August 28, 2009
Dear Families,
This has been a monumental week for kindergartners at North Tama! We’ve now experienced one full week of school! We are still working on classroom routines, classroom rules, and school rules. Things get better each day!
The breakfast bell rings at 8:00, and kids eating breakfast are allowed in the building then. Other students should not come in until 8:10. If your child does not ride the bus, and he/she arrives early, he/she should go to the playground.
Along with learning the many important school rules, we have worked on shapes, colors, and following directions. On Friday we reviewed shapes by taking a “Shape Walk.” (If the weather was inclement, we had to skip the outside walk.) We looked at buildings, cars, and natural items and discussed the shapes found in them. We then returned to class and made our own shape creatures and items using colorful shapes, glue sticks, and crayons.
Most days we do some kind of math work. The boys and girls will bring home worksheets that have “homework” on one side. We want families to look at these math worksheets and work with your kindergartner on the homework side. Children that do their homework and return the paper to school get to pick out a sticker from the sticker box. Families may also send a note stating that their kindergartner has done their homework.
This year the kindergartners are using the Saxon Reading Program. We learn how to write each capital and lowercase letter of the alphabet. The children learn a keyword for each letter and the sound the letter makes. Worksheets go home most days to show families what we are working on. This week we started learning about the letter Ll. During the week we discussed living and nonliving things, and read the big book Lions and Gorillas. The boys and girls made their own Lions and Gorillas booklets. It is a repetitive story that has an animal in the jungle, then at the zoo, and then somewhere in their house.
Each week we learn about a new letter. Attached to the newsletter is a poem that goes with the letter Ll. As homework, parents should read the poem to the kindergartner. Then the student can circle all of the words that start with Ll. Kids that return this homework may pick out a sticker. Each week you will be getting a new poem. On the back of the poem are more ideas for homework that families can do. Feel free to do one or more of the homework ideas.
The children had a chance to meet and work with Mr. Estes the gym teacher, Mrs. Betts the art teacher, Mrs. Kent the music teacher, Mrs. O’Meara the guidance counselor, and Mrs. Krug the media teacher. Mrs. Krug let the children check out books. Books need to be returned the following week in order to get a new one.
Next Thursday, September 3rd, the elementary school will have an Open House/Book Fair. The classrooms will be open for families to tour from 6:00 - 7:30. The Book Fair will be held in the multipurpose room from 6:00 - 7:30. There is a supper in the lunchroom beginning at 5:30. We hope to see many families at the Open House on Thursday, September 3rd!
Lunch has gone well with the majority of students being willing to try new or unfamiliar foods. We will not make the children eat all of the food on their plate, but we will encourage them to try each food and then eat enough to get them through the afternoon. If your child needs to buy a milk to drink because they brought their own lunch, then 30 cents will be subtracted from your family’s hot lunch account.
During our full days of school we have rest time. We try to rest about 20 - 30 minutes each day. We feel rest time is important and necessary. We are playing soft, relaxing music and the lights are off.
Our classroom schedule was sent home last week. Look at this schedule carefully so that you can help your child dress appropriately for gym class day. Sharing is on this schedule. We will not start sharing next week. We will let you know when sharing will start.
Don’t forget, we get out of school one hour early on Friday, September 4th and we will not have school on Monday, September 7th.
This year Mrs. Daugherty is trying to keep copies of the newsletter on the internet! The address is http://ntknews09.blogspot.com. Families may add this address to the home computer’s bookmarks or favorites areas. You can also find a link to this blogspot by going to the North Tama web page. The North Tama web page can be found at www.n-tama.k12.ia.us.
We look forward to another week of school with this enjoyable group of children! We know that things will improve and run more smoothly each day!
During September we will be working on the Responsibility pillar for CHARACTER COUNTS. In kindergarten the kids are responsible for turning their names over, getting their folders out, handing the teacher notes from parents, body basics, and line basics to name a few. Families are encouraged to work on responsibility at home, too!
We still have a mystery early dismissal form with no name on it. Please help us! Who has the home phone number 319-652-0765? Let us know and we will put your child’s name on it.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Owens
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
August 21, 2009
Dear Families,
We have made it through 3 days of school. We are still adjusting to our classroom routines, classroom rules, and school rules. Things get better and less hectic each day!
Kindergarten newsletters are sent home every week. They normally go home on Fridays so please be sure that you check in your child’s folder for this important information. We tell you about what we have done in school, and we try to give you advanced warning on the upcoming kindergarten and school events. It is advised that you check your child’s folder EVERYDAY and take out the papers we have completed.
The breakfast bell rings at 8:00, and kids eating breakfast are allowed in the building then. Other students should not come in until 8:10. If your child does not ride the bus, and he/she arrives early, he/she should go to the playground.
Along with learning the many important school rules, we have started worked on shapes, colors, and following directions. We will continue to work on these next week. On Friday next week we hope to take a “Shape Walk.” (If the weather is inclement, we will have to skip the outside walk.) We will look at buildings, cars, and natural items and discuss the shapes found in them. When we return to class we will make our own shape creatures and items using colorful shapes, glue sticks, and crayons.
Most days we do some kind of math work. The boys and girls will bring home worksheets that have “homework” on one side. We want families to look at these math worksheets and work with your kindergartner on the homework side. Children that do their homework and return the paper to school get to pick out a sticker from the sticker box. Families may also send a note stating that their kindergartner has done their homework.
This year the kindergartners are using the Saxon Reading Program. We will learn how to write each capital and lowercase letter of the alphabet. The children will learn a keyword for each letter and the sound the letter makes. Worksheets will go home most days to show families what we are working on. Next week we will start learning about the letter Ll. We will be doing many different Ll activities. Each week we learn about a new letter.
On Thursday, September 3rd, the elementary school will have an Open House/Book Fair. The classrooms will be open for families to tour from 6:00 - 7:30. The Book Fair will be held in the multipurpose room from 6:00 - 7:30. There is a supper in the lunchroom beginning at 5:30. We hope to see many families at the Open House on Thursday, September 3rd!
Lunch has gone well with the majority of students being willing to try new or unfamiliar foods. We will not make the children eat all of the food on their plate, but we will encourage them to try each food and then eat enough to get them through the afternoon. If your child needs to buy a milk to drink because they brought their own lunch, then 30 cents will be subtracted from your family’s hot lunch account.
During our full days of school we have rest time. We try to rest about 20 - 30 minutes each day. We feel rest time is important and necessary. We are playing soft, relaxing music and the lights are off.
Our classroom schedule was sent home this week. Look at this schedule carefully so that you can help your child dress appropriately for gym class day. Sharing is on this schedule. We have not started sharing yet. We will let you know when sharing will start.
Don’t forget, we will not have school on Monday, September 7th.
This year Mrs. Daugherty is trying to keep copies of the newsletter on the internet! The address is http://ntknews09.blogspot.com. Families may add this address to the home computer’s bookmarks or favorites areas. You can also find a link to this blogspot by going to the North Tama web page. The North Tama web page can be found at www.n-tama.k12.ia.us.
Please have your child sign the purple paper attached to this newsletter. You will also need to sign it and return it to school. This paper says that the teacher, the student, and the parents will work to the best of their abilities during the school year so the student can learn to their fullest potential.
If you need to contact Mrs. Daugherty, you may call her at home at 478-2844 or you may use the following email addresses: daugherty@n-tama.k12.ia.us OR mrskimdaugherty@gmail.com. The North Tama email address may not be ready yet. Mr. Youel is working on that. Mrs. Owens may be reached at 478-8522 or at the following email address: owens@n-tama.k12.ia.us.
We look forward to another week of school with this enjoyable group of children! We know that things will improve and run more smoothly each day!
Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Owens
We have a mystery. A consciencious parent filled out the “early dismissal due to weather” note with phone numbers, but he/she forgot to write a child’s name on it. The home phone number had the 319- 652-xxxx. Please help us put a name to the number!!!
We have made it through 3 days of school. We are still adjusting to our classroom routines, classroom rules, and school rules. Things get better and less hectic each day!
Kindergarten newsletters are sent home every week. They normally go home on Fridays so please be sure that you check in your child’s folder for this important information. We tell you about what we have done in school, and we try to give you advanced warning on the upcoming kindergarten and school events. It is advised that you check your child’s folder EVERYDAY and take out the papers we have completed.
The breakfast bell rings at 8:00, and kids eating breakfast are allowed in the building then. Other students should not come in until 8:10. If your child does not ride the bus, and he/she arrives early, he/she should go to the playground.
Along with learning the many important school rules, we have started worked on shapes, colors, and following directions. We will continue to work on these next week. On Friday next week we hope to take a “Shape Walk.” (If the weather is inclement, we will have to skip the outside walk.) We will look at buildings, cars, and natural items and discuss the shapes found in them. When we return to class we will make our own shape creatures and items using colorful shapes, glue sticks, and crayons.
Most days we do some kind of math work. The boys and girls will bring home worksheets that have “homework” on one side. We want families to look at these math worksheets and work with your kindergartner on the homework side. Children that do their homework and return the paper to school get to pick out a sticker from the sticker box. Families may also send a note stating that their kindergartner has done their homework.
This year the kindergartners are using the Saxon Reading Program. We will learn how to write each capital and lowercase letter of the alphabet. The children will learn a keyword for each letter and the sound the letter makes. Worksheets will go home most days to show families what we are working on. Next week we will start learning about the letter Ll. We will be doing many different Ll activities. Each week we learn about a new letter.
On Thursday, September 3rd, the elementary school will have an Open House/Book Fair. The classrooms will be open for families to tour from 6:00 - 7:30. The Book Fair will be held in the multipurpose room from 6:00 - 7:30. There is a supper in the lunchroom beginning at 5:30. We hope to see many families at the Open House on Thursday, September 3rd!
Lunch has gone well with the majority of students being willing to try new or unfamiliar foods. We will not make the children eat all of the food on their plate, but we will encourage them to try each food and then eat enough to get them through the afternoon. If your child needs to buy a milk to drink because they brought their own lunch, then 30 cents will be subtracted from your family’s hot lunch account.
During our full days of school we have rest time. We try to rest about 20 - 30 minutes each day. We feel rest time is important and necessary. We are playing soft, relaxing music and the lights are off.
Our classroom schedule was sent home this week. Look at this schedule carefully so that you can help your child dress appropriately for gym class day. Sharing is on this schedule. We have not started sharing yet. We will let you know when sharing will start.
Don’t forget, we will not have school on Monday, September 7th.
This year Mrs. Daugherty is trying to keep copies of the newsletter on the internet! The address is http://ntknews09.blogspot.com. Families may add this address to the home computer’s bookmarks or favorites areas. You can also find a link to this blogspot by going to the North Tama web page. The North Tama web page can be found at www.n-tama.k12.ia.us.
Please have your child sign the purple paper attached to this newsletter. You will also need to sign it and return it to school. This paper says that the teacher, the student, and the parents will work to the best of their abilities during the school year so the student can learn to their fullest potential.
If you need to contact Mrs. Daugherty, you may call her at home at 478-2844 or you may use the following email addresses: daugherty@n-tama.k12.ia.us OR mrskimdaugherty@gmail.com. The North Tama email address may not be ready yet. Mr. Youel is working on that. Mrs. Owens may be reached at 478-8522 or at the following email address: owens@n-tama.k12.ia.us.
We look forward to another week of school with this enjoyable group of children! We know that things will improve and run more smoothly each day!
Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Owens
We have a mystery. A consciencious parent filled out the “early dismissal due to weather” note with phone numbers, but he/she forgot to write a child’s name on it. The home phone number had the 319- 652-xxxx. Please help us put a name to the number!!!
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