Great Start to the School Year!

Dear KB Families,

What a great second week of Kindergarten! The class has made wonderful progress in learning our classroom rules, routines, and procedures. We will continue practicing them this week as we work toward becoming more independent and confident learners.

We have another busy and exciting week ahead, including school pictures, MAPS testing, and WestFest! Please read below for important information.

Fall MAPS Testing

On Monday, students in Grades 1–8 will begin taking the Fall MAPS test. Kindergarten will take the test later in the week. I will let you know the exact day as soon as I receive confirmation of computer lab availability.

This will be the first MAPS test your child will take, so there is no need to stress or prepare for it at home. The test simply gives me a starting point and helps us measure the growth your child makes throughout the winter and spring.

Important Reminder: Absences

If your child will be absent from school, please let both me and the school office know.

Office@holyrosaryws.com

 

✏️ What We’re Learning

Math
We will be working with numbers 6–10.

Religion
We will begin Chapter 1: Jesus Is Our Friend. We will also attend Mass on Wednesday and read and reflect on the Sunday Gospel.

Second Step
Our lesson will focus on Why We Pay Attention. We will learn that paying attention helps us learn and stay safe.

STEM
We will enjoy a Mystery Science lesson and have time to build and create with recyclable materials.

 

Homework

Homework should take approximately 10–20 minutes and will focus on practicing skills we are learning in class.

Tuesday – Math
Happy Numbers
(Login information will be sent home in your child’s red folder on Monday.)

Wednesday – Reading
Please read a book with your child for 15–20 minutes.

 

Specialists

Monday: PE
Please send your child in tennis shoes.

Tuesday: Library & Music

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Technology & PE
Please send your child in tennis shoes.

Friday: Music & Noon Dismissal

 

WestFest & Friday Reminders

Friday is a noon release for WestFest.

  • Snack only — no lunch needed
  • Free Dress: Fall colors or WestFest T-shirt
  • No BASE on Friday

We hope everyone has a wonderful time at WestFest!

Calendar Updates

September 15: School Pictures
September 18: Half Day — No BASE
September 18–19: WestFest 

Thank you for all of your continued support as we help our Kindergarteners learn, grow, and become more independent each day. They are off to a wonderful start!

Have a great week!

Mrs. Kolding



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