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We had another GREAT week in KA. It has been really fun watching your children begin to label and write on their Doodleloops and journals! As the weather gets cooler ( and then warmer again…..Good Ol’ Nebraska), please make sure your child has a light jacket or sweatshirt.
Poetry journals will be going home today! Please send them back on Tuesday. Thanks!!
Next week:
Literacy- Ll
Math – Numbers 11-20 – testing
Social Studies/Science – Ethnic Week
Religion – Rosary
Important Dates:
October 13 – No School for Students
October 15 – Mass at 8:30
October 17 – Dress Down Day – Donations for BOLD Fundraiser
End of Quarter 1
October 22 – Mass at 8:30
October 30 – No School for Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences- Adults Only
October 31 – No School for Students
We had a wonderful time at the Apple Orchard! A HUGE thank you to all our parent volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to come and help us. Please remember – if you want to volunteer in the classrooms or attend field trips, you do need to be Safe Environment Trained. Background checks can take 3-4 weeks to get back before you can volunteer and your certification lasts 5 years.
Also, please remember to send 1-2 empty water bottles to school on Monday for a science project. Thanks!!!
Next week:
Literacy- Dd
Math – Numbers 11-20
Social Studies/Science – 5 Senses
Religion – God Gives Us Families
Important Dates:
October 1 – Mass at 8:30
October 3 – No School for Students
October 8- Mass at 8:30
October 13 – No School for Students
October 15 – Mass at 8:30
October 17 – Dress Down Day – Donations for BOLD Fundraiser
End of Quarter 1
October 22 – Mass at 8:30
October 30 – No School for Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences- Adults Only
October 31 – No School for Students
We sure are enjoying this Fall like weather we are having! Thank you for sending jackets or sweatshirts with your kids in the morning. Another thanks for all the wonderful donations! Lots of spills happen in KA and I appreciate all the donations! This newsletter will be for 2 weeks as there is no school on Friday, September 19th.
Next week:
Literacy- Gg
Math – Numbers 0-5
Social Studies/Science – Character Education
Religion – God Made Me
Week of September 14th:
Literacy- Aa
Math – Numbers 0-5
Social Studies/Science – Community Helpers
Religion – God Gave Me Feelings
Important Dates:
September 7 – St. Leo Festival
September 9 – Picture Day (Dress Up)
September 17 – Mass at 8:30
September 19 – No School
September 24 – Mass at 8:30
September 26 – Dress Down Day for Jimmy Moran Scholarship (donation encouraged)
We had another GREAT week in KA! Everyone is starting to settle in and learn the rules and routines. It’s A LOT and you should be so proud of your kids! Thank you to everyone who made it to Parent Night – always fun seeing you all. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated paper towels, napkins, starbursts, etc. You are AMAZING and I appreciate the support!
Next week:
Literacy- Oo
Math – Numbers 0-5
Social Studies/Science – Germs
Religion – God creates people
Important Dates:
August 29– No School
September 1 – No School
September 5 – Dress Down for Parish Festival (donation encouraged)
September 7 – St. Leo Festival
September 9 – Picture Day (Dress Up)
September 17 – Mass at 8:30
September 19 – No School
September 24 – Mass at 8:30
September 26 – Dress Down Day for Jimmy Moran Scholarship (donation encouraged)
Wow! We are having the BEST time in KA! We are spending lots of time getting to know each other, learn the rules and expectations and just having FUN!!! There is SO much to learn (specifically the rules…for every little thing) and your children are doing amazing! I can tell it is going to be a GREAT year! This week, we did a lot of different art projects while reading a lot of great books! Most of the projects are hanging up in our classroom and hallways. Don’t worry! You will see them at Parent Night! Speaking of Parent Night….Save the Date for Tuesday, August 26th. This is for ADULTS ONLY and it will begin promptly at 7:00.
Next week:
Literacy- Cc
Math – Numbers 0-5
Social Studies/Science – All About Me
Religion – God creates the animals
Important Dates:
August 23 – Dundee Day Parade
August 26 – Parent Night at 7:00.
August 28 – Dress Down Day – Wear Green
August 29– No School
September 1 – No School
I am So amazed at each and every student in KA. We have been doing so many assessment and I am so proud of how they have grown in their academics. It is so fun to see as a teacher! Just a couple reminders:
I hope everyone has a wonderful time at the fundraiser if you are attending! There are some fun silent auction items: ice cream with Mrs. Swift, being a teacher in KA for half a day and the chance to win an extra recess for KA. You can bit online at Qtego if you are unable to attend!
Next week:
Literacy- I
Math – Unit 2 – Numbers 11-20
Social Studies/Science – Bats and spiders
Religion – The Rosary con’t.
Important Dates:
October 19 – School Fundraiser
October 30 – No School – Conferences
October 31 – No School – Faith Formation
November 1 – No School
I know I keep saying it, but we had another WONDERFUL week in KA!!!! The kids earned their 2nd Pom Pom Party. What better way to celebrate than with a “Swift Surprise” party with popsicles and story time outside! It was a blast!!! Please remember to write your child’s names on their sweatshirts, they all look the same to us!
We had an awesome week learning all about our 5 senses. From nature walks to taste testings, we had a blast!!! This was the first year ever that almost every K kid LOVED the Bitter chocolate. Wow!!!! These kids are working hard and it is so much fun to see all that they are learning! They are awesome!!!!
Next week:
Literacy- S
Math – Unit 2 – Numbers 11-20
Social Studies/Science – Transportation & Maps
Religion – God gives use friends
Important Dates:
October 11 – Dress Down Day
October 19 – School Fundraiser
October 30 – No School – Conferences
October 31 – No School – Faith Formation
November 1 – No School
Wow! We had such an AMAZING day at Ditmars Apple Orchard. We are so lucky to be able to visit year after year. All of the Kindergarten students had such wonderful manners and represented SPSL so well! A huge Thank you to all our parent helpers! We couldn’t do this without you.
A couple of items:
Next week:
Literacy- D
Math – Unit 2 – Numbers 11-20
Social Studies/Science – 5 Senses
Religion – God gives use families
Important Dates:
October 4 – No School – Faith Formation
October 11 – Dress Down Day
October 19 – School Fundraiser
October 30 – No School – Conferences
October 31 – No School – Faith Formation
November 1 – No School
Hello! We had another great week of learning and fun! Just a few reminders for you:
Next week:
Literacy- The Letter Aa
Math – Unit 1 – numbers 1-10
Social Studies/Science – Community Helpers
Religion – God gives me feelings
Important Dates:
September 24th – Field Trip – more info to come!
We had another great week! I was so proud of how they came back from a long weekend and remembered so many of our classroom routines and expectations. How AWESOME!!!!!! Please remember to send a pre-filled water bottle to school with your child every day. This helps us out so much! In your child’s folder tonight, you will find some “pamphlets” with the letters we have covered so far this school year. This is a great way to learn how our mouths make sounds, if a sound is “voiced” or “unvoiced” and there are even some fun activities for you to do with your child. You will begin to get one of these almost every week. Enjoy!!
Next week:
Literacy- The Letter Gg
Math – Unit 1 – numbers 1-10
Social Studies/Science – Germs
Religion – God Creates me
Important Dates:
September 8: St. Leo the Great Parish Festival
September 9: Smart Gen Presentation for Parents
September 10: Picture Day
September 11: Smart Gen Presentation for Students
September 13: NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
September 24th – Field Trip – more info to come!
Wow! What a GREAT week we had! There was so much learning happening, it brought the biggest smile to my face! The kids are doing a wonderful job settling into the routine and learning all the expectations. I couldn’t be more proud! Speaking of proud, I LOVED seeing so many kids in yellow today!!! You are all awesome!!!
Wow! What a great first two days we had!! We will spend the next few weeks learning all our rules, routines and expectations. This takes a lot of time to implement, but it’ll all be worth it for a successful school year! I can tell we are going to have a great year! The kids in KA are so sweet, funny and kind. I LOVE this!!!
Please remember to bring a leak-proof water bottle filled up every day. This helps us so much!!!!
Next week:
Literacy- Back to school projects
Math – Back to school math activities
Social Studies/Science – School Rules
Religion – God created the Earth and Skies
Welcome to KA's webpage! My name is Kelli Swift and this is my 24th year teaching Kindergarten at St. Pius X / St. Leo School. I am very excited for a year full of fun, learning, and spiritual growth.
