UCS Kindergarten Newsletter
August 28, 2026
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Welcome to Kindergarten!
It was a busy but fun 3 days in Kindergarten! We got to meet our 3-4 buddies this afternoon!
Please notice the daily schedule on the home/school folder. Students should bring sneakers on PE days and return books on Library days.
We are practicing being mindful so we can learn each day. This week the children learned how to focus on their breathing as a tool to help them be mindful. We listened to the chime while taking in deep breaths. We also read Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda to help us understand mindfulness.
Important Dates
Sept 2nd ~ Back to School Picnic
Sept 4th ~ No School
Sept 7th ~ No School
Sept 9th ~ Early Release Day
Sept 21st ~ No School
Learning Highlights from the Week
Math
Math
We spent the first 3 days exploring materials and discussing how they help
us learn. We brainstormed ways to use and care for pattern blocks and geoblocks. Ask your child to share what we created with these materials. We also practiced counting forward and showing numbers on our fingers.
Community
Community
We spent time exploring materials in the classroom, learning routines, and meeting new helpers. The students are becoming familiar with the daily routines and procedures for our indoor and outdoor spaces. We are building community by playing games to get to know one another.
Literacy
Literacy
We read different stories about friendship, school, and kindness. We talked about how the pictures help us understand stories. We made predictions about what might happen next and discussed the endings. We also noticed the letters in our names and discovered some start with the same beginning letter.
Reminders
Please make sure your child brings in an extra set of clothes to leave at school or keep in the backpack. All clothing should be labeled. Thank you!
Underhill Central School Kindergarten
Underhill Central School Kindergarten
Email: kathleen.cowan@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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