It was great meeting you!

It was great meeting all of you tonight.  You may have noticed that the classroom looked a bit empty.  In a matter of weeks it will transform and become a working kindergarten classroom.  As we learn how to use our classroom tools they will be put on the shelves and the walls will slowly get covered in artwork then the room will be "ours."  I can't wait to get started.

Things pop up before the school year starts, if you have any concerns please e-mail me at kwetzel@rsu1.org.  I will check my e-mail throughout the weekend and get back to you.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.  I am looking forward to the start of school!

Welcome To Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting year!  It is a year where your child will meet many new friends.  It is also a year where your child will build a foundation of social, emotional, and educational skills that they will use throughout their lives.

To ease the transition from home to school please keep these in mind:

• Lunch:  A monthly menu will be sent home with your child.  Send all lunch money in a sealed envelope.  Write your child’s name on the outside of the envelope.  Make all checks payable to Dike Newell School.  Milk may be purchased.
• Snack:  We have snack every morning.  Please send your child with a simple healthy snack.
• Clothing:  Accidents happen in kindergarten.  Please send a spare set of clothing.  The clothing will remain in your child’s backpack until needed.
• Outdoor Recess:  Outdoor recess is an important part of your child’s day.  Please dress your child according to the weather.  Appropriate footwear is also important avoid flip flops and high heeled shoes/boots.
• Transportation:  Please let me know of any transportation changes.  Send a note if you are picking your child up at school, if your child will be getting off the bus at a different stop, or if your child needs to ride a different bus.  The office must have written notification of all changes.
• Teacher Contact:  Your child will have a Home/School Folder.  I check it every morning.  Please include all notes in this folder and I will get back to you.  I can be reached via e-mail at kwetzel@rsu1.org or by phone at 443-8285.  Kindergarten is a busy place.  If you need to talk with me please call before or after school.  I will return all calls at the end of the day.

I am looking forward to a great year filled with fun and learning.