Playful Kinders

Hello Families, What a fun week in Kindergarten! Important Dates Jan 5  Classes resuem    Jan 13  Fun Lunch   Jan 14  School Council Meeting & Parent Association Meeting   Jan 30  Non-Instructional Day – no school for students   As Mrs. Scarrow begins an exciting new chapter at her new school, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for her leadership, kindness, and unwavering support. Her dedication to students, staff, and families has made a lasting impact on our school community. We are grateful for the guidance, encouragement, and care she has shared so generously, and she will be truly missed. We wish Mrs. Scarrow every success and happiness in her new role and are confident that she will continue to make a positive difference wherever she goes. Hip Hop Concerts Wow! Students were so excited to share their learning with their families. The Tuesday/Thursday class was fabulous, and we look forward to celebrating the Monday/Wednesday cla...

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8  Fun Lunch Dec 16  Winter Concert  Dec 17  Winter Concert  Dec 19  Fun Snack Dec 19  Last day before Winter Break Jan 5  First day of classes Gym This week in physical education, our kindergarten students had a blast exploring movement, balance, and teamwork through scooter boards and an exciting group game called Hungry Hippos . These activities aren’t just fun; they help students develop essential physical literacy skills, cooperation, and confidence in movement.  Students practiced moving their bodies in a variety of ways while seated or lying on scooter boards. They focused on pushing, steering, and stopping safely, which helps build core strength, balance, and spatial awareness. I can use my body to move safely on a scooter board. I can stop, start, and steer while on a scooter board. I can show control and balance while moving in different directions. In this cooperative game, students worked in te...

Hello Families, Important Dates Dec 8 Fun Lunch Dec 16 Winter Concert  Dec 17 Winter Concert  Dec 19 Fun Snack Dec 19 Last day before Winter Break Jan 5 First day of classes Well-Being This week, something magical has arrived in our kindergarten classroom: our Kindness Elves! "Buddy and Snowball," welcome to kindergarten! These special helpers are not just cute; they are here to encourage children to practice kindness, empathy, and cooperation with their friends, teachers, and families. The elves gave challenges and suggestions that supported students' thinking about the feelings of others, sharing, and celebrating each other’s efforts. For example, the elves might encourage students to: Help a classmate clean up. Share a toy or resource during play. Through these activities, students are developing important social and emotional skills that are integral to our kindergarten program. I can recognize and describe my own feelings. I can notice and respond to the feelin...