Michelle Leite, Kindergarten

May 2013

Welcome to Kindergarten!

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Kindergarten Friends:

9 Boys and 9 Girls

Caden * Isabella C * Brandon * Julia * Eva * Avery * Richard H * Sarah * Jackson * Brooklyn * Sterling * Samuel * Elizabeth * Richard M * Trenton * Isabella P * Andrew * Chloe *

Special Classes

Monday: Gym

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Spanish & Library

Thursday: Music

Friday: Computers

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This week we will be serving up:

Scrumptious Stories:

This week we will be reading “What’s What?” by Mary Serfozo.

In Phonics we will be learning the vowel /u/.

We will be reviewing our Word Wallets.

Mouth Watering Math:

We are will be learning about time.

Math Vocabulary: minute, hour.

Sizzling Science:

We will continue our Unit on plants.

Savory Social Studies:

We will be learning about cities and suburbs.

Refreshing Religion:

We will learn about Mary the Mother of God.

Week of 5.20.13 Kindergarten Homework:

Monday:

Simple Solutions Lesson 118, worksheet, and practice sight words.

Tuesday:

Simple Solutions Lesson 119, worksheet, and practice sight words.

Wednesday:

Simple Solutions Lesson 120, worksheet, and practice sight words.

Read “We Can Fix” to your family.

Thursday:

Have a good weekend!

Friday:

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day!

Notes and Messages:

5.17.13 -- Kindergarten students should wear their gym uniform for Field Day on Monday, May 20th.

4.30.13 -- On May 17, 2013, the Kindergarten class will be featured in the Faith in Action assembly. Come join us at 9 am in the gym. On June 14, 2013, the last day of school, we will be having our moving up ceremony at 9 am, also in the gym.

4.15.13 -- We have used up all of our glue sticks. Please send in a replacement glue stick for your child.

2.19.13 -- We will be celebrating the 100th Day of School on Wednesday. Please don't forget to send in your collections. Also, Friday, February 22, 2013 will be a Dress Down Day. If your child chooses to dress down, please send in $1 to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

2.11.13 -- Our Valentine’s Day Mailbox is Ready! Please send your Valentine’s Day Cards in by February 14th.

1.21.13 -- On Friday we will be going on our class trip to see Freckleface Strawberry. Please remember to send your child to school with lunch that day as hot lunch will not be available on Friday. Also, we still have many dates available if you would like to be a mystery reader. Please email me if you are interested.

1.7.13 -- Happy New Year! There are many fun activities this week for students to get ready for the Polar Plunge. Don't miss out on the fun!

Monday, January 7th- Dress Down day for $1 to support Mrs. Wisk in the Polar Plunge

Tuesday, January 8th - Wear your craziest warm socks and slippers to warm your feet after the plunge for $1.

Wednesday, January 9th – Wear a bear sweatshirt for $1 with your MTRS uniform. (You can decorate one yourself- put a picture of a bear on your MTRS shirt) Snocones will be for sale during lunch on Wednesday for $2 so bring your change and enjoy a nice cold snack.

Thursday, January 10th- Bring your favorite stuffed bear who will keep you company at the plunge for $1. It is also a crazy hair dress down day so you can even give your bear crazy hair.

Friday, January 11th- Wear your favorite hat and scarf to keep you warm after the plunge for $1. Hot Chocolate with marshmallows will be sold in the cafeteria for $2 so bring your change and get warmed up for the plunge

12.10.12 -- Please do not forget to return your child's report card envelope with your signature.

11.12.12 -- Please check your child's folder for the Reading Eggs log-in information. Your username and password will allow you to access the program at home with your child.

10.14.12 -- If you have not done so already, please sign-up for your parent teacher conference appointment. Bring your calendar with you to your conference appointment so that you can choose a date to come to our classroom and be a guest reader.

10.8.12 -- Thursday, 10/11 is Crazy Hat Day. Don't forget to wear your crazy hat! This is also a dress down day.

9.24.12 Tuesday 9/25 will be a Dress Down Day. The cost of the Dress Down Day is $1.00.

9.16.12-- Show and Tell will begin on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Please find the Show and Tell Schedule below:

Tuesdays: Brandon, Jackson, Isabella P. and Isabella C.

Wednesdays: Andrew, Caden, Avery, Chloe, and Brooklyn

Thursdays: Richard M., Richard H., Eva, and Julia

Fridays: Sarah, Sterling, Elizabeth, Trenton, and Samuel

9.11.12-- Congratulations Kindergarten!! We are the winners of the MTRS Go Gold! Door Decorating Contest. As the winners we will be treated with ice pops tomorrow at lunch! Golden Rose Queen of Ireland, Pray for an end to Pediatric Cancer! http://t.co/rLzWbvA7

9.9.12-- Hope everyone had a great first week of school! Allergy Alert -- Please remember to pack a nut-free snack for your child.

8.30.12 -- It was wonderful meeting all of you today!

Please note a change in the Daily Schedule distributed today. Please disregard the Birthday Celebration section of the schedule. Students in grade Pre-K through Kindergarten at MTRS are not allowed to bring in birthday celebration treats. However, the child will have a special day in the classroom. I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion. Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information. ~Mrs. Leite

Mrs. Michele Leite has a dedication to Catholic Education and joins Mother Teresa Regional School as a long time teacher in the Diocese of Trenton. Mrs. Leite was also educated in the Diocese of Trenton and is a graduate of Georgian Court University. She is a K-8 Certified Elementary School Teacher in the State of New Jersey, and a Roman Catholic Catechist.

Mrs. Leite also serves as the Director of the Mother Teresa Regional School Learning Academy.