Getting Started in Kindergarten
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Kindergarten Information Sheet
Tiger Rally Day: Monday, August 15, 2022
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Save the Date! STCS Back To School Night - Thursday, September 1, 2022
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 15, 2022, 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 16th.
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 if you did not order an Edukit!
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!
Monday, August 15 Visitation Day / Supplies Drop Off / Meet and Greet Your Teacher
Tuesday, August 16 First Day of School!
FYI : The first Mass day that Kindergarten students attend is Thursday, August 25, 2022. Their “Tiger 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 comfort 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 track 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 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 2022-2023 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 8. There is an additional $13 fee for Last Chance orders!
Your child’s EduKit will be delivered to St. Theresa School by July 29th. Kit prices include shipping & handling.
Kindergarten Student School Supply List
Please provide, and LABEL, the following items for your child’s use at school:
♦ Backpack (no rolling backpacks, please)♦ Refillable water bottle ♦ Hooded raincoat **a fresh pair of underwear, that will remain in their backpack/locker for accidents
CONSUMABLE KINDER STUDENT SUPPLIES - DO NOT LABEL
□ 1 Crayola® Crayons, 12 ct.
□ 2 Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Classic Colors, Broad Tip, 12 ct., Assorted
□ 4 Elmers® Small Washable All Purpose glue sticks, .21 oz
□ 2 12 count Dixon Ticonderoga pencils
□ 3 EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Tip, BLACK
□ 1 Wide Ruled Composition Book, 100 ct., Black
□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio folder, RED, with brads
□ 1 Card Stock, 8.5” x 11”, White
□ 1 Facial Tissues, 2-ply
□ 1 Hand Sanitizer, Pump, 8 oz.
□ 1 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio folder, Yellow (Spanish)
□ 1 Elmer’s Washable School Glue, 4oz (Art)
□ Headphones: Over ear with built in sound control