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We are Stars in Ms. Hamilton's Class!!!
Daily Reminders
1. Please remember to check your childs S.T.A.R. notebook DAILY for notes and other important information. Also please check your childs agenda on the corresponding day for their daily behavior & initial beside it.
2. Please remind your child to place their S.T.A.R. notebook in their bookbag each night. Your child is responsible for bringing their notebook to school each day and taking out any notes or money that I need to see in the morning. After all their S.T.A.R. notebook stands for Students Taking Active Responsibility.
2. Please remember to read with your child each night, even if I do not send home a specific book for you to read together. Also ask your child questions about the story to make sure they are comprehending what they are reading.
3. Don't forget to send lunch money with your child each day, week, etc. The cafeteria will send home a notice when your child has run out of money on their account and have to charge. Also, Friday is our ice cream day (0.60)! If you do not want your child to get ice cream please let me know in their agenda.
Upcoming Important Dates!
January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 23 & 24: Teacher Workdays
January 31: Report Cards go home
February 18: Workday
January
Daniel-10
Jaden-28
READ! READ! READ!
A child can never be over exposed to books!
Ask your child questions after reading to help build comprehension!
Here are some great questions to ask:
Who are the characters in the story? Where is the setting or where is the story taking place? What happened at the beggining, middle and end of story? What was your favorite part and why? What was the problem in the story and how was it solved? What does this story make you think of? Is this book like another book you've read?
What is your child learning about???
*Book and Print Awareness
*Numeral Recognition and Formation
*Counting one-to-one correspondence
*Rote counting 1-10
*Color words
*How to write their name
*Learning classmates' names
*Letter sounds/zoo phonics
Writing
Detailed Drawings - We are learning to FIRST, THINK about something they have done. Then children should sketch a detailed picture representing their story. Drawings should include a character (most likely themselves), details to show where they are, details to show what they are doing, and be neat enough for others to notice what is going on. Be thorough and colorful! Children should be able to look at their picture and be able to verbally tell you their story. Also, at this point they should be able to write the beginning sounds of words in their story.
Zoo Animals
A - allie alligator, B - bubba bear, C- catina cat, D - deedee deer, E - ellie elephant
F- francy fish, G - gordo gorilla, H - honey horse, I - inny inchworm, J - jerry jellyfish
K - kayo kangaroo, L - lizzy lizard, M - missy mouse, N - nigel nightowl, O - olive octopus
P - peewee penguin, Q - queeny quail, R - robby rabbit, S - sammy snake, T - timothy tiger
U - umber umbrella bird, V - vincent vampire bat, W - willie weasel, X - xavier fox, Y - yancy yak, Z - zeke zebra
CHARACTER TRAITS:
During these months and all year long, your child should try to show these character traits. Students who do so will receive a special character tag.
September- Responsibility
October- Respect
November- Kindness
December- Self Control
January- Courage
February- Friendly
March- Effort
April- Honesty
May- Positive Attitude
Basic Kindergarten skills that your child can be practicing at home:
*Memorize pin number (lunch number)
*Tying shoes
*Zipping coat
*Opening ketchup packets
*Opening milk cartons
*Home address & phone number
*Birthday
*Formation of uppercase & lowercase letters
*Days of the week & months of the year
*Writing first & last name correctly (lowercase letters throughout name with a capital letter at beginning of first and last name)
Our Weekly Specials
Wednesday: P.E.& Library (Please wear tennis shoes)
Thursday: Music & Art
We also go to the computer lab to work on the Kindergarten technology skills once a week, but we do not have a specific day in which we go.
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*Talk to your child about what he/she is learning in school.
- READ! READ! READ!
- Let your child help you write the grocery list. This gives them more practice with writing, and we can never get enough practice.
- Have your child write you a letter instead of always "telling" you about their day. Again, this gives them more practice with writing.
- Have your child count various objects in your house. (1-30)
- Have your child sort things by color, shape, size, and by their own rule (such as, things you wear, eat, play with, etc.)
- Find patterns in your home and let your child help you. Also, see if your child can continue/extend a pattern that you create.
1 Straight line down. Then we're done. That's the way to make a 1. 2 Around and back on the railroad track. Two! Two! Two! Two! 3 Around a tree. Around a tree/ That's the way to make a 3. 4 Down and over and down once more. That's the way to make a 4. 5 Straight line down then around. Hat on top and five's a clown. 6 Sticks and a hoop do the tricks. That's the way to make a 6. 7 Across the sky and down from heaven. That's the way to make a 7. 8 Make an S and do not wait, Go back up to make an 8. 9 Make a circle and then a line. That's the way to make a 9. 10 Straight line down then around with a grin. That's the way to make a 10.
Kindergartners can ALWAYS use...
Zip-Loc baggies, all sizes!
Paper plates
Shaving cream
Baby wipes
Paper towels
Magnets
Prizes - no candy, please!
Handsoap/Germ-X
Thank you for your kind efforts and donations!
Would you like to volunteer in our classroom this year? If so, please read the following Q&A for volunteers!
Q: What will I be doing? A: Volunteers in our classroom will work with an individual student or a small group of students to practice math or reading skills.
Q: How long will I have to work? A: Usually parents volunteer 30-45 minutes at a time.
Q: When can I come? A:We encourage volunteers to contact us in advance to set a time for them to come. This way we can have things ready for them to work with students instead of stopping what we're doing to find something for them to do.
Q: Can I grade papers or cut things out? A: In kindergarten, we encourage students to be more independent so they will do most cutting for themselves. Occasionally we will ask volunteers to help make things for centers. Mrs. Walls and I check all papers, so we can assess each student's academic progress.
Q: Will you call to ask me to volunteer? A: Unless there is a great need for help, we will not call parents to volunteer.
**If you have any other questions or would like to volunteer please e-mail (hamiltonkl@rss.k12.nc.us) or call me at school (704-279-3145).
* We Love Volunteers!*
If I can be of assistance through the year, please feel free to contact me at any time. The most convenient and effective means of communication is to write a note in the back of your child's STAR notebook. This can be read and responded to daily, with little disruption during the school day. You may also click the e-mail link at the top of the page to send a message. E-mail is checked daily and can be responded to with ease. If your concern requires a phone call or classroom visit, please respect your child's learning environment by doing so between 7:00 and 7:30am or 2:30 and 3:00pm. This allows for uninterupted teaching. Thank you for your continued support!
Ms. Kayla Hamilton - Rockwell Elementary School - Kindergarten
114 Link Street, Rockwell, NC 28138 - hamiltonkl@rss.k12.nc.us - 704.279.3145
Ms. Kayla Hamilton - Rockwell Elementary School - Kindergarten
114 Link Street, Rockwell, NC 28138 - hamiltonkl@rss.k12.nc.us - 704.279.3145
Inclement Weather Information
704-216-0220 is the Inclement Weather School Closing Phone Hotline. Do not call the school regarding school closings. Please call this hotline or listen to your local news channel for information.
CODE A: 2 hour delay for students
CODES B, C or D: Closed for students
*If an early dismissal occurs, your child will be sent home by the way indicated on the Early Dismissal Form on file from the beginning of this school year.
*Please let your child's teacher know if you need to make changes to the Early Dismissal Form as soon as possible.
704-216-0220 is the Inclement Weather School Closing Phone Hotline. Do not call the school regarding school closings. Please call this hotline or listen to your local news channel for information.
CODE A: 2 hour delay for students
CODES B, C or D: Closed for students
*If an early dismissal occurs, your child will be sent home by the way indicated on the Early Dismissal Form on file from the beginning of this school year.
*Please let your child's teacher know if you need to make changes to the Early Dismissal Form as soon as possible.