Kindergarten Newsletter
Week of January 12 - 16, 2026
STAR STUDENTS
Ms. Hellmann- Emma C.
Mrs. Lenoir- Elliott F.
Mrs. Lombardo- Hunter D.
Dear Aldridge families,
We are excited to share that our school Science Fair will take place on Tuesday, January 21. Students recently learned about the Science Fair in class and are excited to begin thinking about possible projects.
If your child is interested in participating, please review the links below for more information and next steps.
Science Fair Interest Form - https://forms.gle/ofDZVH5VYF5pjGGKA
Science Fair Student Handbook - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQNWR26dPTGIs4MJRdCybCaWDlNvE-Tk/view?usp=sharing
Aldridge Science Fair Team
What we'll be learning this week...
Language Arts
- Letters: Vv, Zz
- New Words: have, love
- Folktales- characteristics of folktales
- Main characters and making inferences (infer how the character feels)
- Writing a narrative: plan, organize, draft, revise, publish
- Develop handwriting by accurately forming letters
Math
- Recite numbers up to 100 by 1's and 10's using a hundred chart
- Coins: penny, dime, quarter (nickel the following week)
I & I
- Create a community map
- MLK Day
Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12)
Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center, 2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX.
- Open to all PISD students
- Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio
- Individualized support, including help with homework
- Light breakfast provided
- All materials included
Register at: topachieversplano.org/programs/steam-program
Please share with your math faculty and refer students who may benefit. Thank you for supporting student success!
Please contact Lawrence Mann with any questions.
Beginning of the Year Information:
25-26 Kinder Information Night Handbook
Teacher Wishlists
Mrs. Lenoir: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LSS4XALX4U6K?ref_=wl_share
Ms. DeNardo: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NCOFM7Z9GQUH?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Lombardo: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NGW5MJMJU51R?ref_=wl_share
Ms. Hellmann: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/U7PPT5EE4276?ref_=wl_share
Kindergarten Teachers
Julie Hellmann: Julie.Hellmann@pisd.edu 469-752-0035
Danielle DeNardo: Danielle.denardo@pisd.edu 469-752-0033
Cheryl Lombardo: Cheryl.lombardo@pisd.edu 469-752-0037
Our planning/conference time is 10:20-11:10am
