Welcome to Kindergarten!
Welcome to Kindergarten! I’m Mrs. Conerly, and I couldn't be more excited to teach your child this year. This month, we’ll learn our classroom rules and routines, dive into some fun Pete the Cat activities, and begin building our wonderful classroom family.
Important Dates:
August 4th - Meet the Teacher
August 6th - First Day of School
August 27th - Fall Pictures
August Birthdays:
Your child should currently be working on the red list.
As soon as they are ready to test, please write a note in their binder!
Please remember to send a snack for your child everyday. We do not provide snack in Kindergarten.
Please be sure to check your child's binder nightly.
A little bit about expectations.....
My classroom is always a fun and exciting place to learn as well as a kind and respectful room to grow. We work very hard everyday in here and I hope you continue to work on the skills we practice at home nightly. Communication is very important, especially learning the procedures for both home and school life. Please check the binder nightly to discuss the days events as well as our weekly newsletter for updates!!
I expect students to arrive at school ready to learn! Children are taught to take positive actions to help themselves be successful with academics and peers throughout the day.
Successful tips:
Snacks! Please send in a healthy snack for your child per day! Kids cannot work if they are hungry!
Students should be practicing shoe-tying and self-help skills regarding clothing (tucking in shirts, using belts, hand washing, using tissues, and the restroom) in order to help make the transitions during the day smoother.
Check the agenda for daily. Please initial you have checked the binder, removed any work completed in the back to keep home, and review with your child. Also, let me know how your child will be going home each day in the planner. This is very important!!
READ EVERY NIGHT!!! One story a night before bed is a positive benefit for both you and your child.
Some Kindergarten Learning Goals......
I expect all students should be able to:
Write their first (and last) name using upper and lowercase letters correctly.
Use pencils, scissors, and glue appropriately.
Name each letter and the sound that corresponds.
Count to 100 (and recognize the numbers to 120).
Quick addition to 10
Produce a Rhyme
Segment sounds C-A-T= cat
Adding and deleting sounds to the beginning or ending of a word to made a new word
Reading sight words or High Frequency words: the class will call them HEART WORDS, because they need to know them by heart.
If your student has not attempted these skill yet please practice nightly to insure they will stay on track:) More to come as we learn from each other!
Thank you so much for all you do to ensure your child is getting the most out of their education here at the Charter School!
P.I. Opportunities
Classroom Donations: Every $50 = 1/2 hour of P.I.
Prepping materials as needed throughout the year.
Buffalo Herd Meetings: Dates provided monthly.
Current Classroom Wish List:
Individually wrapped snacks
White Cardstock
Astrobright Paper
M&Ms (large bag)
