KG/1st Updates

A Great Start

We have had a great start in kindergarten and 1st grade. We completed some beginning of year writing prompts and testing. We are now ready to start working in our reading and math groups. We will continue to have plenty of discussion regarding:

• Keeping hands to ourselves
• Following directions quickly
• Being kind
• Working hard
• Speaking up for yourself and others

We want EVERY CHILD to feel safe. We will discuss and practice over and over and over how to be safe with our words and actions. Students will have plenty of opportunities to practice these expectations. Those that meet those expectations will have a stamp on their hand at dismissal.

ELA We are now using our ELA curriculum, MyView.

PHONICS We use a program called HEGGERTY. This is a 10 minute daily activity that will help your child develop a foundation for reading. We also introduce UFLI. Students will begin talking about the sound wall and how we use it for reading and writing.

MATH Unit 1 Recognizing numbers 0-5 (Kindergarten)

Unit 1 Addition and subtraction (First Grade)

• Sept. 6 - First Friday on the Playground Sept. 13th- Progress Reports emailed
• Sept. 20th- NO SChOOL Professional Development for teachers

ClassDojo: If you have not already done so, PLEASE download the ClassDojo app. We will be using ClassDojo for our mass communication tool in the classroom as well the school. This platform ensures parents receive information in one consistent place! Just click on the picture!

HOMEWORK PACKETS: Students received their first homework packet for the week. You only need to return the signed top copy. This is for your convenience of completing when you are able throughout the week. This packet is for your child to practice skills we learn in class each week.

SNACKS: Students are allowed to bring in their own snack. Snack time is 2:30-2:40.

We will be using our iPads daily to access Freckle, Successmaker, IXL and other learning apps. The iPads are stored securely in our classroom and charged overnight.

VOLUNTEERS! In order to volunteer for future field trips and parties, all adults must have a background check on file each year. If you previously completed this for another child, you are still required to complete a new one for the 2024-25 school year. You can call the main office for an application.

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TRANSPORTATION: Parents who walk their children home can continue to meet at the front door. Parents who drive, thank you for your patience. You just need to wait in the car and pull up to door 2 while we get your child(ren) and bring them to your car. We will continue to utilize our pickup on the playground. For bus riders and ride share students, If you need to contact transportation:

• • SLPS Transportation: https://www.slps.org/Page/80022

CONTACT US: If you need to reach us, Danielle.Butler@slps.org or Jamie.Timmons@slps.org. You can also send a message through ClassDojo.