Kinder Week 19

Happy 19th Week of Kinder!

This week, we had our first full academic week since I have been back from Maternity Leave. You may have noticed that some routines from Ms. Raquel have changed, and we are still learning and adjusting! 

Every Friday, you will continue to receive packets of your child’s weekly work. This is not ALL their work, but mostly their graded classwork or assessments. It is important that you view them to keep track of your child’s progress. You do NOT need to bring them back to school, they stay home with you as you wish to store or dispose them. 

Letter and Number Formation
A main focus in Kindergarten is correct letter and number formation. During class, it is my job as a teacher to focus that children are meeting their grade level goals to ensure proper learning development. You will notice that students will get marked down for writing their numbers and letters incorrectly - this includes upper case and lower case mix ups. It is not to be strict with their learning, but to create proper letter and number formation habits — which is a kindergarten grade level standard. 

Writing Names
In the past, our TA has been kind enough to write student’s names on their homework packets. Moving forward, students are to write their own names on their papers. This is a daily habit that should be practiced independently.

Fri, 1/16 Kinder & 8th Grade Field Trip to the LA Zoo
This Friday, Kinder & 8th Grade will be having a buddy field trip to the Los Angeles Zoo! The cost for each student is $32 and can payment can be handled with Mr. Aguilar in the main office. 

Mon, 1/19 NO SCHOOL
There is no school on Monday, 1/19 for Martin Luther King Jr Day!

2nd STAR Testing Window
Our 2nd STAR Testing for Early Literacy will be on January 20-22. Please be sure that your child has a nutritious breakfast and ample amount of sleep! I will be testing students in small groups, so they will be tested on one of those days. 

Progress Reports
Progress reports will be going home on Wednesday, January 21 to share where your child currently stands academically during this 2nd Trimester. Our STAR testing window 2 will begin on January 20-22 and I will be assessing each student on their Phonics as well! 

Catholic School’s Week 1/25-30th
Catholic School’s week begins on Sunday, Jan 25th! We celebrate our catholic school community and our love for catholic education! 

Open House will be on Sunday, 1/25! More information to follow. 

Upcoming Dates:
- January 17-18: Kinder Round Up (testing for next school year) 8-3pm on campus
- January 19: NO SCHOOL MLK Jr. HOLIDAY
- January 21: K-8 Progress reports go home today 
- January 25: Open House 11 am Family Mass, Open House 12-2pm, Vicki Marsha on Campus
- January 25-February 1: Catholic Schools’ Week
- February 4: 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall at 6:30pm ($50 fine for non-participation)

For additional questions or information, please feel free to email me!
You can also check out our class blog here: https://stanthonygardena.org/kindergarten For any missed information!

Many Blessings,
Mrs. Garrido