First Day!

We had a good first day to the new school year!  I hope your child felt the same way!

Line Order

At Arnold School every class has a line order.  We do this to help keep things orderly and decrease arguing and fighting.  Each child has a specific spot in line that they always stand in.  In my classroom, we will eventually rotate this line, with a new line leader each day.  That may start next week!  In order to learn our line order spots we played a game in which the kids had to get in line in their spot by the time our song was over.  They were really good at it!

Recess

We learned today that there are five recess zones:

1. chalk
2. pavement
3. equipment
4. walk and talk
5. field

In order to learn the rules of each zone, this week and next week we will be rotating through the zones as a class.  Today we played at field and chalk.  I know it's hard not playing in the area they want these first days of school, but the kindergarten teachers feel it is best for the safety of all students!  We assure you and the kids that they will soon be able to play where they choose!

The Kissing Hand

I hope you all got your gift from your child...a Kissing Hand!  We read a story about a little raccoon who was unsure about going to school, so his mother gave him a kiss on his hand to keep with him to know that she always loves him!  Now you have your own kissing hand from your child!

Dismissal

I apologize for the craziness of dismissal!  It will get better as the school year goes on!  Just so you know, your child will get a  good-bye stick when we leave our classroom.  They need to give it back to me and give me a high-five or a hug when they leave so I know they have left.  Thanks for you support on this in advance!

PICTURES

And now, the part you've been waiting for.....first day pictures!

Zahraa

 Brooklyn

Jackson

Rylan

Kandi

Andrew

Aniya

Rowan

Peter

 Katie

Caleb

Ali

Simiyah

 Audrey

 Chuobath

Michael 

Emma

Alaya

Matti

Libby

Inara

Cole