September, check!

We've been in kindergarten for over a month now! Our first journals are just about full and will go home this week. Students' pictures and sounding out have already greatly improved since the first weeks of school. We'll go through several journals this year; you'll love to see their progress throughout the year.

A few other things:

• Thanks to Macy's mom for coming in to read us a story last week! If you would like to be a guest storyteller, please let me know. First thing in the morning works best for us, but we can work around your schedule.
• This Tuesday we'll have our first fire drill. We'll talk more about fire safety in the coming month. It's an important safety issue for your child to know your phone number and address.
• Don't forget, tomorrow is our trip to the Maze Library. Wear comfortable walking shoes!
• As Mrs. Dolezal said at Curriculum Night, students are late if they are not in line as we walk into the building. Please go to the office for a tardy pass. All adults must check in at the office every time they enter the building. We need to know who is in the building for the safety of our students, as well as guests' safety in case of an emergency.
• If students are absent, planned or due to illness, please email me and email or call Debbie Taylor in the office at dtaylor@op97.org or 708.524.3060.