Monday, December 17, 2018

Big Week!

We have a big week ahead!  This week we will be continuing to learn about holidays around the world.  We are excited to have Lukas's grandmother coming in Thursday to share the tradition of nutcrackers with our students.  Wednesday will be crazy hair/hat day, and Friday we will have our holiday party at 11:00 a.m. 

If you know your child is going to be out or you will be missing days to be with family/travel, can you please let me know ahead of time?  We are busy as elves, and I want to be sure that every child has a chance to complete their special project.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Next Week

We will have a busy next couple of weeks!  Beginning on Monday, we will start our unit on Holidays Around the World.  This year we will be learning how people celebrate Hanukkah, Santa Lucia, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. 

We will continue parent/teacher conferences on our early dismissal days, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

Today, the children participated in the Hour of Code which introduced programming to all students.  The Hour of Code is a world-wide project to introduce children to computer languages, and the children were able to explore programming through an iPad app called Kodable.  They also programmed an electronic mouse to hunt for cheese, and they were able to use drawing to code a small robot.  It was a great morning!

Please continue to send your child in with warm clothing, hats, and gloves.  I know those things are easy to lose, so please LABEL all hats and gloves with a permanent marker.  Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Conference Sign Up

Hi all,

Recently, you received a link from me to sign up for conferences via a Google Document.  Unfortunately, you will need to access the document from a desk top or laptop computer, and it does not work from a cell phone.  If you have any difficulty or questions,  please let me know!

Monday, October 15, 2018

School Picture Day Tomorrow

This week, on Tuesday, we will have school picture day.  Please remember to send in your envelopes if you have not done so yet.

Wednesday is an early release day, and it is also pajama day as a reward for filling our HEART jar.  Please make sure that children are dressed for the cooler weather and wear sneakers to school (no slippers please).  We are all looking forward to a fun day!

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Spirit Day and ALICE Drill

This Wednesday, October 10 will be a school spirit day.  The theme is "Dress Like A Teacher" in honor of World Teacher Day.

On Thursday, October 11, the entire school will participate in an ALICE assembly and drill.  Mrs. Kane sent out information to parents previously about this drill.  The students will be learning to listen to the adults around them during an emergency.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Monday, September 24, 2018

School Spirit Day

This Wednesday, September 26, will be an early release day at 12:15 p.m. and it is a school spirit day.  Please wear Littleton/Shakey/Blue and Yellow spirit gear to school.  As always, participation is voluntary!

Sunday, September 16, 2018

No School Wednesday

I hope you have all had a great weekend!  It was great to see so many parents at orientation last Wednesday.  There were lots of thoughtful questions, and I hope you had the opportunity to meet some of your fellow class parents. 

Just a reminder that his Wednesday, September 19 will be a no school day in observance of Yom Kippur.  Have a great week!

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Parent Orientation This Week

Hi all,

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  It has been great getting to know all of our new students this week, and I look forward to many special learning and growth opportunities ahead!

Just a reminder that this Wednesday, September 12 is an early release day.  All students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.  Also, there will be a parent orientation Wednesday night at 6 p.m.  We will go over many important things that you need to know as the parent of a kindergartener.  This is especially important for those of you who have your oldest or only in kindergarten this year.  This is a parents-only event, and we hope you will enjoy meeting fellow class parents and learning some valuable information about your child's day.

I hope to see you all Wednesday!

Monday, August 27, 2018

Questionnaires

Hi all,

If you haven't had a chance to fill out and mail your student information questionnaire and photo, could you please bring it with you completed if you are planning on attending our open house on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.  Our open house will be before the bus orientation which is scheduled for our class at 10 a.m.  This is a great time to bring in supplies.

I can't wait to see everyone!

Monday, July 2, 2018

Welcome!

Welcome!

Although we are on summer break, I know that the parents of new kindergarten students will be receiving letters shortly letting them know who their child's teacher will be for the 2018/2019 school year.  If your child will be in my class this upcoming year, welcome!  You have found my blog site!

I use this site as a clearinghouse for information.  I have found, however, that if information needs to get to parents right away, I tend to email or send home an actual hard copy in your child's folder.  I know you are busy, and checking my blog might not be at the top of your priority list.

I will be sending out a welcome letter at the end of July/beginning of August with lots of information.  I will have an open house on bus orientation day when you may come in and tour the classroom with your child and bring in any school supplies.  There will also be a parent information night in early September.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kharte@littletonps.org.  I do check my email over the summer.

Enjoy this time with your family!


Monday, June 4, 2018

Performance Wednesday!

Our kindergarten performance and class reception will take place this Wednesday, June 6 at 10:30.  The children have been working very hard on their songs!  I look forward to seeing you all!

Monday, May 21, 2018

Wednesday is Superhero Day

This Wednesday we will be having Superhero Day!  Please feel free to wear your favorite superhero gear or dress in red, white, and blue.

Also, just a reminder that this Friday, May 25 is an early release day. 

Friday, April 13, 2018

Future Day Rescheduled

Just a reminder that we are having an early release day on Wednesday, April 25.  The spirit day originally scheduled for April 11 was moved to April 25 and the theme is the "future."  If you want to participate, please dress as what you would like to be in the future (when you grow up). 

I hope you all have a wonderful vacation week!

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Early Release Thursday

Hi all,  Just a reminder that we have an early release day this Thursday (not the typical Wednesday).  Next week, we have an early release day both Wednesday and Thursday, and we have no school on Friday.  Please let me know if you have questions! 

Monday, February 5, 2018

Global Play Day

Global Play Day is coming on Wednesday, February 7.  I have sent a separate email to parents with the details.  Children may bring in something to play with and share on Wednesday.  Please no electronics or toys with batteries.  This is always a fun day.  Let's hope the predicted snow does not cause problems!

Monday, January 8, 2018

Pictures from the Holidays



It's starting to seem like a distant memory, but we had a wonderful time at our holiday party.  The students loved decorating gingerbread cookies, and a great time was had by all!