We had a great first week reading books and getting to know one another and our classroom. This group is off to a wonderful start! Thank you to those of you who donated optional supplies! It is appreciated!
I've had a few parent emails bounce back to me. If you could please check with your partner that they have received this email and if not please let me know!
If you have not had a chance to fill out the Getting to Know Your Child form, please take a moment to do that. Thank you!
Back-to-School Night
Thank you for coming to Back-to-School Night, to hear about policies and procedures in kindergarten. In case you missed it or need to reference the presentation, the slides can be found here.
School Gates
I am looking forward to another fun week with your children!
Handwriting/Name Writing
This week, we will begin focusing on names and letters. One of our kindergarten standards is writing a name with one capital letter and the rest lower-case. I encourage you to reinforce this at home-- we try to drop the all-capital letter name writing as quickly as possible. The faster children can write their names correctly, the easier it is for them to get going on assignments, as we encourage them to write their names first. I appreciate your help with this.
This week, we will begin focusing on names and letters. One of our kindergarten standards is writing a name with one capital letter and the rest lower-case. I encourage you to reinforce this at home-- we try to drop the all-capital letter name writing as quickly as possible. The faster children can write their names correctly, the easier it is for them to get going on assignments, as we encourage them to write their names first. I appreciate your help with this.
We will also be reading the books, No David! and Chika Chika Boom Boom and doing some crafts and a STEAM project following these stories.
Scissor Skills/Fine Motor Tubs
Next week, we will launch our "fine motor tubs," which we work on first thing in the morning. Starting Monday, children will go straight into the classroom after hanging up (no need to line up after I open the door-- just come right in) and start working on their tubs.
Scissor Skills/Fine Motor Tubs
Next week, we will launch our "fine motor tubs," which we work on first thing in the morning. Starting Monday, children will go straight into the classroom after hanging up (no need to line up after I open the door-- just come right in) and start working on their tubs.
1) Hang up backpack (We will get our numbers on Monday, so starting on Tuesday they hang their backpack on their number hook)
2) Take out water bottle
3) Come right in!
4) Put water bottle in the cart (these are numbered spots too)
5) Start your morning tub with your partner (starting Tuesday)
Your children will want to come early so that they can get started on these tubs, as these are always very popular! They are a great way for us to sneak in some fine motor strengthening activities while having fun. One skill we will be focusing on is scissor skills, which can be difficult for kindergartners. Continue practicing scissor skills at home by drawing lines on papers to have your children cut on different types of lines. Thumbs should be up when cutting with scissors! :)
School Gates
Starting on Monday, all gates into the school will be open from 8:05 to 8:15, and then they will be closed until dismissal time. If you arrive after the gates are closed, you will need to go into the office (that is the only entry point to campus after the gates are closed) for a tardy slip before you can get onto campus. For security reasons, please do not prop the gate open and please ensure that it has fully latched if you leave campus after 8:15. Thank you for your help with this.
CAGE Drive/AVHSC Membership
Alta Vista Home & School Club membership drive (CAGE drive) is going on right now! The AVHSC funds many of our enrichment activities such as our music classes, Art Vistas, and Clay. We are so thankful that we have these wonderful activities at Alta Vista, and ask for your help to continue supporting them, both financially and as volunteers. If you'd like to sign up to be a volunteer for any of these programs, this is where you do it! Plus, by creating a membership account, you'll be sure to get all the updates on schoolwide activities. Please see this link for further information and to join the AVHSC.
Upcoming Events for your calendars:
- August 25 - Back to School Pizza and Ice Cream Social 5:30-7:00 - Come to meet other families and learn about enrichment/volunteer opportunities! Click here for more information and to RSVP!
- October 2nd - Extended Day! Dismissal is at 1:40 every day except for early release Wednesdays at 1:15pm
