Mrs. Berry's Kindergarten 2011-2012 - mrsberryskindergarteneka20102011

Mystery Reader - updated 1/20/12

Wouldn't it be exciting for you to surprise your child's class by coming in to read a favorite book! Please let me know when you are available, and we will set up a time for you to come in and do this. (Feel free to bring your own or let me know if you would like to choose from my personal library.) Remember to keep it a secret (even from your own child.)

Project Presentations for Seasons/Weather - updated 1/24/12

Information on the next project (Seasons/Weather) was sent home on Tuesday, January 10th. Families are welcome to see their child present his/her Seasons/Weather project according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, January 25th: last names from A - G: AM class - 10:25 - 10:55; PM class 2:05 - 2:35;

Thursday, January 26th: last names from H - P: ****(this has been changed because we have a meteorologist coming in to give a presentation on weather) AM class - 8:25 - 8:55; PM class 2:05 - 2:35;

Friday, January 27th: names from Q - Z: AM class - 10:25 - 10:55; PM class 2:05 - 2:35;

Feel free to email me if there is a specific time that fits into your schedule, and I will meet your needs, if possible.

New Hours - updated 12/05/11

Please keep our class hours in mind. AM class: 7:45 - 11:00; PM class: 11:30 - 2:45.

Sight Words and Homework - updated 1/20/12

Sight Word Tests will be given every two weeks until 4/13/12, when they will be weekly. Please practice sight words with your children. You will find it in the Forms section of this website. I will also send home another copy of the list, if you request it. The seventh test, on Friday, 1/27/12, is on the words: with, like, not, no, play, & yes. Homework packets are also available under the Forms section of this website. We have math and ELA (English Language Arts.) It is an enrichment to our curriculum and does not teach new concepts. It only reinforces what has been learned in class. Homework is optional. If you would like your child to complete the homework, but need me to print it out, please let me know. Again, the homework is not mandatory. The Januay packets are due on January 31st, 2012.

PM Kinder Families - updated 11/4/11

The PM class currently starts at 11:30. Please stay with your child in the lobby until at least 11:25. Students cannot be left without supervision and the office staff is not available to monitor your children. Thank you.

Be Kind - updated 9/26/11

EKA is proud to be a supporter of the Josh Stevens Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to reward children for their Kind Acts. Each Friday staff wear our “Be Kind" shirts. We encourage students to wear their "Be Kind" shirts too. Shirts can be purchased at the front office for $10. The sale of these shirts helps to support the Josh Stevens Foundation and their mission to continue their Kindness Revolution.

For more information, please visit www.joshstevensfoundation.org

Nutrition Break - updated 9/17/11

Our class will have a 10 minute Nutrition Break every day. This is for a light, healthy snack, not a full breakfast or lunch. The AM class eats at 9:15 and the PM class eats at 1:15. Please provide your own plasticware for yogurt, pudding, jello, or anything else that needs it.

Take-home Folders - updated 1/03/12

The folder goes home with your child every Tuesday and should be sent back to school on or before Friday. Please sign and return the Weekly Student Report in the folder, but keep any hand-outs at home. Thank you.

Reminders - updated 10/09/11

Reminders: 1)Please practice shoe-tying at home. This is a self-help skill that students should learn at home. 2)Your child may have a water bottle in class but please write your child's name with a permanent marker at home. *Many students bring in the same brand of water.* 3)Students may bring in a book to share in class for me to read aloud. 4)Please label your child's jacket, backpack, and lunchbox with his/her first and last name with a permanent marker. Thank you.

Wish List - updated 1/09/12

Thank you for all the items that have already been provided for the class. The following items would be appreciated:

rectangular shaped cake pans, pipe cleaners, card stock, shoe organizer, dominoes, a straight edge blade, push pins, colorful Gel pens, egg cartons, batteries, toilet paper and paper towel tubes, clothespins, tubs and bins, mismatched socks, a memory card, puzzles, Bingo Dawbers, and Playdough. Thank you in advance for these items.

Fundraisers - updated 1/09/12

We are collecting Box Tops for Education, Campbell Soup labels, empty Capri Sun juice pouches, the bottum plastic part of a Lunchables container, and Sunny D labels. Thank you.

We are also collecting monetary donations for the "Autism Speaks" organization during January and February. Thank you for your support.

Scholastic Book Orders - updated 1/03/12

Scholastic Book Order Catalogs are available for viewing, ordering, and paying online at scholastic.com. You will first need to create an account. The book order will be due by Wednesday, January 13th. Scholastic will donate a free book to our class for each book order you make. The Web address is scholastic.com/bookclubs and the Class Activation Code is J6HCL. Cash will not be accepted. Thank you.

Show and Tell - updated 1/20/12

We will have Show and Tell every Friday. Your child may bring a Show and Tell that starts with "letter R". Show and Tell will coincide with the Letter and/or Theme of the Week. Please do not send anything breakable or valuable, and should be able to fit into your child's backpack.