School Supply List
Below, I have listed the supplies to be brought in during the first few days of school. The students will be sharing all supplies so there is no need to label them (except if specifically indicated). Thanks!
(Please note: The AM & PM supply lists are slightly different.)
AM (YELLOW TEAM)
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Traditional Backpack labeled with your child's name large enough to fit
Traditional Backpack labeled with your child's name large enough to fit a folder and labeled snack pack (no backpacks on wheels, please)
•2 Two-Pocket folders (labeled)
2 Two-Pocket folders (labeled)•Markers (washable)
Markers (washable) •Crayons (48 pack or larger)
Crayons (48 pack or larger)•5 Large Glue Sticks (if possible please do not buy small ones.
5 Large Glue Sticks (if possible please do not buy small ones. If necessary, you can bring them in at a later date)
•1 Bottle of Purell and 1 Bottle of liquid hand soap
1 Bottle of Purell and 1 Bottle of liquid hand soap •1 pair of clean socks (any size to use on the dry erase board)
1 pair of clean socks (any size to use on the dry erase board) PM (BLUE TEAM)
•Traditional Backpack labeled with your child's name large enough to fit
Traditional Backpack labeled with your child's name large enough to fit a folder and labeled snack pack (no backpacks on wheels, please)
•2 Two-Pocket folders (labeled)
2 Two-Pocket folders (labeled)•Crayons (48 pack or larger)
Crayons (48 pack or larger)•5 Large Glue Sticks (if possible please do not buy small ones. If necessary, you can bring them in at a later date)
5 Large Glue Sticks (if possible please do not buy small ones. If necessary, you can bring them in at a later date)•1 Box of Tissues and 1 Large Package of Napkins
1 Box of Tissues and 1 Large Package of Napkins •1 Package of Antibacterial (safe for classroom use i.e. no Clorox wipes) or Baby Wipes
1 Package of Antibacterial (safe for classroom use i.e. no Clorox wipes) or Baby Wipes Folders/Notes
Your child's folder will be a main source of communication to and from school. Please place any notes inside your child's folder.
If your child has a change of schedule (ie going over a friend's house, getting picked up, etc.) Please send in a note the day of the scheduled change. All notes should be dated and written on a full - size sheet of paper.
Permission Slips/Money
If you are sending in money or a permission slip, please send them in a marked envelope with the following information written on it:
- Your child’s first and last name
- The amount of money and purpose for the money (trip money, book money).
- Label it with KJI
With so many children and several reasons to collect money, this helps us out tremendously and reduces the likelihood of errors. Also, if the envelope is left on the bus or dropped in the hallway, this information will help the money to be returned to our classroom.
Surprise Boxes
Sharing and verbal communication is an integral part of the Kindergarten curriculum. The Surprise Box is a wonderful opportunity for the children to have fun and use their thinking skills. Each child will receive a Surprise Box schedule at the beginning of the month. Your child will receive a Surprise Box the day before their scheduled day. Please put one item and a clue card in the bag. The clue card should contain 3 written clues that describe what is in the mystery bag. These clues will help the other children guess what the object is. Please practice and rehearse the clues with your child so that he/she feels comfortable sharing in front of the class.
Here is an example of a clue card for a stuffed animal:
1. It has four legs. 2. Some people have a real one as a pet. 3. It has a tail. What is it?Specials-
Yellow Team Blue Team
Blue Team MONDAY` Music PE
PETUESDAY Computer Music
Computer MusicWEDNESDAY Library Art
ArtTHURSDAY GymComputers
GymComputersFRIDAY Art Library
LibraryChidren must wear sneakers during Gym.
Library books are due on Library day.
Conferences/Report Cards
Conferences are held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. You will be asked to sign up for the fall conference on Meet the Teacher night in September. I will send home a note in the spring to schedule the second conference. You will receive a copy of your child's report card at these conferences and the final report card will be sent home with your child on the last day of school.
Scholastic Book Orders
Scholastic book orders will be sent home monthly and you can also order online. It is a wonderful way to build your child's library. If you are interested in ordering, please fill out the order form, make your check payable to Scholastic Books, and send it in a marked envelope by the indicated date.
Now you can order online!!!
Birthdays
Birthdays are special occasions for young children. If your child wishes, he/she may bring treats for the class on his/her birthday. Please make the treats and easy to eat snack and no juice is needed as the children have his/her own Please send in a note a day or two in advance so I can and set aside some class time for the celebration. Your child will also bring home a Birthday Bag which includes some fun books to read. Please have your child return the Birthday Bag the next day. If your child's birthday is in the summer, we celebrate all summer birthdays in June.
It's best to drop off the snacks before 10 AM and 1:30 PM. THANKS!
We have 19 kids in the AM & PM section
What Goes In My Backpack?
Each day your child should come to school prepared with the following:
- their folder
- a nutritious snack and drink,
- an extra sweatshirt since the temperature in our room fluctuates.
When used properly, e-mail can be a wonderful form of communication. Please remember not to e-mail any time sensitive material (change in your child's schedule, etc).
If you would like to be put on the e-mail notification list, please send me your e-mail address with your child's first and last name in the header to jdiodice@yahoo.com.
Homework
Starting homework in kindergarten (typically twice a week) will get your child used to the routine of doing homework every night . To reinforce what we do in school, please encourage your child to do his/her own writing as much as possible. Please help your child sound out the words on his/her own and please write underneath it if necessary.
There is a lot that you can do to show that you value education and homework.:
- Set a regular time.
- Pick a quiet place with limited distractions
- Provide Supplies - your child will need crayons, markers, glue, scissors, pencils and erasers to complete work.
All written work should be completed in pencil. At times, I will send a homework packet home. Please DO NOT complete the whole packet in one night. Homework should be completed with as much independence as possible. If your child struggles with it, please indicate it on the assignment.
Names, Names, Names
Your child will be working with lots of people this year. So you are familiar with them:
My name is Miss Iodice. My instructional assistant in the room is Mrs. LoBrutto. For switching tables, Mrs. DiRosa comes in and for reading support, Mrs. Johnson is here.
