March 16th

March 9th

March 2nd

February 24th

February 17th

February 10th

February 3rd

Practice reading 3-letter-words like MOP, RUN, YAM, SIP MEN, etc.  It is important that your child be able to read these words without frustration.

We will begin a Science unit on dental health.  We’ll learn about teeth and how to keep them healthy!

In the event of a snow day or cancellation, your child will have that scheduled special the next time they come to school.

The 100^th day of School is Monday, 2-3!  Children may dress like they are 100 YEARS OLD!  The children are certainly 100 days smarter!

We have lots of fun activities planned for the 100^th day!  If you can send anything in from our wish list that was sent home, it would be greatly appreciated!

You will be receiving a note regarding your child’s current independent reading level.  Leveled books will be sent home to be read and practiced.  This will be your child’s homework every night. This will begin on Monday, February 4^th.

A class list was sent home for VALENTINES! You may send them in as soon as they are complete.  We will make a bag to hold our valentine cards in school, but if your child would like to bring in their own box or bag, they can.

The children will be treated to a Zumba dance for our January good behavior blowout on January 31^st. Wear gym clothes and your white BBIS T-shirt!   We LOVE dancing and getting caught being GOOD!

January 27th

January 20th

January 13th

Please remember to bring a snack and a drink every day.

Please remember to check and empty your folders nightly.

Please practice zipping, buttoning, and snapping, and dress for the wintry weather.

Try to wear your “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday for our weekly anti-bullying meeting.

Our 3^rd Curriculum Night is Tuesday, January 14^th.

Please practice all sight words nightly.  This will help your child be a better reader! 

 The children will be checked on letters, sounds, sight words, and blending.  Please practice all of these skills at home. Report cards will be given on January 24th. 

Please review the letter sent home regarding our School Store fundraiser. This is a great way to support our classroom. We get 100% of your gift card purchase, and 50% of other orders.

We are also practicing reading CVC (3 letter) words in school every day.  These are words like MOP, RUN, YAM, ZIP, MEN, etc. It is important that your child be able to read these easily and without frustration.

There is no school on Monday, January     20th, due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Please practice identifying numbers 11-20.  Many children are having difficulty.

January 6th

December 30th

Wednesday, December 18th, is Polar Express Day.  Your child can come to school dressed in his/her pajamas and/or bring slippers to use throughout the day.  We have so many fun activities planned!  We can not wait!

December 16th

December 9th

December 2nd

Don’t forget that your child can bring in an activity book/coloring/sticker book for indoor recess or a small toy.

Please continue to review Unit 1 sight words nightly. Unit 2 sight words were sent home and are beginning to be introduced, a few at a time.

Fall picture retake day is Wednesday, December 4^th. 

Don’t forget that your child can bring in an activity book/coloring/sticker book for indoor recess or a small toy.

Please continue to review Unit 1 sight words nightly. Unit 2 sight words were sent home and are beginning to be introduced, a few at a time.

Fall picture retake day is Wednesday, December 4^th.  

November 25th

Please label all hats, gloves, and winter accessories. We will continue to go outside even in cold weather.

We will be getting ready for Christmas in our classroom!

This week we hope to get a visit from Santa’s elves. They may even leave us a treat in our Magical Stocking! 

School Picture Re-take Day is Wednesday, December 4^th. Please let me know if you would like your child picture taken.

On Tuesday, November 26^th, we will have a Charlie Brown inspired Thanksgiving feast. A note was sent home asking for help with some of the supplies. Thank you in advance to all who donate.

 There will be an 11:47 dismissal on Wednesday, 11-27.  Lunches will be served.

There is NO SCHOOL from Thursday, 11-28 through Monday, 12-2.  School resumes on Tuesday, 12-3.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Cougar Santa will be on Tuesday, December 3rd. Children may wear holiday attire. Cost of the photo is 5.00.

Please continue to review Unit 1 sight words nightly.  Unit 2 sight words were sent home and are beginning to be introduced.  If you have misplaced your copy please let me know. 

November 18th

November 11th

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, 11-11 due to Veteran’s Day.

We will be learning about Veteran’s Day and making a fun craft for this patriotic holiday.  We love the USA!

Please practice ALL sight words every night.  The next sight word list was sent home. Your child needs to be able to read them easily in order to be a good reader.  Please let me know if you need any additional activities to practice this skill at home.

It was so nice talking with all of my wonderful parents at conferences.  Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. The children did a GREAT JOB on their first report card!  I am so proud of all of them!

Please label all hats, gloves, and winter accessories.  We will continue to go outside even in colder weather.  Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately.

Don’t forget to wear your ORANGE “COUGARS ARE BUDDIES” t-shirt EVERY Monday!

November 4th

October 28th

Thank you PTA for a fantastic Red Ribbon Week!  We had fun, got lots of treats, all while focusing on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. 

You may wish to send your child to school with a coloring book, sticker book, activity book, etc. to use as at indoor recess time (inclement weather).  He/she can also bring a small toy in his/her backpack until recess time.  Please be sure that everything is labeled and your child is reminded to be responsible and use them only when allowed.

We will be visiting the Book Fair  the first week in November. More information will follow.

The children will be dismissed at 11:47 on October 31st.  Lunches will be served.  Children should come dressed in their costumes.  The parade will be at 8:50am.  Please label all costume parts in case they get lost.  Happy Halloween!

Please consider sending in a treat for our Halloween Party! All treats should be sent to school in your child’s backpack.  Thanks in advance!!

The November book order is due Monday, November 4th.  Thank you in advance for your orders!

Curriculum Night is Wednesday, October 30th 

The end of the first marking period is Tuesday, October 30^th.

Kindergarten report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, November 5th.    Parent teacher conferences will be held on November 7^th and 8^th.  The children will be dismissed at 11:47 on both days. More information will follow

October 21st

October 14th

The children are doing a great job working hard in kindergarten! I am so proud of them!!!!

We are teaching the children how to read 3-letter-words using the sounds we have taught.  For example, they can read: fan, sun, and bit.

Please wear your orange “COUGARS are BUDDIES” t-shirts every Monday!

Thank you parents for all of your help and support with ABC Boot camp!  The Fashion Show was amazing!!! We loved walking the red carpet in our vests!

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There will be no school on Monday, October 14^th, due to a Teacher’s In-Service.  Happy Columbus Day!

Unit 1 sight words are: I, see, the, can, we, red, yellow, blue, a, go, to, and, so and like.  Please review them nightly.  Your child will be at an advantage when the words are formally introduced.  Your child must be able to read the QUICKLY and WITHOUT HESITATING!

Thank you Wilson Fire Department for your Fire Safety presentation.

$1 Dress Down Day, Friday, 10-18, to benefit Ladies in Pink.

We will be going to the Valley Community Library on Tuesday, 10-15. Please return your signed permission slip, if you haven’t done so already. 

October 7th

September 30th

Please continue to practice printing numbers at home, as we will continue to do at school.  Numbers: 2,3,4,5, and 8 can be difficult for some students to print. 

We are almost finished with our first author study.  Ask your child about Eric Carle!

Please wear your orange Cougars are Buddies T-shirt every Monday.

We will be having an ABC Boot Camp Fashion Show!  More information will be sent home.  We are doing great learning our letters and sounds.

Our letter test will be on October 4th.  If your child does not know all the letters of the alphabet, please practice every night.  He/she cannot learn to read without knowing letter names.

The October book order is due on Friday, October 4th. Please consider ordering to support our classroom.

We are practicing printing our names in lowercase letters.  Many of the children are still writing in all capitals.

October is Fire Prevention month.  We will be learning songs, reading stories, and doing crafts related to this important month!

Please send in an extra water bottle for your child after recess.  Lots of children have been eating an extra snack in the afternoon as well.

Our PBIS September Good Behavior Blow Out will be Wednesday, October 2^nd.  It’s a Fall Festival!!! Please wear your white PBIS Cougar Pride T-shirt on this day. We love getting caught being good!!!

September 23, 2019

I have been checking all students on their letter recognition.  Flash cards were sent home for extra practice for children who did not know all their letter names yet.  The children will be rechecked in a few weeks.  This is the single most important skill for reading success.

There will be a 11:47 am dismissal on Friday, September 27^th.  Breakfast and lunches will be served.  Please send in a note if your child is not going home on their assigned bus and is a walker this day.

Please remember to pack an extra drink or water bottle for the afternoon.

You may wish to send your child to school with a coloring book, sticker book, activity book, etc. to use as at indoor recess time (inclement weather).  He/she can also bring a small toy in his/her backpack until recess time.  Please be sure that everything is labeled and your child is reminded to be responsible and use them only when allowed.

Please remember to wear your orange Buddies T-Shirt on Mondays.

September 16th

September 9th

September 2nd

What a great first week of kindergarten!  I am so proud of the children! They are having fun, making friends, working hard, and learning!

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this first week of school…it was great!

Please check and empty folders each night.

Please let me know if your child will be eating breakfast and/or lunch. 

June 3rd

THIS IS OUR LAST NEWSLETTER!

Thank you again for an AMAZING school year!  It was an honor to teach your child and share such a small part in his/her life.  I will miss them dearly, and please know they will always have a friend in kindergarten.

End of the Year Schedule

June 5^th: is the last full day of school

June 6^th, 7^th, and 10th: Students will be dismissed at 11:47. NO HOT LUNCHES will be served, please send a bag lunch to school with your child.

June 11^th:  Last day of School!  Students will be dismissed at 9:05!  Happy Summer Vacation!!!  I WILL MISS YOU!!!!

May 28th

Please continue to practice our kindergarten list of sight words throughout the summer.

Graduation was incredible! Thank you again for an AMAZING school year!  It was an honor to teach your child and share such a small part in his/her life.  I am so proud of them!  I will miss them dearly, and please know they will always have a friend in kindergarten.

PLAY DAY will be Wednesday, May 29th.  The children should wear their Play Day T-shirts, shorts, socks, and sneakers.  They should bring an extra drink or 2 as well.  We will be outside, weather permitting, so you should apply sunscreen to your child before school.  Thank you...Ms. Valentini.

Please send in an extra drink or water bottle for your child to use after recess.  Many students have been complaining that they are thirsty.

Thank you PBIS for our May Carnival Blowout!  It was FUN-TASTIC!  We love Cougar Pride!

There will be no school on Friday, May 24^th and Monday, May 27^th.  Happy Memorial Day!

May 20th

Speaking parts for the graduation were sent home.  Please have your child memorize his/her part and practice saying it loudly, clearly, and slowly.  Thank you!

There will be an 11:47 dismissal on Thursday, May 23rd for a Teacher's In-Service.  Lunches will be served.
There will be no school on Friday, May 24^th , and Monday, May 27^th.  Happy Memorial Day!

Please send in an extra drink or water bottle for your child to use after recess.  Many students have been complaining that they are thirsty.

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday!

PLAY DAY will be Wednesday, May 29th.  The children should wear their Play Day T-shirts, shorts, socks, and sneakers.  They should bring an extra drink or 2 as well.  We will be outside, weather permitting, so you should apply sunscreen to your child before school.  Thank you...Ms. Valentini.

May 13th

May 6th

Our Kindergarten Graduation will be Wednesday, May 22, at 9:00 am in the Gym.  It will be about 45 minutes. Children will receive their diploma, caps and gowns will be provided.  Please mark this on your calendar!  You won’t want to miss it!  Parents may take their child after the ceremony, but must sign them out at the office before leaving.

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday!

Please send in an extra drink or water bottle for your child to use after recess.  Many students have been complaining that they are thirsty.

April 29th

The Art show will be Wednesday, May 8^th from 6pm-8 pm at the Elementary Center.  Please come and check out all the wonderful art work our students have done this year.

Our Kindergarten Graduation will be Wednesday, May 22nd.  It will take place in our school’s gym at 9:00AM.  We will be graduation with Mrs. Johns’ class. More information will follow.

On Tuesday, April 30^th, we will be going to the Scranton Aquarium.  Please return your permission slip if you haven’t done so already.

Please send in an extra drink or water bottle for your child to use after recess.  Many students have been complaining that they are thirsty.

Spring is finally here!  We will be learning about how plants and flowers grow.

This week will be learning about Mexico! We will even celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday!

April 22nd

April 15th

The Kindergarten Musical will be Tuesday, April 16, at 7 pm in the high school.  Children may dress in any nice attire.  They should report to the chorus room by 6:30; the show starts at 7:00.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Easter party will be on Wednesday, April 17th.  Please send in treats to help us celebrate!

There is an 11:47 dismissal on Wednesday, April 17th.  Lunches will be served.

There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, April 18th through Monday, April 22nd.  Classes resume Tuesday, April 23rd.  Happy Easter! 

Please send in an extra drink or water bottle for your child to use after recess.  Many students have been complaining that they are thirsty.

Thursday, April 25^th, is “Take Your Child to Work Day.”  If you plan on participating, please send in a note explaining his/her absence and who he/she will be going to work with.  Thanks in advance!

Save the date! 9:00AM, Wednesday, May 22^nd, will be our Kindergarten graduation with Mrs. Johns’ class!  Students will be given a cap and gown.  Parents will be seated in the gym.  We hope to see you there!

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday!

Learning about outer space has been a BLAST! Ask your child to show you a moon phase next time they eat an Oreo!

The Kindergarten Musical will be Tuesday, April 16th, at the high school.  Children may dress in any nice clothing.  They should report to the chorus room by 6:30; the show starts at 7:00.  Hope to see you there!

Report cards will be given on Friday, March 29^th.  Please keep the report card, sign the back of the envelope and return it.

Slips will be sent home to choose a conference day.  Please send it back if you would like a meeting.

The final list of sight words for the year was sent home, along with flash cards to practice.  You should review them nightly so that your child can be successful in first grade.

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday!

I will be out of the classroom on Wednesday, April 3rd to register the incoming kindergarten students.

Save the date! 9:00AM, Wednesday, May 22^nd, will be our Kindergarten graduation with Mrs. Johns’ class!  Students will be given a cap and gown.  Parents will be seated in the gym.  We hope to see you there!

There is a 12:15 dismissal on Friday, 3-15, due to a teacher in-service.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Please practice ALL sight words nightly.  We will be having a test on ALL of them on Friday, March 15th.  Please let me know if you need another copy.

Please remember to return your Penny’s for Patients coin box if you wish to participate.  The 3 classes that raise the most money will get a pasta, or hoagie party!

Spring pictures are Thursday, March 14^th. All children will be photographed and are pictures are sent home for your review.

Group Bunny photos will be taken Thursday, March 21^st. Please send in payment and order form if you wish to purchase.

Don’t forget to wear your ORANGE “COUGARS ARE BUDDIES” t-shirt EVERY Monday!

This week is Lenny’s special day!  St. Patrick’s Day!  We are awaiting lots of fun and silly surprises.

Your child has been bringing home leveled readers to practice at home every night. It is expected that he/she will need help with some of the words in the story.  Please return the book and book log in the bag daily. If the book is read quickly, your child can practice his/her sight words. Thank You!

If your child would like BREAKFAST, it MUST be ordered the day BEFORE. Please tell your child whether or not they will be having breakfast at school.  Once it is ordered their account is charged the following day. Breakfast is served until 8:35 daily.

Our P.B.I.S. Winter Olympics was SNOW much fun!  We love getting caught being good!

Your child has been bringing home leveled readers to practice at home.  It is expected that he/she will need help with some of the words in the story.  Please return the book and book log in the bag daily.

Thank you P.T.A. and The Cat in the Hat for a fun-tastic Dr. Seuss Day!!  The cupcakes were delicious, the readers were fun, and the stove pipe hats were awesome!

Make sure you store your stove pipe hat in a safe place until next year.  You will need it to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day in FIRST grade!

Please practice ALL sight words nightly.  We will be having a test on ALL words on Friday, March 15^th.  Please let me know if you need another copy of Units 1,2,and 3.

We will be playing, “Pot of Gold,” to practice reading 3 letter CVC words.  A copy was sent home for you to enjoy.

Friday, 3-1 is Dr. Seuss Day!  Children will receive a stove-pipe hat from the PTA.  We will have special readers and cupcakes at lunch!  The Cat in the Hat will even stop by!  Thank you PTA!!

We will begin our next science unit on DINOSAURS!  We have many fun songs and activities planned to learn all about this interesting topic!

If your child has any dinosaur related toys, books, items etc. he/she may bring them in to show to the class.

The March book order is due on Wednesday, March 6^th.  Thank you in advance. 

We will be learning a little bit about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in honor of President’s Day!

We are sending home a leveled book for homework every night.  Please send the book, bad, and log every day.  There will be no homework on weekends.

Wear your orange “Cougars are Buddies” t-shirt on Monday!

Thank you for sending in so many Valentine cards and treats!  We had an amazing time celebrating friendship and kindness with our class!

Spring Pictures will be taken on Thursday, 2-21.  ALL children will be photographed so please choose your background and return form by this day.  Children may wear their Sunday best!

We will be playing a decodable word game this week at school.  A copy of “SNOWMAN” will be sent home for you to play at home too. 

There is NO SCHOOL Friday, 2-15, and Monday, 2-18 due to President’s Day.

We will continue our Science unit on dental health.  We’ll learning about our teeth and how we can keep them healthy!

There is ½ day of school on Thursday, February 14^th, Valentine’s Day.  Lunches will will served.

We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Thursday!  If any child would like to send in a small treat for our party, they may do so. 

A class list was sent home for VALENTINES! You may send them in as soon as they are complete.  We will make a bag to hold our valentine cards in school, but if your child would like to bring in their own box or bag, they can.

We cannot wait to celebrate, mail our Valentines, and open our cards!  What a fun day of love and friendship!

There is NO SCHOOL Friday, 2-15, and Monday, 2-18 due to President’s Day.

We will begin our Science unit on dental health.  We’ll learning about our teeth and how we can keep them healthy! 

The 100^th day of School is Wednesday, 2-6!  Children may dress like they are 100 YEARS OLD!  The children are certainly 100 days smarter!

We have lots of fun activities planned for the 100^th day!  If you can send anything in from our wish list that was sent home, it would be greatly appreciated!

You will be receiving a note regarding your child’s current independent reading level.  Leveled books will be sent home to be read and practiced.  This will be your child’s homework every night. This will begin on Monday, February 4^th.

A class list was sent home for VALENTINES! You may send them in as soon as they are complete.  We will make a bag to hold our valentine cards in school, but if your child would like to bring in their own box or bag, they can.

The 100^th Day of school will be Monday, February 4th.  We have lots of fun activities planned for this exciting day!  Children may dress like they are 100 YEARS OLD!

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars Are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday to show that Cougars are buddies not bullies!

In the event of a snow day or cancellation, your child will have that scheduled special the next time they come to school.

Report cards were given on January 23rd.  Please sign the back of the envelope and return it to school.  The report card is yours to keep.  I am so proud of the students!!

A class list was sent home for VALENTINES! You may send them in as soon as they are complete.  We will make a bag to hold our valentine cards in school, but if your child would like to bring in their own box or bag, they can.

The children will be treated to a Zumba dance for our January good behavior blowout!  We LOVE dancing and getting caught being GOOD!

A class list was sent home for VALENTINES! You may send them in as soon as they are complete.  We will make a bag to hold our valentine cards in school, but if your child would like to bring in their own box or bag, they can.

In the event of a cancellation, your child will have his/her special class that they missed upon return to school.

Report cards will be given on Wednesday, January 23th.  Please sign the back of the report card envelope.  The report card and its contents are yours to keep.

Practice reading 3-letter-words like MOP, RUN, YAM, SIP MEN, etc.  It is important that your child be able to read these words without frustration.

Please remember to wear you orange “Cougars are Buddies” t-shirt every Monday! 

There is no school on Monday, January 15^th, due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Our next author study will be on JAN BRETT.  Ask your child which animal is included in most of her stories.  Hint: She also has one as a pet!

Please remember to bring a snack and a drink every day.

Please remember to check and empty your folders nightly.

Please practice zipping, buttoning, and snapping, and dress for the wintry weather.

Try to wear your “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt every Monday for our weekly anti-bullying meeting.

Please practice all sight words nightly.  This will help your child be a better reader! 

The children will be checked on letters, sounds, sight words, and blending.  Please practice all of these skills at home. Report cards will be given on January 23rd. 

We are also practicing reading CVC (3 letter) words in school every day.  These are words like MOP, RUN, YAM, ZIP, MEN, etc. It is important that your child be able to read these easily and without         frustration.

There is no school on Monday, January 21st, due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Please review all letters and sounds, as well as ALL sight words over the holiday.

Please review Unit 1 and 2 sight words nightly.  Your child should be able to read all of Unit 1 without hesitation, as well as Unit 2 words. Please let me know if you need another copy of either unit.  This is an important K skill.

Please remember to wear your orange “Cougars Are Buddies” T-shirt.

Tuesday, December 18th, is Polar Express Day.  Your child can come to school dressed in his/her pajamas and bring a stuffed animal and/or slippers to use throughout the day.  We have so many fun activities planned!  We can not wait!

We go out most days for recess.  Please dress your child for the weather.  It would be helpful to practice zipping coats and tying shoes at home.

We will be finishing our author study on Laura Numeroff.  We are having so much fun learning about these circular stories and all of her silly characters like, mouse and moose!

We have been reading stories about GINGERBREAD; the gingerbread man, gingerbread girl, gingerbread cowboy, the gingerbread baby, etc!  Ask your child which story was their favorite!  We will be decorating our gingerbread ornament this week and taking them home as a keepsake of this fun theme.

Thank you to all of our Mystery Readers so far this year!  It is so much fun!

Please review Unit 1 and 2 sight words nightly.  Your child should be able to read all of Unit 1 without hesitation, as well as Unit 2 words.

Please let me know if you need another copy of either unit.  This is an important skill in kindergarten.

Wear your orange, “Cougars are Buddies” T-shirt on Monday!

We had so much fun shopping at Lil’ Shoppers Shoppe!  We were able to buy some presents for our loved ones for the holidays! Thank you P.T.A. 

Our Polar Express Party will be Tuesday, 12-18.  Children can wear their pajamas on this special day, and even bring in a robe and/or slippers to use.  They can also bring in a stuffed animal to keep them company.  We are so excited!

We began our next author study on Laura Numeroff.  She wrote the “If You Give a Moose a Muffin” series.  We will end with a celebration culminating all her books.  We are so excited.

Please remember to dress your child for the weather.  Can you please practice buttoning and zippering your child’s coat and tying his/her shoes at home?

The December book order will be due on Friday, December 7th.  Thank you in advance to all who purchase!

Don’t forget that your child can bring in an activity book/coloring/sticker book for indoor recess or a small toy.

Please continue to review Unit 1 sight words nightly. Unit 2 sight words were sent home and are beginning to be introduced, a few at a time.

Fall picture retake day is Wednesday, December 5^th. 

On Wednesday, 11-28, we will be going to the The Grinch!  This fun filled trip will help us get in the Christmas Spirit!

There will be an 11:47 dismissal on Wednesday, 11-21.  Lunches will be served.

There is NO SCHOOL from Thursday, 11-22 through Monday, 11-26.  School resumes on Tuesday, 11-27.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Cougar Santa will be on Friday, November 30th. Children may wear holiday attire. Cost of the photo is 5.00.

Please continue to review Unit 1 sight words nightly.  Unit 2 sight words were sent home and are beginning to be introduced.  If you have misplaced your copy please let me know.

Thank you PTA for show presented by Franklin Institute.

Please label all hats, gloves, and winter accessories. We will continue to go outside even in cold weather.

We will be getting ready for Christmas in our classroom!

This week we hope to get a visit from Santa’s elves. They may even leave us a treat in our Magical Stocking! 

Our Charlie Brown inspired Thanksgiving feast, was fun AND delicious!  Thank you parents for donating supplies and food. 

There is an 11:47 dismissal on Wednesday, 11-21.  Lunches will be served. NO SCHOOL from Thursday, 11-22 through Monday, 11-26th.  School resumes on Tuesday, 12-27. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble!  Gobble!

Class pictures with the Cougar Santa will be on Friday, November 30th.  Your child may wear holiday clothing.  If you wish to purchase a copy, the cost is $5.00.  Please send in all orders by this day.

Many children are complaining they are thirsty and hungry at the end of the day.  You may wish to pack a water bottle, or extra drink and/or snack.

We will be having a feast in our classroom inspired by, ”A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on Tuesday, November 20 th.  

Kindergarten report cards will be sent home on Tuesday November 6th. Parent teacher conferences will be held on November 7^th and 8^th.  The children will be dismissed at 11:47 on both days. A note to sign up for a conference was sent home and appointments were made.

We will learn about Election Day on November 6th.  We will learn about the President and how/why American’s vote.  We love America!

Our class will be visiting the Book Fair on Thursday, November 8^th. .  You can shop with your child on these days during conferences, or your child can shop with our class.  Please send money in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, amount, and BOOK FAIR written on it.  This will avoid any confusion with lunch money.

We are learning about farms and farm animals.  If your child has any farm related toys/books, please send them in to share with the class.

The children will be dismissed at 11:47 on October 31st.  Lunches will be served.  Children should come dressed in their costumes.  The parade will be at 8:50am.  Please label all costume parts in case they get lost.  Happy Halloween!

The November book order is due Friday, November 2nd.  Thank you in advance for your orders!

Curriculum Night is Monday, October 29^th 

The end of the first marking period is Tuesday, October 30^th.

Kindergarten report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, November 6th.    Parent teacher conferences will be held on November 7^th and 8^th.  The children will be dismissed at 11:47 on both days. Please fill out the conference form that was sent home, if you wish to meet and discuss your child’s progress.

Your child’s orange Anti-Bullying T-shirt was sent home.  Please have your child wear it every Monday.  We have weekly meetings.

Thank you PTA for a fantastic Red Ribbon Week!  We had fun, got lots of treats, all while focusing on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. 

You may wish to send your child to school with a coloring book, sticker book, activity book, etc. to use as at indoor recess time (inclement weather).  He/she can also bring a small toy in his/her backpack until recess time.  Please be sure that everything is labeled and your child is reminded to be responsible and use them only when allowed.

There will be a Book Fair during conferences on November 7^th and 8^th.  More information will follow.

Please review all sight words nightly:  like, so, see, the, can, a, yellow, red, blue, and, go, to, so, and we.  The children will be having their first sight word test on Friday, October 26.  Reviewing at home will help your child be a strong, confident reader!

We are teaching the children how to read 3-letter-words using the sounds we have taught.  For example, they can read: fan, sun, and bit.

Please wear your orange “COUGARS are BUDDIES” t-shirts every Monday!

Unit 1 sight words are: I, see, the, can, we, red, yellow, blue, a, go, to, and, so and like.  Please review them nightly.  Your child will be at an advantage when the words are formally introduced.  Your child must be able to read the QUICKLY and WITHOUT HESITATING!

Thank you Wilson Fire Department for your Fire Safety presentation.

$1 Dress Down Day, Wednesday, 10-17, to benefit Jenny’s Closet.

Thursday, 10-18, wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.

November gift card calendars are being sold to benefit our positive behavior program at school (PBIS).  The cost is $5.  The class that sells the MOST gets a PIZZA PARTY!

The children are doing a great job working hard in kindergarten! I am so proud of them!!!!

We are teaching the children how to read 3-letter-words using the sounds we have taught.  For example, they can read: fan, sun, and bit.

Please wear your orange “COUGARS are BUDDIES” t-shirts every Monday!

There is no school for students on Columbus Day, Monday, October  8th.   Enjoy the day off!

Please pack a small toy and/or activity book for your child to use at recess.  It should be labeled with his/her name and must fit in his/her backpack.  Please pack one every day as we sometimes use the blacktop for recess.

 Please send in an extra water bottle for your child after recess.  Lots of children have been eating an extra snack in the afternoon as well.

October is Fire Prevention month.  We will learn about FIRE SAFETY this month! We will be learning songs, reading stories, and doing crafts related to this important month!  The Wilson Fire Company will treat us to a special presentation about what to do in case of a fire. Please talk about this important subject at home.

We are beginning to teach the children how to read 3-letter-words using the sounds we have taught.  For example, they can read: FUN, CAB, SIT and GUM.

This week we will begin a new science theme on nocturnal animals!

Please practice cutting with your child at home.  Many of the children are having difficulty.  You can draw some simple shapes for them to cut out to practice cutting on a line.  This will improve their fine motor skills.

October 1

I have been checking all students on their letter recognition.  Flash cards were sent home for extra practice for children who did not know all their letter names yet.  The children will be rechecked in a few weeks.  This is the single most important skill for reading success.

There will be a 11:47 am dismissal on Friday, September 27^th.  Breakfast and lunches will be served.  Please send in a note if your child is not going home on their assigned bus and is a walker this day.

Please remember to pack an extra drink or water bottle for the afternoon.

Smens (scented pens), Smencils, (scented pencils), and lollipops are for sale.  Please send in money in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and their choice. Smencils and lollipops are $1.  Smens are $2

You may wish to send your child to school with a coloring book, sticker book, activity book, etc. to use as at indoor recess time (inclement weather).  He/she can also bring a small toy in his/her backpack until recess time.  Please be sure that everything is labeled and your child is reminded to be responsible and use them only when allowed.

Folders should be emptied every night.  Thank you!

Students can wear football jerseys on Friday to help support the Cougars!

We loved our first author study on Eric Carle.  We read lots of his books, did some crafts and learned about the author himself!

Cougar paw tattoos ($.50). and eye blacks ($1.00) will be on sale every Friday.  Please send in money in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and their choice.

Please check and empty folders each night.

Please send in an extra water bottle for your child after recess.  Lots of children have been eating an extra snack in the afternoon as well.

Please remind your child whether he/she is buying lunch

Cougar paw tattoos ($.50). and eye blacks ($1.00) will be on sale every Friday.  Please send in money in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and their choice.

Students can wear football jerseys on Friday to help support the Cougars!

Please send in an extra water bottle for your child after recess.  Lots of children have been eating an extra snack in the afternoon as well.

Please check and empty folders each night.

We will start our first author study on Eric Carle.  We will read lots of his books, do some crafts and learn about the author himself!

 We will finish learning all about apples this week using lots of songs, crafts, and books. We will taste apples and graph our favorite kind.  We will even taste caramel dip and apple cider!