Our Frist Week!

Our first week was WONDERFUL! The students are quickly making new friends as we explore a community based on friendship, sharing, listening, and kindness. I am currently conducting diagnostics with each student to assess their present skill levels in math and literacy. The data from these will give me an idea of how to pace the class, and set rigorous standards. Please talk with your student about all the fun things we did this week and ask them about our team and how we treat each other. Check out the pictures of us practicing sharing, keeping our hands to ourselves, raising our hands, saying nice things, respecting each other, and walking slowly. Show your student these pictures and constantly go over the rules.

How we Line up, How we Check/Move the team, and Our Rules

We "check the team" 5 times throughout the day. Each student has a star and if they followed our rules, worked hard, did a good job in line/bathroom breaks, and used kind words, they get to move with the team. If the did not do one or more of these things, they have the opportunity to join us on the team the next time with check it if they have changed their behavior. If your student is not on the team at the end of the day, you will receive a note home.

Each student has a number and we line up according to number. This helps us practice our numbers and makes lining up quick and easy! Ask your student what his/her number is!













We read the book, "No, Bono!" and talked about rules in the classroom. Kids came up with these rules all by themselves! We added pictures to help demonstrate those rules.

Google Calendar

If you gave me your email, I sent you an invitation to our Green Gator Google Calendar. It is a great place to find:
1. Important Lantrip Dates
2. The day your child can bring in snack
3. Classroom dates/field trips, etc.

I will also print a snack calendar every month for you.

Welcome to our mean, green, kindergarten machine! I am beyond excited for this year and can't wait to get to know each of your little ones and your families. I will see you all at the meet and greet on Friday, August 21st from 1-3. Please add the Open House date to your calendars--September 2nd from 5:00-6:30. Contact me with any questions.