We have been very busy this week getting to know each other and learning all about kindergarten.  We had our first fire drill on Thursday morning and I am so proud of how well the children did.  I think we even surprised the fire department because they couldn’t believe how quickly and quietly the children exited the building! 

 These first three days, we have worked hard to build our classroom community.  To do this, we have read many books about coming to school, good and bad choices and making friends.  In fact, one of the books that we read sparked our first class book.  This afternoon, we wrote our own version of We Can Share At School.   I hope to have the book laminated and ready to share with you Monday night at Open House.  Over the next few weeks, we will continue to talk about choices, problem solving and using manners.  This will help us become a community where the children can learn and work together in a risk-free environment. 

 CENTER TIME

This week at centers, we worked on learning the center time routines.  We also focused on cleaning up after ourselves and helping our friends.  The children got opportunities to explore several centers around the classroom and next week we will add more centers to our routine.

 IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

Open House – Monday, August 14 at 6:00  (no children please)

We will begin having rest time on Monday.  Please send a towel with your child so that they will be comfortable at rest time.

 **Normally, I will add pictures to our newsletter.  However, we don’t have printers in Orange Pod yet.  When we get them, you can enjoy pictures to go along with your Friday newsletter.