Kindergarten Corner
Week of July 10, 2022
Welcome Message
Welcome to the first edition of Kindergarten Corner, a newsletter just for you. We hope this is just one way in which you will feel welcomed into our school community this year. Feeling welcomed, valued and respected is important to us in Canton and we hope that you and your child will feel a genuine sense of belonging in our learning community. We hope you see yourselves in our curriculum and that your child develops a deeper sense of self awareness and awareness of and respect for others. Our hope is that both you and our child have a wonderful year with us!
Welcome!
Ms. Yeshi Lamour, Luce Principal
Ms. Saundra Watson, JFK Principal
Mr. David Brauninger, Hansen Principal
Ms. Donna Kilday, Early Childood Coordinator
Important Dates
Kindergarten Informational Webinar August 23rd 6:00-7:00 p.m. More details to come. This will be recorded so if you can't attend no worries!
The first day of Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 6th!Supporting Kindergarten Readiness
Many parents worry, is my child ready for Kindergarten? Let's talk about that. EVERY child is ready for Kindergarten and EVERY child is unique and we are ready to embrace EVERY child! Our goal is to meet each child where they are and help them progress forward. If that doesn't ease your worries, maybe the article below will.
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/kindergarten-here-we-come
Kindergarten Screening
Getting to Know Canton
Visit the Library!
Visit their website to find out details on how this works or to get a library card.
One of the most important things you can do with your child is read to them and model reading so take some time and find a book for both of you!
Here is a list of books about Kindergarten:
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, Joseph Slate (Illustrated by Ashley Wolff)
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin (Illustrated by James Dean)
Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten by Hyewon Yum
Yoko Learns to Read by Rosemary Wells
Timothy Goes To School by Rosemary Wells
Clifford Goes to Kindergarten by Norman Bridwell, Illustrator: Norman Bridwell
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Illustrator: Ruth E. Harper, Nancy M. Leak
Tool School by Joan Holub, Illustrator: James Dean
Off to Kindergarten by Tony Johnston, Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Scholastic Reader Level 1: Noodles: I Love School! by Hans Wilhelm, Illustrator: Hans Wilhelm
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen, Illustrator: Mark Teague
The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing, Illustrator: Julie Durrell
Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee
Kindergarten Rocks! by Katie Davis
Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg
Welcome to Kindergarten by Anne Rockwell
Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come by Nancy Carlson
When You Go to Kindergarten by James Howe with photographs by Betsey Imershein
A Place Called Kindergarten by Jessica Harper
Annabelle Swift Kindergartener by Amy Schwartz
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola) by Lauren Child.
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
Ruby Finds A Worry by Tom Percival
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
Visit Canton's Recreation Department
Our recreation department has lots of fun activities for children throughout the year. You can find them at https://cantonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx.
Canton Farmer's Market
Learn more at https://www.cantonfarmersmarket.org/home
Playgrounds to Check Out!
Mrs. Kilday recently stumbled over a wonderful playground at Bird Park in Walpole. She highly recommends it. Check it out at https://thetrustees.org/place/francis-william-bird-park/.
You are also welcome to play on the elementary school playgrounds. It is a nice way for your child to become a little more familiar with their new school! Please note-the Luce upper playground is under construction until Mid to late July. The playground on the lower field and the small K playground by the K wing are available.
Contact Information
Dean S. Luce Elementary School: Yeshi Lamour, Principal, 781-821-5075
John F. Kennedy Elementary School: Saundra Watson 781-821-5080
Early Childhood Coordinator: Donna Kilday, 781-82-5060 X 1505