Kindergarten

October Newsletter 2014

Dear Parents:

Kindergarten has completed their first month of school and what an exciting and busy learning time this has been for them.

This past month the kindergartens have spent a great deal of time adjusting to classroom routines and to school rules.  A special thank you parents for reminding your child to unpack library books and any teacher mail by their name cards in the mornings.

Our October themes will be Thanksgiving, Leaves, Pumpkins and Halloween. All curricular areas of study will be incorporated into activities related to the above themes.

This month the students will continue to practice printing their names using correct letter size and formation. They will be studying the letters Mm, Xx, and Aa. Stories, songs and motions will be used to help children learn the letters and their sounds. In math, the students will continue with the unit on Exploring Numbers 1-5.  They are just moving into counting and creating sets for numbers 3, 4 and 5.  Related vocabulary such as: more, fewer, as many as, same number as, sets and 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been introduced and will continually be reinforced throughout the math program. Counting orally to 20 and recognizing amounts at a glance to 5 will also be a focus. Additionally, the concept and symbols for fall, types of leaf names, the Halloween celebration and Halloween safety will be discussed.

Points to Note:

1.      Since the weather is so unpredictable these days, please make sure your child has warm enough outdoor wear to accommodate the cooler recess times.

2.     Scholastic Book Order Flyers have been sent home this month, so if you wish to order books the due date is October 10-13th .

3.     Please return library books on Day 1 (KA) Day 2 (KC) and Day 3 (KB), so your child may choose new books when they visit the school library.

4.     To inform the bus driver if your child will not be riding the bus

5.     Call the secretary or leave a message if your child will not be attending school.

6.     A note will follow with Classroom Halloween party details

 Special Events:

October 13^th -Thanksgiving (No School)

October 14^th- No School -Teacher In-service

October 23^th -Family Fun Night (6:30 to 8:00 p.m.)

(Check P.J. Gillen School Newsletter for more information - everyone is welcome to attend!!)

October 30^t- Kindergarten Classroom Halloween Party (KA & KB)

October 31^st – Kindergarten Classroom Halloween Party (KC)

      -Gillen School Costume Parade 1:15

      -Parents feel free to come out and see all the costumes at the parade.                     

Also, here is a list of the students’ first names from all Kindergarten classrooms. We had discussed this at Orientation Day and I know some of you have been trying to plan upcoming birthday parties. Hope this helps!

Mrs. Kulcsar’s Class List:

Eric         Onix        Cassidy     Luke        Teagan     Brielle

Cooper      Bella        Griffin            Ashton     Georgia     Cori

Keshal            Levi        Rachelle     Joel        Harriett

Miss. Sykes` Class List:

KB:

Avery       Ryden      Tayva       Jayla       Kyra        Claira

Roman      Ashmaan    Artem            T`Neal      Santanna   Avery      

Aden       Daniel       Brock       Slater      Neil

KC:

Brooke      Kaige       Drew       Noah       Mason            Kieran     

Kaleo       Cash        Callie       Ryan        Breigh      Annabella

Augustto   Ava         Kacey       Liam        Aristo

It has been an awesome month and I have really enjoyed getting to know the children. If you have any questions or just want to touch base about your child, please feel free to stop in at the classroom after school.

Hope to see you out at Family Fun Night and/or at the Halloween Parade!!

Hope you have a “BOO”tiful month!

Mrs. Kulcsar and Miss.Sykes