* THE KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS ENGAGED IN LEARNING!

Here are just some of the things your Kindergartner will learn this year:
* The Alphabet and Letter Sounds
* Numbers and Number Concepts up to 100
* How to write a story
* The story of Jesus and basic prayers
* Letter and Number formation in print 
* An appreciation for books/stories and concepts of print
* The basic skills needed to read and identify sight words
* Social Skills and Listening Skills
                                            

HERE ARE THE PROGRAMS WE ARE USING IN KINDERGARTEN:

* LUCY CALKINS WRITER'S WORKSHOP
* LUCY CALKINS PHONICS PROGRAM 
* LUCY CALKINS READER'S WORKSHOP
* ALPHABET BOOTCAMP 
* PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS
* WE BELIEVE SADLIER RELIGION PROGRAM 
* ZANER-BLOSER- HANDWRITING PROGRAM
* PROMISE WEEKLY RELIGION PROGRAM
* SECRET STORIES 

Mrs. Boyle was also awarded a Grant for Literacy and Technology through Foundations in Education. We will be receiving new Ipads, headphones, and access to the following learning programs: StudyCat and Starfall. We are excited to start using these programs soon! 

The Kindergartners love to sing, dance, and use their imagination. They will learn basic sign language, too!  Learning can be done in so many ways!  We love Jack Hartman, Dr. Jean, and Koo Koo Kangaroo!!