Read Across America

We had a great time yesterday wearing our pajamas to school and having a guest read "Llama, Llama Red Pajama!" to us. The students were so excited to come to school dressed in their pajamas. Thank you for everyone that participated, we had a blast! Don't forget that we are out of school on Monday and Tuesday for Fall Break! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.
Ms. Johnston

Kindergarten GOTCHA Dance Party

We had a blast dancing this afternoon at the GOTCHA party. Thank you to all of my students who worked hard on getting three GOTCHAS. You all have done great and EVERYONE was able to go to the party today! I am so proud of each of you! Keep up the AWESOME work!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone that came today for Grandparent's Day. I hope you enjoyed our math routine and songs, but most of all I hope you enjoyed eating lunch with your grandchildren. They enjoyed having you and seeing their precious smiles as you entered the classroom made my day! I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!

Grandparent's Day on September 9!

We will be celebrating “Grandparent’s Day” at Coosada on Friday, September 9, 2011. If all possible we would like for your child’s grandparents to come eat lunch with your child at 10:55. Please let your child’s teacher know if their grandparents will be able to attend as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, September 7, 2011. That way we can give our lunchroom staff a count of how many visitors to expect! We can not wait to see everyone!

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Schedule for Parent Conferences

If you do not see your child's name on the schedule it is because I have not received a time from you when you would like to come. Please let me know as soon as possible so I can add you to my schedule. Thanks!

1:00-1:15  Joel W.
1:15-1:30
1:30-1:45
1:45-2:00 Shiann W.
2:00-2:15 Jordan P.
2:15-2:30 Gage K.
2:30-2:45
2:45-3:00
3:00-3:15
3:15-3:30 Kamran A.
3:30-3:45
3:45-4:00 Bailey K.
4:00-4:15 Ciara H.
4:15-5:15 DINNER TIME

5:00-5:15 Donnie A.

5:15-5:30 Fatima E.

5:30-5:45 Camden H.

5:45-6:00 Madison W.

6:00-6:15

6:15-6:30 Damarcus P.

6:30-6:45 Joshua C.

6:45-7:00

A Great Start

Thank you all for such a GREAT start to our Kindergarten Year!! The students are learning their procedures and doing their best to earn a prize from my treasure box. I am proud to say that several of them have earned GOTCHAS and they can't wait until the first GOTCHA party.

A few reminders:

1. Please make sure your child has the proper shoes for P.E.
2. We also need a change of clothes to keep in their cubbies in case they have an accident.
3. Please send in correct change daily for juice and snack.
4. If you have a change in how your child gets home in the afternoons, please send in a note with the change and address where the child will be going.
5. Make sure you are signing their behavior calendars daily.
6. Please return the homework daily in their folders. I check them every day and go over things they do not understand.

I will continue to update my blog weekly. I will try to include pictures of the children doing various activities and important notes that you need to check. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at joan.johnston@elmore.k12.al.us or call me at 285-0273.

Welcome to KINDERGARTEN!

I hope everyone has had a fantastic summer! I cannot wait to see everyone next week! Don't forget your staggered start schedule! Drop off time is 7:15 for the first week of school ONLY!!!! Car riders will be released at 2:35.

I enjoyed meeting everyone at Open House. I can already tell that we are going to have an awesome year! Please do not forget to make sure your child has on the proper shoes for P.E. If they do not have the proper shoes (tennis shoes), then they will not get to participate. This means no flip flops, sandals, or open toe shoes can be worn to P.E. Also, remember to send in a change of clothes and any school supplies that you have not already turned in at Open House.

Kindergarten Orientation!

I am excited to meet and get to know each of you this year. Kindergarten Orientation is on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 in my classroom. We will go over a lot of important information that you will need in order to ensure that your child has a successful Kindergarten year. School starts August 15th; however, kindergarten has a different start. We have a staggered start the first three days of school to go over routines and work with students on a small group level. I will mail out a packet filled with a letter introducing things, a supply list, a wish list, an August breakfast/lunch menu, and a postcard. Once I receive the postcard, I will send you a letter with the date that your child will be startingschool. I am looking forward to having a GREAT year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Johnston