You might hear your kids singing one or more of these songs over the weekend (we love singing together):
Good Morning! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFFbWH3niaI
R-E-D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z42JXHZbTU0
A is for Apple http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELlZKpi1Zs
Number Rock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvnwdojAaww
This Little Light of Mine http://www.4shared.com/audio/cRa2Gl0e
Happy learning :)
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
I love Kindergarten!
We had such a fun week together! I loved seeing everyone in their red outfits today; I got some cute pictures. Remember, next Friday will be orange day, and then yellow...you get the idea :). I hope you all have a wonderful three-day weekend and your children get some well-deserved REST. I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday. As always, feel free to email me or stop by the classroom anytime if you have any questions. Thank you so much!
PS- Do you know about our ESLRs yet? If not, please take a minute to familiarize yourself with them (this is directly from the Parent Handbook: http://tlcs.us/files/2013/03/Parent-Student-Handbook-2013-14.pdf):
EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs): (ESLRs = What students should know, be able to do and understand by graduation = School Wide student goals.)
THOUGHTFUL CITIZENS who:
Practice self-control and respect for others
Contribute time and talent to the school, local, and global community
Demonstrate care for God’s creation
LIFELONG LEARNERS who:
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information using a variety of resources
Exhibit skilled use of technology
Extend education beyond core knowledge
CHRIST-LIKE SERVANTS who:
Understand and demonstrate who they are in Christ
Study scripture regularly
Practice Christ-like character
SKILLED COMMUNICATORS who:
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively
Communicate clearly
Express ideas through multiple mediums
PS- Do you know about our ESLRs yet? If not, please take a minute to familiarize yourself with them (this is directly from the Parent Handbook: http://tlcs.us/files/2013/03/Parent-Student-Handbook-2013-14.pdf):
EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs): (ESLRs = What students should know, be able to do and understand by graduation = School Wide student goals.)
THOUGHTFUL CITIZENS who:
Practice self-control and respect for others
Contribute time and talent to the school, local, and global community
Demonstrate care for God’s creation
LIFELONG LEARNERS who:
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information using a variety of resources
Exhibit skilled use of technology
Extend education beyond core knowledge
CHRIST-LIKE SERVANTS who:
Understand and demonstrate who they are in Christ
Study scripture regularly
Practice Christ-like character
SKILLED COMMUNICATORS who:
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively
Communicate clearly
Express ideas through multiple mediums
TLCS Information
My amazing Kinder colleague posted the following links to our school's website on her blog. She graciously allowed me to link our blog to hers (Thanks, Mrs. Rickabaugh!):
TLCS Curriculum Link
Have you check out the school's website and seen what our curriculum will look like? If not here is the link: http://www.tlcs.us/elementary/academics/kindergarten/
Lunch Program Link
We offer a full hot lunch option every day. The food is prepared on site in our commercial kitchen by Mr. Gerry. Each lunch comes with one entree, one vegetable side, one side of fruit, and one milk for $4.50. We ask that you order for the month by the published due date before that month begins. You can order an emergency lunch for your student but there are a limited number available and will cost $5.00. All ordering is done online by clicking on the link below. The cost of ordered lunches can be added to your monthly bill or paid online using paypal/credit card.
Jeaneen Clayton, Librarian
We checked out our first library books on Wednesday. Please read the note that Mrs. Clayton sent home in the homework folders. The students are allowed to check out one book at a time. They can have the book for two weeks before the book is considered late. We will go to the library every Wednesday at 10.
We checked out our first library books on Wednesday. Please read the note that Mrs. Clayton sent home in the homework folders. The students are allowed to check out one book at a time. They can have the book for two weeks before the book is considered late. We will go to the library every Wednesday at 10.
Kelli Murdock, Athletic Director
We will have PE twice a week: Tuesdays, 10:10-11 and Fridays, 2:15-3
The students are required to wear closed toed shoes, preferably athletic shoes. The girls who wear skirts/dresses are asked to wear shorts underneath.
We will have PE twice a week: Tuesdays, 10:10-11 and Fridays, 2:15-3
The students are required to wear closed toed shoes, preferably athletic shoes. The girls who wear skirts/dresses are asked to wear shorts underneath.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Vomvokids' Sample Schedule
Vomvokids’
Kindergarten!
Sample
Schedule
Time
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Before School
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Staff Devotions
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8:30-9
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Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
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Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
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Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
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Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
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Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
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9-9:30
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Math Activities
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Math Activities
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Math Activities
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Math Activities
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Math Activities
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9:30-10
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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10-10:30
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Read Aloud
Star Student
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10:10-11
PE
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Library
&
Computer Lab
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Read Aloud
Star Student
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Read Aloud
Star Student
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10:20-11:20
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Literacy Centers
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Literacy Centers
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Literacy Centers
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Read Aloud
Star Student
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Read Aloud
Star Student
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11:30-12:10
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Lunch/Recess
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Lunch/Recess
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Lunch/Recess
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Lunch/Recess
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Lunch/Recess
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12:10-1
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Read Aloud
Rest
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Read Aloud
Rest
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Read Aloud
Rest
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Read Aloud
Rest
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Read Aloud
Rest
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1-1:30
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Art
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Bible
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Bible
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Music
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Bible
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1:30-2
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Social Studies or
Science
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Art
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Social Studies or
Science
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Pack/
Class Meeting
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2-2:30
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Snack/Potty
Choice Time
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Snack/Potty
Choice Time
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Snack/Potty
Choice Time
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Snack/Potty
Choice Time
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Snack/Potty
2:15-3
PE
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2:30-2:45
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BEAR
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BEAR
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BEAR
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BEAR
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2:45-3
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Pack/
Class Meeting
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Pack/
Class Meeting
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Pack/
Class Meeting
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Pack/
Class Meeting
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After School
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Staff Meeting
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Extra Info-
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Today was a WONDERFUL day!
Yesterday I posted about volunteering in the classroom. We will definitely need volunteers to help centers run smoothly and make the most of our small group time. I will have volunteer sign-up sheet at Back-to-School Night, but feel free to email me or talk to me at school about it before then. Thank you so much!
Also, please sign and return the last page of your TLCS Parent Handbook. We would like to have them all turned in by Friday.
See you tomorrow!
Also, please sign and return the last page of your TLCS Parent Handbook. We would like to have them all turned in by Friday.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, August 26, 2013
First Day of Kindergarten!
We had a fantastic first day!! This is going to be such a fun year! We read The Kissing Hand, talked about first day feelings, made Welcome to Kindergarten books, took pictures, took a tour of the school, drew self-portraits, played outside, read The Night Before Kindergarten, rested, listened to music, went to art class, looked at books, sang songs, and had a class meeting. I think we will all sleep well tonight!
A couple things:
1. DONATIONS! If you are interested in donating snacks (crackers, pretzels, cheese sticks, cuties, etc), Kleenex, hand sanitizer, or wipes, please send them to school in your child's backpack. It looks like we'll go through those items very quickly this year! Thank you!
2. VOLUNTEERS! Let me know if you are interested in volunteering to help out in the classroom (starting September 16th). There will also be a sign-up sheet at Back-to-School Night:
M, Th, F (choose one day) Centers, 10:20-11:20
M-F Recess Duty, 9:30-10
M-F Lunch/Recess Duty, 11:30-12:10
We will also need volunteers for the following pull-out classes (starting immediately):
Monday- Art, 1-1:50
Tuesday- PE, 10-11
Wednesday- Computer Lab/Library, 10-11 (2 volunteers needed)
Thursday- Music, 1-1:30
Friday- PE, 2-3
email me at lvomvolakis@tlcs.us
THANK YOU!!
The following information is also in the take-home folder in your child's backpack:
Welcome to Kindergarten! I am so excited to have you in my class this year! Mrs. Deutsch and I have some great adventures planned and we can’t wait to begin our adventure with you.
Here are some
things you will need to bring to school:
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Two changes of clothes (one for the
cubby and one for the backpack) in labeled Ziploc bags
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A large backpack without wheels
·
A blanket for rest time
(approx. 3’x4’)
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A healthy lunch and TWO snacks
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A smile J
* A
small pillow and/or comfort buddy is allowed at rest time, but it must fit in
your child’s backpack. We will send rest
items home every Friday to be washed.
Thank you!
I look forward to
getting to know all of you this year!Homework:
Regular weekly homework will begin in two weeks. Beginning September 9th, I will send home the entire week’s homework every Monday and it will be due every Friday. Please help your child complete a little homework each night until it is complete.
The following assignments should be completed by
Friday every week (again, this homework will begin in two weeks):
·
Phonics page for the letter of the
week
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Handwriting page for the letter of
the week
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2-3 choices from our monthly family
activity calendar
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Ten minutes (or more!) of reading
every night with a parent, guardian, or older sibling, etc. Reading together every night is VERY
important. Let’s work together to
develop a love of books and reading in our children!
From time to time I will assign a special
project for your child to complete with you at home in lieu of the regular
weekly homework. I hope these projects
will be fun, engaging, and educational for both you and your child.
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