Friday, September 9, 2016

Hello Weckie Families!!

 What a most AWESOME first week of Kindergarten we have been having! Sticking to our teamwork theme of Dublin, Team 204, is just the best! We have been learning so much this week and spending a lot of time getting to know each other. Loads of new friendships have been forming and it their smiles are contagious.

 The first week of Kindergarten brings out many emotions and one of those is: EXHAUSTION!! I have been asked all day long: when are we going home? And I have been told: I'm tired. I have probably heard those statements two dozen times a day.. and this is NORMAL and this is GOOD!! We expect this to be a huge shift for many, away from their nap time, and into a classroom for the day! Please know that as the days and weeks go on, it gets easier and suddenly it's more like: WOW, that was a fast day! or Are you sure it's time to go already? We'll get there... it just takes time!

Thank you to everyone for your generosity in donating so many fabulous school supplies. Our stash has been restocked above and beyond what I have ever had in past years... you are AMAZING!! We use it all and need it all!




Typically our Friday Newsletter will have info about: Reader's Workshop, Writer's Workshop, Language Workshop, Math Workshop, Science and Social Studies. Right now we have been doing a bunch of get to know you activities, stories about going to school and our emotions, learning about teamwork and learning about sharing. Kindergarten is such a fun place! Workshops will begin in the next few weeks and I'll be telling you all about them as we launch!


A couple of important reminders:
1. Birthday Books - as soon as they are done, please send them in! I see many still in green folders and want to make sure everyone has one when their birthday's come around.
2. Favorite Books - please make sure to send in your child's bag of 5 favorite books so we can use them next week to launch our Reader's Workshop. Thank you to everyone who has done so already! You ROCK!

Tonight is the PTA sponsored Pizza Picnic out on the playground. While it's too late to order pizza, feel free to pack a picnic dinner and come join us on the playground! I would love to see you all there from 5-7pm.

Last but not least, our Kindergarten Curriculum Night is on Wednesday, September 14th beginning at 6:30pm in the old gym/cafeteria. Please come with out your child and learn all about the wonders of Kindergarten! We will be doing several important things in the classroom as well, so I do request that everyone attend!

Here's a few fun shots from our first week in Kindergarten... Happy Friday! :-) Mrs. Weckstein