KINDERGARTEN:
We are so excited to begin this new school year with you and your family. So many new beginnings. We have so many fun things planned.
The beginning weeks of Kindergarten, we will focus on practicing classroom Rituals and Routines! We will also agree upon some classroom rules together.
We are looking forward to a wonderful school year !
Things to work on at home…
Have your child practice writing their name. They can write in sand, with play-doh, in shaving cream or even make their name with cereal. Get creative and have FUN! Try RAINBOW writing !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEKAj2HtKaM
Weather: Please check to the weather daily and, dress your child appropriately. Kindergarten goes outside every day, if the weather permits.
FIRST GRADE:
Welcome Back to School! We were so excited to meet and welcome our new first graders into our classroom! You are such an important part of our school community. We welcome your support and involvement to make this school year a huge success! Students are settling into daily routines and are eager to learn. Here is what we have been learning in our classrooms:
Literacy: reviewing the alphabet, practicing letter formation, and learning how to participate in small group activities both independently and with the teacher
Knowledge: listening to fables and stories that teach comprehension skills, valuable lessons and the key elements of a story
Math: counting in various ways during Unit 1 while engaging in games and utilizing our math toolkits
Social Studies: Our focus is on how our classroom is like a family and how we can be good citizens in our school community
A few important reminders/dates:
-open House: join us on 9/26/24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
-school starts at 8:45 each day
-please check your child's black communication folder
-please update pick up patrol for changes in dismissal
We are excited for the year to come! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
SECOND GRADE:
Welcome Back to School! We were so excited to meet our new scholars. Students are eager to learn, and are settling into daily routines. We have been busy reviewing math and reading concepts taught in first grade. In Math, we will be reviewing number concepts, such as odd and even numbers, comparing numbers, skip counting, and number combinations. We will be beginning our unit of Fairy Tales and Tale Tales in the next few days for CKLA knowledge. In Social Studies we will be learning about Citizenship and what qualities good citizens possess. Over the next two weeks, we will also be doing some getting to know you and team building activities. Please make sure to pack one small and healthy snack that students may eat at recess, a water bottle for your child, and don't forget to sign up for REMIND so we may send you classroom updates. In addition, please do not forget to make sure to update pickup patrol for dismissal. We look forward to a wonderful year and seeing all of you during Open House on September 26th, 2024!
THIRD GRADE:
Welcome back to school! We were so thrilled to meet our new 3rd graders. The first few days of school were great. We got a chance to get to know each other a little better while building a positive classroom environment. We are busy learning new routines and expectations that will help our scholars have a successful school year! We will soon begin our math, literacy, science, and social studies curriculum. Please make sure to check their homework folder and planner daily for important announcements. These items are to be transported to and from school every day. In addition, please make sure your child's default dismissal plan is put into Pick-up Patrol. We look forward to an exciting school year!
FOURTH GRADE:
Welcome to Fourth Grade! We hope you had a great summer. We are so happy to welcome back our scholars! We will be learning a lot in the first few weeks and going over expectations. A few reminders for parents:
-Make sure you have the Remind app to communicate with your child's homeroom teacher.
-Please review your child's homework folder and student planner daily.
-Parents must sign the planner daily to ensure homework has been completed.
-Please submit any dismissal changes in Pick-Up Patrol as soon as possible
-Make sure you can log in to the parent portal and complete all forms promptly.
We look forward to an amazing successful school year!
In partnership,
Fourth Grade Team
FIFTH GRADE:
**Welcome Back to School!**
Dear 5th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to a new school year! We are thrilled to have your child in our 5th-grade class and are looking forward to an exciting and productive year ahead.
**Communication with Teachers:**
We want to ensure that we stay connected throughout the year. All 5th-grade teachers will be using the **Remind app** to communicate important updates, reminders, and announcements. Please make sure that you have signed up for Remind so you don’t miss any important information. If you haven’t yet signed up, please reach out to your child’s teacher for instructions on how to join.
**AVID Binders and Homework:**
This year, we will be implementing **AVID binders** as part of our organizational strategy to help students stay on top of their work. Your child will be bringing home their homework folder and agenda book each night. It is very important that you review and sign the agenda book every night that homework is assigned. This will help you stay informed about what your child is working on and ensure that they are completing their assignments on time.
**Questions or Concerns:**
We believe that communication between home and school is key to your child’s success. If you have any questions or concerns at any point during the school year, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a wonderful school year together!
Sincerely,
The 5th Grade Team
