Kindergarten Newsletter
Week of April 6-10, 2026
No School Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday)!!
Homework!!!!
Field Trip Reminders: Thursday, April 9th
- Bring a disposable lunch and water bottle/drink
- Wear purple Aldridge t-shirt
- Send a snack (We will eat snack before we go.)
Summer school enrichment opportunities
We still have plenty of space for students to join us for a fun summer!
· PISD Exploration 2026 Flyers ENG & SPAN.pdf
What we'll be learning this week...
Language Arts
- Letters: Digraph Review: sh, th, ch, -ck, wh, -ng
- Review HFW: a, the, as, to, do, I, is, was, you, of, for, from your, said, all, put, are, does, see, have, love, by, my, who, two, they, what
- Central Idea and Key Details
- Text Features in an informational text
- Acrostic Poems
Math
- Comparing height, length, and capacity
I & I
- Identify the habitats of animals
- Identify that body parts of animals
- Field Trip to the Dallas Zoo 4/9/26
Free Saturday Math Tutoring for Plano ISD Students (K–12) Update
We are excited to share an update regarding free Saturday math tutoring for Plano ISD Students (K–12) at Guinn Special Programs Center. Due to the overwhelming success of the program, the Top Achievers Foundation has expanded its capacity to support the growing demand. As a result, tutorials have officially reopened, and additional students can now be accommodated.
The information below will be shared with all PISD families in tomorrow’s district update:
Great news! Free Saturday Math Tutoring offered at Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers Foundation and IntelliChoice, has officially reopened! There is now space for additional students to join.
Spots are limited to the first 100 students, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Please note: Even if you previously signed up, you must complete the updated form to be added to the new list.
Tutorials begin this Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center (2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX). Register here.
Program Highlights
- Open to all Plano ISD students
- Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio for focused, personalized help
- Homework support and accelerated learning options
- Light breakfast provided
- All materials, including workbooks, are free
This program is a valuable opportunity, offering high-quality tutoring at no cost to Plano ISD families. Please encourage your child to attend and bring their schoolwork for extra help.
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
