What a wonderful start to the new year! The first three days have been fantastic! Your children are adjusting nicely to our daily routine and have already accepted their new classroom buddies. It will be important for you to review our classroom rules with your child and check his/her folder on a daily basis.

As the new school year begins please make sure your child has a backpack to carry his/her belongings to and from school. Comfortable shoes are a necessity too. Your child does run and play at school almost everyday so please help them choose school shoes that are appropriate for an active 5-6 year old lifestyle.

Thank you parents for the wonderful first five years of teaching your child! Without you my job is not possible. Together we will make this a fabulous year for your child. The first week of school can be a positive experience for your child. Here are some tips to help: first, be calm about the transition into Kindergarten...the more relaxed you are about it the better your child will handle the new setting. Second, help your child by making sure he/she can take care of personal hygiene needs. This is extremely important for your child to feel comfortable at school. Thank you again for all you do as a parent and teacher.

The first step in your child's reading success is for you to share good books together. As you read to your child ask questions about what you are reading and allow your child to find familiar letters and words. Having a set time for the entire family to sit down and read will also help instill good reading habits.