Dear Parents:

Welcome to the GREEN ROOM KINDERGARTEN! I am anticipating a stimulating and happy year with your child. My goal is to have each student succeed in this first year of formal education. I will strive to motivate each student.

This month, in addition to working on classroom and school procedures, we will also be learning about how to paint, cut, glue, and be safe in school and on the bus/walking.

Included in this letter is information that will help you as we work together to make this first school experience a positive one.

1. CLOTHING.  Whenever possible, we will be going outside to play. Please dress your child in a way that will foster independence. Select coats and boots that your child can handle with the least amount of assistance from adults. NAME TAPES PLEASE!!
2. TRANSPORTATION.  If you are going to pick your child up or if he/she is to get off the bus at a different stop, YOU MUST SEND A NOTE EACH TIME STATING THE CHANGE. Please be sure to pin your child’s nametag on him/her the first month of school.
3. SUPPLIES.  Please send a backpack or bookbag for carrying school projects and important papers. PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE BACKPACK OR BOOKBAG!!!
4. BIRTHDAYS.  We love them and are happy to celebrate if you wish to send a special snack for EVERYONE. Please let me know in advance so that there isn’t a conflict with another birthday party or cooking project.
5. PARENT VOLUNTEERS.  We welcome parents to become involved in our classroom activities. If you are available for field trips or to come in and help in the classroom, please let me know.
6. HOMEWORK.  We will begin homework the second week in September. Please read to your child every night to  motivate and encourage him/her as much as possible.
7. AWARDS/INCENTIVES.  You will receive a notice when it is your child’s big day. Each child will get a chance to be a “FROGGY for the DAY.” He/she may bring in a stuffed animal (bear, cat, dog, dinosaur), a favorite suffed toy, a picture of himself or herself, and a favorite book. On ths day, he/she will be the leader and share/tell favorite items. ***Please remind your child that toys are only permitted on their “FROGGY DAY.” Toys should remain at home on all other days.***
8. NEWSLETTERS.  A monthly newsletter will be sent home at the beginning of each month.
9. TEACHER CONTACT.  If you need to get in touch with me, please call the school office or send a note. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. I look forward to meeting you and working with you throughout the school year.

LET’S MAKE THIS YEAR A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL ONE!!!

OPEN HOUSE:

The Colonial kindergarten curriculum is concerned with the whole child–mind, body, and emotions. While children are at preschool they find out about themselves, their friends, teachers and the world around them. The informal atmosphere of the kindergarten classroom enables the child to share feelings, emotions, and ideas with others. Through such interplay the children develop personality, values, behaviors, and enhance self-esteem.

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The Colonial School District full day kindergarten program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates each child’s learning potential, while developing his or her uniqueness. The anticipated outcome of full day kindergarten is to acquire the essential skills necessary to be successful in first grade and beyond.

• To provide opportunities for children to have learning experiences that are child-centered and developmentally appropriate.
• To involove students in hands-on experiences that provide the opportunity for more in-depth exploration of skills and concepts.
• To emphasize language development and appropriate pre-literacy experiences.
• To implement the appropriate learning environment to address the diverse needs of each student as an individual learner.
• To provide experiences that foster development in the affective domains and encourage all children to recognize and attain their full potential.
• To creatively integrate technology throughout the instructional curriculum, there-by ensuring access to the learning tools of the 21st century.
• To provide experiences that empowers families to become partners in the education of their children.