Calling all kindergartener parents!

Thursday, June 28th I'll be holding a Parent Orientation at 6:00 in Room 9 for all the parents of my new class. I feel meeting with parents before school begins helps them, not only to know what to expect when their child starts school, but also makes the transition to school easier for the parent since they learn about the school, our classroom and me. Meeting parents and getting to know them a little, serves to calms their fears and helps them entrust their child to my care. It can be hard to let go and I hope this meeting will make it easier. Can't wait!

Wondering about you...

A new year is fast approaching and there is so much to do! I'm wondering if my new friends have nicknames? Or if any one will cry or get lost on the way to the toilets? Or chew on the pencil or break a crayon? Or not be able to snap or button or zip? And I wonder about the parents. Will any one do a drop and run or linger, unable to leave? I wonder how long it will be before we build a relationship of trust and admiration? Meanwhile,I'll keep doing all those many little things to get the room ready and, with each thing, become more and more excited about meeting my new class! I can't wait! Welcome friends to kindergarten!