KINDERGARTEN NEWS

Upcoming Events

Mon. March 24—Fluoride

Wed. March 26—Library

Tues. April 1—SUU Farm Field Trip

Wed. April 16-Fri. April 18—Spring Break

Wed. May 21—Kindergarten End of Year Program. 

Weekly Theme:

Non-Living Things/

Water

End of Year Program 

Our End of Year Program will be on Wednesday, May 21^st.  10:00 AM for the morning class and 12:45 PM for the afternoon class.

NEWS

Please help us get the word out that Kindergarten Registration for next year will be held on Wednesday, April 2^nd from 12:30-3:00 in the gym!  Also, Mr. Oldroyd will be accepting teacher requests for next year the first two weeks of April.  There is an official form to fill out on our school website if you are interested.

Our Spring Field trip to the SUU Farm is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1^st.  Please have your child dress according to the weather conditions.  THANKS! We will be leaving shortly after the bell rings and returning back to the school by dismissal time.  Please make sure your child is to school on time.  We do not want to have anyone miss out on this fun opportunity. We will not have Centers that day.

Attached to this newsletter is our last book order for this year.  If you are interested in ordering, please place your order on line by Monday, March 31^st. The address is: scholastic.com/reading club.  Mrs. Ekker’s code is DY9MJ.  Mrs. Wood’s code is HXNQX.

Have a wonderful week and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

linda.wood@ironmail.org

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

March 17-21

Upcoming Events

Mon. March 17—Fluoride

Mon. March 17--Arts Night (6:30-8:00 PM) at the school

Wed. March 19—Library 

Wed. April 16-Fri. April 18—Spring Break

Wed. May 21—Kindergarten End of Year Program.  10:00 AM for the morning class and 12:45 PM for the afternoon class.  More details will follow, as we get closer!

Weekly Theme:

Non-Living Things/

Rocks

NEWS

Thanks for sharing your wonderful children with me!  I enjoy each one of them so much!  Thank you for all you do to help with your child’s education.  I have great parental support and it shows in your child’s progress!

We will continue to work hard to learn important skills that will help each student be better prepared for first grade. Please continue to read to your child and let him/her read to you.

If your child will not be attending South Elementary next year, please let Mrs. Smith, our school secretary, know as soon as possible so we can plan for accurate class lists.

Have a wonderful week and as always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

March 10-14

Upcoming Events

Mon. March 10—Fluoride

Mon. March 10—Spring Pictures

Wed. March 12—Library

Wed. April 16-Fri. April 18—Spring Break

Wed. May 21—Kindergarten End of Year Program.  10:00 AM for the morning class and 12:45 PM for the afternoon class.  More details will follow as we get closer!

Weekly Theme:

Non-Living Things

THANK YOU for coming to SEP’s! 

It was wonderful to meet with each of you and discuss your child’s progress! 

NEWS

Time is going so quickly!  It is hard to believe it is already March!  Thank you for letting your child read to you!  Remember the goal for kindergartners is at least 15 minutes a day for 5 days a week for a total of 300 minutes a month.  The PTA will be sponsoring a Reading Celebration later on in the year and we will be getting more information to you soon.  The author that will be spotlighted is Dick King-Smith.

A big THANK-YOU for all of your help and support at home. Together we can accomplish so much more than trying to do it alone!  If your children will not be attending South Elementary next year, please let Mrs. Smith, our school secretary, know as soon as possible so we can plan for accurate class lists.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

March 3-7

 

Upcoming Events

March 3-7—SEP Week

Mon. March 3—Fluoride

Wed. March 5—Library

Wed. May 21—Kindergarten End of        Year Program.  10:00 AM for the morning class and 12:45 PM for the afternoon class.  More details will follow as we get closer!

Weekly Theme:

Health & Nutrition

Early Literacy Idea

After reading a book to your child, have him or her retell important parts of a story including what happened at the beginning, middle and end.  This is a great comprehension strategy!

 

NEWS

Please remember that kindergarten will be held from 8:50-10:50 for the morning class and 12:30-2:30 for the afternoon class every day during SEP week.  This is the schedule for Wednesday (Early Out Day) too! I look forward to meeting with each of you!

Because of SEP Week, Center times will change slightly for the PM class.  On Monday, Center time will be from 1:00-1:30, Wednesday from 1:30-2:00 and on Thursday from 12:45-1:15.  If you are unable to come, I understand!

Thank you for letting your child read to you!  Remember the goal for kindergartners is at least 15 minutes a day for 5 days a week for a total of 300 minutes a month.  Of course more is even better! 

The PTA is sponsoring the Book Fair during SEP Week.  It is a buy one get one free sale and will take place Monday, Tuesday from 2:00-6:00 PM and Wednesday, Thursday from 2:00-5:00 PM.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

February 24-28

Upcoming Events

Mon. Feb. 24—Fluoride

Wed. Feb. 26—Library

March 3-7—SEP Week  (See schedule below)

Weekly Theme:

Human Body

Please keep collecting box tops and sending them to school with your student!  I appreciate your diligence in sending them in to help earn money for school supplies!

NEWS

Remember SEP (Student Educational Planning) Week is the week of March 3-7. There will be a note in your child’s homework folder letting you know when your individual time is scheduled, which I hope is convenient for you. Look it over, sign it and return it with your child as soon as possible. Kindergarten will be held from 8:50-10:50 for the morning class and 12:30-2:30 for the afternoon class every day during SEP week.  This is the schedule for Wednesday (Early Out Day) too! 

Because of SEP Week, Center times will change slightly for the PM class.  On Wednesday, Center time will be from 1:30-2:00 and on Thursday from 12:45-1:15.

We have a student teacher in our room.  Her name is Mrs. Fullmer and she will be with us for the next five weeks.  She is doing a great job and the kids are responding well to her!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

February 17-21

Upcoming Events

Mon. Feb. 17—President’s Day  (No school)

Tues., Feb. 18-21—Green Ribbon Week sponsored by the PTA  (Activities will be going on all week to encourage a healthy lifestyle)

Wed. Feb. 19—Library

March 3-7—SEP Week  (See schedule below)

Weekly Theme:

American Symbols

Early Literacy Idea

Have your child clap the syllables in different words.  For example, “ba-na-na” gets three claps.

NEWS

This week we will continue discussing patriotism and American symbols.  SEP (Student Educational Planning) Week is coming up the first week in March. There will be a note coming home next week to let you know when your individual time is scheduled.  Kindergarten will be held from 8:50-10:50 for the morning class and 12:30-2:30 for the afternoon class every day during SEP week.  This is the schedule for Wednesday (Early Out Day) too! 

I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss the progress of your child.  It is amazing to see what each one can do!  Reading at home and helping with homework make such a big difference.  You are a wonderful support to your precious kindergartner!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850

 

Kindergarten News

February 10-14

Upcoming Events

Mon. Feb. 10—Fluoride

Mon., Feb. 10—PM Bus Garage Field Trip (2:00-3:00)

Wed. Feb. 12—Library

Wed. Feb. 12-  AM Bus Garage Field Trip  (9:00-10:00)

Fri. Feb. 12--Classroom Valentines Day Party

Mon. Feb. 17—President’s Day  (No school)

Weekly Theme:

Patriotism/

Valentines

 

Early Literacy Idea

Help your child notice print in the environment  (signs, displays, food, packages, cans, jars, and other every day items).

 

NEWS

We will have our Valentines party on Friday, Feb. 14^th.  The students can bring valentines to their classmates any time before then. Please do not have your child put individual classmates names on the Valentines, just have them sign their own name on the back of the Valentine or on the envelope.  It simplifies the “passing out” process so much!

We will also discuss patriotism and the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln.  We will highlight some of the things they did to contribute to our great country.  We will also be learning about American symbols. 

I love your children and each one has a special place in my heart.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

ginger.ekker@ironmail.org

586-2850