Kindergarten Update August 20-24

Hello Families,

We had a great first week of school.  Everyone had a great time!  Can't wait for our next week!  We learned what to do if someone is teasing or not being kind and how to react.  We read "Simon's Hook".  Ask about the five ways to not be hooked!  
                         

Here is what happening this week:

Language Arts: We will be studying Nursery Rhymes.  We will be starting the letter/ sounds recognition with our Zoophonics program.  We will be reading "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom".


Handwriting:  We will be practicing letters Ii and Ll.  

Math:  Number recognition and counting to 5.  

We had our first school assembly.  On the first Friday of the month, we will have assemblies.  If you can not find us in the room that is where we will be.  Please be on time daily so your child doesn't miss out.  

Friendly Reminders:  
No school - Monday, September 3  (Labor Day)
Back-to-School Night - Thursday, September 6 (for parents only)

We are planning a field trip in the fall, possibly September or October.  We will need parent driver's cleared through the district. If you aren't registered with the district to drive on field trips, please call the office for the necessary paperwork or check the rio website.  We will need to have drivers cleared ASAP in order to go.  If you are cleared, please email me so that I have a heads up on a count for drivers. 

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Christensen

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