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 21st 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.
