Kindergarten Korner

                                                                                                                   

Merry Christmas,

            Great job, “Christmas Jubilee” children!  The teachers and staff were very proud of the job the children did in presenting their Christmas joy with you and for their Savior, Jesus!

            A special thank you to the room moms for a wonderful Christmas party!  The kids  certainly enjoyed all the fun!  Thank you also for all the kind remembrances shown to me!

            I simply want to wish all of you a Christmas that is filled with Him whose birth we  celebrate!  Be safe and blessed this Holy season!  See you all back on Monday, January 7!  Remember to return nap covers!

                                                                                             

                                                       A Final Thought:

                                        When

                                                my Christmas joy

                                                freezes into

                                                a snow job

                                        And

                                               my holiday plans

                                               elaborate

                                               till I’m

                                                           wrapped in the trappings

                                                           trapped in the wrappings

                                       Lord

                                             untangle me

                                             help me get

                                                          the tinsel out of my hair

                                             refresh me

                                                         with a look

                                                         at the gift

                                                         of your Son.

Kindergarten Korner

                                                                                                Friday, December 14

We are down to the final week before Christmas break.  And a busy week it will be!!!

Religion-The Christmas story will be our focus as well as our practices for the special service on Thursday evening!!

Reading-it, -ig, and –it words will be reviewed.

Math-We will continue to use dimes-using them to purchase items from our “store”!  We are going to match numbers with sets of items using our dot cubes-the kiddos always enjoy this activity.

Science/Social Studies-Christmas, Christmas, Christmas with discussion of other December holidays as well!

Chapel-We have now collected $220.13 for the Giving Tree.  The purchasing is just about finalized with the addition of some warm winter clothing for each child!  The gifts are being wrapped and ready to be picked up on Monday!  Thank you so much for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with these foster children!  Any money received this next week will go to assist classrooms that need extra money!

Christmas Service-Thursday, December 20 dress rehearsal is at 8:15 a.m. and the children are to wear their regular school apparel (parents/grandparents who cannot come to the evening service are cordially invited). The evening service is at 6:30 and the children are asked to wear school uniform OR NICER (this is the chance for the children to get all dressed up in their Christmas finery).  All children are expected to be in attendance for the evening service-please let me know if you have a conflict! The children have been asked to be in their classrooms by 6:00 p.m. that evening.  Thanks for your cooperation!

Chapel Buddies-It is a tradition for K/8^th grade chapel buddies to exchange gifts at Christmas.  Gift cards are a great idea for our buddies.  Do not plan to spend more than $5.00 for this gift!!  Our Christmas gathering is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21-first thing in the a.m. so please be sure to have your child’s buddy gift here by that morning-thanks!!

Jesus Birthday Party-On Friday, Dec. 21-1:00 p.m.-during this party the classroom children each bring a gift for another child in the room.  I have the boys bring a gift for a boy and the girls each bring a gift for a girl.  These need to be wrapped and simply labeled with a tag that tells who the gift is from-we do not purchase for a specific person.  I have my special system in place for the time when we have the classroom exchange!  Again please do not spend more than $5.00! Please have these gifts at school by Thursday, Dec. 20 so that I do not panic!!  Thanks again!!

A Gentle Reminder-The children are to wear white socks, stockings and leggings with their SNEAKERS!  Also during the colder winter months long sleeved t-shirts and turtlenecks are to be white as well.  Thanks for cooperating!!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Many of the children can use new crayons for school.  Some fresh glue sticks and glue bottles are also appreciated!!!

                                                                       

Thank You to Hamilton and family for the donation of a new floor puzzle of the SOLAR SYSTEM!!  Looking forward to watching the children as they put that together –maybe next week!!

           

Kindergarten Korner

                                                                                                            Friday, December 7

  

 We are keeping busy trying to get the 2^nd quarter wrapped up before we break for Christmas.  Lots to do so it is a pushing match!!  Also helps to keep these young minds thinking!  But rest assured we are also taking time to enjoy the season with Christmas crafts and activities!!

Religion-Next week we will talk about the birth of John the Baptist and the visit of the angel to Mary and Joseph.  Each day we are opening the doors on our Advent calendar as we prepare for Jesus to come.  We will are practicing for our school Christmas service!

Reading-ip- and –it words will be featured throughout the week!!

Math-Dimes will be introduced and we will learn how to use them in place of pennies!!  We will talk about ABB patterns using some motion activities (keeping it moving)!!

Science/Social Studies-We talked about “caribou” during Nature Club…can your child tell you anything about this special animal???  We have a few bulbs to plant in the courtyard and in our Journey North garden spot!!

Chapel-We have now collected $190.57 for the Giving Tree.  The purchasing has begun-for our 5 year old boy we have purchased a Road Ripper race car, a football, Thomas the Train puzzle, and pajamas.  Our three year old girl thus far has a Baby Alive Doll, a basket with pretend groceries, a puzzle and pajamas.  Probably finish each up with some other clothing items.  Any extra money will be used to help other classrooms with their children!   Great job, kindergarten!!

Christmas Service-Thursday, December 20-the dress rehearsal is at 8:15 a.m. and the children are to wear their regular school apparel (parents/grandparents who cannot come to the evening service are cordially invited). The evening service is at 6:30 and the children are asked to wear school uniform OR NICER (this is the chance for the children to get all dressed up in their Christmas finery).  All children are expected to be in attendance for the evening service-please let me know if you have a conflict!

Chapel Buddies-It is a tradition for K/8^th grade chapel buddies to exchange gifts at Christmas.  Gift cards are a great idea for our buddies.  Do not plan to spend more than $5.00 for this gift!!  Our Christmas gathering is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21-first thing in the a.m. so please be sure to have your child’s buddy gift here by that morning-thanks!!

Jesus Birthday Party-On Friday, Dec. 21-1:00 p.m.-during this party the classroom children each bring a gift for another child in the room.  I have the boys bring a gift for a boy and the girls each bring a gift for a girl.  These need to be wrapped and simply labeled with a tag that tells who the gift is from-we do not purchase for a specific person.  I have my special system in place for the time when we have the classroom exchange!  Again please do not spend more than $5.00! Please have these gifts at school by Thursday, Dec. 20 so that I do not panic!!  Thanks again!!

A Gentle Reminder-The children are to wear white socks, stockings and leggings with their SNEAKERS!  Also during the colder winter months long sleeved t-shirts and turtlenecks are to be white as well.  Thanks for cooperating!!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Many of the children can use new crayons for school.  Some fresh glue sticks and glue bottles are also appreciated!!!