Have a great LONG weekend and be ready for FULL DAYS starting on Tuesday, September 3rd. Posted on August 29, 2019 by Sonya Fowler. Thank you parents for attending the parent meeting today. I hope the message was clear that we are a TEAM and the teacher and parents MUST work together to help each child LEARN and GROW LOTS this year!! The kindergarten expectations have changed in just the last few years- read by 3rd grade law- and there is a lot expected of them! Over 80 sights words to know, reading at independent 4 by the end of the year with comprehension skills!, ANNNNND a whole math curriculum. It is an exciting time for you (parents!) and your child. I am excited to be the leader (coach) of this TEAM and look forward to a wonderful year. PARENTS, please make sure the I-chat form to volunteer is filled out in the office ASAP– they will need a copy of your driver’s license or state ID. This MUST be filled out to help in the classroom and to go on field trips– thank you!! ROOM PARENTS- if you are willing to help in the classroom or help me with “secretarial” type tasks or would like to help organize classroom holiday parties, please send with a remind message with your availability. I am hoping to have a few consistent “helpers”- for example, Someone that can come in EVERY MONDAY from 10:05-10:50 while the children are in science to help with sight word rings/reading bags. Someone that can come in EVERY FRIDAY from 1:10-1:55 to help with POETRY notebooks while the children are in art. Someone to come in during READING TIME (mornings) to help with students one-on-one to learn letter ID, sight words, and extra reading practice. THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ALL PARENTS FOR HELPING TO CUT YOUR CHILD’S SIGHT WORD CARDS THAT WERE SENT HOME TODAY!!!! PLEASE RETURN ON TUESDAY so we can start reading bags and sight word homework! TUESDAY is a FULL DAY and pick up will be at 3:30 on the small playround by door 4. We will come out to our yellow line and students MUST HIGH 5 ME BEFORE THEY LEAVE EACH DAY! Thanks for all you do! Love, Mrs. Fowler

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Parent Meeting tomorrow (THURSDAY) at 12:00 noon in the classroom. Posted on August 28, 2019 by Sonya Fowler. Please be on time! Students will line up outside on small playground at 8:25 and students ONLY will enter the building when the bell rings (Parents cannot come inside tomorrow- this will help ease the transition for everyone- trust us, they will be fine and we will call you if we need anything!!) **Please send in school supplies ASAP so we can start our routines. Tomorrow for morning work we need BLACK THIN DRY ERASE markers (EXPO), so if you are able to send it tomorrow it would be greatly appreciated!!! Also the 2 pencil boxes are the only items that NEED YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THEM (first and last please)** Students will get to play outside for recess (wear comfortable clothes and CLOSED TOED SHOES). Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria and have 3 choices for school lunch: 1st: Crispy Fish and Chips (tater tots) 2nd Choice: Thai Veggie Stir Fry With Rice 3rd Choice: Cheesy Nachos California Vegetables will be served with all choices and a fresh salad bar will also available for all students. 🙂 PLEASE TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT THESE CHOICES SO THEY ARE READY TO MAKE THEIR CHOICE IN THE MORNING- thank you! Students will bring home their BLUE OAKMAN FOLDERS everyday!!!! Please read the letter about behavior and check their “color” for the day and initial next to it. –> This is another important way that we communicate. I try to check folders at the beginning of the day so if any doctor notes, etc. please put them in there. Also the REMIND TEXT message is the BEST way to let me know important information in real time, such as if your child is sick, could not complete homework for a specific reason, lost something, etc. See you at the parent meeting tomorrow! Hope to keep it quick, by 12:30 we hope to be done and students will be dismissed with you for the LONG WEEKEND (No school Friday or Monday). Thanks for all your support. Love, Mrs. Fowler

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Reminders for Tomorrow… Posted on August 26, 2019 by Sonya Fowler Please be on time! Students will line up outside on small playground at 8:25 and students ONLY will enter the building when the bell rings (Parents cannot come inside tomorrow- this will help ease the transition for everyone- trust us, they will be fine and we will call you if we need anything!!) **Please send in school supplies ASAP so we can start our routines. Tomorrow for morning work we need BLACK THIN DRY ERASE markers (EXPO), so if you are able to send it tomorrow it would be greatly appreciated!!! Also the 2 pencil boxes are the only items that NEED YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THEM (first and last please)** Students will get to play outside for recess (wear comfortable clothes and CLOSED TOED SHOES). Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria and have 3 choices for school lunch: 1st Choice: Orange Chicken with Rice 2nd Choice: Grilled Cheese Sandwich 3rd Choice: Classic Cheese Pizza. *The vegetable will be peas and carrots for all choices We will also have a salad bar available for all students. Students will be coming home with their OAKMAN FOLDERS TOMORROW!!!! Please read the letter about behavior and check their “color” for the day and initial next to it. –> This is another important way that we communicate. I try to check folders at the beginning of the day so if any doctor notes, etc. please put them in there. Also the REMIND TEXT message is the BEST way to let me know important information in real time, such as if your child is sick, could not complete homework for a specific reason, lost something, etc. Dissmissal will be at 12:00 noon on the PLAYGROUND by door 4- please be on time (or EARLY :)) Students MUST GIVE ME A HIGH 5 before they go so I can mark them off my list– this is important for safety so please make sure your child follows this important procedure. For the first week, I ask that you come to me so I can give you a brief report on how they did and give any reminders. Thanks for all support. I am so excited for a great year!!! Love,

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Mrs. Fowler

Recommended Kindergarten Supply List

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Recommended  Supply List For Kindergarten

2 Pencil boxes

24 Glue Sticks (please no bottles of glue)- we use LOTS of glue!

5 Large Package of YELLOW #2 Pencils (Sharpened PLEASE!!!)

Thin BLACK dry ease markers (package of 4)

6 boxes of Kleenex

2 packs of Baby Wipes

Ziploc Bags (2 quart, and 2 gallon sizes)

6 Clorox Wipes

3 Boxes of 24 Crayons

Box Colored Pencils

2 BLACK composition notebooks

2 Containers of SMART ONES hand sanitizing wipes

Thank you,

Mrs. Rawson and Mrs. Fowler

“The Dearborn Public Schools provide all school supplies and learning materials required for all students in all programs. 

Parents often request a list of school supplies for their child and although these supplies are NOT required, teachers and principals greatly appreciate the support these additional supplies provide to the classroom”.

Welcome to Kindergarten!!! Posted on August 26, 2019 by Michelle Rawson I’m so excited for a wonderful year of fun and learning!! This week is Soft Start week for kindergarten schedule is as follows: Oakman School Young 5s and Kindergarten Soft Start 2019-2020 Monday, August 26th: (8:30 and Meet and Greet) All Young 5s and Kindergarten students and their families arrive at 8:30. Young 5s and Kindergarten Students and families will be lead by their teacher to their classroom for a meet and greet. Parents will sign up for an appointment to meet with the teacher for an assessment session with their child. Students leave with their parents after the meet & greet. Tuesday, August 27th: (8:30-12:00) Students will line up by door #4 and teacher will greet them at 8:30 AM. Students will have a half day in their classrooms and eat lunch in the cafeteria. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon. Pick up from small playground by door 4. Wednesday, August 28th: (8:30-12:00) Students will line up by door #4 and teacher will greet them at 8:30 AM. Students will have a half day in their classrooms and eat lunch in the cafeteria. Dismissal is at 12:00. Pick up from small playground by door 4. Thursday, August 29th: (8:30-12:00) All Young 5s and Kindergarten students will line up by door #4 and teachers will greet them at 8:30 AM. Young 5s and Kindergarten students will eat lunch in the cafeteria from 11:10-11:48 and return to their classrooms for a parent meeting with the classroom teacher. Dismissal will be at the conclusion of the parent meeting. ______________________________________________________________ *Assessments will be given from 1:00-3:40 by appointments. ______________________________________________________________ Tuesday, September 3rd: (8:30-3:35) This will be our first full day of Young 5s and Kindergarten! Students will line up by door #4 and teacher will greet them at 8:30 AM. Young 5s and Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 3:35 from small playground by door 4. *If it is raining, please pick your child up at the classroom. Thank you! We are looking forward to a fantastic year! Mrs. Mehrhof mehrhok@dearbornschools.org Mrs. Fowler fowlers@dearbornschools.org Mrs. Rawson rawsonm@dearbornschools.org

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