December News
Kindergarten Division 1
Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed the beautiful weather this November! My fingers are crossed for lots of sun in December, or at least, very few rainy days. Thanks to parents who are keeping sick kids home. We have had a confirmed case of Covid in our class.
We will continue to focus on one letter a day and make lower-case letters that help your child make a connection to the sound associated with that letter. I will try to have all the letters completed by December 22, so that each child can take home a complete sensory, phonetic alphabet. There may be a few incomplete letters that your child can finish over the Christmas break.
In Math, we are learning about patterns and, as an enrichment activity, we will also be touching on the concept of sorting. This will be incorporated into Math Stations.
We briefly talked about our Rights and Responsibilities (at school and at home). We will discuss the concept of Wants and Needs, in December
Social Responsibility
Lately, the topic of interrupting has been discussed. Kindergarten children are working on Self-Regulation and waiting for a turn to talk is one area where we practice this. We have discussed how it feels when we are interrupted; and also, when it would be appropriate to interrupt ( B-Emergency : Bathroom, Barf , Blood). In addition, the children are learning how to interrupt politely :
1) Say ‘Excuse me
2) WAIT
3) After the person has addressed you say, ‘Sorry for interrupting but ……….’
I have taught the children ‘wait’ in sign language and I sometimes use this, when a student is interrupting, as a reminder.
Water bottles and Winter Clothing
Please, please, please do not send in water bottles with an open top. Children this age, knock over things often. One water bottle spill during our eating time, can create many soggy and uneatable lunches (or result in a VERY soggy, wet backpack). Thank you for your consideration in this matter. 😊
It is helpful if your child can manage their own clothing independently. I cannot zip up 18 coats, pull out sleeves, tie shoes, pull mitts/gloves over hands, wrap scarves AND, help with zippers that get caught, referee minor squabbles, and apply band-aids when requested. LOL
I teach the children these steps when they are dressing up in their winter clothing: 1) Snow pants 2) coat 3) boots 4) scarf/hat 5) Mittens or gloves
Please practice this at home, if the opportunity arises.
Christmas Concert
I am looking forward to seeing you all at our Kindergarten Christmas concert. Please bring your child to the stage in the gym when you arrive. I will be there gathering our class.
Christmas Gifts
Each year, many parents and children choose to give me a Christmas gift. These gifts are very much appreciated, but I would like to suggest an alternative. Please consider donating to the Flood Relief or the Food Bank, or to any charity of your choice, in lieu of a gift. I am so blessed and there are many others in the world who are in great need. Thanks!
Important Dates for our Classroom
Dec. 14 report cards issued for my class
Dec. 19 Kindergarten Christmas concert
Dec. 20 Send in a small bag of candy for your child to use to decorate a frosted cookie. (Because of allergies, we cannot share candy.)
Dec. 22 Last day before Christmas Holiday.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J
Kindergarten Division 1
Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed the beautiful weather this November! My fingers are crossed for lots of sun in December, or at least, very few rainy days. Thanks to parents who are keeping sick kids home. We have had a confirmed case of Covid in our class.
We will continue to focus on one letter a day and make lower-case letters that help your child make a connection to the sound associated with that letter. I will try to have all the letters completed by December 22, so that each child can take home a complete sensory, phonetic alphabet. There may be a few incomplete letters that your child can finish over the Christmas break.
In Math, we are learning about patterns and, as an enrichment activity, we will also be touching on the concept of sorting. This will be incorporated into Math Stations.
We briefly talked about our Rights and Responsibilities (at school and at home). We will discuss the concept of Wants and Needs, in December
Social Responsibility
Lately, the topic of interrupting has been discussed. Kindergarten children are working on Self-Regulation and waiting for a turn to talk is one area where we practice this. We have discussed how it feels when we are interrupted; and also, when it would be appropriate to interrupt ( B-Emergency : Bathroom, Barf , Blood). In addition, the children are learning how to interrupt politely :
1) Say ‘Excuse me
2) WAIT
3) After the person has addressed you say, ‘Sorry for interrupting but ……….’
I have taught the children ‘wait’ in sign language and I sometimes use this, when a student is interrupting, as a reminder.
Water bottles and Winter Clothing
Please, please, please do not send in water bottles with an open top. Children this age, knock over things often. One water bottle spill during our eating time, can create many soggy and uneatable lunches (or result in a VERY soggy, wet backpack). Thank you for your consideration in this matter. 😊
It is helpful if your child can manage their own clothing independently. I cannot zip up 18 coats, pull out sleeves, tie shoes, pull mitts/gloves over hands, wrap scarves AND, help with zippers that get caught, referee minor squabbles, and apply band-aids when requested. LOL
I teach the children these steps when they are dressing up in their winter clothing: 1) Snow pants 2) coat 3) boots 4) scarf/hat 5) Mittens or gloves
Please practice this at home, if the opportunity arises.
Christmas Concert
I am looking forward to seeing you all at our Kindergarten Christmas concert. Please bring your child to the stage in the gym when you arrive. I will be there gathering our class.
Christmas Gifts
Each year, many parents and children choose to give me a Christmas gift. These gifts are very much appreciated, but I would like to suggest an alternative. Please consider donating to the Flood Relief or the Food Bank, or to any charity of your choice, in lieu of a gift. I am so blessed and there are many others in the world who are in great need. Thanks!
Important Dates for our Classroom
Dec. 14 report cards issued for my class
Dec. 19 Kindergarten Christmas concert
Dec. 20 Send in a small bag of candy for your child to use to decorate a frosted cookie. (Because of allergies, we cannot share candy.)
Dec. 22 Last day before Christmas Holiday.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J