Thankfully our children seem to be getting healthy again. YEAH!!! Almost everyone was back on Friday. Of course now with the snow, who knows!
Mrs. Hofmann and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday. We feel truely blessed to be a part of your children's lives.
This is going to be another busy week filled with holiday happenings.
Monday is suppose to be our Holiday Party.
If we have a delayed opening we will still have our party. If school is closed, party day will be on Tuesday.
Wednesday school is closing at 12:50. Your children will be home 1:00. Lunch will at 10:25 and will be a cold bag lunch, or your child can bring their lunch.
Computer lab news- the children have been working very hard on the computers. If you haven't done so yet ask them to show you what they can do. They now how to navigate several fantastic web sites. They also have become very adept typing in WORD. You will be amazed!
Classroom Parent Volunteers-
Volunteer calendars for December, January and February have gone home. If you would like to get on the schedule please let me know. Send a note or give me a call (732-330-3758)
Mornings are when we need the most help, however if afternoons work for you please let me know. Tuesday afternoons we are in the Computer Lab. Lots of help is needed there.
Don't forget to update the size and type of extra clothing that should be in every child's backpack (just in case).
Shorts that are two small in the winter would not be a good thing.
HOMEWORK- Most of the children are doing a good job on their homework.Thank you for your support. Please review the directions with your child. Remember, Homework is THEIR responsibility. It is very important for them to do the work themselves. When they are done please review the work and go over anything they completed incorrectly. After homework is returned please review with them any corrections I have made especially on letter and number formation.
If you have not done so, please read the information below.
1) LUNCH- We will be having the first lunch period this year- 11:20am
Your child may buy lunch. Please make sure you have perpaid money on your child's account. The lunchroom can be very overwhelming. The children only have about 20 minutes to finish their lunch. Another group of students will be coming into the lunchroom at that time and your kindergarten will be going out for recess. Please make sure your child’s NAME is CLEARLY MARKED on all lunch boxes, bags, thermos’ and ice packs.
2) SNACK- Our snack time will be around 2:00pm since we have the early lunch.
Ridgeway Elementary School DOES NOT provide snack or a drink. You MUST
PACK a SMALL, HEALTHY SNACK and DRINK for your child
EVERYDAY.
Snacks should be packed in a separate bag from your child’s lunch in order to insure that they do not eat their snack for lunch!!!
3) DRESS IN LAYERS- I strongly encourage you to dress your child in layers
EVERYDAY! I keep my classroom rather chilly which helps cut down on the germs (and keeps Mrs. Fusaro comfy). Therefore your child should keep a light sweater, sweatshirt or jacket in their backpack. The weather at recess time can also be very different from the morning. Sometimes children need to add or remove clothing to be comfortable outside.
4) BACKPACK and FOLDERS your child needs to bring a backpack and their
folder to school EVERYDAY. Please make sure their NAME is clearly written on each item. Their backpack should be large enough for their lunch, snack and folder to fit comfortably in. Folders should be replaced when they become ripped.
It is VERY important for you to EMPTY your child’s folder everyday.