Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Katie Davis, and I feel so fortunate to be teaching Kindergarten at Pine Tree Primary! I have been married to my husband, Mike, for five years. He works at Texas Eastman. We have a three year old daughter and a newborn son. I am enjoying your little ones!

La'Tavia Allison
Lydia Bailey
Carmen Barron
Ben Budnick
Chance Collins
Kory Grace
JaCayla Ingram
Joshua Kessler
Brianna Lansdale
Logan Larson
Makayla Martin
Lucas Pope
Cloee Pratt
Sadie Sadler
Austin Smith
Eli Jaah Spraglin
Ty Tanner
Ray Valdez
Jessika Williams
Ashley Wingo

Pine Tree Primary hours are 8:00 - 2:30
My conference period is 2:30 - 3:30. I can be contacted during this time at 903-295-5095.

Friday: Science Lab
Thursday: Class Library (8:55-9:25)
Friday (every other week) Music

8:00-8:05 Morning Announcements
8:05-8:30 Morning Stretch/Poetry Corner
8:30-9 Bridges in Mathematics
9-9:15 Shared Writing
9:15-10 Small Groups/ Literacy tables
10-10:15 Shared Reading
10:15-10:30 Independent Writing Journals
10:30-10:50 Recess
10:55-11:25 Lunch
11:25-11:50 Language & Writing
11:50-12:15 Centers
12:15-12:45 Theme
12:45-1:20 Writing to Read Computer Lab
1:20-1:40 Pack belongings/ Snack
1:40-2:10 PE (Tues, Thurs, Fri)
2:30 Dismissal

IT'S MAY!!

I can't believe the year is coming to an end. Here are some important dates to remember...

Friday, May 2: We tour the 1st and 2nd grade campus. Dress your child in their red spirit shirt since all kindergarten friends will be going!

Wednesday, May 7: Field Trip to Safety City
Some reminders for Safety City...
Wear socks and comfortable shoes. We will ride bicycles, cars, and be walking a lot. Wear your red spirit shirt. You may need sunscreen. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND $3 AND THE SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

Friday, May 30: Kindergarten Graduation
Here are some reminders for graduation...
The students will come to school at 8:00 as usual. Please be sure they get to school on time. Graduation will take place at the PTJH gym. Please remember that junior high students will be in class. Do not enter the building until after 8:30. Graduation begins at 9:00. Students usually wear Sunday dress clothes.

Tuesday, June 3: Kid Station and Pizza Party, $5 required

Wednesday, June 4: Last day of school

April 28 - May 2: Consonant Blends, Zoo animals
May 5 - 9: Word Families, Building Sentences, "What Mom's do Best"
May 12 - 16: Rhyming, Ocean
May 19 - 23: Vowels, More Ocean and Beach fun
May 26 - 30: "Daddy" writing journals, graduation
June 2 - 4: Summer Fun!

Continue reviewing sight words daily!
a am and at come go here I in is it like look me my on see the this to up we

*After learning the 22 sight words, extend onto harder high-frequency words...

mother father baby girl boy yes no said do you can

Spend quality time each day reading to your child, and having them read to you. You are their first and favorite teacher! Be proud of their accomplishments. They are becoming fluent readers!

Happy Birthday to these friends...
Jessika (May 6) and Jacayla (May 31)!