Friday, September 1st, 2017
Room 4 Newsletter Dear Families, The first weeks of our school year in kindergarten starts off very simply with a focus on social skills and behaviors needed for lifelong learning. Students are getting used to the routines of school. Starting next week we will dive into our curriculum and I will give you more details about the course work at Back to School Night. There is no school on Monday, make sure your scholar gets plenty of sleep over the long weekend to prepare for another exciting week of learning. I look forward to seeing all parents/guardians at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 7th at 6:00. We will all meet in the church for general school information before heading into individual class sessions. During the evening, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a conference time on either Wednesday, October 11th, 12th, or 13th. We will be attending the pumpkin patch on Friday, October 27th. We are in need of drivers and chaperones. Please submit the completed parent permission form, and payment no later than Friday, September 15th. Every day there are several jackets and sweaters that are left at school and mixed up with other students belongings. These sweaters need a stable home! Please make sure you write your child’s name on their jacket and sweater tags, there will be less confusion, and fewer lonely sweaters. Thank you parents, for reading with your young scholars everyday. Independent reading and being read to are the keys to developing a lifelong love of books. You are your child’s first teacher. When you practice with him/her at home it will help them get better and it is essential to their education! Blessings, Ms. Sanders
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Friday, August 25th, 2017
Room 4 Newsletter Dear Families, The first full week of kindergarten is officially complete! This past week our class spent some quality time getting to know each other, learning the rules and routines of school, and building a positive community for our year together. In class we learned the value of sharing with friends, how to stay in our personal space, and different ways to express our feelings during conflict. As a class we learned all about the letter A, reviewed shapes, and practiced how to track print while reading a book. A full day of school is a long day for young students! Not to worry, your scholars will adapt and build up their stamina. While we are adjusting to the schedule it is important that your student gets enough sleep at home to prepare for a fun filled day of kindergarten. Also I encourage each student to bring a small stuffed animal in their backpack for quiet time and to read to. Parents please make sure you put your child’s name in all outerwear. Uniform sweatshirts and jackets look alike and can get mixed up. There are food allergies in our classroom so please remind your scholar that there is absolutely no sharing food. Just a friendly reminder to families who have not yet emailed me to please do so and include your child's allergy list and phone number. A huge thank you to Carleen Gonzalez, Michelle Stewart, and Catherine Barnes for volunteering to be our kindergarten room parent team. Throughout the year they will be communicating to families and coordinating class parties. We are so blessed to have them on our team! Lastly, thank you parents for sending homework folders back to school every day! That helps us keep track of the students’ homework and notes from home. Starting next week your scholar will receive homework, it will not be too challenging but it will allow students to get a routine of doing it. Here is to another wonderful week in kindergarten! Blessings, Ms.Sanders Email: [email protected] Website: www.mssanderskindergarten.weebly.com Monday, August 21st, 2017
Room 4 Newsletter Welcome to Kindergarten! Dear Families, Congratulations! You conquered the first day of kindergarten. Today, the students enjoyed exploring the classroom, meeting their new friends, and creating beautiful self portraits. Thank you to all of the parents who attended the parent information night, it was such a successful turnout. We have a very busy and exciting year in store for us! The first weeks of school we’ll spend time getting to know each other, learning the expectations and routines of kindergarten, and setting the climate for our year together. I will write a newsletter like this at the end of each week, letting you know what assignments are due, reminders and any other news. It was so exciting getting to know your scholars today, here is a little background about myself and our instructional assistant. My name is Nicole Sanders and I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year! I am a Bay Area native and grew up in the Catholic church. Last May, I graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. During my time in college I earned my teaching credential while also playing division one softball. Our instructional assistant is Sarah Bartlett who also grew up in the Bay Area and was raised in the Catholic faith. She graduated from San Jose State University and earned her degree in Humanities and Fine Arts. She enjoys teaching dance. My goals for this school year are to encourage student agency, growth mindset, and for students to become lifelong learners. I will do my best to make sure all students feel safe and welcomed. I will go into more detail about the school year at back to school night on September 7th. Please reach out to me with any concerns or questions. My door is always open and the best way to reach me is via email [email protected] or sending a note with your child in their folder. I hope all of our hopes and dreams come true this year! Blessings, Ms. Sanders |
AuthorMy name is Nicole Sanders and I am the Kindergarten teacher at St. John Catholic School in San Lorenzo CA. This website is for parents to check out the weekly newsletter, homework, and to see what is happening in room four. I am looking forward to having a successful and enjoyable school year! Archives
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