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Monday- Gym
Tuesday- Art and Science Lab
Wednesday- Technology and Guidance or Religion
Thursday- Library
Friday-Music


Kindergarten News

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Students Entering Kindergarten 
2021-22 School Year

Dear Parents,
Welcome to our St. Anne’s School Kindergarten program!  This is the first of many communications we will have during our time together in kindergarten.  We look forward to working in partnership with you to provide your child with a well-rounded education. 
We know as parents you want to make sure your child is ready to transition to kindergarten. Using the skills and concepts your child has developed in Pre-K and/or at home, we will continue to build a strong foundation for your child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. The following is a list of what is helpful for your child to know entering kindergarten.  If your child is still learning some of these skills when kindergarten begins, we will work on them together!  

1.Writing
a.Write first name: upper case for the first letter and lowercase all other letters
b.Letter formation: practice writing letters, both upper and lowercase
c.Pencil grip

2. Alphabet
a.Identify letters of the alphabet, both upper and lowercase
b.Letter/sound identification: identify the sound identified with each letter

3.Colors and Shapes
a.Identify colors
b.Identify shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle

4.Counting
a.Count to 10
b.Identify numbers to 10
c.Count using one to one correspondence

5.Directions
a.Follow one or two directions given at one time

6.Self-Help Skills
a.Bathroom: able to use the bathroom independently 
b.Washing hands: use soap and wash for 20 seconds (practice singing Happy Birthday)
c.Clothing: put on/take off jacket, zip/unzip jacket, pull sleeves out if inside out, suggested velcro closure of shoes if child unable to tie shoes, suggested elastic waist school pants for boys if unable to zip, hook, and use a belt 
d.Food: open/close drink containers, open/close food containers
e.Backpack: zip/unzip, unpack/pack up 

7.Fine Motor Skills
a.Scissors and cutting
b.Glue stick: open/close glue stick, use the glue stick
c.Coloring
d.Small manipulatives: pick up objects using thumb and index finger

8.Gross Motor Skills
a.Climbing: use the staircase and climb with alternating feet

9.Communication:
a.Express questions, statements, and needs to others
b.Express ideas to others
c.Understand basic rules of a school setting: raise hand, wait your turn, listen to others when they are talking, follow set routines

10.Reading:
a.Read 20 minutes a day with your child
b.Reading Comprehension: identify characters and setting of the story, answer simple questions about the story, sequence the events in the story

Suggested Topics
All About Me
Colors
Shapes
Numbers
Counting
Alphabet
Letters
Rhyming
Animals 

Suggested Authors
Frank Asch
Stan and Jan Berenstein
Norman Bridwell 
Margaret Wise Brown
Eric Carle
Donald Crews
Lois Ehlert
Gail Gibbons
Kevin Henkes
Tana Hoban
Syd Hoff
Pat Hutchins
Leo Leoni
Jonathan London
Mercer Mayer
Robert Munsch
Laura Numeroff
H.A. Rey
Anne Rockwell
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Dr. Seuss
Ellen Stoll Walsh
Rosemary Wells
Audrey Wood

Please check the St. Anne’s website and the Kindergarten teachers’ web pages for information about our school and the kindergarten program. On the kindergarten web pages, please refer to the two subheadings: Kindergarten Basics and Developing School Success for more information to prepare your child for kindergarten (Please note: Due to the current health crisis, some items listed may be modified to adhere to new guidelines).
Also, please sign up with the school to receive communications from the school that are sent by email.
Enjoy your summer!
The Kindergarten Team

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Ongoing Practice:
ELA: 
Sequencing and Encoding
Reading Comprehension
Sight Words
Beginning and Ending Sounds
Read 20 minutes each day with your child
Practice writing your first name (first letter - capital, all other letters - lower case)
Review upper and lower case letters and their sounds
Practice proper pencil grip and letter formation (start at the top!)
Math:
Identity and practice writing numbers 0-20
Practice counting objects to twenty 
Practice proper number formation (start at the top!)
Social Studies/Science
Observe seasonal changes at your home and in your neighborhood
Utilize world and USA maps when traveling or when reading references places
Assist with holiday planning - decorating, shopping, cooking
Chores - helps reinforce work habit skills (organization, responsibility,      independence)
Religion
Prayers: Hail Mary, Our Father, Snack Prayer (God is great, God is good, let us
thank Him for our food, Amen)
Sign of the Cross
The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated

Scholastic Book Club ​
Book Club Flyers will be distributed each month
To order online, go to scholastic.com/readingclub and use our class code WW4FP. 

Memory Words 
The Superkids reading program teaches 12 words from the Dolch list of high-frequency words. These are either not decodable or contain letter-sounds that haven't been taught during kindergarten. By the end of kindergarten, children will be able to decode or encode another 55 words from the Dolch list with the skills learned this year. The reading series does not introduce more sight words because they feel the child will be overloaded too soon with nondecodable sight words, and will not rely upon using their decoding ability. Decoding skills are critical for children to have reading success.

Class Parents 2021-22
Mrs. Ametrano and Mrs. Aquino

Lunch News 

Monday - Pre-ordered Pasta 
Tuesday - Brown Bag It- Order by Sunday at 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Brown Bag It- order by Sunday at 12:00 pm
Thursday - Pre-ordered Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad, or a Wrap  
Friday - Pre-ordered Pretzels

Homework
Written homework should be completed in pencil.  

Folders
Please empty your child's folder every day!  Completed classwork and checked homework should be kept at home.  With your child, review the corrected work, and celebrate their accomplishments!

St. Anne's School is NUT FREE!
Please go to the school homepage and read our school policy

Clothing Basics
Please put your last name in jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts. In general, pullovers and zippers are easier for children rather than buttons and snaps. We are available to help your child, however, to develop their independence, you may want to select a covering that they can or will be able to master on their own. Also, many of the children take off their jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt, and the sleeves are inside out. Work with your child to learn how to pull the sleeves so they are not inside out.

Parent Participation and Virtus Certification
In accordance with the Diocese of Rockville Centre, all parent volunteers who wish to participate in any school related events must be VIRTUS certified. Please see the school homepage for more information.