Johnna Bicknell's Classroom

Hello and welcome to Mrs. B's Kindergarten website.  

It is the purpose of this page to advise parents on what is happening in the school and classroom, and to provide resources to assist with the learning process.

First time here? Read my bio. You can use the links below to navigate this page's content with greater ease. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jbicknell@kingstonhill.org.

Sections:  Supplies Needed for the beginning of School • Web Site Links• Second trimester Goals • Current Assignments • Current Schedules and Events • Upcoming Field Trips  • Books We Are Reading • What's New in the Homeroom • Wish List

 

Supplies Needed for the Beginning of School 

Please purchase and bring into class for your child’s scheduled first day:

  • One small backpack, just big enough for lunch, snacks and daily folder.  Our lockers are very small!! Please no wheels- they do not fit the lockers and will not be allowed in class.
  • One pocket folder- the type without the metal paper insert
  • One set of extra clothes- underwear, socks, shirt and pants- please put name on clear baggie (gallon size works well).  These will be kept in child’s locker and seasonally changed.
  • One package of latex free  #2 pencils- please sharpen
  • One package of colored pencils-please sharpen
  • One package glue sticks and one bottle school glue
  • One package washable markers ( aroma free and unscented)
  • One washable water color paint set
  • One package of white board markers (aroma free and unscented)
  • One box of crayons
  • One box gallon storage bags( to share).
  • One water bottle with lid they can remove.  These will be washed at school daily and kept in the classroom.
  • One small bottle of hand sanitizer
  • Two empty cereal boxes- different brands are best
  • ear phones for conputer usage (put into large baggie and label) 

We provide each student with a 4x5x9 inch plastic container for their personal use of items. It is very helpful to write the students name on all the items.  It is important to remember that supplies should be supplemented several times throughout the year.

Please provide/check daily:

  • Provide two small healthy snacks, one for an AM break and one for a PM snack.  Reusable, recyclable containers are suggested.
  • Lunches may be purchased from the school. Home prepared lunches need to be in a container the child can open independently.  Milk is 65 cents.
  • Check and return daily the parent/school communication folder.  A reading bag may go home with an assignment- please send back the next day.
  • Apply sunscreen at home: hats are worn outside only.
  • Sneakers tie shoes or Velcro shoes are safest in school and required to participate in PE.

Please save/ donate:

  • For art integration center, please save recyclable materials baby jars/formula with lids: any paper tubes: film containers: food containers: ribbons, buttons, cereal boxes, wallpaper books, magazines, jar lids, measuring items, tissue or other paper etc.
  • For the woodworking center, we accept donations of saw dust, nails and soft wood, sand paper etc.  The school provides the tools, safety glasses and safety procedures.
  • For the writing center, please save pads of paper, small note pads, sticky notes, unused envelopes, and writing tablets etc.
  • For the dinosaur unit please begin to save chicken bones, turkey bones and rib bones. Boiled cleaned, no meat residue, and bagged with students name on it. Freeze until requested!

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Second Trimester Goals:  

We are well on the way to improve personal stamina and grow independently as we proceed into the second part of the Kindergarten year. The morning literacy and math rotation buzz with the students attending different stations and focusing on that activity as they complete their responsibilities with increasing skills.  Sight word wall continues to challenge as the students learn decoding skills and strategies to read, write and spell the list correctly.  

HOMEWORK:  This trimester all students have a leveled reading book that goes home nightly in a small zippered pouch. They are responsible for completing our class reading strategies using different colored crayons.  During the day these books are shared read with peers during centers and with reading buddies on Fridays.

 

Weekly specials:   Art : Music : art intragration :  PE 

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What's New in the Homeroom:

Wishlist:

  • Old puzzle pieces to make collages 
  • Wood scraps- small bits and pieces that  can be sanded and constructed at our wood working center
  • Old magazines appropriate for children to view and cut out for different language arts projects
  • Arts and craft supplies: ribbon, yarn, wiggly eyes, empty spools, paper etc.

 Current Events:

 

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