December News

Come support our school at the Christmas Extravaganza Thursday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Our holiday party will be on Dec. 21 at 10 am

FALL FUN

At 2 PM on Friday, Nov 2, parents are invited to school to learn ways to help your child with reading and math skills. Your child will earn prizes by doing the activities while you watch. Book Fair starts next week. Remember that books make great Christmas presents. Come in and shop while your child is in class. Remember there will be no school on Tuesday, Nov 6 because of the election. Thanks once again for sending in supplies for the pumpkin pancakes and the Halloween candies and treats.

**OCTOBER HAPPENINGS**

PTO is selling SMART cards. Please help our school raise money by selling these cards. Information is going home with your child TODAY- Oct. 9!!!! Oct. 29th - Nov. 2nd is RED RIBBON WEEK. We will be having a canned food drive and "special dress up days" this week. The schedule is: Monday: Mini(athlete) Monday Tuesday: Totally 80s Tuesday Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday-(Pajama Day for Kindergarten to celebrate "P" week) Thursday: Wear Red for Drug Free Day Friday: Portland Panther Pride - Purple and White Day

October News

We will be having class and individual pictures made on Oct. 9. Fall break will be Oct. 12 - Oct.17.

September 2012

We are off to a great start in Kindergarten. I'm so excited to have your child in my classroom. We will start math and reading stations this week. On Tuesday, September 11, we will have a special speaker at school if possible have your child wear red, white, or blue. There is a parent program at 6pm and every child that attends will receive a book. Just a reminder that fundraiser needs to be turned in by Sept. 14 to qualify for prizes. Continue to collect box tops and send to our classroom. Be sure to check out this blog weekly because I will be posting pictures and updates.

School supplies for 2012-2013

Remember we ask for so many supplies because they are less expensive now and you will not have to send more with your child during the school year. 1 1 inch binder 1 BOX OF LARGE 8 COUNT CRAYOLA BRAND CRAYONS 8 boxes of 24 count crayons- CRAYOLA BRAND 16 small Elmer's glue sticks Fiskar BLUNT tip scissors 6 plastic pocket folders with brads 1 watercolors 8 count (no Roseart crayons or paints) 1 boxes Kleenex Tissues 1 container Clorox Wipes 2 tub baby wipes 1 bottle hand sanitizer 1 box Ziploc bags (boys-quart size girl-gallon size) 1 package (2 or 4 pack) Play-Doh brand playdough 6 fat pencils (already sharpened) 1 package Expo Dry erase markers 1 box 8 count Crayola washable markers Small backpack or pouch that folder will fit in to carry home daily ..

WELCOME

Welcome to Kindergarten!! Kindergarten is an exciting school year!! I am so excited to spend this year with your child. You will be amazed at how quickly your child learns this year. I have been working this summer on a lot of fun and exciting learning activities for your child. I'm looking forward to getting to know your child and you better. Remember registration will be on July 31 or August 2 from 5-8 PM. Please contact me by email if you have any questions k.greer@rocketmail.com

End of Year Class Party

Camden's mom has invited all classmates and parents to their house for an "End of Year Class Party" on June 10. Make plans to come. Be sure to RSVP and let them know what you are going to bring. It will be lots of fun!!! Hope to see everyone there.

Kindergarten Recognition Program

Our Kindergarten Recognition Program will be Wednesday morning at 8am. We will have donuts and juice following the program in the classroom. Make plans to come and hear your child sing. It is a not to miss program! There will be a slide show of kindergarten memories shown. The program and slide show may be ordered after the program.

Field Day Postponed til Thursday May 10

Field day has been postponed til Thursday, May 10. Students must wear tennis shoes to compete in events. Your child may bring waterbottle, towel to sit on, hat or sunglasses if needed and sunscreen. We will eat lunch outside. Kindergarten events start at 8am. Come and watch.

SPRING CARNIVAL - MAY 5 - HELP NEEDED!!

WE NEED AUCTION ITEMS FOR THE LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION AT THE COMMUNITY WIDE SPRING CARNIVAL THAT WILL BE HELD AT J.W. WISEMAN ON MAY 5 FROM 10-4. THE LIVE AUCTION WILL START AT 4PM. THE PROFITS FROM CARNIVAL WILL BENEFIT SCHOOLS IN PORTLAND. I NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN THE KINDERGARTEN BOOTH FROM 1PM-3:30PM, SEND ME AN EMAIL OR NOTE IF YOU CAN HELP FOR 30 MINUTES OR MORE.

COMMUNITY WIDE SPRING CARNIVAL

HELP NEEDED
MAY 5-JW WISEMAN ELEMENTARY
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND AUCTION ITEMS FOR OUR SPRING CARNIVAL.
CARNIVAL TIME 10am-4pm
WE NEED ALL TYPES OF DONATIONS FOR THE LIVE AUCTION THAT STARTS AT 4
WE NEED SMALL DONATIONS FOR THE KINDERGARTEN BASKET FOR THE SILENT AUCTION. THE KINDERGARTEN BASKET IS AN OUTDOOR FUN AND PLAY BASKET. PLEASE SEND ANY TYPE OF OUTDOOR FUN ACTIVITIES BEFORE MAY 1.
IF YOU COULD VOLUNTEER AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME ON MAY 5, EMAIL ME AT KAREN.GREER@SUMNERSCHOOLS.ORG

April Info

BONUS HOMEWORK-Bring in an addition or subtraction problem using Easter items(draw on paper, write the problem and answer) for a treat. Due by April 10.

APRIL 5- 12 (NOON) COME TO SCHOOL AND LEARN WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH READING. Afterwards, we will have ice cream and the Kindergarten Egg Hunt. Your child needs to bring a basket for the egg hunt.

APRIL 6-9 EASTER HOLIDAY

APRIL 26- FIELD TRIP TO VISIT THE CLAY LADY IN NASHVILLE

APRIL 27- KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION- FOR CHILDREN WHO WILL BEGIN KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

Important Dates

March 26 - Report cards go home
April 5th - Kindergarten Egg Hunt--Your child needs to bring 24 plastic
Easter eggs and two or three bags of individually wrapped
candy before this date
April 6-9 - Easter Holiday

Secret Spring Break Assignment for Prize

I want to see who checks out our classroom blog. So I thought I would post this special assignment for a special prize. :-) Write a sentence about what you are doing over spring break and draw a picture about it. Bring your assignment in on Monday, March 19, for a special surprise. I can't wait to read what you did this week!

DR. SUESS DAY - March 2

We will be celebrating "Read Around America" and Dr. Suess on March 2. Your child may dress as their favorite Dr. Suess or storybook character on Friday, March 2.

Upcoming Dates

Feb. 20 - No School
Feb. 24 - Last day to turn in order for School Yearbook
March 6 - Parent Conferences (Times 1pm-7pm)
March 9-18 - SPRING BREAK

Valentine's Day

WOW!! Our "100th Day" activities were fun!! We still have a few more activities to go with 100th day that we will be completing this week. Our Valentine's Day party will be Feb. 14 at 12:45. Each child needs to bring in a valentine to pass out to each child for the party. I would like to take this time to say thank you again for all the support you have given your child this year. It is great to have every child turn in their homework everyday. Thank you also for the treats for our special activities and parties. We couldn't do it without the the support of our parents. :-)

100th Day of Kindergarten

Friday, we will be celebrating our "100th Day of Kindergarten". Your child may bring in 100 small items in a box or small box for our "100 Day Museum". I can't wait to see your child's collection. We will be doing a lot of activities that focus around the great number "100". Our Valentine party will be on Feb. 14 at 1:45. Please send valentine cards on Monday, Feb. 13. Please let your child address the cards. This will help your child with their handwriting and will help your child be able to read the names when they are passing them out.

Off and Running

We are off and running into 2012!! The children came back all excited and ready to learn. The children know letters and letter sounds. We are now focused on handwriting and forming our letters correctly when we write. We are working hard on learning our sight words. Play games at home with the sight words. Children need to be expose to sight words over and over to learn them. I have several parent links on my blog that have game activities to help learn sight words. If you click on the "Live Binder" on the right hand side of the blog you will pull up sight words. We have been learning about addition and we will start subtraction soon. We are counting daily in the classroom to 100. Your child is learning to count by 2's, 5's and 10's. Practice these in the car while you are driving. We have a lot more to learn before the end of kindergarten.

Start 2012 off right with positive student behavior

Positive student behavior is one of the most important components of a classroom environment in which children learn essential basic skills needed for a successful school career and life. Students who are able to manage their behavior not only contribute to their own wealth of knowledge, but also to those of their peers. I encourage positive behavior management by recognizing those students who are able to abide by the rules of the classroom. This recognition comes in many forms, which include cheers, thank yous, stickers, etc. Students will have ample time to learn, practice, and implement the rules of our classroom. They will clearly understand my high expectations for their behavior and learning. You will be informed each day of your child's behavior choices, so that you may praise your child for a job well done, or encourage your child to make better choices the following day. You should check and initial the parent's sheet in the back pocket of your child’s folder every day. A sad face will indicate inappropriate behavior along with a comment.