KA Weekly Update 12/9

Hello KA Parents,
I hope you and your kids enjoyed the snow day today, and stayed safe and warm.  At our house, we were so excited about the snow that we went sledding before the sun even came up (just in case it melted away)!  It is hard to believe that next week is our final school week of 2016.  This week in reading, we will be focusing on the letter Cc and the sight word “have.”  In math, we will introduce the concept of estimating.  We will also work on equal parts and symmetry.  In religion, we will be learning about Our Lady of Guadalupe, and continuing our focus on advent.  In social studies, we will extend our discussion on wants vs.needs, especially during the holiday season.  Check out our beautiful Christmas artwork in the hallway if you haven’t seen it already!

A few class reminders:

*Please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the cold and wet winter weather.  We go outside for recess and/or PE daily.  Please note, however, that boots are NOT allowed, per school policy.  If your child has trouble zipping or fastening their coat, please practice at home so he/she can become more independent.

*Please make sure your child has a refillable water bottle with them each day!  Students get thirsty throughout the day.

Upcoming dates:

12/12: To celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Latino Family Group will be serving lunch for the whole school! Each student will get a slice of pizza and a juice.  Please pack additional lunch items if a slice of pizza is not enough food for your child.  (PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK A SNACK THOUGH!)

12/16- Early Dismissal 12:00.  Polar Express Movie Day/Pajama party in KA, followed by all school sing-a-long at 11:00.  (**KA Students may wear school-appropriate pajamas to school on Friday.  Please make sure to send regular shoes and a warm coat, as we will still go outside for recess!**)

12/19-1/2- No school, Christmas break

1/3- School resumes

Mrs. Katie White

Kindergarten teacher

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Mrs. White is so excited for another great year in KA! She has been at SMM since 2014, and has been teaching in Catholic schools since 2002. Over the years, Mrs. White has taught many grade levels and subjects, but kindergarten is her absolute favorite! She loves being part of the early learning process and seeing the amazing connections that kindergarteners make every day. Mrs. White graduated with a BA in education and history from CWU (go Wildcats!) and earned a M.Ed. from Seattle U (go Redhawks!) She lives in Everett with her husband and two sons. Some of Mrs. White's favorites, in no particular order: Dogs, Chocolate, Hiking, Books, and Snow!