Merry Christmas

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Santa was wonderful to me this year. I hope he was just as great towards you all!!!

Christmas

Christmas Break is right around the corner. I can't believe how time has flown. I have got our Christmas tree decorated in the classroom. I love the candy cane decorations we made in class! They are really cute! 

Be sure to look at our classroom calendar. There are lots of items that we are doing this week. 

http://jps.jeffersonisd.org/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page=4&StaffID=303686

Blending Words

 

Reading Rockets has some great ideas on how to help your child blend and segment words. I sent some activities home already that can help, but here are some other ideas that might be better suited for your child. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your child's progress.
 

http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/blending_games

Thanksgiving Day

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day!!!

Thanksgiving Feast

We had a great Thanksgiving feast! They enjoyed their headbands!

Veterans Day

Our class created thank you letters for Veterans Day. We sent them to the VFW in Jefferson. Our class sends a big thank you to the men and women that fought for our freedom and to those that are still in the service.

Rocks

We have completed a fun project! The class is studying all about earth materials, such as rocks and water. We have looked at rocks this week. We compared and observed rocks using size, shape, color, uses, and texture. For an art project, the class made pet rocks. I think they turned out pretty darn cute. What do you think?

Election Day

Election Day is November 4th. We are going to have a mock election in class, so that the class better understands the concept of voting. We have already made voter registration cards, so I will expand on this subject. If you would like to share your voting experience with your child, please do so. This will allow he or she to better grasp the concept.

Report Cards

Do not be discouraged by your child's report card. If your child scored a three on most items, it was because these items will be ongoing throughout the year. A three in my classroom means that your child understands the subject and has shown that he or she can master the topic. However, if I provided a four in that subject, where would the room be for your child to grow and improve? I hold my students to not just kindergarten standards, but to first grade standards. I want my class to be able to succeed in everything that they do. So, I can not just accept the best in subject areas. I want excellence. I want to be able to say that your child has gone above and beyond. Please understand that I am just like you all. I want what is best for your child, so I will continue to push them forward towards success.

Halloween

Hope everyone had a spooktacular Halloween!!!

Fire Education Day

Fire education day was awesome. The kids got to learn a lot about fire safety. They even got to take a picture with the truck. The pictures are located on the website listed below. They had a blast, and I loved getting to share this experience with them.

Please remember that tomorrow is Picture Day. These pictures are for the yearbook and not for our class picture.

Fire Education Photo:

http://jps.jeffersonisd.org/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page=8&StaffID=303686&iSection=Teachers&CorrespondingID=303686

Field Trip

Thank you so much to the parents that came to the Pumpkin Patch. I appreciate all of your support. You all helped our class so much. Transitioning between events was ten times easier, and it is all because of you! Thank you again.

Pumpkin Patch

Our field trip to the pumpkin patch is Monday. If you would like to pack your child a lunch, please feel free. However, our cafeteria will be providing everyone with a sack lunch.

Progress

If you need to discuss with me your child's progress report, please feel free to contact me to schedule a parent teacher conference. Our class has made great strides, and I am so proud of them. Thank you for working with your child. I can see how dedicated you are to ensuring their success.

Be sure to check our class newsletter for important dates coming up. The end of October is busy, so please look at our assignments and dates.

Six Weeks Progress Report

Six weeks progress reports will go out on October 7th. Please remember to sign and return. I have begun testing students, and I am so proud of the progress we have made. Thank you for all of your support! I appreciate it greatly!

Parent Night

Kindergarten Parent Night will be October 6th at 5:30 p.m. This will be when parents are able to come into their child's classroom and ask questions. We will discuss progress reports, the grading scale, and classroom activities. Please feel free to ask any question or bring up anything that you might have a concern about. I want to be able to help your child in any way possible.

Classroom Calendar and Other Information

I keep our classroom calendar updated on our newsletter and on the website below. If you have any questions about any events, please feel free to contact me. I have an archive of our newsletters and different types of links on my teacher page. I will update it as often as possible. I just wanted you to have an extra way to discover what our class is learning.

http://jps.jeffersonisd.org/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page=4&StaffID=303686

Week Events

This week we have a lot of exciting events going on. On Tuesday, the students will be attending the Scholastic Book Fair at the elementary. On Wednesday, all grandparents are welcome to come to Jefferson Primary's Grandparents Day Breakfast. Thursday is our Creature Teacher. 

Scholastic Book Fair and Pumpkin Patch

If your child would like to purchase a book next week at the Scholastic Book Fair, please fill out the form located on the back of the Scholastic Book Fair paper. The book fair is Tuesday, September 23rd. If you are unable to find the form and would still like to purchase a book, please send the money in an envelope with a note stating what you would like your child to choose from.

The Pumpkin Patch will be October 20th. Please start sending your child's money for the field trip. The cost will be $6.

Three Week Progress Report

Please sign and return your child's progress report. Please feel free to contact me to schedule an appointment to discuss your child's report or grades. I am more than happy to talk to you about anything. I am available every weekday morning, except on Tuesdays, from 8 to 9. If afternoons are better for you, I am usually at the school until 4:30 or 5. I am here to help your child in any way possible, so contact me if you have any type of question or concern.

Grandparents' Day

Grandparents' Day will be on September 24th. We welcome them to enjoy a wonderful breakfast and some laughs with us at Jefferson Primary. Please remember to remind our grandparents.

Second Week

We have had a great second week. Our class still needs to improve our listening and attention skills. We will continue to review our routines and procedures. With some time, I believe our class will have understand all of our classroom expectations.

Three week progress reports will be sent home next week. Parents and students be prepared. The reports will be based on what we have covered in class.

Have a great weekend. See you Monday!

First Week

Our first week was a little hectic. We spent more time learning about one another than anything else. I was able to get to know each student's personality, and I believe that will help me in understanding their learning styles. We will be spending next week doing much of the same thing. We will focus on rules and procedures within the classroom, so that the students will better understand how to conduct themselves while performing in centers or stations.

Classroom Schedule

7:30-7:55        Bus/Parent Drop Off & Breakfast 

8:00-9:00        Conference & Specials

9:10-10:40       English Language Arts & Reading

10:40-11:40     Math

11:45-12:15      Lunch

12:15-12:35     Recess

12:40-1:10       Math Continued

1:15-2:05        Istation & Intervention

2:20-2:55       Science/Social Studies

3:00-3:30       Bus Run/Parent Pickup 

Parents

This week has been about getting to know one another and classroom procedures/rules. It has been a long summer for these kiddos. It will take a while for your child to understand the classroom rules and the expectations that I have for everyone. If your child states that I was "mean" that day, I am truly not trying to be "mean". I have to model and correct behavior in the classroom, so that everyone knows what I expect from them. So do not panic! I am not trying to single one child out or any child in particular, but we have to follow classroom rules for everyone's safety and to ensure that all students are learning.  It will take a little time for everyone to bounce back from summer, and to get into the routine of things again. Please bear with me while we make the transition. All I want is your child to succeed in every way possible.

Bus Run

Bus run and parent pick-up was a little hectic, since it was the first day. Please let us know if your child's schedule changes. Today was a great day though. I hope your kiddo enjoyed it as much as I did.

First Day of School

Hope everyone is ready and excited for the first day. We will be doing a lot of fun activities to get to know one another. I can't wait to really get to know your child. 

Yay!

We had a great turn out at Meet the Teacher night. I met some pretty cute kiddos and their awesome families. I provided a parent questionare. If you need another copy, let me know. Please send any paperwork, including the questionare, back to school Monday. Thanks!

Meet the Teacher Night

Everyone remember we have Meet the Teacher Night at Jefferson Primary from 4 to 6 this Thursday, 8/21/14.  I am so excited to meet students and parents. Please feel free to drop by. You may bring your child's supplies to place within their cubby. Hope to see you there!

Kindergarten School Supply List

Below is everything you will need for this upcoming year.

Kindergarten

1-extra set of clothes

2- large glue sticks

2- large boxes of Kleenex

2- boxes Gallon Ziploc bags

2- boxes Quart Ziploc bags

1- box Jumbo Ziploc bags

1- pencil box

6- #2 Lead Yellow Wooden Pencils

4- boxes Crayola brand crayons (24 count)

1- pair Fiskars scissors

2- Large Pink erasers

2-black dry erase markers

1-Mead black/white comp Book (non -spiral)

3 ring pencil holder bag

1 packages-Baby Wipes/Antibacterial

$8.00 Cap & Tassel Money (Due 2nd semester)

Classroom

I've been working on getting my classroom ready. It has been a little difficult sorting, organizing, and preparing. However, I am so excited and can not wait to get started. Here is my latest project. I just finished my classroom cubbies. Yay!!! With a new coat of paint and the help of my trusty sister, I was able to get them completed in no time at all.