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Dear Parents,                                             March 2, 2015

I hope you had a great weekend! Thank you dads, grandpas, uncles and friends for a fantastic “Dad’s Day.” Our character trait is Kindness. We continue our Smilebringer each day.   Our Bible verse is, “When I am afraid, I will trust in You”, Psalm 56:3.This verse can be a comfort to all of us throughout our lives.

Don’t forget the Auction on Saturday, March 14. Our class quilt will be on sale!

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for the week of March 9-13. We will be on regular schedule. PLEASE send back the bottom of the paper telling if you can come. THANKS !!!!

Our Easter Party and field trip to Fresno State’s Farm will be combined on Friday, March 27. We are having a picnic and Easter party with our tour of the farm. Come from 8:00 – 12:00. We will ride the bus. Bring a sack lunch and dessert will be provided. We’ll have an Easter Egg Hunt too!!! PLEASE see sign up sheet by the front door of our classroom, for items needed for this fun party!!!

Our Zoo Trip is Friday, April 17. We will ride the bus. Please be at school at 8:00. We’ll visit the Zoo from 9:00 – 10:45 then ride back to school and have a picnic lunch. Please bring a lunch…I will provide the blankets and popsicles for dessert!!

Thanks so much for your support! We feel so loved!!

God Bless You,

Mrs. Witters

CALENDAR

March 14               F.C.S. Auction ( our class quilt is for sale)

March 9-13         “K” Parent Teacher Conferences

March 27              F.S.U Farm Tour and Easter Party – A.M.

March 30-April 6   EASTER VACATION

April 17                 Zoo Trip

May 5                     OPEN HOUSE

May 8                   Mother’s Tea Party – 10:15

May 19                  Graduation – A.M.

May 20                 “K” Swim Party and LAST DAY OF “K”

Dear Parents,                                               February 23, 2015

This week we continue to study plants. Our Bible verse is 11 Peter 1:4, “He has given us VERY great and precious promises”. We will continue KINDNESS as our character trait. I will continue to pick one “smilebringer” each day. When it’s your child’s turn he or she will bring home a hatk with all the kind things the class has said about him/her. We will continue until every child has an opportunity to be a “smilebringer”.

We are practicing hard in “K” to get ready for First grade. Please remember to review these things;

Sight Words

Count to 100

Recognize and write 1 – 30

Letters and Sounds

Writing Skills – Capital letter at beginning of

sentence; Period at the end;

two finger space between words

Don’t forget Dad’s Day this Friday! We have a regular schedule. Wear your tennis shoes, guys! Remember – if you can’t come, we will share dads or send a grandpa, uncle, or friend! Come prepared for a fun-filled morning!!!!! (Best time to come – 8:00-9:30)

The class quilt for the auction is going to be beautiful!! You are going to want to come so you can buy it!!! Remember tickets are on sale for the Big event on March 14!

Dates to Remember:

February 27           Dad’s Day- Regular schedule

March 14               FCS Auction

March 9-13           “K” Parent Conferences (Regular

Schedule)

March 27               Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter

Party

March 30-April 6   Easter Vacation

April 17                   Zoo Trip

May 5                     OPEN HOUSE

May 8                    Mother’s Tea Party – 10:15 a.m.

May 19                  Graduation – A.M.

May 20                  “K” Swim Party AND LAST DAY OF

Kindergarten

Have a happy week. God Bless You!

Mrs. Witters and your kind Kindergartner

Dear Parents,                                    February 17, 2015

Thank you for attending our R.W.B. Review. Wasn’t it awesome! If you have some photos I’d love to see them! Also a BIG HUG for all the Valentines and Birthday gifts!!. I love you all!

We will be studying plants for the next two weeks. Ask your child what plants need in order to live. We will make a Garden Goodie book.

We are also growing in hiding God’s Word in our hearts. This week our verse is “Unless the Lord builds the house, it’s builders labor in vain”, Psalm 127:1.         Our character trait is kindness. We will begin our “smilebringer” crowns this week. Each child will have a turn to be honored and affirmed by the class.

Dad’s Day is Friday, February 27. We hope all dads can come but if not we share! Uncles or Grandpas are welcome if dad can’t come. Be ready for lots of fun – volcanoes, garden snack, hairy heads, and outdoor games!

Don’t forget the auction is coming up on March 14^th. Tickets are going fast!! We made a special class quilt to auction off. It is “Priceless”!!!! Hope to see a lot of you there!

Dates to Remember

February 27         Dad’s Day- Regular schedule

March 14               FCS Auction

March 9-13           “K” Parent Conferences (Regular

Schedule)

March 27                   Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter

Party

March 30-April 6     Easter Vacation

April 17                     Zoo Trip

May 5                        OPEN HOUSE

May 8                        Mother’s Tea Party – 10:15 a.m

May 19                      Graduation!!! – A.M.

May 20                    “K” Swim Party AND LAST DAY OF

Kindergarten

Have a happy week. God Bless You!

Mrs. Witters and your kind Kindergartner

Dear Parents,                                   February 9, 2015

Don’t forget the Red, White and Blue Program THIS FRIDAY at 9:00 a.m. Please invite all your friends!! It’s a GREAT show! Our Valentine’s party will be right after recess (10:15). PLEASE dress your child in RED, WHITE and BLUE. Thank you!

Our teacher is very proud of us. We are learning so much at this time of year. We are growing strong. We are even practicing running. What a challenge! Please have your child wear his or her fastest tennis shoes for the next few weeks. The girls need shorts under their dresses for stretching exercises.

This week we are making a “storm” book and learning about the water cycle.

Many of us are really growing in math knowledge. Most of us can count to 100 by ones without help. We are also learning how to count by tens. In reading we are blending sounds together to make words. We are also writing words and sentences.

Our character trait is friendship. Our Bible verse is “Teach me your ways so I may know you”. Exodus 33:13. Please continue to send us notes demonstrating how your child is allowing Christ to develop His character in your child. We will be writing “smilebringer” crowns in a few weeks. Each child will have a turn to be honored and affirmed by the class.

The Fresno Christian Auction is just around the corner (Saturday, March 14). Be sure and order your tickets/tables as soon as possible. Tickets are going fast! Also remember, WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS! Popular auction items include: boutique items, collectibles, vacation packages, jewelry, art, tools, dinner packages, professional services, electronics, garden supplies, gift certificates, etc. Turn in the forms with your donation (or clearly mark auction donation) and our class will get credits towards a party. You may get these from Mrs. Roberts. Our class quilt will be for sale at the auction.

DATES TO REMEMBER

February 13       Red, White and Blue Program and Valentine’s

Party

February 16       NO SCHOOL ( President’s Day )

February 27       Dad’s Day- Regular schedule

March 14              FCS Auction (Our class quilt will be for sale!)

March 9 – 13       Parent Conferences – Regular Schedul

March 27             Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter Party (more

Info. later)

March 30-April 6        Easter Vacation

April 17               Zoo Trip

I certainly appreciate all the parent help and support this year! Thank you!!

Have a happy week! God Bless You!

Mrs. Witters and your friendly Kindergartner

Dear Kindergarten Parents,                                    February 2, 2015

We hope you had a happy week. Ours was filled with patriots and songs about our flag and love for our country. We will make a book about the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

Kindergarten PARENT CONFERENCES are MARCH 9 – 13 NOT Feb. 2 – 6. (1-6 grade only). We have regular schedule the week of Feb. 2 – 6.

Don’t forget…Red, White, and Blue Review is next FRIDAY, Feb. 13^th at 9:00 a.m. Please practice your child’s poem with them so they are prepared for our program. All parents and grandparents are cordially invited. The program will last about 30 minutes. Please dress your child in patriotic colors if possible. Blue denim is fine too. Don’t go out and buy a new outfit; this is just a fun and educational way to celebrate our beloved U.S.A. After the show we will have recess and then continue the fun with our Valentine Party. Thank you for all your support in helping with our “special” days! Don’t forget your camera!

Our Bible verse this week is “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness”, Matthew 6:33. The character trait is Honesty.

Friday, February 27, we will be honoring our dads. We invite all the dads or grandpas to come for a fun filled morning!! We really need you from 8:00 – 9:30… but you can stay all morning if you want to!! We realize that it is difficult to take time off, and if you can’t rearrange your schedule, we understand. We will also convey that to the children and “spread the dads around” to cover everyone in our class.

Dates to Remember

February 9             Lincoln’s Birthday – NO School

February 13             Red, White and Blue Review and Valentines Party

February 16           NO SCHOOL – President’s Holiday

February 27              Dad’s Day (Regular Schedule)

March 14                 F.C.S. Auction – Lots of Fun!!!!

March 9 – 13             Parent Conferences – Regular Schedule

March 27                 Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter

Party ( more info later! )

March 30-April 6       Easter Vacation

April 17                     Zoo Trip

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Witters

Dear Kindergarten Parents,                                                January 26, 2015

Last week we celebrated the 100^th day…. our soup was delicious!

We learned some new concepts in reading. Please keep reviewing letter sounds at home so that they are automatic. Many children are sounding out words and are reading short sentences. If your child isn’t to that point please don’t worry; every child is progressing at his or her own pace. The important thing is to keep reading to your child and impart the love of books to him or her. Please help your child with the work we send home and practice blending sounds together to make words.

We have been learning songs about love and Valentine’s Day. Last week I sent a poem or quote home for your child to memorize for our Red, White and Blue Review program on February 13. PLEASE practice this with your child. THANK YOU!

This week our character trait is Honesty. Our Bible verse is, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” Exodus 20:5.

                   Red, White and Blue – Feb.13 ^th

   I hope you all can come to our program (9:00 a.m.). It will be in the church North Lobby Chapel. Please dress your child in patriotic colors if possible. Blue denim is fine! This is a fun and educational way to celebrate our beloved U.S.A. After the show we will have recess and then continue the fun with our Valentine Party.

Please send the children’s valentine cards as soon as possible. Remember to have your child sign his/her name on the back of the card, but please don’t put the names of the other children on the cards or envelopes. It is so difficult to sort cards for so many children. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I really appreciate it.

We will be practicing for physical fitness testing. Your children will be running, doing curl-ups, V-sit stretches, and pull-ups on the bars. They will be eligible for an award at the end of the year if they are able to complete all activities successfully; however, this is very difficult for young children to do. Little girls may want to wear shorts under their dresses. Everyone should wear some sort of running shoes.

The annual FCS AUCTION is coming up on Saturday, March 14th. It’s a fun night with great food. There is an extra attraction for the kindergarten parents and grandparents this year – we have a beautiful class quilt for sale!!! Hope you’ll come!

With our love and prayers,

Mrs. Witters

and your Honest Kindergartner

IMPORTANT DATES

February 9            Lincoln’s Birthday – NO School

February 13            Red, White and Blue Review and Valentine’s Party –

(Regular Schedule)

February 16            President’s Day – NO School

February 27             Dad’s Day – All dads, grandpas, uncles or special friends are invited! We have a fun-filled morning planned!

March 14                 F.C.S. Auction – Lots of FUN!!!!!

Dear Kindergarten Parents,                           January 19, 2015

Thanks to all who helped to make our Cowboy Cookout a Texas-sized success. We had a rip-roaring time lassoing, barrel-racing, and making horses-in-the-blanket.

This week our verse is “In Quietness and trust is your strength”- Isaiah 30:15. Our character trait is Wisdom-seeing situations the way God does and making decisions which would please Him. We are trying to review and reinforce former character traits, so if you observe your child exhibiting one of them, please write me a note. We will read it to the class. The children are so excited to have their good qualities recognized by their parents and friends.

I am sending home your child’s part for the Red, White and Blue Review. Please practice it at home ! It is a VERY fun filled day!!! (February 13 at 9:00 a.m.)

This Friday is the 100^th day of school!! We will celebrate by making 100 Day Soup! Please read the attached flyer to learn all the details!

IMPORTANT DATES

February 9      Lincoln’s Birthday (NO school)

February 13     RED, WHITE, and BLUE REVIEW (9:00a.m.) and Valentine Party ( 10:15)

February 16     President’s Day (No school)

God Bless you all.

Mrs. Witters and your wise Kindergartner

Dear Parents,                                           January 12, 2015

Yee Haw! This week is Cowboy Week in Kindergarten! All week long we will be learning about Cowboys and the Lone Prairie. This Friday, (January 16) we will high-tail it to the “Kindergarten Corral” for a “Cowboy Cook-Out”. You are ALL invited to join us for Cattle ropin’, barrel racing, a sing a-long and Cowboy Vittles! Bring your cameras! If your child has cowboy boots or a cowboy hat, he/she can wear it on Friday. We will be making vests and bandanas. PLEASE send a SOUP SIZE TIN CAN for your “cowpoke” to drink out of at the cookout. We will be making cowboy grub to eat!!! PLEASE read the attached note about COWBOY DAY!!!!

Our Bible verse is Psalm 147:1, “Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God”. Our character trait is Perseverance; never give up when you are doing what is right and good.

Thank you for returning the Homework folders on Thursday. It is essential to your child’s progress. It helps to establish habits for the future school years.

VALENTINE”S PARTY and RED, WHITE AND BLUE

REVIEW

On Friday, February 13^th we will be presenting our Patriotic Show ( RED, WHITE and BLUE REVIEW). There will be songs, flags, and each child has a special poem or saying to recite. BRING YOUR CAMERAS!! I will be sending home your child’s poem next week for you to practice at home. SHOWTIME will be at 9:00 a.m. After a recess we will have our Valentine Party! Please have your child send valentines to everyone in his/her class. This will avoid hurt feelings. DO NOT have your child write any names on the outside of the envelopes. Sorting mail for so many children can be a nightmare for the teachers!!!! Encourage your child to write his or her name on their cards. It’s great practice!

WOW! This is a lot of info at one time!! Time is going sooo quickly so I like to keep you informed!

IMPORTANT DATES

January 15     Applebee’s Fundraiser/Fellowship Dinner

January 16     Cowboy Day

January 19     Martin Luther King Day – NO School

February 9     Lincoln’s Birthday (NO school)

February 13     RED, WHITE, and BLUE REVIEW and

Valentines Day PARTY

February 16     President’s Day (No school)

With love and appreciation,

Mrs. Witters and your Persevering Kindergartner

Dear Parents,                                    January 5, 2015

We’re so glad to be back in school. What fun it is to learn so many different things!! For the next few months we will be learning quickly so ask lots of questions to see what we are learning!!

Our verse this week is, “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” Psalm 51:15. Our character trait is courage.

We are studying snow/winter this week. If you have a book to share or any winter items, we would love to have them!

Please remember that January 19 is Martin Luther King Day, and there is NO school.

Friday, January 16, is Cowboy Day! All week long we will be learning about cowboys and cowgirls! Friday morning we will dress up like cowboys and have a Rip-roaring time!!!!!

We think you are all brrrrry wonderful!! We love you!

Mrs. Witters,

and your Courageous Kindergartner

P.S. Homework folders are coming home today! Let’s get back in the swing of it!!!

Dates To Remember

January 19     Martin Luther King Day (NO school)

January 16   Cowboy Day (Morning)

February 9   Lincoln’s Birthday (NO school)

February 13   Valentines Day Party and Red, White, Blue Show

February 16 President’s Day (NO school)

Merry Christmas Everyone,                December 8, 2014

We are soooo excited!!! Christmas is almost here!!! I Do Not need parent helpers this week (except on Thursday when you are ALL invited to our party).

There is no verse or homework this week. (YEAH!) Report cards will be sent home Thursday. Look for a brown envelope in your child’s backpack.

Thursday is the day of our Christmas party. If you would like to come to the party, YOU ARE WELCOME!! It goes pretty much all morning!

Friday, come in the morning from 8:00 –12:00. Christmas vacation begins at 12:00 SHARP!!!

School resumes on January 5. We will be observing Martin Luther King Day on January 19.

January 16^th is Cowboy Day in the morning! Be ready to Hee Haw!!!

I pray you all have a blessed, restful Christmas vacation. I love you all and will MISS you!!!!!!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY

NEW YEAR!!!!!!