September 20th - 24th

 

The boys and girls continue to work well with routines, rules, and following directions.  We have started working in our small groups reviewing small sight and phonetic words and building two digit numbers with the Montessori math materials!  This week we learned about the sound for letter T and our words of the week were:  you, have.  We worked on writing numbers 1 and 2 along with the letter of the week:  T.

Continuing to enjoy the beautiful weather!

When asked the question, "What is science?" the class came up with a fantastic list of things about science!  This week we had our first experiment!  It was called the Milk Rainbow!  We had fun mixing food coloring with milk and using a Q-tip with Palmolive on the end to make the colors move!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

October 4th - Blessing of the Animals

October 11th - Student Holiday/Faculty In-Service

Gym Days next week:  Wednesday, Friday

If you have not done so, please send in a large T-shirt for your child to use as a smock for art class.

2 napkins for lunch

As the weather turns cooler, please pack a sweatshirt or jacket.  We go outside for morning and afternoon recesses. 

Have a great weekend!

Sharon DeBardino

 

September 13th - 17th

                                                        WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!

 I'm very excited to have a class full of fun, energized, and super students!  Here is a peek at some of the activities we have been working on during the first full week of school.  The students have been learning rules, routines, and getting to know each other.  

OUTSIDE FUN!

     Using classroom manipulatives and coloring!

                                                                                            

Using the Montessori Moveable Alphabet!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

    Rest towels will be sent home every Friday for cleaning.

As the weather gets chilly, please send your child with a jacket or sweater everyday.  We go outside for morning and afternoon recess time.

Empty folders each night.

Homework will be sent home on Thursday.  Please have your child complete the work and place it in the folder for Friday.

NO ventilated masks.  Please pack an extra mask to stay in the school bag as needed.

Please send in a smock for art class.  It can be an old tee shirt with your child's name on it.

Gym Days next week:  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

LUNCH REMINDERS

Please pack 2 napkins for your child.

Please send in the necessary utensils your child may need.  Ex. fork or spoon.  This applies for HCA Plus snack as well.

Please send in a filled water bottle everyday.  We will refill as necessary.

Try your best to send items your child can open.

NO PEANUT BUTTER, PLEASE!

Thank you for your constant assistance and support! I'm looking forward to a terrific year!

Have a great weekend,

Sharon DeBardino

June 1st - 4th

 

This year has been filled with wonderful and exciting experiences for your children.  Though we have faced some challenging times this year, we stayed focused and did our absolute best each day we were here.  We have worked hard and have learned a great deal.  I'm very proud of my kindergarten class and look forward to seeing them as successful First Graders!  I want to thank each parent for choosing HCA to be a part of your child's early childhood experience.  I am truly blessed to be a part of your child's journey!

Using the Montessori Moveable Alphabet the students shared what they liked in kindergarten this year!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Please make sure your children are in comfortable play clothes and sneakers on Monday and Tuesday. We will be outside most of the morning for field day and fun day! Please put sunscreen on your child before he/she comes to school.

Monday and Tuesday, the students can wear free dress.

Wednesday, please have your child wear their gym uniform.

We will be sending home student materials, mats, and rest towels next week. Please make sure to empty your child’s backpack every night.

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 9th.  This will be a noon dismissal for all students. There will be NO HCA PLUS.

Check out Mrs. Clay's kindergarten music blog:

http://hcajoyfulmusic.blogspot.com/

Summer Work

Each kindergarten student will receive a summer work packet.  The packet contains vocabulary words from our readers and words of the week.  The students can review the words, practice spelling, and using them in sentences.  The packet also contains math activities, helpful websites, and instructions on reading throughout the summer and completing five reader review worksheets.  Summer work can be handed back in September.

Thank you for your continued support throughout this year!  Have a wonderful summer! 

Sharon DeBardino