January 31st, 2012
Dear Orange Dragon Families,
I’d like to welcome you to kindergarten at Australia Street Infants School and to the Orange Dragon class! Thank you for introducing yourselves to me over the last two days, it was wonderful to meet you all and have a chat!
Although we have only had 2 days of school so far, the kids are settling in nicely, and adjusting well to the routines of school. We have been getting to know each other, through name games, and cooperative play sessions as well as discussing and learning about what it takes to be a good listener.
For maths this week the students will be learning about the numbers 1-5 through songs, rhymes, ACTIVboard activities and games. We have also started our number booklets to consolidate what we learn. During literacy, the students will be identifying and learning about the elements that make up a sentence, eg. Letters, words, spaces and full stops. The students are also learning about the correct posture and pencil grip required for writing.
Yesterday I send home a general information letter about term 1, please see me if for some reason you didn’t receive it. Just to reiterate some key information, red note bags must be brought to school every day and placed in the blue crate outside our classroom. Crunch and Sip will continue daily. Children are to place their healthy snacks on their tables when they come into class in the morning.
Today a letter went home with the kids about the Best Start Assessment. I will be conducting these assessments next Thursday and Friday. Please come and see me if you require any further information.
Next Monday Kickstart lessons begin. Please make sure the children wear sport shoes to school on this day.
Please come and see me if you have ANY questions.
I look forward to an exciting year, full of lots of learning and fun.
Regards,
Jen Lawson