September 27th - 30th

 

This week the students worked on creating words using the Montessori movable alphabet. We think of a word that begins with a certain letter and write it phonetically.  Next, the students write the word in their journal and create a picture to go with it.  Soon we will start writing phonetic sentences.  This week our words of the week were:  see, the.  The letter of the week was:  B.  

The students really enjoy using the movable alphabet as a center in the classroom.  A list of fall words are displayed so the students can read and copy the words with the materials.

The students are working hard with phonics!

Writing the #3!!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Blessing of the Animals is on Monday at 8:15 AM with Rev. Art Tung. Remember:Pets will not be brought into the building. Family members should plan to take pets home after the blessing. 

• Masks must be worn at all times and observe social distancing. 

• Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and we ask that you bring a plastic bag in case "nature calls." 

• If a student does not have a pet or s/he cannot bring the pet to school, s/he can bring a picture of the pet or a stuffed animal.   

• If the event cannot be held due to inclement weather, families will be notified via the AMG Alert text message system. We will not reschedule the event. 

Photography day next Friday 10/8. A photographer will be here to take pictures of the students in action throughout the day.  All students should wear their regular uniform, even if they have gym.

Friday, October 8th - Scholastic Book Order Due

There is no school for students on Monday, October 11 due to a faculty in-service day.

Friday, October 15th - School Pictures

EC Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on the evenings of October 20-21. A link to sign up will be sent home next week. All conferences will be held over Zoom.

• On Friday, October 29, we will have our annual HCA Mission Party. More information will be sent home in the coming weeks. Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on that day and there will be no HCA Plus.

Gym Days next week:  Monday, Thursday

Please be sure to have your child wear a sweatshirt or jacket to school each day.  

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

Have a great weekend,

Sharon DeBardino

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