posted by dnederveld | November 18, 2008 21:17
Thank you to everyone who has donated food for our 'feast' next week. The children are getting very excited and have been learning all about the first Thanksgiving in preparation for this occasion.
If you've read your Georgetown blog updates, you already know that we are in the process of switching our sites. I'm in the process of setting up a new blog page and am slowly learning the new tricks of the trade. Please be patient with me. I'll let you know when I've successfully switched over.
Our upcoming holiday program will be held on December 4 at 7 pm. The location this year will be Resurrection Life Church in Grandville. The size of this church will allow us to hold one program for all PK-5 students as opposed to two separate programs.
Doors will be unlocked at 6:30 pm. Please do not arrive prior to this time period. Each class will have an assigned drop off location, and these details will come home the week after Thanksgiving. PreK & K students will sit with their class after their performance to watch the rest of the program. (A map to Res. Life Church is posted on our school blog: http://georgetown.edublogs.org).
Click on the link for our newsletter this week
Click on this link for our December Calendar
posted by dnederveld | November 14, 2008 19:11
We had fun this Friday preparing for our feast. We made our Native American headbands, our turkey cups, and our story bracelets. We plan to share our bracelets with the 'Pilgrims' (the other kindergarteners) to remind us of the first Thanksgiving story.
The winter weather is heading our way next week. Please send winter gear with your child that is appropriate for the weather. We have 2 recesses each day and go out unless it's raining. This is also a good time to let your child practice zipping his/her coat.
We also had a tornado drill today during computers. The children did an awesome job of quietly getting into the hallway and covering their heads! To see more of what went on this week, click on the newsletter below.
posted by dnederveld | November 05, 2008 16:36
It was good to meet with all of you at conferences. I truly feel blessed to teach your children and for the great parental support that you provide them. Remember that we do NOT have school this Friday. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
posted by dnederveld | October 29, 2008 14:16
Here is our last newlsetter for October. I'm looking forward to seeing each of you next week for conferences. Don't forget to check out the November calendar, too. Take care this weekend!
October 30, 2008.pdf November Calendar.pdf
posted by dnederveld | October 23, 2008 19:57
posted by dnederveld | October 15, 2008 21:43
The children have been enjoying a chant that was passed on to me by Mrs. Murphy. Here are the words for you to use at home with your child:
Rock like a pumpkin (3x) Just like that (clap 3x)
Roll like a pumpkin (3x) Just like that (clap 3x)
BOO like a pumpkin (3x) Just like that (clap 3x)
Check out our newsletter for weekly updates: October 17, 2008.pdf
posted by dnederveld | October 09, 2008 20:50
Our fall party is approaching soon on the 30th. Please send your child's costume along to change into after lunch. We'll start our festivities at 1:45 with a parade through our 5th grade buddies rooms and then down the bus loop for parents to see. Our party celebration will continue in our classroom from 2:00-3:00. Everyone is welcome to drop in for the festivities!
Please check out our newsletter for more classroom updates.
posted by dnederveld | October 02, 2008 22:31
posted by dnederveld | September 25, 2008 17:28
Thank you to everyone who helped raise money and participated in our school walkathon. The children had a great time walking for a cause!
Here is some more news from our classroom. sept. 26, 2008.pdf
posted by dnederveld | September 17, 2008 15:09
This week while studying the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill, each child's name was placed into the poem while he/she acted out the rhyme. The class had a ball tumbling down the hill with their "pails of water!" Check out our newsletter for more class updates.
posted by dnederveld | September 11, 2008 20:58
Our September centers need to be cancelled due to kindergarten assessments going on that week. If you responded with a volunteer sheet, I'll have the October volunteer schedule sent to you be next week Tuesday. Thank you for the great response of help!
posted by dnederveld | August 27, 2008 22:37
Thank you once again for coming to orientation. It was great to meet everyone, especially those kindergarteners! I had a few follow-up questions and extra thoughts after the night was through and would like to share them with everyone in case you might be wondering this, too.
*Blog Updates - I plan to update my blog each Friday. It will have the class newsletter and monthly calendars available to read. If you signed up on the email list, you'll need to visit the blog each Friday in order to stay updated. If I'm experiencing trouble with my postings, (because you know I'm still learning) I'll send you a paper copy instead.
*Nametags - The name tag that was attached to the pocket of your yellow folder is meant for your child to wear for the first day of school. After that, the children will receive a neck nametag to wear each day until they become familiar with school routines.
*Hot lunch - Lunch $ can be deposited 2 ways: You may use the hot lunch website link that I included in your packet to deposit money online or you may send an envelope to school, labeled with your child's name, grade, and the title, "hot lunch money." I'll drop it in the drop box for you by the office.
*We have 28 students in our class which qualifies us for a full-time paraprofessional. Ms. Lisa will be helping us in the classroom each day. This will allow us to provide small groups for instruction and also give us that very valuable extra set of hands! :)
*Email - Many people have trouble sending me email because the #1 in my listing is often mistaken for a letter "l". My email again is: dnederv(#)1@hudsonville.k12.mi.us
posted by dnederveld | August 25, 2008 11:41
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