March Reading Tips
Learning to read and taking on more advanced material takes practice. Practice means reading more often. While emergent readers read in the classroom daily, we can’t rely on classroom reading to do all the work. Reading needs to take place in the home in order for a child to move up the literacy ladder. I tell my students that reading every night is the most important homework they will ever get.
Sometimes children find reading with adults stressful or difficult and will do anything to avoid it. Other times, adults don’t have the time to spend with a child who needs to read. One way to get around these issues is to have your child read to things or people other than you: a sibling, a friend, a pet, a doll, or a stuffed animal.
1. Read to a sibling or younger friend. Both the big child and the little child feel special. The big child feels like a teacher and has been given an adult job to do. The little child enjoys the attention from their sibling/big friend. In the end, both children get something out of this. The big child gets to practice reading and the little child gets read to. This is a win-win situation.
2. Read to a pet. Dogs are used as reading buddies all over the country for a reason: dogs are wonderful listeners and provide unconditional support. Dogs crave human attention and will lie around and listen all day if it means they get some petting out of it! Fish are also an ideal audience. Fish can’t run away while being read to and being around fish tanks is known to calm people down. Cats, guinea pigs, hamsters—they would all love to hear your child read!
3. Read to stuffed animals or dolls. I have had many parents tell me they have walked in on their children teaching a class of stuffed animals. I LOVE this idea! Reading to stuffed animals or dolls is, again, pressure-free. No stuffed teddy is going to interrupt when your child reads the wrong word.
These moments of reading to animals, siblings, and toys should all be stress-free. If they want to jump from the back of the book to the front to the back again, let them. This is their moment. They are loving books, having fun practicing, and teaching others…even if it is their fish.
-Julianne
March 13, 2014
Dear kindergarten families,
The entomologists in our crew have chosen an expert insert or arachnid! Each student will research his/her expert insect/arachnid for the remainder of the year. This research project asks kids to be readers and writers during every expedition workshop. It also provides the opportunity for each child to be a thoughtful and supportive teammate. This may be the biggest challenge of all!
Research teams are formed based upon the insect each child has chosen. The teams are:
· Beetles: Angelo and Lando
· Ladybugs: Henry, Audrina, Jayanna, and Ernesto
· Tarantulas: Sire, Gabriel, Nico, and Adrien
· Butterflies: Jonnelle, Mason, Brooke, and Rosline
· Dragonflies: Mara*
· Moths: Zahara*
· Scorpions: Michael and Graham
· Spiders: Amaya, Marcus, and Andrew
*Mara and Zahara will be supporting one another as teammates in this project.
Because there was a great deal of interest in arachnids in our crew, we decided to extend our expert study to include spiders, scorpions, and tarantulas.
In the coming weeks, research teams will focus on collecting facts for 12 main topics/categories. These topics include: main body parts, legs, wings, movement, food, habitat, community, protection, camouflage, predators, metamorphosis, and cool facts. This requires students to be able to use and navigate nonfiction text.
For homework this week, please have your child read the book A World of Bugs to you and complete the Reader Interview. The ability to independently navigate nonfiction text will be vital to the success of our research project! Please return the book to school as we will be using it to help us with our expert insect/arachnid research.
Expedition Night
Our Expedition Night will be on Wednesday, May 21st from 6:00-7:30pm. This night is required for students and families as it will be a culmination of our expert insect case study. During this demonstration of student learning, your child will present his/her expert insect research project. Our insect expedition is so much more than just looking closely at insects. To do this work, students have to become confident readers, writers, researchers, collaborators, artists, AND entomologists. Our expedition night will be a celebration of learning!
Book Orders
Please return your book order by Monday, March 24th. Remember, each child receives $7.00 worth of free books thanks to Book Trust!
Important Dates
· Spring Break: March 31st-April 7th
· Expedition Night: Wednesday, May 21st from 6:00-7:30pm
Thanks!
Julianne
February 20, 2014
Dear families,
Yesterday, we walked over to Berkeley Lake, focusing on using our five senses to discover the community around us. We carried our science journals to the park and wrote about our observations. We are going to make a trip to Berkeley Lake every Wednesday morning (weather-permitting). Not only do we get to experience the nature and wildlife in our own backyard, we get some exercise in the process!
Homework
Please read the attached paragraphs with your child and decide if each one is describing the sense of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and/or taste (may be more than one).
Service Project
We are still in need of items to donate to Foothills Animal shelter. Please reference the attached list of items. Our crew has worked hard to research and promote this service project – let’s help them out!!
Costume Day
This Friday, February 21st, is costume day in our crew! Your child can wear a costume to school, but it must not be distracting (because we will still have a full day of learning). Masks or weapons of any kind (even plastic) are not allowed.
Mealworms
Mealworms and beetles will be coming home tomorrow! Your child knows how to care for the mealworms, but he/she will need your help. We have worked hard to safely observe our mealworms and create a supportive habitat. I encourage you to continue to care for the mealworms at home.
Read Across America
We will celebrate Read Across America (Dr. Suess’s birthday) on Monday, March 3rd. On this day, your child can come to school dressed as his or her favorite book character. Please also bring the book this character is from! This will be a day dedicated to the magic of reading.
Our Valentine’s Day party was a huge success, thank you for all of your help!
Best,
Julianne
Foothill Animal Shelter Wish ListHELP WHERE NEEDED
- Gift cards to Petco, PetSmart, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes and gas stations.
We have a great need for these items:
- KMR supplemental kitten formula, canned and/or powdered (no 2nd Step, please)
- Esbilac supplemental puppy formula, canned and/or powdered (no 2nd Step, please)
- Purina Pro-Plan brand canned wet food – chicken & liver entree for cats/kittens; chicken & rice for puppies/dogs
- Clay, non-clumpable cat litter
- Small, low-to-the-ground litter boxes for kittens and adult-sized litter boxes for mother cats
- Sturdy chew toys for puppies
- Training pads
- Clorox and Bleach Wipes (no Lysol)
- Zout stain remover
- High-efficiency laundry detergent
- Distilled water
- Fleece blankets
- Dog collars with snap closures (no buckles)
- 6-foot dog leashes
- Premier brand Easy Walk harnesses in sizes Medium, Medium-Large, and Large (store locator available at www.premier.com)
- Mesh harnesses in sizes Extra-Small and Small
- Dog toys: Kong products, etc.
- Soft dog treats to use as training treats (such as Pupperoni, Zukes, Pet Botanics, etc.)
- Dog biscuits
- Cat toys: plastic shower curtain rings, balls, play wands, etc. (no catnip please)
- Small mammal food, houses and toys
- Meat baby food (no garlic and onions)
- Pet-Safe Ice Melt
- Hand sanitizer
- Scrub brushes (all sizes)
- Trash bags (heavy duty)
- Paper towels and facial tissues, such as Kleenex
- AAA, AA and 9-Volt batteries (for microchip scanners)
- New digital cameras
- Memory cards
- Office supplies: file folders, pens, stamps, etc.
October 3, 2013
Dear families,
Happy October! October is one of my favorite months (especially in kindergarten), full of dress up, Halloween stories, and changing leaves. We will be reading many Halloween books, talking about the changes happening outside, and bringing fall into our classroom.
Our Week
This week in our expedition, we began to study ants in more detail. We went on an ant collecting adventure and have the beginnings of an ant farm in the classroom. We discussed the different body parts of an ant and shared wonders we have about ants. We will continue to focus on ants throughout the beginning of next week. They are very amazing creatures!
In reading, we have been practicing Read to Someone. When we read to someone, we sit EEKK (elbow to elbow, knee to knee), read in a whisper voice to our partner, and check for understanding. Read to Someone will be a vital center during our literacy block. It helps students with their reading fluency and gives them an opportunity to share books they enjoy. Please encourage your child to practice reading with you at home. Remember, there are three ways to read a book:
1. Read the pictures.
2. Read the words.
3. Retell a story.
Your kindergartener can read a book to you by looking at the pictures and explaining what is happening. When they start to read the words, they will see how the words match the pictures and make deeper connections with the story!
In crew, our target has been “I can appreciate what make each member of my crew the same and what makes us different.” This week, each child received a notecard with another crew member’s name on it. They then thought about what that person brings to our class and drew them a picture. Students came up with very thoughtful and kind things to say about their classmates:
“Henry is kind.” –Mara
“Jayanna is a good artist.” –Nico
“Amaya is helpful. She helps me with puzzles.” –Gabriel
“Michael has a bright smile and is good at drawing.” –Ms. Aimee
“Nico brings good show and tell. He is good at it. He plays with me.” –Zahara
“Sire plays with me.” –Lando
“Jonnelle is silly and she makes me laugh.” –Marcus
“Marcus is kind.” –Brooke
“Ms. Michelle helps me.” –Rosline
“Angelo is so cool.” –Adrien
“Andrew is kind.” –Mason
“Brooke is nice to me.” –Audrina
“Gabriel is kind.” –Graham
“Mara is a good friend.” –Jonnelle
“Adrien always plays with me.” –Sire
“Zahara is kind.” –Henry
“Ms. Aimee, I like her hair!” –Angelo
“Lando shares.” –Amaya
“Audrina is very helpful. She is a hard worker and great artist.” –Julianne
“Ernesto is fun to play with.” –Michael
“Rosline is kind. There was water and she helped me up.” –Jayanna
“Mason is kind and loves dinosaurs.” –Ernesto
We have been practicing writing and recognizing the word “is”, as you can see from many things the students wrote above!
In phonics, we have worked on the letters O, L, and R. We talked about what words start with each letter and practiced writing the letters. Phonics is vital to our day as it provides your child with the building blocks of reading.
During math, we identified and named shapes, wrote numbers 0-20, and began counting by tens. We made shape collages and went on a shape “hunt” outside. We also talked about the words “taller” and “shorter” and measured ourselves against objects in the room.
Upcoming Field Trips
We have two field trips coming up!! Two parent volunteers on each trip would be wonderful.
Chief Hosa Hike
We will take a bus to the Chief Hosa trail (off of I-70) to hike. It is a one-mile brail trail and we will talk about using our senses on the hike. What do you smell, hear, and feel? We are going on this trip on Wednesday, October 16th. It is the day after the four-day fall break weekend. Please send your child with $2.00 for bus money.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Our second trip this month will be to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to watch the Flight of the Butterflies IMAX on Monday, October 29th. We will also have time to explore the Dinosaur exhibit to see what insects were living during the time of the dinosaurs. Please bring $5.00 for the trip. (Chaperones also need to pay $5.00).
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd and Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00-7:30pm. Please sign up for a time slot outside of my classroom door. If you would like a longer conference, different day, or the slots are full, please let me know and we can schedule another time.
Show and Tell
We have seen so many great insect show and tells this week! If you catch a live insect, please have your child bring it in. We could use some more live insects in our classroom!
Book Orders
Please return your book orders by Monday, October 29th. Every child receives $7.00 worth of free books form Scholastic, so please help your child pick out the books he or she is interested in! If your order exceeds $7.00, please bring in a check for the amount (less $7.00) made payable to Scholastic.
Best,
Julianne
September 26, 2013
Hello kindergarten families,
What a whirlwind of a week! I was home sick for two days, so many of your children experienced substitute teachers for the first time. I heard it went very well, but I missed my kindergarten crew!
Our Week
This week, we continued to talk about true insects and learned yet another song about insects:
Head, Thorax, Abdomen
(to the tune of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes)
Head, thorax, abdomen abdomen.
Head, thorax, abdomen, abdomen.
Two antenna, wings, and six legs.
Head, thorax, abdomen abdomen!
Your children love performing this song to the class; please encourage them to perform it for you at home! In addition to learning the song, we went on an insect hunt to Berkeley Park, where we successfully found many spiders (who are not true insects), ants, and flies. If you see an insect around your house and are able to catch it, please bring it in!
In phonics, we talked about rhyming words, the words is and the (our first two sight words!), and the letters I and P.
This week in math we worked on writing numbers 0-9, sorting, and introduced coins. Math manipulatives are being introduced very slowly, giving each child the opportunity to experiment with and explore the materials.
Please keep in mind that the kindergarten motto this year is “going slow to go fast”. As a kindergarten team, we are intentionally introducing centers and routines very slowly, ensuring that each child has it down before we move onto the next step. This will be sure to pay off once we get rolling in centers and workshops!
Show and Tell
After much trial and error, we have decided on a new format for show and tell. Your child can bring in a show and tell only if it has to do with insects (some examples are live insects, dead insects, insect books, insect toys, etc.). As much as I enjoy open-ended show and tell, it was getting a little out of hand as ten or more children would bring show and tell in one day.
Copy Paper and Snacks
Thank you to those of you who have brought in extra copy paper and snacks! These items are still needed, so donations are always welcome.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all at Back to School Night!
Sincerely,
Julianne
September 19th, 2013
Dear kindergarten families,
Can you believe your kindergartener has already been in school for four weeks!? The time has flown by and a lot of learning has happened since the beginning of school.
Our Week
In kindergarten this week, we have learned about the characteristics of living things. Many of you may have heard our “It is Living” song at home (if not, please encourage your kindergartener to practice for you).
It is Living
(sung to the tune of Frere Jacques)
It is living! It is living!
I know why! I know why!
It eats and breathes and grows and moves!
It eats and breathes and grows and moves!
It’s alive! It’s alive!
In reading, we have been working on reading independently and building our reading stamina. When we read independently, we grab our book boxes (individual boxes for each child containing books they are interested in), find our best spot for learning around the room, and read silently to ourselves. We have also discussed the three ways to read a book:
1. Read the pictures
2. Read the words
3. Retell a story
In math, we have been studying numbers 0-9, sorting objects according to their attributes, and exploring manipulatives. Each kindergartener is working on his or her own Number Book, which will go home in a couple weeks. Please help your child count household items at home, or you could even enlist their help when sorting groceries!
Field Trip to Berry Patch Farms 9/26
Next Thursday, September 26th the kindergarten crew will do field work at Berry Patch Farms in Brighton. We will participate in “To Bee or Not to Bee”, a workshop designed around bees. Please bring $5 cash for the field trip by Tuesday, September 24th. We would also love some parent volunteers for the trip! If you have completed the DPS volunteer training and would like to be a chaperone, please let me know!
Book Orders Due Friday, September 27th
Please return your child’s book order by next Friday, September 27th. Thanks to our participation in Book Trust, each child receives $7 worth of books from Scholastic at no charge. Take advantage of this great program and order books that interest your child!
Copy Paper Donations
Our classroom would love some extra donations of copy paper. We are going through paper quickly and could use supplements throughout the year. Thank you!
Best,
Julianne
August 30, 2013
Dear Kindergarten Families,
Wow, what a great first week! It has been so nice learning about your children and creating our kindergarten classroom community. This week, we have been focusing on getting to know each other and building relationships. We talked about our “Crew Courtesies” and worked together to build a set of class expectations for our learning community. We learned a fun game outside called Octopus, playing it throughout the week and exploring the outdoor school environment. We worked on writing our names and counting the number of letters in our name. We have also been sharing special facts about ourselves to the class, making connections with each other and learning about our crew. We had fun drawing and talking about our hopes and dreams for kindergarten (see attached list of class hopes and dreams). Finally, we have been learning how to use the different spaces in our room, from the kitchen and house area to the library and block area.
Next week, we will dive into our curriculum. We will start our expedition on Tuesday! All year, your kindergartener will be studying insects, becoming an expert entomologist. We will be doing lots of fieldwork, gathering information that ignites your child’s curiosity. One of the Centennial values is wonder, so please encourage your kindergartener to bring in interesting objects to share that they find from nature to add to our classroom wonder table.
Home Visits
Home visits are a great way for us to get to know each other better and allow your child to share things with me he or she would not be able to at school. The visit should be guided primarily by the child with adult support. I encourage you to have conversations with your child about things he/she would like to ask or share while I am visiting. Some ideas are:
- sharing a favorite book or stuffed animal
- walking me around the backyard showing different flowers and plants
- drawing pictures
- sitting silently, watching while I talk to the family
- talking on the front porch
- playing an instrument or singing a song
- taking a walk around the block
- playing with a pet
- sharing a small snack
- sharing photos of summer adventures
- discussing previous school highlights, favorite friends, teachers
- asking lots of questions about the school, classroom, etc.
On Tuesday, September 3rd, I will have a sign-up sheet in the classroom for home visits. Each visit will be short (20-30 minutes long) and will not be centered around academics, but rather focused on getting to know each other!
Water bottles
Many kindergarteners have brought a water bottle to school this week, thank you! For those of you who have not yet sent a water bottle, please do so next week. It has been very hot lately and everyone has been drinking tons of water. It minimizes class interruptions if everyone has a water bottle in the classroom.
Please don’t hesitate to e-mail me with any questions, concerns, or celebrations. I look forward to the rest of our year together!!
Best,
Julianne
Hopes and Dreams for Kindergarten
“(I want to learn about) lions and tigers, because I like lions and tigers and the cubs too. The lion cubs and the tiger cubs.” (Jayanna)
“How to learn scissors. And crayons and glue. Also, to learn paper and also how to write something. Also, books!” (Zahara)
“I want to build sand castles.” (Ernesto)
“I want to learn unicorns.” (Mara)
“I want to learn about spiders.” (Audrina)
“I want to learn about spiders.” (Andrew)
“I want to paint and play games on carpet. I want to paint with Miss Julianne.” (Brooke)
“I want to learn about tarantulas!” (Henry)
“I want to read a lot.” (Rosline)
“I want to learn how to build things.” (Marcus)
“I want to learn about dinosaurs at the museum.” (Jonnelle)
“I want to play with toys and pick up toys.” (Amaya)
“I want to learn more about our Roly-Poly.” (Michael)
“I want to learn about sharks!” (Nico)
“We are singing songs!” (Angelo)
“I want to learn about sharks and monsters.” (Gabriel)
“I want to learn about spider webs.” (Adrien)
“I want to learn about a bear and two dinosaurs.” (Sire)
“I want to learn about dinosaurs!” (Mason)
“Driving the cars.” (Graham)
“I hope to learn to spell.” (Lando)
August 23, 2013
Dear families and students,
Hello!! Can you believe in just a few short days we will embark on a new school year?
I’m so excited about teaching and learning alongside your children and to be working with our fabulous classroom assistant Miss Michelle this year! I’m sure you have many wonders about the upcoming year and what will help you and your child feel prepared for this adventure. Hopefully this letter will help address a few of those items.
Firstly, my name is Julianne and this will be my first year teaching the K/1 loop at Centennial. My role is to facilitate teaching, engage minds, listen to and encourage questions, honor and cultivate student’s dreams, support struggle, and encourage risk. I consider myself a lifelong learner. The growth mindset I encourage and cultivate in kids is the same standard I uphold for myself.
On a personal note, I love to travel. My goal is to visit every continent, although I still have a long way to go (four to be exact). One of the reasons I love traveling so much is because I love to eat! Trying new food in a new place is something that makes me very happy. If you ever want to share a favorite dish with me or the class, please feel free!
I know that each one of the incoming kindergarteners is experiencing different emotions. Some are ready and have been for months. Others may be hesitant or anxious. I also know that each parent is experiencing different emotions. Some of you may be feeling ready and others feeling like time is going too fast. I will do my absolute best to support all children (and adults) during this transition.
I have worked long this summer, preparing my classroom with the anticipation of eager and curious students arriving. I wish it to be inviting to all and full of warmth, life, and evidence of rich student learning. Our classroom will grow and change as the students contribute their own work. Right now, it is like a canvas, waiting for their unique touch.
Here are some important things to know as the school year approaches.
SUPPLIES
Each year, Centennial families help to support classrooms by making a donation of supplies that will be shared by the class throughout the year. I have listed a few items in addition to those requested on your registration list. If you have not brought your supplies to the popsicle social, please bring them with you on the first day of school, August 26th. Please do NOT label supplies with your child's name. It is our hope that by having and sharing common supplies, our classroom will build community and use the supplies with care. Thanks!
Classroom Items: Please do NOT label these
1 boxes crayons 16 or 24 colors
2 boxes washable markers
1 box colored pencils
2 bottles white glue
1 pair scissors
6 glue sticks
1 tray watercolor paints
1 composition notebook wide ruled
1 full size box of Kleenex
1 package dry erase markers
1 box gallon size Ziploc bags
2 tubs Clorox wipes
1 ream white copy paper
1 roll paper towel
1 hard plastic blue pocket folder
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
THESE WERE NOT LISTED ON YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST GIVEN TO YOU AT REGISTRATION, BUT PLEASE BRING THEM.
- A child’s backpack (without wheels) with your child’s first and last name printed on it in permanent marker. This pack should be comfortable to carry long distances and large enough to fit a journal, water bottle, sack lunch, warm layer and rain jacket.
- One change of seasonally appropriate clothing, including extra pairs of socks and underwear. Please bring these clothes in a Ziploc bag to be kept at school and label the bag and all clothing items with your child’s last name. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT, AS WE WILL GET MESSY!!
- A durable, leak-proof water bottle to keep in the classroom throughout the year. This water bottle should also be labeled with your child’s first and last name.
- A rain jacket, so we can go out in the rain to explore and play (no umbrellas please).
- A 3-inch binder that will become their portfolio, documenting each individual child’s growth throughout the year.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday, August 26th is the first day of school! I will meet my class outside the door (south east corner) at 7:50am for the first week. Class BEGINS at 8:00am. Please have your child here by 7:50am.
- My students will enter the building/their classroom through the external door (room 110) with me. If you are tardy (we have already entered the building), you will need to go through the main entrance doors (east side) and check in with the office.
- Students/families, unless late or unassigned to a classroom, will NOT be allowed to enter the building through the main doors to get to their classrooms.
- At dismissal (3:00pm) I will walk my students out of the classroom door to the sidewalk just outside my classroom (south east door) where you will pick them up. A guardian will check out each child unless he or she is taking the bus.
FIRST DAY DETAILS
The first day of kindergarten is a time of celebration and sometimes tears. I am here to make sure your child's first day feels warm, safe and exciting.
To help your child feel confident when he/she arrives, please share the following information with them:
- I will meet my crew outside the classroom door at 7:50am.
- Take this time to give your child a hug and kiss (on the hand might be nice as I will be reading "The Kissing Hand" sometime on the first day). Long goodbyes can be hard for the kiddos, so try to be encouraging and upbeat.
- Bring a tissue. Tears happen. Going off to the big school is a grand passage (for parents too!).
- Feel free to have your child bring a flower. I will have a vase for any flowers contributed to class.
- Please refrain from staying in the classroom for a long period of time with your child this first week. We will be spending the first week of school making the classroom our own. It is important that each student has this important opportunity to grow independently into their new space and feel that it is his/hers.
- When your child enters the room they will:
- Hang up their pack and/or jacket on a hook.
- Put a lunch box (if they have one) in the blue tub.
- Find their attendance stick on the table and hand it to me or Miss Michelle.
- Sign their name on the sheet next to where I have printed their name.
- Find their name on the floor and sit down in a circle for morning meeting.
- There will be books available to read, or they may chat quietly with a friend while waiting for morning meeting to begin.
Centennial families are vital to student success. There are many different ways to support your child and crew at Centennial throughout the school year. Some of the important volunteer opportunities for our parents include:
- In class support of reading, writing, math, science, expedition content, etc. You will need to be available on a regular basis (consistent day and time) and receive training/support before jumping into this role.
- Adventure parents – These parents help out on our adventures. The adventure parents provide added supervision and support during trips, but also help contact and support parents joining us for day trips.
- At home cutting/pasting/creating of instructional materials.
- Taking photos/videos of the class and putting together a slide show for our website. .
While I am excited to welcome volunteers into the classroom, I will need a few weeks to feel out exactly what we will need. Please check in with me regularly as our needs will change throughout the year!
COMMUNICATION
Throughout this next year, communication between home and school will be vital. My parent communication is sent through email so please be sure your email address is updated throughout the year if changes occur. I will also send communications via folders sent home weekly. I write a newsletter once a week to keep families up to date with the work that is happening in the classroom and to inform you of important dates to add to your calendar. Teacher letters will also be posted on my class website http://kinderexplorers.weebly.com and outside my door (room 110). I am also working on establishing a format to text important updates and reminders to the entire class.
I am typically pretty student-focused once the school day begins. I like to use the first moments of the day to say good morning to every child and to make sure that morning time is focused on kids settling into the school day. This means that having a quick conversation about a rough morning or after school plans is always welcome but longer conversations should be scheduled before or after the school day hours. I can always be reached by email at [email protected] if you have questions, celebrations, or concerns. I will get back to you as soon as I can with a thoughtful response. Please use this email to let me know if you child will be absent, tardy, or will have alternate plans for afternoon pick-up.
Thanks for reading this through to the end!
I look forward to meeting all of you and starting the year!! It is going to be a wonderful learning adventure.
Best,
Julianne Herhold
Welcome to kindergarten!
I am very excited to begin our kindergarten journey together! Throughout the year, we will be exploring and investigating the world around us as we develop the critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skills to build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
As I'm busy preparing for the year, I would love to learn more about you and your kindergartener. Please don't hesitate to e-mail me or fill out the form below if you have any questions, concerns, or want to introduce yourself. I can't wait to meet you and I'm looking forward to a great year!
-Julianne