Kinder November Newsletter

“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” — Winnie the Pooh

Phonics-

New skill- Short O

CVC Family: short /o/ -ob, og

High Frequency Words- Go, So, No

Heart Words- Go, So, No *heart over o in each word

Happy fall! 🌰 🍂

November 17-21- Fall Book Fair!

November 19th- Education Support Staff Day

November 20th- Grandparents and Special Friends Day for Kinder (10:15-11:00)

Please complete this form for each student you have at WRE.

November 24th-28th- Thanksgiving Break!

December 17th- Candyland Village Event at 9am

We are learning about the importance of family customs and traditions in Social Studies. We have started discussing some traditions they have at home with their families. Please discuss with your child the different family traditions you do throughout the year. It does not have to be associated with a holiday but can be. Find a picture of your family representing the tradition you choose, and the parent will print neatly or type a description of the tradition. Please cut out the large rectangle, and glue the picture to the smaller rectangle that’s inside the larger one. Make sure to put your child’s name on it. We will be sharing these during Social Studies on Monday and Tuesday. You are welcome to decorate the “frame” if you would like to, but it is optional. We will be comparing and discussing the different family traditions. Thank you for helping make our Social Studies unit hands-on and fun!

Thank you,

The Kindergarten Team

Hello amazing Kinder parents! On Wednesday, December 17th at 9am, the kindergarten team will host their Candyland Village activity. This is a very special event where kindergarten parents join their child in creating a gingerbread house. To make this event possible we need your help!

First and foremost, we need YOU to attend with your child, to make this extra special. The goal is to have at least one adult present for each child. Please fill out the fast pass link by 12/10!

Fast Pass Link

Next, we need your help filling up our sign-up genius to donate the materials.

Sign Up to Donate Materials

Here is a spreadsheet with links for ordering. Please feel free to shop for materials at any location, these are just suggested links, if you want to order online. Please send in materials ASAP, so we can be certain we have enough of everything. All materials due no later than Friday, 12/5.

Suggested Shopping Links

Thank you in advance for making this event possible!!

Join WRE Hope Squad and Strong Team in supporting Cornerstone Christmas, which brings joy to 350 local children by providing them with a magical Christmas experience.

We're hosting a Gift Wrap Essentials Drive including wrapping paper, tape, bows, gift tags, medium and large gift bags and tissue paper.

Here are ways to donate:

• Drop off gift wrapping supplies at WRE front office by December 2.

• Sponsor a gift or a whole child https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A5AC2AA4FE3-58984595-2025

• OR Contribute online through Cornerstone's wishlists:

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/owner-view/3QQ9H4O4XA0U2?ref_=gr_universal_landing_ggr

• Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/cornerstonechristmas25

We are excited for our Fall 2025 Book Fair. We wanted to keep the library open as long as possible for students to check out books so we have pushed student previews to Monday (17th) and Tuesday (18th).

To find out all things Book Fair, check out the OUR BOOK FAIR WEBSITE. Here are some highlights.

**Shopping Information:**

- Monday, November 17th: 3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

- Tuesday, November 18th: 3:10 PM - 5:30 PM

- Wednesday, November 19th: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM (Students Only Today)

- Thursday, November 20th: 7:25 - 2:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

- Friday, November 21st: 7:25 - 1:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

**Payment Options:**

We accept cash, checks (made out to Prosper ISD), credit card, and eWallet. eWallet is a digital payment option. To create a Student eWallet for your child. CLICK HERE to create one.

If you have a balance on a previous eWallet, you will need to create a new one and then you can transfer the money over.

Please know all Sales are Final.

**Online Book Fair:**

You may also shop our online fair. The online fair has more options as well as options for all ages. Proceeds still benefit the school and all items will be delivered to your home. Online shopping ends on November 25th. Standard shipping is free on book only purchases over $35. ONLINE BOOK FAIR

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garavaglia (hdgaravaglia@prosper-isd.net)

Absences - Please make sure that that you are logging all absences into Skyward. If you have a doctor note, please email to windsong-attendance@prosper-isd.net

• Please bring your student car tag to dismissal.

• Headphones: Send headphones with your child’s name on them please.

• HOMEROOM APP: Please download this app CODE will differ per teacher.

• Please put a change of clothing in your child’s backpack.

• Please pack snack separate from lunch and make sure your child knows as well.

Dismissal changes - If you need to change your child's dismissal for the day (how they typically go home), you need to notify the office before 1:30 pm. Please do not solely email their teacher as they may not see the email until after dismissal. Additionally, if you have an older student as well, the office needs to be aware of the dismissal change for both. We can not rely on the older sibling to let them know. This is for the safety of all the kiddos. Thank you!

Also don't forget to

• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Pack a dry snack that isn't messy
• Send a water bottle with your child (no other liquids in the classroom)
• Students should wear sneakers to be able to participate in PE
• Bring a sweater to class in case it's cold
• LABEL water, lunch, and sweaters/jackets

November Lunch Visitors - sign up here

Make a staff member's day! Submit a shout-out here.

Click here for Nurse Palmer's notes on sore throats and how to stop the spread of germs.

ELAR

I can demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well known children's literature such as Fairy Tales.

I can spell CVC words and identify words that rhyme.

I can use sight words, nouns, and verbs in my writing.

Math

I can create two-dimensional shapes using a variety of materials and drawings.

Science

I can explain that light travels through some objects but not all creating a shadow.

Social Studies

I can identify the physical charactertics of a place, such as weather.

I can identify how geopraphical location influences human characteristics of a place such as shelter, clothing, food, and activities.

Here are some at home supports

ELAR Unit 2

Math

Science

• Attendance - Please read how to enter absences for your child ahead of time! All doctor's notes need to be entered electronically via Skyward to excuse an absence. We cannot accept paper copies at the building. Here is some additional information about Attendance / Absence
• School Lunch Program - Menus, how to add money and nutrition information
• Volunteer Background Check - Anyone that wants to volunteer throughout the school year is required to complete a background check. I always encourage all parents to complete this at the beginning of the year just in case they would need it!

• Arrival and Dismissal Information

  Arrival and Dismissal Maps

• View the full calendar for Windsong Ranch Elementary here

• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Follow the WRE PTO on Facebook.

• Elementary Curriculum Maps

• No birthday party invitations may be passed out during the school day.
• Invitations may be placed in backpacks at the end of the day with the instruction that they are to be opened at home. There must be an invitation for everyone in the class.
• Due to life threatening allergies, cupcakes, etc. are not able to be brought to school for student birthdays. Please refer to the PISD Student Handbook for further explanation.

WRE Phone: (945) 678-2500

Mrs. Kenyon- rrkenyon@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Sass- mmsass@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Bryan- sjbryan@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Newsom- clnewsom@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Parker- ccparker@prosper-isd.net