Kindergarten 2

Jesus Time
Jesus the Good Shepherd We see that God cares for us and gives us what we need. As we go through our walk with Him, He is always there to comfort, to direct, and daily remind us that we are forgiven. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall lack nothing.

Language
This week we will work on our routines and continue next week with our reading adventures with the Zoophonics characters allie alligator and bubba bear. This week we will: Talk about the parts of a book Learn or review the actions to our Zoophonics characters to help us read Focus on getting to know our new friends and playing games with them to share who we are Explore literature and ask/answer comprehen-

Math
sion questions

Helpers: begin to help us next week after we learn the basics of our routine
August 22, 2012 Week 1

Learn how to use the reading materials in the center Begin basic assessments to see what gifts God has given to us and know which direction to grow Focus on our routine and a basic introduction to our numerals through stories, songs, and puppets.

Special points of interest:

Snack: one to eat and one to drink (save the sweets for lunch) 11:45 dismissal for halfday students Lunch: pack what your child may eat, pack more just in case they get hungrier than expected Thermos make a great way to keep hot food hot

This week we will:

Inside this issue:

Parent Homework Childs Homework 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

Music
Songs: Beginning of the year guidelines. Sing old and new songs. Practice our song to sing for church. We will sing with Jr. K next week. Concepts: Listen for High and Low tones

P.E.
Mrs. Crofts helps us with developing our gross motor skills on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will begin that next week.

Social Studies/Science
W: Travel to a country. Our first country is not too far away. Th: How do we learn? How do we share? How do we feel? F: a.m. Scholastic News

Collecting Helpful Hints Family Meals Resources for Ed. Calendar

F: p.m. Play a game, follow directions, continuation of multicultural activity as needed.

Homework
Parent Homework If you have not done so already, please label and bring: crackers, cheese sticks, bananas, apples (I have an apple cutter), peanut butter and crackers, carrots and dip, yogurt, half a sandwich, and a juice or milk or water.

Paint shirt (dads old work shirt, trim the sleeves, or a large t-shirt) Earthquake kit A change of clothes School Supplies

Catch me after 3:10 if you need to talk to me. I am happy to listen to your concerns. If we share them early, we can work on them together. Talk to me briefly in the morning to give others time to share last thoughts. Lunch will begin at 11:40-11:45. Half day children will be ready for pick up around 11:45 a.m.. If children are not picked up right away, they will go to homeroom by approximately 11:50 or 3:15 depending if they are full time or part time.

Other Plan time to talk with your child. Plan an early bedtime. Plan for a good breakfast. Include protein. Snack items can include cheese and

Please try 200 calories with about 20 grams of sugar if it is a packaged item. No fruit roll-ups, candy, or gummi snacks for snack time. Thank you!

Save cupcakes, brownies, and cake for lunch treats after they have eaten the main meal.
Email me with any question or thought lschleusener@apostlessj.org.

Homework for Your Child

Read two books to your child everyday. Give them the one on one time they need with you. pocket and let your youngsters sort it. Then, show them how to count it out. How much change will make a dollar? Have your child get used to counting. Count regularly. Set the table, We need 4 plates, knives, spoons, and forks. How many napkins do we need? Practice counting to 10 or 20 or 30 or 50 or 100. Consider what your child is ready for and challenge them a little more. Talk about our mission project to send materials to help children and adults with special needs. The program is called Jesus Cares. Today, because of abortions, there are fewer special needs individuals. This makes for a lonely world and less to for us to learn as they have so much to share. Go and make disciples of all nations.

Trace 1,2,3,and 4 on the hair gel/ shaving cream mixture parents made Sunday. Take all the change out of your

Collecting
Box Tops for Educational Supplies Coke Rewards for School Supplies Paper towel tubes Cut Out Pictures From Old Magazines : People, families, individuals, children Shoes, purses, jewelry Tools, food, places Animals A child of 5 is an active, concerned, and thinking child-- thats what your child is. They sense they are growing up and seem to like it. Activities with action are important. Stories are good if there is repetition. They are interested in individual and group projects. They are using their words instead of the bod-

My Child is 5
ies to express feelings. Since they are growing fast, rest, healthy food, and quiet play time is important. For Ideas on How to Help Your Child Begin to Read:
www.ZoophonicsAtHome.com/ SchoolEssentials

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Helpful Hints from Resources for Education

Make time
Set the alarm to allow 1015 unhurried minutes for breakfast. Suggest several healthy breakfast items, and let your child choose. Tip: If your youngster doesnt like to make decisions first thing in the morning, give him breakfast choices the night before. Give him healthy options if he chooses something like donuts. Use that a treat with his lunch or eat half a donut after having a good breakfast. bread). The carbohydrates boost energy and help your child jump-start his day, while the protein keeps his body going strong until lunchtime or snack. frozen waffle. Put sliced strawberries and strawberry yogurt on it. Put slices of strawberries around the edge and fill with a handful of blueberries. Serve with a side of low-fat flavored cottage cheese or yogurt.

Make it kid-friendly
These quick breakfasts are sure to bring an early morning smile to your youngsters face: Egg in a Basket: Cover a frying pan with no-fat cooking spray. Tear a hole out of a slice of whole wheat bread, put the slice in the pan, and crack an egg into the hole. Cook two minutes, flip, and cook until the egg is set and lightly browned. Waffle Wonder: Toast a whole-grain

Make it healthy
Give your child a mix of protein (such as milk, eggs, cheese, or meat) and carbohydrates (whole-grain cereal, fruit, or whole wheat

Family Meals from Resources for Education

Do your kids rush through dinner and bolt from the table? Try these ideas. Keep the conversation light. Some children share their day in great detail, some wait to share it when they are ready. For some, asking them about their day may not produce information. In time they will share. Some minds need free time before sharing school details. Focus on the events of the day or fun weekend plans ahead. Of course, praising your children for a job well done at school or home is always welcome! Take turns. Ask each person to tell one interesting thing he or she learned during the day. That includes you, too. You might mention something you read in the newspaper or learned about at work. If your child forgets, use the newsletter to help you give an introduction. Show me allie alligators action. Tell me about something God made. How did he do it? Play a game. Try the name game. Start with the name of someone famous (George Washington). Go around the table, taking turns calling out another well-known person or character with the same first or last name (Curious George, George Washington, George Washington Carver).

Parent to Parent from Resources for Education

My daughter Amy always seemed to be bouncing off the walls at home, at school, just about everywhere. I didnt know what to do. Since my sisters son is also very active, I asked her for some advice. She suggested that Amy get as much exercise as possible. So, we try to go for a walk or play in the park almost every day. On other days, Amy rides her bike or plays running games with the other kids on our block. Ive noticed that Amy is especially wired when shes overtired, so I make sure she gets plenty of sleep. The difference these changes have made to her behavior is wonderful and Im calmer, too! Be A Helper Helping others can be a real confidence booster for a child. From household chores to spontaneous favors, being helpful can teach your child about living in a community, the family. Teamwork Ask her to stuff pillows into the cases while you put the bed together. Ask him to wipe the windows on the sliding doors after you spray. They will see that working together is a job done! If she makes a mistake, let it go. At her age its good to develop an attitude of helping. Thats more important than being perfect.

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August to September Wednesday, August 22 Drop off your child at 8:00 Welcome Back To School Breakfast 8:30 a.m. for all parents Tuesday, August 28 Blood Drive 11:00 AM Saturday. September 1 10:00 AM Sonshine Station Monday, Sept. 3 No School Wednesday, Sept. 12 School Pictures Friday, Sept. 21 Collaboration Day 11:45 dismissal FOR ALL CHIL-

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DREN The children who do not get picked up will be in homeroom until a family member or family friend picks them up.
Sunday, Sept. 30 Children Sing Children will practice at 10:55 a.m. in the K2 classroom. Parents wait outside of the classroom door until practice is over.

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Calendar
Tuesday Begin to prepare for bed at 5. 7:00, place backpack by the door or in a designated spot. Thank you for all of the work you have done to get ready for this day! Take a deep breath! I am thankful for all that you do! Blessings 1. 2. God loved us and saved us. God helps us to grow and make changes with the help of special people that we love. Wait, stop, quiet voices, clean up, thank yous have helped us to be ready for Kindergarten. We have great friends. We live in a wonderful state. 6. 7. 8. We have an amazing school that strives to share an eternal message with others. We have pastors who serve us. I have great coworkers. I have unique children in my room. m.
your child to you. That way I will know who has left and with whom. 3:10 p.m. pick-up for full day, parents wait outside Please wait until I dismiss your child to you. That way I will know who has left. I do not want to feel scared about where someone has gone. All children will go to homeroom if the parent has not picked them up. Thursday: arrive at 8:00 This is a full day for all of the children. There will be a 3;10 p.m. dismissal outside. Friday: arrive at 8:00 Chapel money placed in basket by the door. The envelope will be in your childs folder. Half-day 11:45 a.m. Full-day 3:00 p.m.

Make your list. Wednesday: arrive at 8:00

Child puts book bag and lunch box in labeled cubby. Child plays with new friends. 8:15 Parents take last pictures. We will see you later. 8:40 Day begins 11:45 a.m. pick-up for half-day, parents wait outside. Please wait until I dismiss

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