Despite the heat, Kindergarten got off to a great start!  The children have been learning classroom routines and procedures.  We are getting to know each other through name games and free choice time.  On Friday we went over our class rules.  There are only four, so hopefully the children can remember them.  They are . . .

 1.  We are safe.

 2. We are kind. 

3.  We are good listeners.  

4.  We always try our best.

Please talk to your child about how important it is to follow the classroom rules. 

In keeping with our first rule of keeping safe, we practiced a fire drill and a safety drill during the first week of school.  The children did a fabulous job at moving quickly, quietly and safely during both drills. I was extremely proud of them! 

I want to thank all of you who sent in supplies.  With flu season soon approaching we can never have enough hand sanitizer!  Please remember to send your child in with a snack and a labeled water bottle every day.  The water bottles are available throughout the day for children to sip from if they become thirsty. 

Please look through the Memorial School handbook for important information.  Please be advised that Parent Information Night is this Monday, September 21^st from 6:30-8:00.   Parents will first meet with Dr. Bilsborough in the gym and then come down to the classroom for a presentation on a typical day in kindergarten.  Spirit Day is also coming up, please read below.

Memorial Spirit Day - DOTTY DAY!

The Memorial School's first Spirit Day of the school year will be held on Wednesday, September 16th.  In honor of International Dot Day, we would like to invite everyone to "get dotty"and wear their dots!

 "International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe."

I look forward to seeing you all at Parent Information Night.  Please email me at pgrace@email.medfield.net  if you have any questions or concerns.