Lansing Christian School
Friday, September 9th, 2016
KINDERGARTEN NEWS
We have had a great second week of school! The
students are settling into our rules and routines and are
making new friends. I am so happy to have each of
them in my class this year! Here are some highlights
from this week:
Social Studies:
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Bible:
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We learned about the Christian Approach to
Problem Solving Program (CAPS Program). When a
problem arises student should:
1. Show the “Stop Sign” with his/her hand and say:
“Please stop, I don’t like what you are doing!”
2. Move or walk away.
3. Tell the teacher or another adult about the
problem.
4. Think about WWJD- “What would Jesus do?”
“EMERGENCY,” means someone is hurt, is going to
hurt someone, or is sick. For EMERGENCIES go
straight to the teacher.
Practiced asking, “Will you be my friend?,”
“Can I play with you?”
Practiced saying, “I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?”
Memory verse: Mark 16:15
Phonics/Language Arts:
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Reviewed Zoo-Phonics letter names and motions A-Z
Song: “Come Meet Us at the Zoo”
Students made “All About Me” Books and read them
aloud for the class
Did a piece of writing about their favorite type of
weather
Math:
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 Introduced number and
counting routines
 Built number concept
of 1-5 with number cards and
counting mats.
Introduced partners of 3 (1 and 2 are partners of 3.
0 and 3 are partners of 3.)
Drew scenes of groups of 2s and 3s
Graphed hair
and eye color
Talked about
who is in a
family
Science:
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We have Science with Mrs. Person’s class! It’s so fun
to be all together!
We learned about our science bags (they hold our
magnifying glasses and stick pencils.
New Unit: Is it living?
Discussed living and non-living things.
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_________________Upcoming Notes______________
Parent Night:
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Please join me on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:30 – 7:30
pm for Parent Night. This is a time for parents and the
teachers to discuss curriculum, etc. and is for parents only.
Please make other arrangements for your students.
First Field Trip to Potter Park Zoo!
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Our first field trip is coming up on Friday, September 23 ,
from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to Potter Park Zoo. We will be looking
for our Zoo Phonics friends! Please be sure your child wears
his/her tie dye field trip shirt, and wears appropriate walking
shoes! Please respond to the Sign-Up Genius to let me know
if you plan to attend! Remember, all parents (grandparents,
babysitters etc.) attending our field trip must have turned in a
Background Check form! These are available in the
Elementary Office. Thank you!
Morning Drop Off:
The students are settling in so well! Please
encourage your student to hug you goodbye
at the door and do their morning jobs on their
own. They are doing a great job! I’m so proud
of them!
Lansing Christian School
Afterschool Pick-Up:
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Pick-Up is at 3:00 pm.
Nice weather – pick-up on playground
Wet/Snowy Weather – pick-up in Commons
Student should hug or high-five goodbye before
leaving
Kindergarten Clothing:
I am still missing extra clothes for
some students. Please send these
in so your child will have them in
case of an accident or getting
muddy on the playground.
Friday, September 9th, 2016
School Pictures & Year Books:
School pictures will be taken on September 27 and 28. I will
notify you of the specific day our classroom is scheduled. If
you would like your child to receive a yearbook you must
order it at this time. Picture envelopes will be sent home
approximately one week prior to the scheduled picture day.
Helping Hands:
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Specials Schedule:
Monday – Spanish, Art
Tuesday – Physical Education (PE)
Wednesday – Music
Thursday - PE
Friday – Library, Computer, Spanish
Hot Lunch:
Hot lunch starts on Monday! Please let your child know if
they are to order a HOT lunch (or lunch from school)
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A corn dog, pizza flavored hot pocket, or salad bar
(Mon-Thurs.), are also available each day, as
alternatives to the regular hot lunch menu item.
Milk is NOT included with the hot lunch, but can be
added on.
Please send a drink for lunch if your child is not
getting milk.
Continue to send FRUIT BREAK and afternoon snack!
Also send any plastic utensils needed.
Birthdays:
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I will send home a note before your child’s birthday
letting you know the day we will celebrate it in class.
You may bring in a treat to share with the class that
day.
The note has treat ideas and guidelines as well as
information about allergies in our class.
We look forward to celebrating your child on their
special day!
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THANK YOU ahead of time for signing up to help!
To help with parties and field trips watch for Sign-Up
Genius emails before each event.
I will let you know when I need your help for the
specific jobs you signed up for on the Helping Hands
form. Let me know if you still need a Helping Hands
form.
o Parents or grandparents who have filled out
a background check are welcome to fill out
a Helping Hands form.
We are thankful for and we love our parent and
grandparent helpers!!
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I am so proud of my kindergarten explorers! Keep Exploring
God’s Great Creation!!! 
In Christ,
Heidi O’Neill
(517) 882-5779 x110
[email protected]