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D'Markus' Fun Friday

AJ's Fun Friday

Oct.- 31st- Nov. 4th

Reading - This week we will be learning about the letter z and the sound /z/.

Library Day- Our library day is on Thursdays.

AR- Please make sure you are reading your child's library book at least three times before sending a note for a test. Your child should be taking at least one test a week.

Weekly Sight Words - see, nine, of, he

Math - This week we will be starting addition. Our first several lessons are about adding to, putting together, acting out, and drawing addition problems.

Costume Day and The Pumpkin Patch

October 11-14

Oct. 3-7

Hunter's Fun Friday

Fall Fun

Hilarious Hat Day

Hilarious Hat Day

Anna Marie’s Fun Friday

A big thank you to Anna Marie for a great Fun Friday! We read The Biggest Apple Ever and then made apple magnets. When we were done with our craft we got to eat apples dipped in caramel!! MMM!! What a sweet treat!! Thanks again!

Anna Marie's Fun Friday

Grandparent’s and Fun Friday!

We had a great time with our grandparents at lunch! Thank you to everyone who could make it!! The kiddos were soo excited!! They couldn’t wait to surprise you with their gifts!

A big thank you to Erin’s family for a great Fun Friday! We read a great book about zoo animals and then made zoo puppets! Thank you! Thank you!

Erin's Fun Friday

Grandparent's Day

Apple Week

New Beginnings!

Open House!

Happy Crayon Day

  

                            

           Crayons, pencils, scissors, and glue

           Mrs. Griffin can’t wait to meet you!

Our Classroom!

It Is That Time!

Welcome Back! We are busy getting ready for school! As information comes available I will post it on my website.

I wanted to let you know that Open House will be held on August 18th from 3-6 p.m. Feel free to come and go as needed. You will be able to meet me and bring your supplies. We recommend that you bring ALL your supplies at Open House. Thanks!

                                                   

Meal prices have changed

Breakfast- Regular Student- .85

Lunch- Regular Student- 1.60

                                           

MPS Transportation Hotline Opens Monday, August 8th!

Montgomery Public Schools’ Transportation Department will open a hotline for parents that will run through September 9.  Parents may call (334) 223-6900 to be connected to transportation staff members during the following dates and times:

• August 8-11, 2011 (Monday-Thursday), 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• August 15-19, 2011 (Monday-Friday), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• August 22-September 9, 2011 (Monday-Friday), 9: 30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Closed on September 5 for the Labor Day holiday)

Though the hotline has five lines, there may be times when the phone lines are busy. Callers who don’t immediately get through may leave a message, which will be returned by transportation staff or they may send an email to transportationinfo@mps.k12.al.us.  Callers may also leave questions for staff on voice mail after hours and leave their name and daytime phone number so someone can get in touch with them.

                                        

This year we are working with the Montgomery Symphony to have an after school strings (violin, cello, …)  program three days a week. We are in the process of working out the details, I will keep you updated.

All About Mrs. Griffin

I am from Albany, Georgia. I am married to Spears Griffin, and we have a sweet puppy dog named sage! I went to college at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. This is my fifth year teaching Kindergarten! I love to travel and go to the beach!! My favorite things are chocolate chip cookies, coffee, sushi, and Mexican food! I am so excited about getting to know you and your favorite things!

Big Hugs!

Educational Apps

Dear Parents,

     I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I did a little research on literacy apps that would be appropriate for Kindergarten/First grade children. Most are free! Have fun! Just click here to read about the  Literacy Apps!

                                                                                                               

ABC Phonics Sight Words Kids Game Free Lite

    By Brain Counts

  

               ABC Phonics Animals Free Lite -

Talking & Spelling Alphabet Flashcards Kids Games

          By Brain Counts

 

iWriteWords Lite

By gdiplus

A Bee See Sight Words Free Lite - Talking & Spelling Flash cards

By Brain Counts

Kindergarten Celebration

Water Day

The Butterflies are here!

We have had so much fun watching  the stages of metamorphoses in room 134! Alyssa was so sweet to share her butterfly garden with us. We started with just caterpillars, then we watched them make chrysalises, lastly we have seen them become butterflies! We plan to let them out on Friday!

    

Earth Day Fun and our outdoor classroom

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Hoppy Easter

April 18-22

What a week!! On Monday, we helped construct the pond in front of the school, where our new friend Wilson the turtle lives.  On Wednesday, We were so excited to welcome Dr. Jean Feldman to our pod. We had so much fun dancing to our favorite songs including Tooty Ta! On Thursday, we hunted Easter eggs. On Friday, we went and visited the outdoor classroom and planted our class tree by the playground! Whew!!!!

 

Dr. Jean visits Kindergarten

Our New School Pond!

The Wedding of Q and U

Read Across America Week

St. Patrick Fun!

Tooth Fairy

 

 

Valentine Fun!

Bringing Home A Valentine

Valentine Boxes

Our little sweethearts are getting excited about our Valentine Party on Monday, Feb. 14th from 1:45-2:30. Please help your child do a few valentines a night. This is a great writing activity! Please make sure the valentine containers have a large enough slot to place valentines in and we are able to easily remove them. :) You can start sending the containers on Feb. 10th. Here are some examples of containers done in the past.

Author Michael Finklea

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100th Day

Blake's Fun Friday

100th Day of Fun

January 24th-28th

The Fancy Nancy field trip will be on Thursday,  March 31st  at 10:00 a.m. not the 17th :) Please send in your permission slip and money as soon as possible.  All money is due NO later than February 4th so we can hold our reservations.

 

Here is a quick reminder of what is needed for this week!

1. bag with 100 items (ex. 100 pennies, 100 stickers, 100 gummy bears, etc.)

2. send your 100 day hash item by Wednesday so I will know if we have enough. Then I will have time to run by the grocery store if needed. ( sun flower seeds, cheerios, fruit loops..)

3. we are dressing up like we are 100 years old on Wednesday!

4. Please send in Fancy Nancy forms in as soon as possible.

January 26th

We will be celebrating the 100th day of school on January 26th. One way we will celebrate is by dressing up like we are 100 years old! I can’t wait to upload the pictures!

Please look for a letter in your child’s binder. We are in need of different items to make this the best 100th day celebration. Thank you for all you do! 

Here are some examples. :)

  

Classroom Needs

We need treasure box items, Smart Skittles, Hershey Kisses, and we would love if somebody could donate a cake for the 100th day of school (for a special celebration snack).

Letter Fun