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KINDERGARTEN!
I'm excited, Kindergarten is an incredible year for learning and developing. We will accomplish so much in such a short time. You will be amazed at how quickly your child will grow this year. They will become readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and good citizens. I look forward to meeting my new students!
Mrs. Kuusalu
email: kkuusalu@jacksonsd.org
*Birthday Treats - are welcome for those special celebrations, but need to be easy to pass out (no cakes or cupcake cakes please) and please have them dropped off to reception before our lunch at 11:30. Thanks in advance!
Please do your best to provide me with packaging or information about ingredients in the treats.
REMEMBER:
Some important dates are coming up...
9/17/2019 - Back to School Night @ 7 in MPR
9/30/2019 and 10/1/2019 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
10/9/2019 -SCHOOL CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY10/11/2019 - Pumpkin Day at Rosenauer (Class Only Event)
10/14/2019 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY
Other Events/Dates To Know About:
10/11/2019 - Pumpkin Day at Rosenauer (Class Only Event)
10/14/2019 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY
11/7/2019 and 11/8/2019 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR NJEA CONVENTION
11/19-11/21/2019 - SHORTENED DAYS for PARENT & TEACHER CONFERENCES (Sign-up through parent portal)
11/27/2019 - SHORTENED DAY FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/28 and 11/29/2019 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
What are We Learning this week:
THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF SCHOOL ARE ALL ABOUT LEARNING THE RULES, ROUTINES, CLASSMATES, AND ADJUSTING TO THE NEW ENVIROMENT. NO HOMEWORK WILL GO HOME DURING THIS TIME. BUT READING DAILY WITH YOUR CHILD IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED!
What We Are Learning
Readers Workshop: We Are Readers
Fundations: t,b, f, m, n
Sight Words/Trick Words: can my
Writers Workshop: We Are Writers
Math: Numbers 1-5
Science: We Are Good Citizens
Homework Information:
1) Reading Log (LOGS TO BEGIN IN OCTOBER)- Please TRY to read each night (even weekends) and then color in Reading Log for each book read.
*Many Parents Ask: How can I help my child become a better reader?
- Read to them every day and expose them to the composition and language of books.
- When they are able, have them read to you, or share the reading with them the book.
- If he makes a mistake, simply tell him or her the correct word and let him or her move on. This increases enjoyment and fluency.
- To increase comprehension, talk about the story after you've read it.
- Remember to always pick "good- fit" books to read! It is easy to do with the I. P.I.C.K. rules...
I choose a book
Purpose- Why do I want to read it?
Interest- Am I interested in it?
Comprehend- Am I understanding what I am reading?
Know- I know most of the words
*if not, pick another book.
2) Math - Math Envision Homework Page (if different from Envision Math page then look for HW on corner of page)
- Math HW will only be given every Monday-Thursday (this may change because of holidays)
- Page is usually 2-sided and will be inside your child's folder
- Assistance will be needed for reading directions (at bottom of pages)
- All students should TRY to complete all HW with help as needed... parents please let me know if your child struggled with completing HW the very next day
- Higher Order Thinking Questions are to be tried but not required
3) Nightly Fundations - Letter and Sight Word Practice
- Each child will have alphabet letters and/or words to practice (weekends recommended).
Recommended Homework
I like to have a kind and respectful environment every day in my room, where each child in it feels respected, safe, and loved! Parents please help me to encourage your child to show kindness, respect and appreciation to others... here are some ideas to do at home:
- Greet others, make eye contact, and ask others about their day.
- Compliment others often.
- Ask a friend, neighbor or family member if you can help them complete a task or chore.
- Help around the house, beaches, parks, libraries or community.
- Create a calendar at home each month with daily tasks of kindness, respect, or appreciation for family or friends.
*WHEN YOUR CHILD DOES ONE OR MORE OF ANY ABOVE, I'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT AND HAVE YOUR CHILD SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES!
"Treat Everybody Like it's their Birthday!" - Kid President
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