Rockwell Elementary
Home of the Rockets
Look Back, Leap Forward
2008-2009
Let's all join forces and help our children reach for the moon!
Mrs. Hahn's Shining Stars
Impotant Dates to Remember
September 24- Mid-Quarter Progress Report
October 17: First field trip to Patterson Farm for fun fall activities and to pick a pumpkin! (more info to come)
October 27- Teacher Workday/No School
November 4- Teacher Workday/No School (Make-up Day)
November 4- First Report Card
November 11- Veteran's Day/No School
November 26- No School (Make-up Day)
November 27 & 28- Thanksgiving Break/No School
December 3- Mid-Quarter Progress Report
December 21- Winter Break/No School (Make-up Day)
December 22 - Jan 1 Winter Break/No School
Jan 2- Teacher Workday/No School
Jan 5 - Students Return to School
Sara Webb, Hailey Daniels,
Tana Deal,
& Johnny Appleseed
CHARACTER TRAITS:
September- Responsibility
October- Respect
November- Kindness
December- Self Control
January- Courage
February- Friendly
March- Effort
April- Honesty
May- Positive Attitude
Basic Kindergarten skills to practice with your child at home:
*Memorize pin 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)
The following words are the 25 high frequency words that your child will learn to read AND spell this year:
the of and a to in is you that
it he was for on are as with
his they I at be this have from
What is your child learning about???
Reinforce school rules
Our classroom procedures
Classroom rules
How special they are to our class
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
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
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. The 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.
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?
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 shoould 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.
Our Weekly Specials
Monday: Media
Wednesday: Art & PE
Thursday: Guidance & Music
Kindergartners can ALWAYS use...
Zip-Loc baggies, all sizes!
Disposable cameras
Small 6-inch paper plates
Shaving cream
Band-aids
Baby wipes
Paper towels
Magnets
Prizes - no candy, please!
Handsoap
Play-doh brand dough
Thank you for your kind efforts and donations!
Ways you can help your child at home!
*Talk to your child about what he/she is learning in school.
- READ! READ! READ! You can never have too many books!
*Read with your child daily! Ask questions when you read.
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 begining, middle and end of the 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?
- 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.
- Print out the flashcards on this site, by clicking on the word flashcards at the top of this page, and practice them with your child.
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. Ms. Poole and I check all papers, so we can assess each student's academic progress.
**If you have any other questions or would like to volunteer please e-mail (hahnse@rss.k12.nc.us) or call me at school (704-279-3145).
* We Love Volunteers!*
School Policies
TRANSPORTATION: You must send a note with your child or call the school by 12:00 if your child needs to go home a different way than usual. This is EXTREMELY important!
*All visitors must sign in at the office and wear a dated visitor pass
*STUDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITH A PARENT UNLESS A PASS IS GIVEN FROM THE OFFICE. There are no exceptions.
***Thanks for your cooperation and understanding on these issues. When we work together, we can ensure that your child has a safe and productive school day!***
If I can be of assistance through the year, please feel free to contact me. The most convenient and effective means of communiction is via E-mail. This can be read and responded to daily, with no disruption during the school day. E-mail is read daily, and questions would be responded to after school hours. If you have an immediate need or concern such as a change in transportation, please write a note in the planner located in the child's STAR notebook. This can be read and responded to daily, with little disruption during the school day. If your concern requires a phone call or classroom visit, please respect your child's learning environment by scheduling an appointment before school or after school. This allows for uninterrupted teaching. Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Sandra Hahn - Rockwell Elementary School-Kindergarten.
114 Link Street, Rockwell, NC 28138 hahnse@rss.k12.nc.us
(704) 279-3145
