Saturday, August 31, 2013

Songs We Sing

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 :)

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

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!): 
http://missrickabaugh.blogspot.com/
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.
Hot Lunch Menu
http://www.tlcs.us/parents/menu/
Jeaneen Clayton, Librarian
TwinLakesChristianSc_15

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
TwinLakesChristianSc_27kmurdock@tlcs.us
B.S. Kinesiology, SDSU
Multiple Subject, Supplement PE Credentials

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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Before School
Staff Devotions
8:30-9
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
Morning Meeting
Read Aloud
9-9:30
Math Activities
Math Activities
Math Activities
Math Activities
Math Activities
9:30-10
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
10-10:30
Read Aloud
Star Student
10:10-11
PE
Library
&
Computer Lab
Read Aloud
Star Student
Read Aloud
Star Student
10:20-11:20
Literacy Centers
Literacy Centers
Literacy Centers
Read Aloud
Star Student
Read Aloud
Star Student
11:30-12:10
Lunch/Recess
Lunch/Recess
Lunch/Recess
Lunch/Recess
Lunch/Recess
12:10-1
Read Aloud
Rest
Read Aloud
Rest
Read Aloud
Rest
Read Aloud
Rest
Read Aloud
Rest
1-1:30
Art
Bible
Bible
Music
Bible
1:30-2
Social Studies or Science
Art
Social Studies or Science
Pack/
Class Meeting
2-2:30
Snack/Potty
Choice Time
Snack/Potty
Choice Time
Snack/Potty
Choice Time
Snack/Potty
Choice Time
Snack/Potty
2:15-3
PE
2:30-2:45
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
2:45-3
Pack/
Class Meeting
Pack/
Class Meeting
Pack/
Class Meeting
Pack/
Class Meeting
After School
Staff Meeting


Extra Info-

BEAR: Be Excited About Reading

Morning Meeting: Good Morning song, pray, pledges, verse, months song, days song, calendar (day, month, date, year, today is/yesterday was/ tomorrow is), number of days in school (straws,  place value chart),  number of the day (math problems, tally marks, count by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s), weather song and chart, silly (Be Excited About Reading)songs, ABCs, letter sounds, sight words, and more…

Every Week: Letter of the Week, Poem of the Week, Verses and Songs of the Week, Sight Words of the Week

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!

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:

·        Two changes of clothes (one for the cubby and one for the backpack) in labeled Ziploc bags

·        A large backpack without wheels

·        A blanket for rest time (approx.  3’x4’)

·        A healthy lunch and TWO snacks

·        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

·        Handwriting page for the letter of the week

·        2-3 choices from our monthly family activity calendar

·        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.

Over the next two weeks, I would like you to help your child complete the “See How I Grew” poster included in his or her folder.  This is a great opportunity for you to discuss some important events that have occurred in your child’s life so far.  Most of the coloring and drawing should be done by your child, but please help with the writing and anywhere else help is needed.  This assignment is due next Friday, September 6th, but you can turn it in any time before then.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.   Have fun!