Nickajack_Kindergarten

September Happenings

September 4th - Back the Jack campaign beings

September 13th - F.B.I.(Father's Being Involved) meeting in the cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.

September 19th - Picture Day

September 25th - Chick-fil-A night

September 28th - Relay for Life Krispy Kreme donut sale

F.B.I. (Father's Being Involved)

Our Fathers Being Involved (F.B.I.) will be holding a meeting on Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  We are also looking for Dads to read on Friday, September the 14th first thing in the morning.  If you would like more information regarding this exciting program please contact Kendall Foster at kendall.foster@cobbk12.org or come to the meeting. 

Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night

Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us next Tuesday, September 4 for our Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night.  You will not want to miss this evening with your child's classroom teacher.  Each teacher will be discussing the kindergarten curriculum and how Common Core Standards will be implemented in the classroom this year as well as their classroom expectations.  The night will begin at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria and will conclude in your child's classroom.

Dear Kindergarten Parents,

         

          Next week we will be starting our new unit about colors.  In order to get everyone involved and have a little fun, we will all be dressing in a certain color for two weeks. Below you will find the days and their corresponding colors.  We will be doing all sorts of tallying and graphing activities to see who is wearing which type of clothing, and who can wear the most of one color.  Any kind of visible clothing counts (socks, shoes, skirts, pants, shorts, shirts, and dresses)!!  Please help your child to remember to wear the correct colors!

 

Monday, August 27– Red

 

Tuesday, August 28 – Yellow

 

Wednesday, August 29 – Blue

 

Thursday, August 30 – Orange

 

Friday, August 31 – Green

 

Tuesday, September 4– Black

 

Wednesday, Sept. 5 – Pink

 

Thursday, Sept. 6 – White

 

Friday, Sept. 7 – Brown

Common Core Information

Beginning in August 2012, Cobb County schools will be implementing the new Common Core Curriculum. These national grade level standards have been adopted by 45 states and 3 territories. We are looking forward to successfully implementing the new standards for the 2012-2013 school year. Information about the new curriculum will be shared during the Open House meetings.  Please click the link below for more information.

http://www.cobbk12.org/commoncore/index.aspx

2012-2013 Kindergarten Supply List

Nickajack Elementary School
Kindergarten Supply List
2012-2013
(1) pack of #2 pencils (plain yellow ones) NO JUMBO
(1) pack of jumbo erasers
(2) packs of 24 ct. Crayola brand Crayons
(18) large Glue Sticks
(1) small Elmer’s liquid glue
(1) pair blunt 5” Fiskar scissors
(1) washable Crayola Thick Classic Markers
(1) pack of wide EXPO dry erase markers – unscented please
(1) ream of white copy paper
(2) boxes of Kleenex Tissues
(2) 6 oz. or more bottles of Hand Sanitizer
(2) 6 oz. or larger bottles of Dial liquid hand soap (1 will go to Specialists)
(1) can Lysol Disinfectant Spray
(2) container of Baby Wipes
(3) containers of Clorox wipes (1 will go to Specialists)
(1) box Ziploc bags – gallon size (boys only)
(1) box Ziploc bags – quart size (girls only)
(1) composition notebook
(2) wide-lined spiral notebooks
(1) Rest Mat for rest time – Labeled with Child’s Name
(1) Change of Clothes – Labeled with Child’s Name
(enclosed in Ziploc bag please)

No school boxes or pencil sharpeners, please.
All supplies are communal and will be shared – please do not label anything
with child’s name except the rest mat and clothes.
Individual teachers may add supplies to the list in the fall.
Mr. Homansky would like to remind you to plan for proper P.E. shoes and
attire.

Mrs. Karp has here own blog.  If your child has been assigned to her classroom, please visit her blog at http://amysauer.typepad.com/blog/

Enjoy the rest of your summer!!

Back to School Shopping

It's hard to believe that we will be returning back to school on August, 13th.  We hope that everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing summer.

While surfing on the internet I can across this great site that compares several retailers and the cost of their school supplies!  In today's economy we are all looking for the best deals.  I hope this helps!

http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2012/07/school-supply-deals-78-71412-includes-price-comparison-chart/

 

60 Ways to Make Reading Fun

Read {where}
1. in the bath tub (empty, of course). Fill it with blankets, pillows and books.
2. outside. In a chair, on a blanket, under a tree, in a tree house, at a park.
3. in a fort. Build a fort with your child and climb inside for a book or two.
4. with a flashlight. Turn off the lights and read to your child by flashlight.
5. in a book nook. Create a special place for reading books with comfy blankets and stuffed toys.
6. at the table. Start each meal with a book.
7. wearing dress-up clothes.
8. under a table.
9. in a laundry basket (if you're small enough to fit!).
10. out loud.
11. on the stairs.
12. every day.

Read {what}
13. a book in a different language.
14. a how-to book.
15. a pictures-only book.
16. a book with chapters.
17. a year book (preferably your mom or dads).
18. the newspaper.
19. labels at the grocery store.
20. a comic book.
21. the Bible
22. street signs.
23. a book from the library.
24. a book that plays music.

Read with {or to} your
25. mom.
26. dad.
27. grandma.
28. grandpa.
29. brother
30. sister.
31. cousins.
32. aunt.
33. uncle.
34. neighbor.
35. best friend.
36. babysitter.
37. favorite stuffed animal/doll.
38. pet.
39. self in the mirror.

Read a Book About
40. your hometown.
41. your state.
42. your country.
43. a castle.
44. dinosaurs.
45. the past.
46. the future.
47. another country.
48. your favorite animal.
49. your favorite food.
50. your favorite activity.
51. the moon.
52. going on vacation.
53. the place you're going on vacation.
54. fairy tales.
55. someone famous.
56. a holiday.
57. the seasons.

{Active} Reading
58. sing the words.
59. act out the words.
60. spell the words.

How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Ten Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

1. Read books every day. Without a doubt, this is the most important activity you can do to help your child develop language and reading skills. The 3 Rs of Reading are Repetition, Rhythm and Rhyme. Children enjoy books about their world and having books read over and over. Run your finger under words showing that reading is top to bottom and left to right. There are many interesting letter books to teach recognition and sounds. Visit your local library and perhaps your child can have his own card. Snuggle, bond, and cuddle while you share a love of reading.

2. Develop fine motor skills and help your child learn letters the sensory way. It takes time, patience and practice to have a proper pencil grip. Model and praise often, offer large crayons and pencils, buy child safety scissors, and use playdough to develop muscles.

3. Print first name with only the first letter capitalized.

4. Follow 2 and 3-step instructions. “Please get your shoes and put them on.” Velcro is one of the greatest inventions ever. “Go to the bathroom, flush the toilet, and wash your hands, please.”

5. Manners: Model saying please and thank you and listening without interrupting. Talk to your child about raising their hand when they want to ask the teacher a question.

6. Social skills: Playing with other children teaches children how to share, take turns, communicate, and problem-solve.

7. Help your child take responsibility: Encourage them to clean up toys and messes, dress and use bathroom by themself, get own drink and healthy snacks, and take responsibility for their actions.

8. Number recognition and concept: Help your child learn to count with concrete objects such as marbles, rocks, dolls, cars, beans, pasta. Play hopscotch then have your child place the correct number of items on each number.

9. Letter recognition and sounds: Words are everywhere in the environmental. Point to them and slowly sound words you see while taking walks, running errands, from grocery lists and cereal boxes. Label favorite items and places around the house. Encourage your child to trace over letters and numbers in chalk – then use a water gun, spray bottle or paint brush to trace over and erase, which also helps develop fine motor skills.

10. Build self esteem: Remember to praise your child often for their successes. Every day give them hugs and tell them you love them. Communicate, listen, and answer their seemingly endless questions. A curious child’s questions reflect their cognitive and emotional development.