Beginning of the Year Information
School Day--Our day runs from 8:15 to 3:15. Recess will be before lunch from 10:45-11:05. Lunch begins at 11:05 and ends at 11:30 Children that arrive before 8:00 are supervised in the Commons and taken outside at 8:00. Our afternoon recess is from 1:30-1:50.
Snack--Young children seem to like a small snack in the afternoons. I am asking each family to donate a box of crackers each month that our class can share. When we run low on snacks I will ask for more. Physical Education--We will have P. E. with Mrs.Thill twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on those days. Tennis shoes are easier to exercise in and are safer to play in. Guidance--Mrs. Auch is our guidance counselor. She will visit our room once a week on Wednesdays. Music--We will have music class twice a week with Mrs. Bruguier on Mondays and Thursdays. Art--We will have art on Tuesdays with Mrs. Grogan. Computers--Our class will use computers every day. We will be working on CCC and Core 5. Both of these programs offer children opportunities to work on individualized reading and mathematics. We will use computers in the classroom to improve our learning. Our class will have many opportunities to work on our SMART Board, Chrome books, and iPads. |
Headsets--Children will be given one headset to use for computer time. If headsets are damaged and will not work the student needs to pay $5.00 to replace it.
Library--Your child may check out one book at a time. I will send children to the library if they have a book to return. The class goes to story time once a week on Fridays. Mrs. Bartscher is our school librarian. Newsletter-- I will send home a letter the first day of the week to let you know our weekly activities. I will also post this information on our class website. School Supplies-- I will send home a note if your child needs any new supplies. Please be sure they have a school bag and a folder to take papers home in. Label your child’s school bag and coat. Most of us buy our supplies and clothes at the same places so it is possible that we’ll have several bags and coats that look alike. Transportation Plans-- If you are going to change your child’s transportation plans for the day please send a note stating the change. If I don’t get a note I’ll send your child home in the usual way. Our Door--In the mornings at 8:10, our class will line up by the south kindergarten doors to playground area. On the first day of school I will show them where to line up. At the end of the day, I will dismiss our children that are walking home or are being picked up by our flagpole. Parent Volunteers-- I will be sending information on possible ways to help in our classroom. There are ways to help at school and at home. Please complete and return |
Teacher Contact--If you need to get in touch with me call the school office or send a note. LB Williams’ phone number is 995-3090. My e-mail address is: [email protected] . If you have any questions do not hesitate to call.
Website Address My website address is: http://mrsosterlookindergarten.weebly.com You can go to our school webpage under class websites too. Show and Tell--I like children to celebrate what they have learned and created. Most of our sharing will NOT require items to be brought from home. I’ll let you know in our weekly letter if something is needed from home. Cooking Fund--You may donate to our cooking fund. We are able to cook in our classroom. I incorporate a lot of cooking into our lessons. Any contribution is fine. I usually request $10.00. I have had parents request to donate mixes for cakes, bread, and brownies instead of donating cash. That worked out great. Thanks from the bottom of our tummies. Water Bottles-- I am asking that each child bring a water bottle from home to use for drinking. Please put your child’s name on it. You need to fill it at home each morning. Your child will bring it home each night to wash it and fill it up again. |