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Newsletter 8-29-11

Computer Lab

We lucked out and were able to go to computer lab during our first week of kindergarten! We learned how to use the mouse to move the cursor and explored the KidPix drawing program with a partner! We had fun drawing and adding pictures to the page! We also learned how to log out.

Great job to the kindergartners for sharing and taking turns today!! :-)

Computer lab is now on Wednesdays from 10:20-11:10. If you haven't yet, please bring in headphones by next Wednesday! :-)

We lucked out and were able to go to computer lab during our first week of kindergarten! We learned how to use the mouse to move the cursor and explored the KidPix drawing program with a partner! We had fun drawing and adding pictures to the page! We also learned how to log out.

Great job to the kindergartners for sharing and taking turns today!! :-)

Computer lab is now on Wednesdays from 10:20-11:10. If you haven't yet, please bring in headphones by next Wednesday! :-)

First Day of Kindergarten

Our first day of kindergarten started off with a presentation in the Multipurpose Room for kindergartners and their family! Mrs. Gallagher, our principal, read a first day of school story called "The Kissing Hand." The incoming kindergartners gathered around her as she read the story of Chester's first day of school.



When we went back to our classroom, we learned some of our morning routines. As a class we came up with class rules. We took a tour around the school and visited where our pullouts were going to be. We practiced how to hold a pencil correctly with the "OK" sign. :-) Afterward, we went outside to learn about playground rules from Ms. Jeannie.
After lunch, we worked on a Kissing Hand activity. We colored Chester the raccoon and practiced how to hold and use scissors correctly. We had our first Health class with Miss Wasson. For math, we were able to play a matching shape game on the Smartboard! It was so much fun!
At last, it was what everyone was waiting for: CENTER TIME! We had about 15 minutes to play in different areas around the classroom. It was so much fun!

We had a great day at school and I look forward to tomorrow!!

Our first day of kindergarten started off with a presentation in the Multipurpose Room for kindergartners and their family! Mrs. Gallagher, our principal, read a first day of school story called "The Kissing Hand." The incoming kindergartners gathered around her as she read the story of Chester's first day of school.



When we went back to our classroom, we learned some of our morning routines. As a class we came up with class rules. We took a tour around the school and visited where our pullouts were going to be. We practiced how to hold a pencil correctly with the "OK" sign. :-) Afterward, we went outside to learn about playground rules from Ms. Jeannie.
After lunch, we worked on a Kissing Hand activity. We colored Chester the raccoon and practiced how to hold and use scissors correctly. We had our first Health class with Miss Wasson. For math, we were able to play a matching shape game on the Smartboard! It was so much fun!
At last, it was what everyone was waiting for: CENTER TIME! We had about 15 minutes to play in different areas around the classroom. It was so much fun!

We had a great day at school and I look forward to tomorrow!!

School Supplies

Below is a list of our school supplies. Please do not follow the generic school supply lists that are available at the stores.

Kincaid Kindergarten Supply List

2011-2012

PE Shoes	Gym shoes with non-marking soles to be left at school (label with name). Velcro is very helpful if your child cannot tie shoelaces yet
Backpack	Backpack or book bag to transport school work to/from home - please write your child's name on the backpack
Headset	Headset of computer lab with headphone jack (not USB) - please label with name
1 Box of Ziplock Bags	Boys bring gallon, girls bring sandwich size bags
Lunch Bag or Lunch Money	Label lunch bag; hot lunch costs $3.15, milk only is 50 cents
3 Hole Zipper Pouch	Your child's choice - please label with your child's name
2 Boxes of Healthy Snacks	Suggestions: crackers, fruit leathers, goldfish, fruit snacks, pretzels, apple sauce, trail mix, etc.
1 Container of Wipes	Boys bring cleaning wipes, girls bring hand wipes
Tissue Boxes	Facial tissues, 50-count or larger

Do not label the following school supplies:

5 Bottles of Elmers Glue

8 Glue Sticks Avery or Scotch Brand Only

2 Boxes of 10 count Crayola Markers

4 Boxes of 24 count Crayola Crayons

Fiskars Scissors 5 Year Old Size in Red, Blue, Green, or Orange

24 Count Papermate #2 Pencils

2 Boxes of 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils

Below is a list of our school supplies. Please do not follow the generic school supply lists that are available at the stores.

Kincaid Kindergarten Supply List

2011-2012

PE Shoes	Gym shoes with non-marking soles to be left at school (label with name). Velcro is very helpful if your child cannot tie shoelaces yet
Backpack	Backpack or book bag to transport school work to/from home - please write your child's name on the backpack
Headset	Headset of computer lab with headphone jack (not USB) - please label with name
1 Box of Ziplock Bags	Boys bring gallon, girls bring sandwich size bags
Lunch Bag or Lunch Money	Label lunch bag; hot lunch costs $3.15, milk only is 50 cents
3 Hole Zipper Pouch	Your child's choice - please label with your child's name
2 Boxes of Healthy Snacks	Suggestions: crackers, fruit leathers, goldfish, fruit snacks, pretzels, apple sauce, trail mix, etc.
1 Container of Wipes	Boys bring cleaning wipes, girls bring hand wipes
Tissue Boxes	Facial tissues, 50-count or larger

Do not label the following school supplies:

5 Bottles of Elmers Glue

8 Glue Sticks Avery or Scotch Brand Only

2 Boxes of 10 count Crayola Markers

4 Boxes of 24 count Crayola Crayons

Fiskars Scissors 5 Year Old Size in Red, Blue, Green, or Orange

24 Count Papermate #2 Pencils

2 Boxes of 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils

Meet Mrs. McConnell

Hello! I'm Mrs. McConnell (previously known as Miss Yan)! I got married this past July to my husband Chris. Together we have a dog named Buddy who is almost 11 years old. :-)

We enjoy Latin dancing, watching plays, being foodies, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends.

This is my 5th year at Kincaid Elementary. I'm very excited to meet you and can't wait to be your teacher!

Love,

Mrs. McConnell

Hello! I'm Mrs. McConnell (previously known as Miss Yan)! I got married this past July to my husband Chris. Together we have a dog named Buddy who is almost 11 years old. :-)

We enjoy Latin dancing, watching plays, being foodies, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends.

This is my 5th year at Kincaid Elementary. I'm very excited to meet you and can't wait to be your teacher!

Love,

Mrs. McConnell