Newsletter August 31, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 31st

What We Are Learning

We have spent all week learning the letter Gg as well as reviewed the days of the week and the months.  We have also been working on AB patterns, same and different, as well as writing numbers correctly.  Ask your child what sounds the letter L , O, and G make, how many letters are in the alphabet, and how many vowels are in the alphabet.  The kids were excited to put the letter sounds together and read their first word (log)!  Next week, we will begin the letter H.

Thank you from the teachers

Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night!  Also, please read the guidelines and suggestions for daily snack.  We are providing a drink every day, but they must bring a snack if you want them to eat.

Sounds

We are working daily on the letter sounds for the 26 letters in the alphabet.  There are numerous songs online that you can have your child visit to help master this skill.  Also, we recommend if your child is having problems with letter sounds to purchase a set of flashcards at Wal-Mart to help practice this EVERY night.  Learning the sounds is the first step in helping them learn how to read.  We work with the students one-on-one each day, but they need a lot of practice.  If you need assistance on how to help your child at home with this skill, please let us know.

Note from Mrs. Beth—Art Class

The 2012 KY Public Service Recognition Week Poster Contest is approaching.  If your child would like to participate, please let me know. I have forms and guidelines in my room.  The deadline is September 19.  If you child participates, you may send their artwork to school no later than Monday, September 17 and I will mail for you.  Make sure to fill our and attach the "certificate of authenticity" to the back of the artwork.  The certificate of authenticity is part of the forms and guidelines.  Our 6th graders will be doing this in class. 

Fundraiser

The fundraiser was due TODAY.  If you did not turn it in, please do so on Monday.  

Homework Packet

Your child received a homework packet last night.  Please make sure you place this packet in a safe place and do the Tuesday and Thursday night homework.  From now on, your child will be asked to turn in homework EVERY Friday.  This is additional homework and they will continue to have nightly reading homework.  

Fall on the Farm Field Trip-Mrs. Oldham’s Class

Next week, your child will get a field-trip permission form for our Fall on the Farm field-trip.  The cost of this trip is $6 per child and will need to be paid by Sep. 14th.  You can pay cash or write a check to FES.

Fall on the Farm Field Trip-Mrs. Dobson’ Class

Next week, your child will get a field-trip permission form for our Fall on the Farm field-trip.  Braden’s father has sponsored this trip, so please sign the permission form and return it to school for this wonderful trip to Pullen Farms in Murray, KY.  Thank you Mr. Lamb for being so generous to our class!

Newsletter August 24, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 24th, 2012

What We Are Learning
We have spent all week learning the letter Oo as well as reviewed the days of the week and the months. Ask your child to sing the Days of the Week and dance the Month Macarena. Putting skills to music is a big part of learning in Kindergarten! Also ask your child what sounds the letter L and O make, how many letters are in the alphabet, and how many vowels are in the alphabet.

Upcoming Learning
Next week, we will begin the letter Gg, numbers 3 and 4, same and different, as well as review the letter Ll and Oo. After this week, they will be able to spell their first word! LOG

Thank you from the teachers
Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night! Also, please read the guidelines and suggestions for daily snack. We are providing a drink every day, but they must bring a snack if you want them to eat.

Names
We are now in the fourth week of Kindergarten. Most students are able to write their name, but we are focusing on names being written correctly using the lined paper. Please continue to practice this at home. Proper letter formation learned this year will be the building blocks to their handwriting for the rest of their lives.

Sounds
We are working daily on the letter sounds for the 26 letters in the alphabet. There are numerous songs online that you can have your child visit to help master this skill. Also, we recommend if your child is having problems with letter sounds to purchase a set of flashcards at Wal-Mart to help practice this EVERY night. Learning the sounds is the first step in helping them learn how to read. We work with the students one-on-one each day, but they need a lot of practice. If you need assistance on how to help your child at home with this skill, please let us know.

Cafeteria Behavior
As a school, we are focusing on cafeteria behavior. We have told your child to make sure to get what they need (ketchup, fork, napkins, etc) as well as extra food as they go through the line the first time. If they need something, they are to raise their hand and a cafeteria monitor will help them. Getting up out of their seat and playing with food will not be tolerated. This is to keep all students safe. Please talk to your child and remind them of how you would want them to behave in a restaurant.

Fundraiser
Orders and money are due at the end of the month.

Important Dates
August 27th: Reading Buddy Meeting

Contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in this program and think you might want to be a reading buddy! We would love to have you help our kids!

Newsletter August 17, 2012

Farmington Kindergarten Newsletter

August 17th, 2012

What We Are Learning

We have learned all of our colors and shapes, the letter Ll, days of the week, and the months.  When we say we have learned certain letters, we mean that we have spent 5 school days learning the capital and lowercase formation of each letter and its sound.  Please ask your child about some of these skills each day.  

Upcoming Learning

Next week, we will begin the letter Oo, number 1 &2, matches, and the definition of same & different, as well as review the letter Ll.

Thank you from the teachers

Thank you for initialing the behavior log every night!

All About Me Project

Thank you in advance for making your child’s Name Collage.  Ask your child what makes him/her special.  Wewill do some neat activities next week with names and learning what makes each of us unique and special.  Decorate and cut out the paper doll, paste it on the construction paper and decorate with pictures of things that describe your child!

Fundraiser

The fundraiser packets were distributed today.  Please help your child see items to family members!  

Thanks from Mrs. Beth

Thank you so much for sending in art items.  I now have a wonderful supply of egg cartons and baby wipes!  I have enough now to last quite a while, so I do not need any more at this point.  If I need more later in the year, I will ask again.  Thanks again for being so generous!!  Mrs. Beth

Important Dates

August 27th:  Reading Buddy Meeting

Contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in this program and think you might want to be a reading buddy!  We would love to have you help our kids!

Newsletter August 10, 2012

What We Are Learning

We have been working hard learning our colors and shapes, classroom and school rules, ABC’s, and gluing/scissor skills, as well as writing our name!  Please ask your child about some of these skills and reinforce good behavior each day.  The first few weeks of Kindergarten can be challenging because it is a huge transition from preschool, but if they learn the correct way to behave learning and success will follow. 

Upcoming Learning

Next week, we will begin the letter Ll, will continue with shapes, colors, and will begin reviewing numbers

Thank You

We have had some amazing parent volunteers this week helping out with letter sounds, copies, and just visiting with our friends.  Thank you so much for helping us.  Spending time on your child’s education will help them realize you value and expect them to succeed.  Ask your child what makes him/her special and inquire ways to help make each day a success. 

Reminders

1.     Initial the behavior log EVERY NIGHT

2.    Send a snack with your child EVERY DAY if you want them to eat

3.    Send $1.50 on Friday’s if you want your child to eat PTO’s snack break

4.    Picture Day is on THURSDAY.  Forms will go home soon!

First Week

A big thank you goes out to all of our parents for taking the time to join us for Back to School Night and the First Day of School!  It has been a wonderful first three days in Kindergarten and Mrs. Oldham and I are excited about our kids.  We have been working in class for the kids to write their name on primary paper and have been spending time going over school rules and learning colors.  Please talk to your child about the rules they have learned.  It sometimes takes a few days for Kindergarten students to get into a routine, so please continue early bedtimes! 

Reminders: 
1.  Please pay $3.00 for a primary journal and $5.00 for Time for Kids Weekly Newspaper

2.  Please initial the behavior log every night

3.  Remember to pack a snack for your child every day.  It helps out greatly if their snack is labeled!


We look forward to working with you and your child this school year.  Please let us know if you have any questions! 

Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. Oldham