Got Craysons

 Got Crayons?

As we prepare to meet as a kindergarten community I would like to suggest you gather a few simple supplies to have on hand.   It is our hope to gather some items for students to have for work but for now, I suggest you pull the following items together to have on hand.

Crayons

Plain White Paper

Pencils and Erasers

Markers

Scissors

Photos, Forms and Meetings

 Hello Remote Academy Kindergarten Families - 

Please be sure to note all the tasks requested in my recent communication. Note:  Google made changes to it's Meet app and we have just been notified that you will be unable to join us for the Orientation session unless you have a gmail account.  The Town is looking into workarounds.  Follow up information will be sent with a reminder for the Thursday meeting on Wednesday.

Photos to email to Mrs. Hoyt (Khoyt@bpsk12.org)

1  - With and without a mask for a slide show book to share with classmates.

2 - Photo introduction for the blog

Forms to Complete

1 - About My Child and Our Family

2 -  Forms and Permissions

Sign Ups and Meetings

1 - Listening Conference with Mrs. Hoyt

2 - Meet Mrs. Hoyt for students

3 - Orientation Meeting September 10

Flexibility and Forgiveness

 Today, the School Administration posted an update on the opening of schools on the BPS website.  In addition to bringing everyone up to speed about important issues such as HVAC,  busing and lunches, the statement drew attention to the need for flexibility and forgiveness in the year ahead.  2020 has pushed all of us out of our comfort zone.  

If you have not already signed up to receive notification from the Burlington Public Schools when updates are posted, I strongly suggest you do.  Here is a link to the most recent update and there is an opportunity to subscribe for notifications on the right side.

As a staff we are determined to make the 2020-2021 school year special for your children.  Learning to adjust and succeed when out of our comfort zone takes practice.   We are working hard to adjust our skills, learn new strategies and technologies.  I also am stretching myself in how I can feel uncomfortable......today I tried a few new things such as mountain biking and driving an ATV!  

I guess there can be some fun in being a little uncomfortable!

Meet Room 103

As friends share photos and introduce themselves, the pictures will be posted at the top tab MEET ROOM 103.

I am so excited to see you and meet you!  We are going to have a great year!

If you are looking for the sample All About ME paper, scroll down as it was posted a few days ago.

 

Read Aloud Tips

 

Read Aloud Tips

We are big believers in the benefits of reading aloud to children.  Please make time to read with your son/daughter daily.  Below are some tips from the PBS show "Between the Lions".

* Read to your child every day.  If you can't ask someone else to be your child's designated reader.
* Try to find a regular time and quiet, comfortable place for reading together.
* Turn off other distractions, such as the radio or television.
* Read slowly enough so that your child has time to take in the story and look at the pictures.
* Children may enjoy holding the book or turning the pages.  Invite your child to point to words on the page or help you read the words.  Explain unfamiliar words.
* Encourage your children to ask questions about he characters, pictures, and words.
* Talk about the story with your child.  Did he or she like it? Why?
* Your child may want you to read the same story over and over again. after several retellings, ask your child to tell you the story.
* Older children enjoy reading aloud, too.  They can read their favorite parts, or you can take turns reading chapter books.
* Visit the Between the Lions website (pbskids.org/lions) for more on children and reading.

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All About Me

Hello kindergarten friends! I cannot wait to officially meet you. Here is a picture of my All About Me paper that I will share with all of you soon!  Please fill yours out and have it ready to share are our class meets.  I will invite a different friend or two to share their paper each day.  All About Mrs. Hoyt! Hello Room 103 Friends,  I can not wait to meet you!  Here is a picture of my All About me paper.  Please fill out yours and bring it when you come to orientation on September 4.

Blog Translation

 

Blog Translation Available

This blog is available with translation.  Click the button on right and select the language you would like to view the blog in.  We hope this is a helpful tool to our students' families.