WELCOME!

Dear Families,

Welcome! I hope your little one is excited to be starting school.  I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher this year and can’t wait to get to know you and your child.

First, let me tell you a bit about myself. I have been married for four years and have an oversized German Shepherd named, Duke! I love to read, go camping and go boating. I am also interested in photography and of course teaching! This is my third year as a Kindergarten teacher. I have also taught Fourth Grade within the district. I find Kindergarten to be a special milestone in a child’s life and I look forward to what this year will bring.

During the year, the curriculum goals and objectives will be met through the use of themes and hands-on activities whenever possible. Theme teaching provides me with an opportunity to integrate topics across the curriculum that directly relate to one another in a structured environment.

Two main focal points this year are to develop self-esteem and self disciple in every child. By creating a warm, loving environment full of positive reinforcements, all children will feel important and be able to shine!

Throughout the year, I will communicate to you through notes, newsletters, our classroom blog, telephone calls, e-mail and conferences. Please check your child’s Communication Folder every Monday and return it the next day. One of the ways that I like to keep parents updated about our classroom is through a classroom blog/website. With your permission, I will post photos of the class working on projects and having fun!  I will update it with valuable classroom information about every other week. There is also a mobile version so that you can check it on your phone! I am currently working on our site and more information will come soon.

Please remember that my job is to work with you and your child to enhance their learning!  I want your child to enjoy school and you to feel welcome in my classroom!  If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns please contact me!  I hope to see you at open house on August 26^th from 6-7 PM!

Sincerely,

Tara Seegert

The Polar Bear Twins at the Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo Field Trip

Zoo Reminders

Toledo Zoo Reminders
 Tuesday, May 21st, is our field trip to the zoo! The children are ecstatic and cannot wait to enjoy this trip with their friends! Thank you for your support with the wonderful trip! A few reminders as we approach this special day:

 - Please pack an all disposable lunch for your child.
 - If you are chaperoning please arrive to the zoo at 9:30. We will meet all chaperones at the main entrance. We will be collecting all zoo membership cards at this point.
 - If you are unable to attend please send zoo cards in.
 - Chaperones please do not forget to bring a bag to carry your group’s lunches.
 - Please put sunscreen on your student before they leave the house in the morning.
- Students may bring sunglasses and hats as well. We may need umbrellas.
 - We will be wearing our tie-dye shirts to the zoo.
 - Please travel along with your child’s classmates. This will help make a memorable experience.
 - You may eat lunch at any time your group chooses.
 - Don’t forget to take frequent potty breaks.
 - We will be meeting at the front entrance near the polar bear water fountain to leave at 2:00. If you choose you may sign your child out at this point. PLEASE make sure I know that you have left. This is very important.

Thank you!
 Enjoy your day!

Read Aloud!

Classroom Fun

Our bean plant is no longer a seed! It's an adult plant.

We know how to use base ten blocks!

Bubble Wrap painting to decorate our room for Spring!

I can make sets up to 30!

We have been using this to work on comprehension and learning the parts of a story.

So many word families! We use these when reading and writing.

May 7th Update!

Hello Families! It’s hard to believe that our Kindergarteners will soon be on their way to First Grade! We have so many fun activities planned for the end of the year. The field trip is scheduled for May 21^st. Please remember that each chaperone attending needs to fill out a Chaperone Letter of Understanding form. We will go rain or shine! Our end of the year picnic will also be a lot of fun. More information will come home about that in the near future. 

The students are doing wonderfully in class. In Math, we have been working on tally marks, story problems and addition/subtraction problems.  During the next two weeks, we will be focusing on base ten blocks and different ways to make ten. The homework packet that I sent home on Monday is full of great Math activities. Please make sure to help your child complete the packet by 5/13. 

In Writing, we will begin writing creative stories. You can help  your child at home by brainstorming ideas for a short story. In Reading, we are working on fluency. They have been given many new "mini-books" for their reading bags. Sight word practice is still extremely important so keep practicing!

 Looking for more ways to help your child at home?  Here are some great educational songs that we have been doing in class. Watch and sing them at home! 

Also, don’t forget that abcya.com and starfall.com have some great reading and math activities. 

Thank you for all you do!