 27 - 31 - Literati Book Fair (More information below!)
Oct. 31 - Storybook Character Parade in the morning at 7:40 a.m. Students will wear their favorite book character costume and bring the book to match!
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
Reading: Students will make and check predictions about a story.
Writing: Students will write a pattern book.
Math: Students will compose/decompose numbers 9-10.
Science: Students will communicate the idea that objects can only be seen when a light source is present and compare the effects of different amounts of light on the appearance of objects.
Social Studies: Students will identify contributions of historical figures who helped shape the state and nation.
Pumpkins (DUE)
Pumpkins (DUE)
It's PUMPKIN Math time! Each class is requesting the donation of one "standard" sized pumpkin on October 24th (DUE THIS WEEK). Please reach out to the teacher if you are interested in making MATH fun!
Literati Book Fair
Literati Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair will be in the library October 27th-31st! Family night will be Tuesday, October 28th from 3-6pm.
**Please send a labeled baggie with your child's name on it with cash or you can add money online following Mrs. Quinn's directions.
Library
Library
Below is the day your child's class will go to the library each week! Please make sure your child brings their book back the DAY BEFORE their library day. We always tell our students to keep their book in their backpack at all times (unless they are reading it) so it is always here at school when it's time for the library!
Lind: Monday
Riski: Tuesday
Ortiz: Wednesday
Richardson: Thursday
Book Bags
Book Bags
NEW sight word cards for the 2nd 9 weeks have been placed in your child's reading book bag. Please make sure you have cut out the YELLOW sight word cards. Also, make sure your child is practicing the letters and sounds they still need to master.
Ideas to do after your child finishes their book:
-Find sight words in the book.
-Ask your child questions about the book.
-Retell the story in order.
Don't forget to make sure your child brings their book bag to school EVERY DAY!
Sight Words
Sight Words
This week's sight words are:
am, cut, sit, that
Standards Based Report Cards
Standards Based Report Cards
Here are a few links to help you better understand how grading works in Kindergarten. Please read the parent guide for questions and reference the rubric to understand how each TEK is assessed and marked.
Transportation Changes
Transportation Changes
When making ride changes, picking up students for appointments and absences, please email both Sierra Salter (sierra.salter@gcisd.net) and Paola Cervantes (paola.cervantes@gcisd.net) in case one of them is out of the office.
Lunch
Lunch
If you want to come eat lunch with your child, please let your child's teacher know 24 hours in advance. There are tables outside that you and your child can use to eat together!
Forget Me Not Shelf
Forget Me Not Shelf
If your child forgets their lunch/snack and you plan to drop it off at school, please be sure to let your child's teacher know in advance. This allows the teacher to check the Forget Me Not shelf and ensure that your child receives what you brought.
October Birthdays
October Birthdays
Penelope 1st
Hubl 3rd
Rocky 8th
Anya 16th
Niam 19th
Grace 24th
Teacher Wish List
Teacher Wish List
PTA Facebook Page
PTA Facebook Page
Please join the OCT PTA Kindergarten Facebook page by searching
O.C. Taylor Kindergarten 2025-2026
This page offers lots of information about what is happening at OCT!
Gifted and Talented (GT) Update
Gifted and Talented (GT) Update
Gifted and Talented Important Dates:
5th Grade referral window: Oct. 14th - Nov. 3rd
5th Grade testing begins: Nov. 10th - Dec. 12th
K-4 Parent Meeting: November 12th @ 5:30 (PDEC)
K-4 referral window: Dec. 1st - 15th
K- 4th GT testing: January 8th - 30th
Volunteering
Volunteering
If you plan to volunteer in any capacity this school year, please click here to complete the background check.
GLC Update
GLC Update
Dear Kindergarten Families,
My name is Bibi Yasmin Katsev, and along with Priscila Tamplain, I’ll be serving as your Kindergarten Grade Level Coordinator (GLC) this year.
As your GLCs, we’ll help coordinate several exciting activities throughout the school year, including:
Birthday celebrations for our amazing Kindergarten teachers
Lunchtime support
Thanksgiving Feast*
Winter Holiday Party
Valentine’s Day Party
Kindergarten Rodeo & Music Program
End-of-Year Kindergarten Party*
*Please note: Events marked with an asterisk are not PTA-sponsored and will require financial contributions from families.
I occasionally send PTA-related emails throughout the year regarding information for these events.
If you would like to have your email(s) on my list, please complete this brief Google Form as OCT staff are no longer able to share any emails with Grade Level Coordinators. Please note that your emails will not be shared with anyone else other than myself.
We’re excited for a fun-filled, memorable year together. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Best,
Bibi Yasmin Katsev
Kindergarten GLC
305-778-9670
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