Kindergarten Info Sheet 2021-2022

Save the Date! STCS Open House - Thursday, September 2, 2021 

Classroom Volunteers Needed for Kindergarten: Room Parents, Art Volunteers, Gala Project Coordinator, Service Coordinator, and Yearbook Liaisons (organize grade level photos for yearbook pages) 

Monday, August 16, 2021, is Supply Drop Off / Meet & Greet Your Teacher day! Kindergarten students and  their parents are invited and encouraged to come to their classroom and familiarize themselves with their room, cubbies, meet  their teachers, and drop off school supplies. The time spent in the classroom on Monday will help ease the anxiety that some  children and parents may feel on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 17th.  

We have divided the students into two groups for their visits on Monday so that the children, parents, and teachers can meet  in smaller numbers. We ask you to adhere to the time schedule listed below if at all possible. Be sure to bring your school  supplies on Monday!  

Meet & Greet Schedule  

Last names beginning with: A-M 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Last names beginning with N-Z 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

We look forward to meeting all the children and parents, and of course, to a wonderful school year! 

Special notice for the first week of school for Kindergarten: 

Half Days! Please send a small snack on early release days. 

Monday, August 16           Visitation Day / Supplies Drop Off / Meet and Greet Your Teacher  

Tuesday, August 17 First Day of School!  Half Day Dismissal – 12 pm for students K-8   

Wednesday, August 18 Half Day Dismissal for Kinder & PK only – 12 pm 

Thursday, August 19 Half Day Dismissal for Kinder & PK only – 12 pm

Extended Care is available at noon for Kindergarten students after the Half Day dismissals, upon request.  We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the extra Half Day dismissals and take your Kindergarten students home for a good rest during these first few days of school. Extra rest will ease their transition to a full day but Extended Care is available after the half days for those who need it. Please let your child’s teacher know at the Kinder Meet & Greet if your child will attend Extended Care during this first week of school. Please send a small snack on the half day release days.  

Kinder lunch: Your child will enjoy lunch from 10:30 am - 11:00 am.  

FYI : the first Mass day that Kindergarten students attend is Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Their “Mass buddies” are looking forward  to meeting them at their first school Mass of the year. Mass uniforms are not required until the first school Mass in October .  

Summer Reading 

We want to provide an opportunity for our students to continue to learn and enjoy reading over the summer months. We would like  to incorporate any adventures or special moments into our summer reading program. Students K-5 will participate in sharing their  reading moments by having someone take a picture of them reading, wherever they are, or even a selfie! Students might be reading  with Mickey or Spider-Man, in a tent, or in the comfiness of their favorite chair. The point is to “catch a glimpse” of students reading  while enjoying whatever they do over the summer.  

Students are encouraged to read as many books as they can and then showcase at least one book in their picture. On the first day  of school, students will bring their picture to class and, according to the grade level, will have an in-class activity to do with the  picture. Students are welcome to take more than one picture of reading different books to share with their class.  

Please follow the guidelines below:

Students will keep track of each day that they read for 20 minutes or longer. This will be done with the Summer Reading Tracker  or by the student’s current teacher. If you do not receive your sheet (or misplace it), you may track this on a sheet of paper and list  the dates you read for 20 minutes or longer. Parents should sign the bottom of these sheets.  

Take a picture of your student reading. Students will be asked to complete an in-class activity assigned by their teacher such as  “All About Me” or “What I did over the summer.” When completing this assignment the student will share his/her book and where  he/she was while reading it. This is not a mandatory assignment, but parent approval is required. 

Students are encouraged to read the books that interest them. Below are links to a variety of standard book lists to help select a  book; however, the books do not have to come from these lists. Please be aware that not all books published follow Catholic  teachings, and, depending on the maturity of a child, even grade-level appropriate materials may not always be appropriate for  each child.  

We encourage parents to be aware of what their child is reading so that thoughtful discussions can take place, and parents can  help their child select books that they feel are appropriate for their family. Parental approval is required for your child’s book  selection, even from these lists. If the links do not work, please copy and paste the link.  

Enjoy reading!  Triple Crown Awards 1-3    

 *ONE STOP SHOPPING with EduKit *

St. Theresa’s Catholic School offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order 

school supply kits. EduKits are custom-made to include the supplies selected and approved by our school.   

To order:

· Go to www.edukitinc.com.  In the FIND YOUR SCHOOL box, type in St Theresa.

· Order your kit based on your child’s grade level for the 2021-2022 school year.

· A confirmation will be emailed to you after your order is placed.

· Pay online through EduKit’s secure website by June 15th to receive the best price!

· Last Chance Sale is June 16 - July 22 . There is an additional $13 fee for Last Chance orders!  

Your child’s EduKit will be delivered to your home by August 7th. Kit prices include shipping & handling.

Kindergarten Student School Supply List  

Please provide the following items for your child’s use at school:  

♦ Backpack (no rolling backpacks, please)♦ Refillable water bottle ♦ Hooded raincoat 

Boys 

□ 1 Crayola® Crayons, 24 ct.  

□ 2 Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Classic Colors,  Broad Tip, 12 ct., Assorted  

□ 8 Elmers® Small Washable All Purpose glue sticks, .21 oz

□ 2 12 count Dixon Ticonderoga pencils ( Art, Classroom)  

□ 2 Crayola® Artista II Watercolor Set, Semi Moist Oval Pans, 1 Brush, 8 ct.  

□ 1 Wide Ruled Composition Book, 100 ct., Black 

□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio folder, RED, with brads  

□ *3 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach free, Soft Pack, (1 Art, 2 classroom)  

□  1 8 count of Mr. Sketch Chisel tip, Scented markers

□  *5  3 pack of Playdoh, assorted colors (1 Spanish, 1 Art, 3 classroom)

□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio folder, Yellow (Spanish)

Girls    

               □ 1 Crayola® Crayons, 24 ct

□  2 Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Broad Tip, 12 ct., Assorted

□  8 Elmers® Small Washable All Purpose glue sticks, .21 oz

□  2 12 count Dixon Ticonderoga pencils (Art, Classroom) 

□  2 Crayola® Artista II Watercolor Set, Semi Moist Oval Pans, 1 Brush, 8 ct.  

□ 1 Wide Ruled Composition Book, 100 ct., Black  

□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Portfolio folder, RED with brads  

□ *3 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach free, Soft Pack, (1 Art, 2 classroom)  

□ 1 6 count thin BLACK Expo markers

□ *5  3 pack of Playdoh, assorted colors (1 Spanish, 1 Art, 3 classroom)

□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio folder, Yellow (Spanish)