Kindergarten Newsletter
Week of December 15-19, 2025
STAR STUDENTS
Ms. Hellmann- Amelia T.
Mrs. Lenoir- Arthur T.
Mrs. Lombardo- Scarlett W.
Important Info:
Early Release: 12/19/25 at 12:00pm
Winter Break: 12/22/25-1/5/26, Kids return 1/6/26
Holiday Food Drive
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
What we'll be learning this week...
Language Arts
- Letters: short Ee
- New Words: see
- Use illustrations to help with understanding the meaning of a word
- Writing a narrative
- Develop handwriting by accurately forming letters
Math
- Solve separating problems using objects and explain strategy used
I & I
- How can people and places be alike and different?
- Family Traditions
Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (Kâ12)
Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.â12:00 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

