WELCOME to KINDIEPREP!
Dear Families,
Welcome to KindiePrep at American Academy! The school year is gearing up and I am happy to be sharing it with you and your child. The first year of school is always exciting as we become familiar with friends and establish new routines. I hope that together we can help your child have a successful KindiePrep experience!
Communication is key in my classroom! Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions of concerns. Be sure to fill out the Student Contact Sheet and Student Questionnaire to ensure that I have all important information regarding your child. My web page can be found on American Academy’s Website and it is here where you will find important information. My email will be the best way to get ahold of me. Please allow 24 hours for responses as I am busy teaching during the day.
IMPORTANT CLASSROOM INFORMATION:
Lunches: We eat lunch at 11:45 in our classroom. Your child may either bring his/her lunch from home or buy lunch from our cafeteria. If your child orders hot lunch, it will be brought to him/her in the classroom. If a sack lunch is brought to school, please have your child’s name on it and place it in the lunch bucket. Also, please be sure you are providing your child with the appropriate eating utensils, as we do not have any in the classroom. We also do not have the ability to hear up lunches so please keep this in mind when you pack your child’s lunch.
Snack: We have a morning and snack and an afternoon snack daily. should be something that they are able to open independently. Please have your child’s name on their snacks. Please place your child’s snacks in the AM Snack bucket and the PM Snack bucket which will be placed on top of the cubbies. If your child stays for After Care, please bring an additional snack with their name on it and place it in the After -Care Snack bucket on top of the cubbies. Also, your child needs to bring a labeled water bottle to school every day. He or she will place their water bottle in the bucket inside our classroom as part of their morning routine. Please bring water bottles that are not easily spilled. We do not have a drinking fountain in the classroom, so the water bottle is the only way for your child to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Blue School Bags: Your child will be given a blue bag with his/her name on it. This bag is to be used in place of a backpack. Your student will use the bag to bring their lunch, snacks, extra clothing, Friday Folder, and is especially important that this bag is brought to school on Fridays as this is the day when school work from the week and sheets and blankets will be sent home to be washed.
Rest Time: Your child will need to bring one blanket and a crib sheet to fit over a mat for naptime. The blanket and sheet cannot be larger than crib size ( no large blankets, comforters, no pillows). Our classroom is small and has limited space for mats to be spread out. We are required to have a certain amount of space between mats and when a child brings a large blanket to school, it makes it very difficult to allow for the required spacing.
Friday Folders: Friday Folders are sent home on Fridays. The folder will have all of your child’s work from the week. It is essential that the Friday Folder itself be emptied of all contents and returned promptly on the following Monday of each week. I need the folders back in order to refill them with the next week’s class work. Thank you in advance for being responsible in getting folders back to me each week.
Extra Clothing: Please bring a full set of extra clothing to leave in your child’s cubby. This clothing needs to follow dress code (navy blue bottoms, white, red or navy blue tops). Be sure there is at least one pair of pants, socks, underwear, and a shirt with the extra clothes.
First day of school and each day to follow: Every morning you will need to sign your child in to class, the QR Code is located outside my door above the cubbies. Please be sure you are also marking the correct lunch option. If your child brought their lunch or needs a hot lunch please indicate this this when you are signing your student in for the day. Once you have signed your child in, it’s time to say a quick goodbye. Quick goodbyes are best as they allow your child to settle in and get their day started. Due to Tri-County rules, parents MUST remain OUTSIDE the classroom during drop-off. Once you have said goodbye to your child, they will enter the classroom on their own, put their water bottle in the water bottle bucket, wash their hands at the sink and do Morning Work.
Absences: Please email me at [email protected] if your child will be arriving late to school or is they will be absent for the day.
**School doors open at 8:10 and we will promptly begin at 8:30. It is essential to your child to be on time! If they are late, they are missing out on important fine-motor and academic skills used during Morning Work.
I am looking forward to getting to know your kiddos and to having a fun-filled year with them!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lagerstrom
September Classroom News:
Dear Parents,
Your students had a wonderful first week of school. Thank you all for assisting your child in having a smooth transition into our classroom. It has really helped them to adjust to the routine.
Themes: Colors and Shapes, All About Me and Families
Classic Tale: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Literacy: Introduce letters T and B
Math: Identify colors and shapes ( circle, square, rectangle and triangle)
Introduce numbers 1 and 2
Rote Counting to 5
Friday folders: Your student will bring home a Red folder each Friday. The folder will contain completed work, art work and other communication. Please check and empty the red folder prior to returning it to school on Monday. There is a red bin on top of the cubbies that is labeled folders. Please place the red folder in the red bin on Monday mornings. Thank you for your support with the folders.
Important Dates:
August 31- Back to School Night , 5:00-6:00pm in our classroom. This is an information night to learn more about the routines and curriculum in our classroom. This event is advised for parents only.
September 4th- LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL
September 15th- Muffins with Mom 7:00am-8:00am in the school cafeteria
September 29th- Dress of Choice
Reminders: Please Label all of your student’s belonging. This includes all clothing including jackets, snacks, water bottles and lunch boxes. Jackets are to be labeled and brought into the classroom with your child each morning along with their water bottle. The classroom has an area in the back for students to hang up their own jackets. This allows us to prepare students more quickly to go to recess.
If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at [email protected].
Have a wonderful month of September!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lagerstrom
Here is the link to our classroom wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21GWOK5SUN6YD?ref_=wl_share
October Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
We are moving into the exciting month of October and have many fun things planned for the classroom. First, I would like to thank everyone for donating to our Raise Craze Fundraiser. Students have been actively participating in acts of kindness in our classroom and are placing a pom poms in our kindness bucket daily. The school is accepting donations through the end of this week. Students in our class have earned a popsicle party on Friday, October 6th and will participate in the Ninja Nation Celebration.
Themes: Fire Safety, Five Senses/Body Parts, Fall
Classic Tale: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Literacy: Recognizing the first letter in their name. Answering who, what and where questions about a read-aloud. Identifying the parts of a book (cover, spine, back cover).
Letters: K, N, M Review letters: T, B, F, L and H
Math: Introduce numbers 3 and 4 and review numbers 1 and 2.
Rote Counting 1-5
Review colors and shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle and oval).
Positional Words: first and last, up and down
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Please label everything! Snacks, lunch boxes, water bottles and clothing need to have labels. This helps us in trying to keep track of the owner and return it to the correct student. Thank you for your assistance with labeling everything.
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 5th: Picture Retakes
October 6th: Doughnuts with Dad, 7:00am-7:55am in the cafeteria
October 6th : Fall Fundraiser ends
October 10th : LATE START DAY DOORS OPEN AT 9:15AM AND SCHOOL WILL START AT 9:30 AM (NO BEFORE CARE TODAY)
October 11th and 12th Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 13th: NO SCHOOL/TEACHER COMP DAY
October 16th-20th FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL
October 27th- Trunk or Treat
October 31st- Halloween Party: 1:45-2:45. Students may wear a costume to school. However, please be advised that it must be easy to use the bathroom and may get spills or accidents on the costume. No masks or weapons allowed.
Amazon Classroom Wish List Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21GWOK5SUN6YD?ref_=wl_share
If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at [email protected]
Have a wonderful month of celebration!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lagerstrom
November Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
We have many fun things planned for this month of learning. Please make sure to read the important reminders and dates for important information.
Themes:
Community Helpers
Native Americans
Pilgrims
Classic Tales:
The Lion and the Mouse
Literacy:
Answering who, what, where questions during the read-aloud.
Describing the illustrations in the read-aloud.
Math:
Write, count and identify numbers 6 and 7.
Count objects to match an opposing set.
Repeat a pattern.
Introduce positional words: up, down, on top, and under.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
The weather is changing. Please have your child bring a winter jacket, hat and gloves. Also, please add an extra set of warm clothes in their cubby in case they need to change for any reason. Please label all items.
IMPOTANT DATES;
November 2nd : Class Photos
November 6th – 10th : PTO-Parker Task Force Food Drive
November 10th : Veteran’s Day Celebration and Breakfast: Please refer to the American Academy website main newsletter for more details and information.
November 17th : Dress of Choice
November 20TH – 24TH NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 24th End of Trimester.
Thank you for your continued support of our classroom. You have amazing children! If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at: [email protected]
Have a wonderful month of November!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lagerstrom
December Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
We have a lot of fun things planned for the month of December. Our class will learn about winter and winter festivals.
Themes: Winter and Winter Festivals
Classic Tale: The Gingerbread Man
Literacy: Retell a story that has been read aloud including the characters, a beginning and the end.
Math: Write, count and identify numbers 8 and 9.
Count out 5 objects. Graph pets.
Continue a pattern and sort by shape.
Science: STEM : Water sink or float
Reminders: Please Bring Winter Coats, Hats and Gloves to School. Our class goes outside at 30 degrees or higher. Please Label all Clothing and Snacks. Thank you.
IMPORTANT DATES:
December 1st : Spirit Day: Wear your spirit top and uniform bottoms
December 4th-7th: Scholastic Book Fair
December 8th: Spirit Day: Wear your spirit top and uniform bottoms
December 15th: Dress of Choice
December 16th: Skate City Fundraiser: Please see the main website for more details
December 20th: MOVIE AND PAJAMA DAY AND BRING A SMALL STUFFED ANIMAL DAY
December 21st: HOLIDAY PARTY: 1:45-2:45: More Details Soon
December 22nd NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAK BEGINS
December 22-JANUARY 8TH NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAK
Have a wonderful month of December. If you need to reach me please email me at [email protected]
Class Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21GWOK5SUN6YD?ref_=wl_share
January Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
I hope all of you had a wonderful winter break. We should have a lot of very cold days this month and need everyone to send your child with a winter coat and possibly mittens and a hat. There are a lot of fun things planned for the month of January! Please read the important dates at the end of the newsletter.
Themes:
Farm Animals, Transportation and Space
Classic Tales:
The Three Little Pigs
Literacy:
Sequence three events of the story. Predict what will happen next in the read-aloud.
Math:
Write, count and identify number 10. Recognize more and less in a group. Review shapes: oval and diamond
Science:
Animals
IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS:
January 9th: First Day Back to School
January 15th NO SCHOOL MLK Day
January 31-February 1- Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 2nd: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
February Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
We have a lot of fun things planned for the month of February. Look for an email from Kelly Sammis for information on our Valentine’s Day Party. We are participating in Change Wars which will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Our class has the chance to make a difference by donating change and win a dessert party if will bring in the highest amount of change. Have a wonderful month of February!
Themes:
Health, Nutrition and Dental. Jungle and Rainforest
Classic Tales:
The Little Red Hen
Literacy:
Answer who, when, what and why questions about the read-aloud. Predict what comes next in a read-aloud. Find the illustration or object within an illustration of a book that is being described.
Math:
Write, count and identify numbers 1-5. Compare sets of numbers using quantity words. Create a 2 object pattern of at least 6 alternating objects.
Review shapes.
Science:
Health and Nutrition
IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS:
January 23-February 1- Change Wars
January 31-February 1- Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 2nd- NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day
February 10th – PTO Sponsored Dance
February 14th Valentine’s Day Party 1:45- 2:45
February 14th 100th Day of School Celebration. Your child make bring a ziplock bag containing 100 items to share at circle time. This is a show an tell event that will allow the students to see what 100 objects looks like. The bags will go back home that day. Thank you.
February 16th NO SCHOOL TEACHER COMP DAY
February 19th NO SCHOOL
If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at [email protected] . Have a wonderful month!
March Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed the Valentine party put together by our amazing room parent, Kelly Sammis. Thank you everyone that volunteered with supplies and assisting during our classroom party. This month the class will learn about Dr. Seuss, jungle and farm animals, habitats and weather. There will be a lot of fun activities planned around the themes to enhance learning. If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at [email protected] .
Classic Tale:
The Tortoise and the Hare
Themes:
Dr. Seuss, Jungle and Forest Animals includes their habitat and weather
Literacy:
Answering questions of who, what, where, when and why during and following the read-aloud. Provide or join in repeating the refrain of books with repetitive phrases. Find rhyming words within the read-aloud.
Math:
Write, count and identify numbers 6-10. Create a 3 object pattern of at least 6 alternating objects. Review and sort shapes. Graph treats and compare results.
Science:
Weather and habitats
IMPORTANT DATES;
March 1-14 PTO Butter braids fundraiser
March 1: Chick- Fil-A Fundraiser. 9135 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker
March 8: Spirit Day: Wear a spirit top and uniform bottoms
March 15: Spirit Day: Wear a spirit top and uniform bottoms
March 18-22 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Please send your child with a jacket every day. We go out twice a day for recess. Please label all items of clothing. Please provide a complete set of clothing that is labeled in your child’s cubby. Thank you.
Class Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21GWOK5SUN6YD?ref_=wl_share
Have a wonderful month of March!
Mrs. Lagerstrom
Spring Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
There are a lot of exciting things planned for the month of April. Students will learn about Spring, plants, fairy tales and nursery rhymes. As we learn about the lifecycle of plants, each student will plant and observe their own bean plant. Children will also explore many fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
Themes:
Spring, plants, fairy tales and nursery rhymes
Classic Tale:
Jack and the Beanstalk
Literacy:
Memorize and recite with others a simple nursery rhyme, poem or song. Perform previously taught hand and body gestures associated with a familiar rhyme, poem or finger play.
Math:
Review numbers 1-10. Create a 3 object pattern of at least 8 alternating objects. Introduce the penny and dollar. Use positional words: first, next and last.
Science:
Plants are living things. Plant, care for and record observations of a plant, noting the parts of a plant, needs , development and life cycle.
IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS:
April 5th: Spirt Day (Wear an AA spirit shirt and dress code bottoms).
April 19th : NO SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
April 24th : Harlem Wizards Game Fundraiser: See the American Academy main website for more details.
Please remember to label of your students clothing and personal items. Please have your student bring a jacket to school every day. The class goes outside twice a day for recess time. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at [email protected]. Have a wonderful month of April!
May Newsletter
Hello Everyone!
It is hard to believe that our school year is ending soon! I have truly enjoyed working with all of these amazing students and witnessing incredible growth in everyone. Our class still has many fun learning experiences planned for the month of May.
Themes:
Insects and Bugs, Oceans, Summer Fun and Review
Classic Tales:
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Literacy:
Students will answer who, when, what, where and why questions about the read-aloud. Students will “retell” a story that has been read aloud including characters, a beginning and an ending.
Math:
Review numbers 1-10. Introduce 0. Review and use positional words. Learn about the penny and the dollar.
Science:
The lifecycle of the butterfly.
The lifecycle of the ladybug.
Important Dates and Reminders:
May 1st : Kindie Prep to kindergarten transition meeting at MB campus.
May 2nd: KindiePrep to kindergarten transition meeting at CP campus.
May 6th-9th: Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 10th : NO SCHOOL
May 10th: Family, fun Fundraiser and Auction
May 13th: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May 20th: KindiePrep Field Day 9:00am -10:45 am Volunteers are needed to assist with running stations. Mrs. Redder will post a sign up as the event nears.
May 22nd: Last Day of Aftercare
May 23rd: Last Day of School
Please send a stick sunscreen to school with your child’s name on it. Please send a jacket to school with your child every day! If you have any questions or concerns I may be reached at [email protected].
Classroom Amazon Wishlist link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21GWOK5SUN6YD?ref_=wl_share
Have a wonderful month of May!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lagerstrom