123 KinderStreet

This week in Kindergarten, we will be reviewing position words in math, such as under, over, left and right. You probably noticed your child's right hand has a flower stamp on it. We will be doing activities all week to help the kids distinguish right and left.



In language arts, we began Story Journals and Poetry Journals today. Each Monday, a new poem will be introduced. The students will memorize the poems, learn about rhyme, and do guided activities with the poems. On Thursdays, the students will add their poem to their Poetry Journal. Journals will come home for sharing periodically.



Kindergarten readiness assessments, as well as informal assessments, will begin this week. We want to see what your child knows in the areas of reading readiness, letter recognition, writing and number skills.

Science lessons have been quite tasty this past week! The kids got to smell, taste, and listen to a variety of objects and sounds while learning about the five senses. For fun, try to concoct your own taste test at home with the flavors salty, bitter, sweet and sour.

Other new things that are starting this week are daily behavior chart (filled in by your child; reviewed and signed by you each evening), class helpers, Star of the Week, and the rainbow wall (ask your child about it!)

• Fill out and return all emergency cards and forms that were sent home last week. If you need another set, please let us know.
• Remember to place your child's lunch money in a labeled baggie or envelope. Loose bills or change tend to get lost or shared.
• Send a change of clothes for your child in a labeled baggie in case of spills, illness, or accident
• Be sure to check the calendar on a regular basis. Lots of great activities are coming up in the next few weeks. Just click the link to the right to access it.

Have a fantastic week!

Mrs. J & Mrs. C

We had a fabulous first day of school today! There were lots of smiles, some nervousness, and a few tears at the start, but we got throught the day and had fun. We hope each of you got to celebrate this beautiful milestone in your child's life.

Today we focused on learning some of the rules and routines for school, such as how to line up and walk in the hallway, cafeteria protocol and schedules. We sang the Good Morning Song, Barnacle Bill, I'm Going To School Today, and the Rules Rap. We also toured the classroom, and the students had the opportunity to try out the Art Center. Ask your child what their favorite part of school was, as well as their favorite song we sang today.

Each child received a blue folder today. This will be our communication folder for the year. Please be sure to check and empty the folder each evening, and have your child return it every morning.

One other folder was sent home today as well which contained a variety of information forms. Please take the time to fill them all out accurately and return them by next week. These forms give us valuable information about your child.

That's all for now, but stay tuned for more!

Mrs Concepcion & Mrs. Jenkins

We are...
Mrs. Jenkins--General Educator
Mrs. Concepcion--Special Educator
Ms. Ellie--Paraprofessional
and we are so glad that your child is here in our room this year!

Over the coming days and weeks, we will be corresponding with you through notes, telephone calls, and this website as we get to know your child. This site will become an invaluable communication link for you. We will be posting class news, event calendars, work samples, slide show, homework and more. We also like to put up fun, educational activities for the students to extend their learning. Look for email notifications from us to tell you when the site has been updated.

To learn more about us, click on the "About Us" link to your right. There is also a link that will take you directly to the High Bridge Elementary School website.

It's going to be a fantastic year!
Mrs. J & Mrs. C