August Newsletter (First week)

Press Release from Room 280
August 22, 2014

Dear Parents,
The kids have had a great first week of learning! Our team has begun discussing class/school expectations and learning the routines of our day. We are getting to know each other and making new friends! Here is some information that I hope is helpful!

About Me
I have 13 years total of teaching experience (Prek-2nd grade) in 4 states (Texas, Florida, Kentucky, and Missouri).  Oklahoma is now my 5th state!  I am married and my husband’s name is Todor.  We have two boys, 6 yr old Mason, and 23 month Jaden.


Class Email List
Our group email is set up and I have sent a few class emails already. If you have not received any of them please email me at the address below so I can add you. I am hoping to send a daily email at the end of the day if time permits letting you know about our day. The kids are helping me write them so they may ask if you get them!  Please remember to notify the school of absences and dismissal changes!


Take Home Folders
Your child will have a blue take home folder that they bring home every night. (I hope you’ve seen it!) Inside you will find completed work and information that may need your attention before Friday! If there is any work that your child did not finish I will put it in their folder so that it can be completed and returned to school. My hope is that having a take home folder will help stress the importance of finishing work, doing our best and sharing it with our family.  The folder is to be emptied and returned each day. On Thursdays I will put in any flyers from our school to keep you informed about things happening at JEE and our community.

Lunch
Our class goes to lunch at 12:20—please make sure to look at the Menu to make sure the food provided is liked by your child. I have heard that some of our kids are not eating well.

Snacks
Remember to send a snack with your child each day.  Please do not put the snack in lunch boxes. It should be a healthy item that does not require refrigeration or silverware to eat.   Remind your child that we are not to share snacks with a friend.

Trojan of the Week Homework
Please make sure to check our website for more information about Trojan of the week! Your child has a special week assigned to bring their bag and be our featured friend. I will send an email reminder to you the week before your child is to share! (Next week Rowan is our Trojan of the week!)

Star Necklaces
Everyday our team will have numerous opportunities to earn Trojan tickets. Trojan tickets are earned for following the 3 R’s: Being Resourceful, Responsible, and Respectful! For every 20 they receive, our class will get a star to add to their very own necklace! They are really excited about them! We earned our first star today! Be sure to ask your child about them!

Final Thoughts
Thanks to everyone that sent the wonderful items from our class wish list. I truly appreciate your generosity and support!
I hope that your child is having a positive start to Kindergarten! I am so excited about this year and am looking forward to watching your child grow!
If you ever have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at kimberly.pandov@jenksps.org


Sincerely,

Mrs. Pandov