WELCOME TO THE SECOND WEEK OF

CAMARENA TK

We have enjoyed getting to know each and every one of your children this week! We are also excited to build our classroom community with the teacher home connection by getting to know you! This week we will begin “Camarena Color Days.” Please see the schedule on our classroom Blog, and have your child wear the appropriate color to school that day. One activity that is sure to bolster our connection is the Curriculum Night that will be held on Wednesday August 5th. This evening event will inform you of our curricular plan, social-emotional goals, positive self-esteem building philosophy and be a venue for any and all questions you may have. This event is for parents/guardians only and will be the only event we ask you to find childcare for your child. Students will be bringing home their first homework this week. Please keep in mind the Alphafriends CD, Alphafriends Page, and Name Tracing Dry Erase Mat for your child to practice as part of their homework routine. Please keep these items at home. The Family Projects: All About Me and Mini Me are the only homework being turned in. The web-based homework should be done at your leisure and be enjoyable!

Ø Please send in all required paperwork as soon as possible.

HOMEWORK: Language Arts:

• Alphafriends CD – Practice singing the Alphafriends song along with the Alphafriends Page that is in your folder. We will be teaching the movements that go with this

Homework  Tips    Routine:  Kids  need  a  routine.  This  is  true  for  eating,  sleeping  and  playtime.    Having  an  established  routine  helps  your  child  know  what  to  expect,  and  gives  a  sense  of  order  to  their  life.  Add  homework  time  to  the  routine  by  putting  it  in  after  school,  following  a  snack  and  before  dinner.  Kids  get  tired,  so  doing  homework  in  the  evening  is  not  recommended.  Instill  the  idea  of  getting  work  done  and  then  being  free  to  play  as  a  reward.                  Space:  Set  up  an  organized,  clear  space  for  doing  homework.  It  should  be  free  of  distractions,  the  TV  should  be  off  and  there  should  be  quiet.  Have  supplies  needed  for  homework  available,  such  as  pencils,  scissors  and  crayons.                          Attention:  Sit  with  your  TK  child  and  look  over  their  homework  with  them.  Make  sure  they  know  what  to  do,  and  provide  help  if  needed.    NEVER  do  your  child’s  homework  for  them,  but  instead  provide  encouragement.    This  lets  your  child  know  YOU  believe  in  their  capabilities!          

song over the next 8 weeks. This is only master sheet that you and your child will receive and use all year.

• Name Writing – Use this master sheet to have your child practice writing their name and numbers repeatedly with a dry erase pen. Start at the dot on the top. Please have your child say the letters and numbers as they trace them.

• Books are Treasures! – Please read 15 minutes each night, and record the books read on the Books are Treasures log. When you and your child have read twenty books, your child will be able to pick a prize from the Treasure Box!

Mathematics:

• Go to Starfall.com –Play and have fun singing the math songs!

o http://more2.starfall.com/m/math-k/song-index-demo/load.htm?f

REMINDERS:

Ø Camarena Elementary School TK Schedule: o Morning TK

§ 8:00am to 11:20am Monday – Friday o Afternoon TK

§ 11:40am to 3:00pm Monday – Thursday § 8:00am to 11:20 am Friday

Ø Make sure to follow your teacher’s classroom website to receive all

announcements, newsletters and important events. Mrs. Karem: https://morningtkcamarena2015.wordpress.com

Ø Please help us help your child by supporting their independence at home, and celebrate when they take initiative to help out within the family. These are the skills that will help them be excellent classmates!

It’s always a great day in TK!

Warmly ~ Mrs. Huezo & Mrs. Karem