100^th Day Celebration

We are in need of cereal, such as Cheerios, Apple Jacks, or Fruit Loops (or the generic brands of these), that can be placed on string to make “100^th Day necklaces.” We also need packages of Oreos, Honeycomb Cereal, and bags of assorted candy (no hard candy please) for our other activities. If you would like to donate, we need it by Friday, January 20^th. Thank you for your help!

Supplies Needed

· Oreos

· Honeycomb Cereal

· Cheerios, Fruit Loops, or Apple Jacks (Generic Brand is great too.)

· Assorted Candy (nothing hard)

Student of the Quarter

First Quarter:
Rylee Eaton and Chase Eads

Second Quarter:
Raegan Mays and Jacob Young

Monthly Character Trait

September: RESPECT
Ethan Hicks

October: RESPONSIBILITY
Destiny Earnheart

November: KINDNESS
Arlin Wishon

December: CARING
Troy Wiseman

Things to Practice

· Identify and know value of penny, nickel, dime, and quarter

· Count and write to 100 and above

· Tell and write time to the hour

· Write sentences using sight words and sounding out unfamiliar words

· Use a capital and period in sentences

· Read three and four letter words by tapping out sounds

· Recognize current sight words

Student Teacher
Our kindergarten class will have the privilege of working with a student teacher for the next few months. Her name is Mrs. Garner and she will begin observing our classroom the second week of January. After she gets familiar with our routine, Mrs. Garner will begin teaching a few lessons and leading activities. I am excited to work with Mrs. Garner and to have another teacher in the classroom to help the boys and girls get even more one-on-one attention! Be expecting more information about Mrs. Garner in the upcoming weeks.

Thank You
Check out the newest pictures from December! You will see some snapshots of the kids sitting in Santa's lap at the local bank. We want to thank First Community Bank for inviting our kids and giving them framed pictures to take home. The boys and girls were so excited to get to talk to Santa!

Back to School
I hope everyone has enjoyed Christmas break, but school starts back this Thursday. See you soon!