News for the Week of August 16th-17th

We did it!  We all got through the first 2 days of Kindergarten!  This week is so busy and full of excitement, nerves and then being tired.  We have really enjoyed getting to know all of our new friends!  It has also been exciting to learn about our school and where places are!  We have been to the cafeteria, to the playground, to Music and to the gym for P.E.  Next week, we will get to go to Art and learn about the library! 

The kids are able to buy their lunch in the cafeteria now if they would like.  Please make sure their money is already in their account.  Also, make sure to talk to your kids if they are buying their lunch. We want to make sure everyone knows whether or not they will be buying in the cafeteria or if they have a lunch box. 

We played a game to learn our friends’ names called “Doggy, Doggy, Where’s Your Bone?”.  We also read the story “The Kissing Hand” and made some precious little handprints to give to each family.  The story teaches the kids that their mother’s love is always with you when she kisses your hand, you just press it to your cheek and remember the love!  

Each class has created a social contract where the class decides together how to treat the teacher and how to treat their friends.  The contract is signed and it is a promise that we keep throughout the year. We also go over consequences when a child is not following the contract.  We read a book called, No, David!, and then we sorted pictures modeling good choices and poor choices.

In the cafeteria, we practiced having good manners such as staying seated while we eat, raising our hands for help from an adult, and using an inside voice.  We also practiced cleaning up our own trash and walking to the trash can rather than running.

In math, we learned how to work with materials safely and how to clean up math counters/tools.  We were very impressed with our students and how well they cleaned up together.

We are so excited to have your child at Canyon Creek Elementary!  It is going to be a great year! Have a relaxing weekend!

Reminders

A note went home in your child's folder today about the Storybook Parade.  It will take place next Friday morning, (8/24/18), at 7:55 a.m. in the hallway at our school.  You are welcome to come and watch your child during this time and take pictures.  Please sign in first at the office with a valid ID or driver's license and get a badge.  All visitors must have a badge if they are in the school building after 7:40 a.m. for safety reasons.

Please be sure to check out the "Dates to Remember" below. 

Upcoming Dates to Remember: 

Aug. 24     Storybook Parade, 7:55 a.m.

Aug. 30     Cub Scout Information Night,

                Cafeteria, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Sept. 3      Holiday, No School

Sept. 6      WatchDOGS Kick-Off,

                 Cafeteria, 6 p.m.

Sept. 11     Kindergarten Open House, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     PTA General Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Superstars & Birthdays:

Morris Superstar:

None

Morris August Birthdays:

Lauren-8/1

Ryan-8/25

Leighton-8/27