Dunwiddie Elementary School

September 2014
Volume 1, Issue 1

Ms. Kapps Class

WELCOME KINDERGARTENERS!
Hello Class!
I am so excited to start the new school year with you. I hope that you had an

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Subjects ................................... 2

amazing summer and are ready to learn! We will be working on your spelling,

Star Student ............................. 2

writing/reading, math, and science skills with a lot of engaging and hands on

Class Rules/Grading................ 3

activities! I hope that you love projects and games because we will be playing a

Contact Me .............................. 4

lot of those to keep your minds working! Welcome everyone!

Calendar .................................. 4

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER.

I graduated from University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a BS in Education!
Something special about me is that I went to Dunwiddie for school also. I love to
read in my spare time. I have two dogs, named Ruger and Teddy, that I spend
most of my time playing and going on walks with. In the summer I like to be outside as much as possible. I love going on walks, hikes, and swimming. I have family in Washington state and go out there once a year to visit. I am really excited for
this school year!

SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST
This is Ms. Kapps 5th year of
teaching Kindergarten!
We have a few exciting field
trips coming up this month.
A few of the students have
birthdays this month also.
Star student will be picked
within the first two weeks of
school.

CURRICULUM
Writing:

Science:

This month we will be working on writing

the letters of the alphabet with trace worksheets, writing templates, and letter books.

Students will learn about the four seasons by

making four trees with different leaves/
blossoms depending on the season..

Reading:

Gym:

We will be starting to read informational

books about animals and where they live then
writing one fact they learned.

The Students will be brought to gym three

days a week where they will learn to play
games centered around teamwork.

Math:

Music:

The class will show me how high they can

count and get assessed every month. We will
work on addition and subtraction with word
problems.

Intertwined with the language arts, the students will learn educational songs and dances
to help remember key words.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I

learn. - Benjamin Franklin

STAR STUDENT!
Each week a student will be selected to become the
Star Student! There are numerous ways on how a student can be picked. This student could always come to
class on time, never have a late or missing assignment,
show that they are listening by sitting quietly and cross
legged, always on task and doing what they are asked.
They can also be selected if they go above and beyond.
Whether that is finishing work early and doing extra work,
helping out a fellow classmate, or doing extra credit at
home.
The Star Student will get a special paper hat/crown that
they get to wear for the entire week with their name on it.
This student gets to make a poster about themselves with
their family to be hung up for that week. They can be
creative as they would like to be! We want to know about what you do for fun, who is in
your family, and what your favorite things are. :)
A special guest will come in to talk to the class about themselves and who they are to the
Star Student. You can pick who ever you want to come to class! It could be your mom,
dad, grandparents, sister, etc. It is all up to you and your family!
While your special guest is visiting you will get to read two books about who is in your
household and what your favorite things are. You will also get to make a wind chime of
your favorite things with your picture on it!
Each Star Student will have a mystery bag with 5 clues on the outside. Inside the bag
will be your favorite item and the class has to guess what it is!
You are the Star Student and we want you to feel special! :)

Grading Scale
Special Area Grades:
S= Satisfactory
P= Progressing
N= needs improvement
Work Habit Grades:
S= Successful
E= Exemplary
D=Does not meet
Academic Grades:
1. Needs extra help
2. Gets some of material
3. Understands material

4. Excels in subject

CONTACT MS. KAPP

Email: Kappba12@uwgb.edu
Call/text: (360) 649-8929
School Phone: (262) 284-5555
Fax: (262) 284 5554

Office Hours:
MWF: 4-6 pm
T/TH: 4-6:30 pm
* You can always call to make an appointment.

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= Apple Orchard Field Trip

= Students Birthday

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Joey

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= Happy Thanksgiving!
No school

ER = Early Release (11:30)

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School!

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Sue

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