Kindergarten (A)

Welcome to Mrs. Pedano's Class!

I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year in kindergarten!!  

       We are a PEANUT FREE classroom. Please plan snacks, lunch and party treats
        accordingly!!

     "Childhood should be a journey not a race."  Author Unknown

Week of May 27, 2019
Reminders:
Thurs, May 30            School in Session(snow day make up)
Friday, May 31            NO SCHOOL

Friday, June 7             End of Year Celebration  (last day of school)
                                           10:00 OBrien Hall                       End of Year Show
                                           11:00-1:00 Dermond Field       Family Picnic
** Student Attire:  Keep in mind the children will be up on stage but then will be going to the park for our picnic.  You may choose what you want  your child to wear.  

                             
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Week of April 29, 2019

Reminders:
  Friday, May 17        Walk-A-Thon/Fun Fair
  Tues, May 21           K-1st Grade Class Trip
  Friday, May 24        No School
  Monday, May 27     No School
  Thurs, May 30         SCHOOL IN SESSION (snow day make up)
  Friday, May 31        No School

This week in ELA we will read stories to answer our Essential Question "What steps can someone follow to plant and grow flowers?", we will read our new High Frequency Words; she, when, all, her, over, some, and identify words that have the short vowel "e". In MATH we continue with our unit on measurement and in RELIGION we begin our Chapter "Jesus Gathers Friends".

 I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES COMING IN FOR LUNCH RECENTLY. PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE A PEANUT FREE CLASSROOM!!

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Week of April 23, 2019

Grandparent's/Special Friend Day- Thurs, April 25  8:30-10:15
       Grandparents/Specila Frienda are invited to the 8:30 Mass
       Entertainment/Refreshments/Activities with Grandchildren in OBrien Hall after Mass
     (please make sure to respond to the Main Office by Weds, April 24

Earth Day/Recycling Project- instructions for this project came home on Tues. Please return project and the written paper by Friday, April 26.

Walk A Thon- May 17th
         Keep an eye out for the Walk A Thon packet/donations sheet that will be coming home next week!!

Supplies Needed- with cold/flu/allergy season in full gear we could use disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, tissues and paper towels.
                                                               
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Week of April 8, 2019

Supplies Needed- with cold/flu/allergy season in full gear we could use disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, paper towels and tissues.

Rice Bowls- don't forget to send in change to help fill our Lenten Rice Bowls!!

Spring Pictures- Tues, April 9  Spring pictures will be taken, the children may wear dress clothes. This is NOT a DRESS DOWN day!!  Children should wear dress clothes, NO shorts and Tshirts.

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
This week we will celebrate The Week fo the Young Child with many fun activites for our youngest learners.                         
 Music Monday- we will listen to music as we work, have a dance party and some karaoke
 Tastey Tuesday- send in a healthy snack like fruits and  veggies.
 Work Together Wednesday- we will do a fun activity with our Bernie's Buddies
 Artsy Thursday- a fun art activity  Don't forget the Little Luau tonight!!
 
Internet Safety- Tuesday Night 7:00 in OBrien Hall, a speaker regarding keeping our children safe
                              while they use technology
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SBS Teachers make every effort to check email as their schedule allows, but may not be able to respond until after the school day. KathleenPedano can be reached at kpedano@stbl.org.

During the school day you may call the school office at 610-789-7676ext. 202 and leave a message for the teacher and your call will be returned as soon as possible. 

If you are sending a note in with your child, please make sure your child knows to hand it to the teacher upon arrival so that it is received in a timely manner.

If your child will be absent, please call the school before 8:30 a.m. at 610-789-7676 ext. 202 and leave a message or email Mrs. Booth in the school office at Mbooth@stbl.org with your child’s name, grade and reason for absence and refer to the school Absence Policyfor further information.

Upon returning to school please send a note in to the teacher with the date(s) and reason for your child's absence

     Monday              Computers        2:05-2:35
     Tuesday              Art                     8:25-9:00
     Wednesday       Gym                   9:00-9:30
     Thursday           Library              11:20-11:50
     Friday                Music                10:30-11:00

A Homeroom Representative will be reaching out to you to coordinate events on behalf of the classroom teacher and Home & School Association as needed throughout the school year. 

Our Homeroom Moms this year will be Colleen OShea and Denise Matthews.