Primary Newsletter
January 2026
What's Happening in January
Jan 19 - MLK Day - No School
Jan 20 - 100th Day/Kindergarten Food Day
Jan 21 - Mini Pep Rallies for Homecoming Week
Jan 26-30 - Kindness Week - MAKE A WISH WEEK!!!!!
Jan 28 - Class Pictures
Jan 30 - Jan. Birthday Celebration / Kinder Buck Store
CAT TIME
Teacher: Emily Tilley
January CAT Time looks a little frozen. We will learn about all things winter using snowmen, snowflakes, and more! Your kiddos will also learn that no two snowflakes are alike, symmetry, and crystallizing a classroom snowflake. We will learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on our society. Finishing up January we will learn about animal hibernation and migration
LIBRARY
Teacher: Dana Gamble
A New Year brings New Things happening in the Library! This month the Kindergarten students will be reviewing how to care for their books and encouraging students to explore different genres offered in the library. Our new skill this month will be how to pick just the right book for ourselves. Get Ready…. Book Fair returns in February!!
PE
Teacher: Shane Duncan
I hope everyone had such an enjoyable and relaxing break. January is one of my favorite times in PE. When we come back from the break we will spend most of the month playing on our scooters. This activity is usually one of the most loved activities we do all year. I cannot wait to see how much the kids love this activity.
ART
Teacher: Megan Jones
In the month of January for Art, students will be learning about patterns. Students will create an artwork that reflects knowledge of patterns in the real world. We will be using multiple mediums to help improve our tactile skills as well.
MUSIC
Teacher: Kari Metheny
In the month of January, kindergarteners will be learning about the treble clef, musical staff, & the line and space notes in music class.
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to announce that our school will be collecting donations for Make A Wish during the week of January 26th through the 30th! Each year, we are blessed to help grant the wishes of children in our community. Most recently, we were able to grant the wish of one of our PK students to visit Disney World with her family! During this special fundraiser, students will have the chance to participate in a few exciting ways: The top 5 students who raise the most money will have the opportunity to speak on the radio in February. The top 20 students who raise the most money will be entered into a drawing to win a full sized iPad. Important Information: Donations can be made via cash or check. All donations must include the student’s name so we can track contributions. Any checks should be made payable to Make A Wish. We appreciate your support in helping make dreams come true for children in need. Thank you for helping our students make a difference in the lives of others!
Happy New Year! This month, our Pre-K classrooms will review classroom rules and expectations while exploring engaging themes such as Fairy Tales, Opposites, and Winter. Children will continue building foundational skills through math activities focused on counting, shapes, and positional words, as well as literacy practice including letter and sound identification and name writing. Please check your child’s daily folder for class-specific updates and activities.
Weather permitting, we will go outside each morning when the wind chill is 32 degrees or higher and there is no active rain. Please send your child dressed appropriately for the weather, including a heavy coat and mittens, and provide a labeled, weather-appropriate change of clothes to keep in the classroom.
Welcome Back! We are so excited to start this second semester with your student. The second semester of kindergarten is where we really see the "light bulbs" come on and all of they skills we taught first semester start to come together. This is the semester where we see the biggest gains in academic performance. You should see your student begin to blend CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonat) words together such as pat, pan, mat, pot, dad, dog, etc. Then, very quickly you will see them reading short sentences. This semester you will also see growth in writing simple sentences, addition and subtraction skills, and reading comprehension. As you can see this is a very exciting semester for your student. Please make sure you are checking your student's folder every night and reading your classroom newsletter every week so you are on top of what your student is doing in class.
Welcome back students and families! We hope everyone had a wonderful break. Here are a few reminders now that it's winter:
- We do not have the option of using AMI days if we are out for winter weather. Snow days are built into the calendar. If we dismiss for winter weather, we will notify parents in multiple ways. Please make sure we have accurate phone numbers and contacts.
- Please make sure to wash your child's backpack, blankets and stuffed animals often. Germs spread easier in the winter when we remain indoors more often.
- Please check your child's change of clothes. Make sure they have appropriate clothes for winter in their backpacks in case of any accidents.
- Car line is ending around 3:25 now. Please make sure that you are in line before 3:20.
- Please continue to check your child's folder daily. Important notes and communications are frequently inside folders.
- Do not send your child to school if they have been sick within the last 24 hours. Our little ones spread germs easily and we want to keep everyone healthy. If in doubt about whether or not your child should be at school, please call Nurse Brittani at any time.
Now that school is back in session, we will be working hard to learn the remaining skills for kindergarten and first grade. We want to encourage you to continue working at home with your child every night. Your teacher is always willing to help steer you in the right direction if you need assistance with homework, tutoring suggestions or support. As always, I am available via email (jeasley@bpsbearcats.com) or phone (870-932-2080) to answer any questions.