Our classroom is need of copy paper. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

This is a reminder to register for the Color Run if you would like your child to participate. Parent volunteers are welcome and appreciated. The run is on Saturday, September 22nd starting at 8:30 am. Please use the link to register online. 

https://michigan.enmotive.com/events/register/2018-river-oaks-5k-color-run

Students will receive math homework daily, unless a math lesson is extended to the following day. The homework will reinforce daily math lessons. Please guide your children with their homework while encouraging them to be independent.

Homework will be placed on the ‘return to school side‘ of their green communication folders. Students are responsible for returning their homework every day. Thank you for your support.

Please click on the link below to view my newsletter. The newsletter includes reminders, upcoming events, and an overview of what we are working on in each curricular area.

Thank you to all the families who donated supplies.

I look forward to seeing all of you this Thursday, September 13, 2018 during Open House @ 6-7:30.

Newsletter

Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Please have your form filled out if you would like to order photos for your child.

Dear families,

Welcome! My name is Ms. Abulhassan and I look forward to having a very successful school year with your children. Since we are just getting started with the school year, I thought you might like to know a little about me. I have been teaching for 7 years now. I taught both kindergarten and first grade. Teaching is a huge part of my life, and I truly enjoy having a job that is incredibly rewarding. I have always had a passion for helping young minds grow and instilling a love for learning early on.

On my free time, I enjoy traveling to new places and meeting all kinds of wonderful people. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I come from a very close-knit family, and I grew up with so much love and support from them. I am forever grateful. In addition to traveling and spending time with my family, I love reading inspirational books because they help me maintain a positive outlook on life. Hopefully, my love of reading nurtures a love of reading in your children.

Kindergarten is definitely a year of tremendous growth and learning as your child gains independence in everyday learning tasks. I will do my best to ensure that your child is provided with a supportive and engaging environment that challenges and inspires him/her to become an active participant in the learning process. In addition, I will make every effort to create an educational partnership with you. You are the most important person in your child’s life, and I strongly believe that your support will help your child reach his/her full potential. Together, we can help your child build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Here is some information pertaining to classroom procedures and policies:

Absences – Please make sure your child is in school every day unless he/she is sick. If your child is sick, it is necessary to call the office and inform them that he/she will be absent. The number is 313-827-6750. Please send a note or call if your child will need to be dismissed early for appointments. Kindergarten is a continuous experience with each lesson building on the lessons the day before. Attendance and punctuality are keys to success. School starts at 8:35 and ends at 3:35 every day. You must pick your child up promptly because children tend to get emotional when they do not see you after school.

Communication Folders – Your child has been provided with a Communication Folder.  It is your child’s responsibility to bring this to class daily. In the folder you will find homework, teacher notes, any unfinished classwork and handouts.

Supplies– I recommend that your child has a backpack to carry things from school and a lunch box if he/she is packing a lunch. Other school supplies will be provided by the school. However, any donations are greatly appreciated. Supplies needed:

• Gallon Size Ziplock bags
• Sandwich Size Ziplock Bags
• Brown/White paper bags
• Kleenex
• Hand Sanitizer
• One container of Clorox Wipes
• One pack of white copy paper
• Multi-colored and white card stock
• 24 Crayola pack of Crayons
• Pack of pencils (Ticonderoga)
• Glue Sticks
• EXPO Dry Erase Markers

Classroom Policies and Rules- We here at River Oaks have a color-coded behavior system. Each day, every child starts at green. If they demonstrate great behavior and follow classroom rules, they move their clip up on the color-coded chart. If a rule is broken, two verbal warnings will be given. After the two warnings, their clip will be moved down on the chart. Repeated rule breaking will result in loss of a privilege and phone call home. The following is a list of rules I create with the kids on the first day:

1. I will follow directions.
2. I will respect myself, respect others, and respect my school.
3. I will listen with the teacher is talking.
4. I will use nice hands and feet.
5. I will always try my best.

Lunch- Students may either get lunch from school or bring their lunch from home. A lunch calendar with menu choices will be sent home monthly. If your child decides to pack a lunch from home, please label his/her lunch bag with their name.

Snack– Every month, a snack calendar will go home informing you of when your child is to bring snack for our class. Please send enough snacks for the whole class.

An important goal in my classroom is to reinforce healthy eating habits. With this goal in mind, the following is a list of acceptable snacks:

• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Fruit and/or vegetables
• Yogurt or pudding
• Granola bars
• Fruit snacks
• Rice Cakes
• Applesauce
• 100 calorie packs
• String cheese
• Mini-muffins

Students may bring milk, water, or juice with their provided snack for the class. If a drink is provided, boxed or bottled drinks are recommended.

Birthdays– You are welcome to bring in a treat to celebrate your child’s birthday.  Please provide the necessary paper products as well.  PLEASE do not bring sheet cakes.  Cupcakes are much easier to work with. Healthy snacks are always recommended and suggested.

Special Classes- Students will participate in gym, music, art, and enrichment (technology). A schedule of these classes will be sent home. Please remember to have your child wear gym shoes on days he/she has gym.

Blog Information- To subscribe to my blog, go to: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/abulhassan/

Please enter your email address and click on ‘Create Subscription’. On my classroom blog, you will find weekly updates on what is happening in the classroom.

Questions and Concerns– Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child. If you call during school hours, it will go directly to voicemail since I am teaching. I will return your call as soon as possible.  You may also contact me via email at abulhah@dearbornschools.org. In addition, you may send a note with your child.  Please do not wait until a scheduled conference to contact me regarding concerns.

I would like to thank you in advance for both your support and partnership for the upcoming school year. I look forward to meeting you soon! J

Sincerely,

Ms. Abulhassan

Please join us to celebrate your child’s kindergarten promotion!

When: Thursday, June 14, 2018

Where: Your child’s classroom

Time: Begins promptly at 9:15 am (Students should be in school at 8:35 am)

• Dress clothes are encouraged
• Please do not send backpacks with your child
• Your child will be dismissed when the promotion is over

Dear Parents/Families,

Geer Park is embarking on our second year with robotics to further our STEAM initiative (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). We are looking to continue our First Lego League (FLL) team and FLL Junior team. We are recruiting 18-20 students in grades 1-5 to join our teams. If you are interested in robotics, designing and programming a robot, then think about applying to be on the team. If you think you are interested, write a short essay explaining why you believe you should be selected.

We will be meeting once a week on Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:30 and possibly Tuesday afternoons from 3:35-4:30.

You will be selected on the following criteria:

• Strong, edited, neatly written essay. Include at least 3 reasons why you would be a great candidate for robotics.  It may be typed or handwritten.

• Good attendance

• Behavior

• Teacher recommendation

• Parents and students must commit to dropping off and picking up their children on time and committing to at least  one Saturday competition in December (date to be determined).

If you were in robotics this year, you still must apply again if you wish to be chosen for next year’s team.

Write your short essay and turn in to Ms. Shalhout or Ms. Donoghue by Friday, June 8.

Monday, May 21st will be the first day of our RED NOSE CHALLENGE. Red Nose Day brings awareness to childhood poverty. To help raise awareness and fight childhood poverty, students can bring in $1 for a Red Nose that will be worn on Thursday, May 24th. The class that raises the most money will win a cupcake and pizza party!

March- Lilian Alsabbagh

April- Muhammad Jadallah