Family Connections Newsletter
Keeping our families first
October 2021
Helpful tips from Reading Rockets
Looking at Writing. Kindergarteners are often enthusiastic writers and they will weave writing activities into their play. Provide budding writers with experiences that give them something to write about. Invented spelling is normal at this age, as children are translating the sounds of spoken words into writing. Children at this age can read their own writing and should be encouraged to read aloud.
Samples that children may do: Print own first and last name, draw a picture that tells a story and label or write about the picture, or write upper and lowercase letters (may not be clearly written).
Be a parent volunteer! We here at JBES would love for our parents to be involved with us at school. You may: be a homeroom parent, help in a classroom, help with special events, or attend Leadership meetings.
**********Dates that may interest you************
Fall Break
October 4- October 8
no school for students or teachers
4th Grade Sewing Club
October 13, 2021, 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Must be signed up with parent approval.
Only 15 spots available.
Report Cards for 1st 9 weeks
October 14, 2021
Fall Carnival
Friday, October 22, 2021.
5:00pm-7:00pm
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Parents: If you have not yet signed and returned the Student Compact Statement that was sent home in your students backpack, please do so.
We hope that all of our parents have signed up on your child's Class Dojo. This allows the school to keep in contact with our parents and inform you all of upcoming events. Please sign up with Class Dojo if you have not done so. Thank you so much.
Graymere Church of Christ has invited all our families to visit the Clothes Closet at their church. This is open to the public every Thursday, from 8:00 -11:00. The address is 1320 Trotwood, Columbia, Tn. Each family is allowed to visit the Clothes Closet one time per month. The building is located on the far right side of the church in a separate building. You are all welcome!
Need help, please feel free to contact me: Gina Kindler, Family Assistance Liaison.
Phone 931-388-3601.