Welcome to Mrs. Eagle's Kindergarten Webpage!!!
Thanks to everyone that came out and supported PTA and visited our classroom on Thursday, September 15! The students were SO excited to show off their classroom to their parents!
What can my child be practicing at home?
*Writing first & last name correctly (lowercase letters throughout name with a capital letter at beginning of first and last name)
*Learning to recognize the letters of the alphabet, the sounds they make & writing the letters correctly
*Counting to 20
*Practice writing numbers 1-10
*Tying their shoes
*Their Birthday (month & day)
*Zipping coat
*Opening milk carton
*Opening ketchup packets
*Read 1 (or more!) stories to them everynight!
10 Reasons to Read Aloud to Children:
Children will:
1. Hear new words;
2. Develop sentence sense and an ear for rhythm;
3. Enjoy and compare diverse writing styles;
4. Create common connections to ideas (as a class);
5. Use reading as a springboard to discussion and writing;
6. Gain new knowledge and understanding;
7. Hear standard forms of English;
8. Learn about a variety of writing genres;
9. Feel things they've never felt before;
10. Share a wonderful time with you and your favorite read-aloud books!
Daily Reminders for each School Day
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.
3. 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.
4. 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! If you would like your child to get ice cream please let me know in their agenda (the money will be deducted from their account) or send 60 cents in their S.T.A.R. notebook.
Upcoming Important Dates:
September 28: NO SCHOOL for Students
September 29: Your child's 1st Progress Report will be sent home to notify you on their progress thus far (although you will constantly be aware of how your child is doing in school!)
October 9: Field Trip to Patterson Farm
October 29: Students leave at 11:30am on this day
October 30: NO SCHOOL for Students
November 10: First report card issued-conference required (I will set up a conference time with you to review your child's report card & answer any questions or concerns you may have)
The following words are the 25 high frequency words that your child will learn to read AND spell this year:
of and a to in is you that the
it he was for on are as with
his they I at be this have from
Kindergarteners can ALWAYS use...
Crayons
Glue Bottles
Pencils
Erasers
Zip-Loc baggies, all sizes!
Paper plates
Baby wipes
Paper towels
Prizes (happy meals toys are great! Just think of what your child would love) - no candy, please!
If you are able to donate any of the above items they would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks so much!
Please check my webpage periodically for updates or simply click "Notify Me" at the top of this webpage and an email will be sent to you each time I update!
