Kindergarten Class Newsletter September 16, 2019 Reported by: Ms. Krachie We hope that you enjoyed the kindergarten newsletter that was sent home at the end of last week sharing some of the favorite things we did. The first week of school is not easy; adjusting from summer mode to school and starting a new routine is tough for children. Everyone... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights Week of March 25, 2019 Welcome spring! Hopefully everyone had the opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the nice weather this weekend. This week ends the unpredictable lion/lamb weather we see this time of year and ushers in the milder springtime we long for. Please look at the forecast and dress accordingly as we will take... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights March 11, 2019 We are well on our way to spring. The onset of daylight saving time gives us the longer hours of daylight we have been longing for and the warmer temperatures are not that far behind. In the classroom we be enjoying the springtime of our academic year by continuing to challenge ourselves in all... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights February 25, 2019 The end of this week marks the beginning of a new month. Perhaps as parents of older siblings you are already aware how fast the remainder of the year flies by. We celebrate Dr. Seuss and the long awaited arrival of spring and look forward to the celebrations of Easter and Passover in... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights Week of February 11, 2019 February is such a wonderful month; it is loaded with numerous spring time celebrations. We began with Groundhog Day on the 2nd. Not only did the groundhog seem to get the prediction right, but also the day marks the halfway point of winter. The class studied shadows and enjoyed eating our experiment when... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights January 22, 2019 BRRR! Welcome to weather from the Arctic. The cold air is refreshingly clean and crisp. It should leave us by midweek when we return to more seasonal temperatures; until then, dress warmly and hydrate. Hopefully, you had the opportunity to enjoy the longer holiday weekend. The class enjoyed our unit on courage and the... View Article
Kindergarten January 7, 2019 Reported by: Ms. Krachie It is wonderful being back in school and back to the regular routine. The holidays are behind us and we are moving forward with a fresh start in the New Year. The students have shared their resolutions with the class and so far seem to be embracing the promises they made.... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights January 2, 2019 Reported by Ms. Krachie Happy New Year! It’s always fun to begin a new year because with it comes the promise of a fresh start. We have the whole year in front of us to accomplish goals, travel, and start new projects. The staff at Turtle Creek wishes each and everyone a happy, health,... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights Week of December 17, 2018 Reported by Ms. Krachie Winter will begin this year at exactly 5:23 pm EST on Friday December 21st. The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year on the Northern Hemisphere. A funny thought, in the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs around June 20... View Article
Kindergarten Highlights Week of December 3, 2018 Reported by Ms. Krachie Although short, November was a very busy month and much was accomplished in the kindergarten classroom. The students are in full swing and have successfully acclimated into all aspects of the curriculum. We are steaming ahead in math, reading, and writing. We have discussed many social studies topics... View Article