Dear Families,

September 2016

Welcome to K-3 and welcome to Melrose School Jamestown. I am very excited to start this new year with you and share this milestone year in your child’s life. We will be spending the first couple of weeks of school getting to know each other and learning about our new school environment.

This is my 10th year teaching kindergarten here at Melrose School and I love what I do. Every year I meet new students and their families and have an impact on how they learn and grow both academically and socially. It amazes me every year how much they grow by June. It may seem like a lot for you and your child at the beginning of the year but we will take one day at a time together and I am here to answer any questions you may have along the way. I encourage you to enjoy weeks and months of kindergarten as much as you can because they are sure to fly by.

In your child’s folder you will find a  blue communication book.This book should stay in your child’s folder and come back to school with them each day. In the book you can write me of any schedule, dismissal or information I may need to know that day. I am also available by e-mail at macintyre.colleen@jamestownschools.org.

Please feel free to contact me anytime. I have a blog on the Jamestown School website. You can click on kindergarten then Mrs. MacIntyre. I will upload newsletters and pictures throughout the year. Your child should bring a beach towel, book and ONE small stuffed animal in a reusable shopping bag for rest time.This comes with them on Monday and is returned on Friday to be washed over the weekend. Be sure to send it back each week. Please do not send blankets or pillows, thank you in advance.

We will eat an AM snack and a PM snack. Whatever works for you and your family in the way that you send them in is fine with me. Many parents label separate bags AM or PM and keep them separate from the lunch box especially in the beginning of the year. You can also send in a refillable water bottle or separate juice boxes. If you have any questions let me know. Hot lunch cost $2.25 and milk is 50cents. You can set up an account for your child or you can send money in with them. Many parents prefer depositing money into their account on- line.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year with the students and I am excited to begin.

Sincerely,

Mrs. MacIntyre

Hello families,
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful days of summer we are still having.
Our first day of school is fast approaching. You will arrive with your child at 9:00 am on September 6th.
Your child will be staying for the entire day. Please be sure to bring a lunch and 2 snacks for your child along with plenty of water or their preferred drink.
During orientation, (from 9:00 am to 10:00 am) there will be time for you to ask questions about your child's upcoming school year.
There are no supplies needed for the beginning of kindergarten.Often times I will send out a wish list of things I may need in the classroom throughout the year.
If you have any questions before the start of school please feel free to e-mail me and I will get right back to you.
See you soon,
Mrs. MacIntyre

Welcome to K-3 Class of 2017!!
I hope you are excited to start Kindergarten!
Just a reminder that our first day of school is
         Tuesday September 6th
 Parents please bring your child to school at 9:00 am
We will have a orientation from 9:00- 10:00 am
After the orientation, your child WILL stay for the entire school day.\
I look forward to meeting you all on September 6th.
Mrs. MacIntyre

                                              Happy Graduation K-3!! Love, Mrs. Mac.

Congratulations

          K-3!

Have a wonderful           summer!

K-3 Newsletter

                                         Mrs. MacIntyre

Dear Families,

June 10, 2016

Happy Friday! This will be my last newsletter.I am excited to watch the students move on to 1st grade but will truly miss this special group! We have learned so much about ourselves and each other. We have transitioned so easily into what will be the next 12 years of school for you and your child. I honestly feel so lucky to be a part of your child’s life and this important introduction to school.

My hope is that they have learned school is not a race to see who can reach a certain goal first or to see who does something the best. I hope that they have learned to be patient with themselves and others, that we all work and learn at our own pace and that to be a successful student and person we must work  and listen to each other. This class works so well together. They appreciate each other’s strengths and cheer each other on! I wish you all the best in your years ahead and of course know that if you ever have any questions or concerns just send me an e-mail and I am happy to help.

I am excited for you all to see how hard your child has been working for graduation.

Graduation is Tuesday, June 21st at 9:15. Our class will be on the right hand side of the stage if you are facing the stage. All family members are welcome. There will be bags at the bag of the multi-purpose room for your child. Please be sure to take it before you leave. We will all meet at Fort Wetherill after graduation. Please bring a picnic lunch, drink, lawn games, and chairs or blanket. There is not garbage cans at the park so please bring something to take your garbage home in. There are restrooms available.

The 4th grade Penny Carnival will be Thursday, June 16th. Please send your child with some pennies, nickels and dimes in a labeled bag.

If you have any reading books at home, please be sure to return them to me. I think I have most of them. If you are missing any clothing of your child’s, the lost and found box is completely full, send me a note and I can help your child look for the missing item.

Thank you again for your cooperation and support throughout the year!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. MacIntyre

                                         

  K-3 Newsletter

                                   Mrs. MacIntyre

Dear Families,

June 2, 2016

Happy June!! It is amazing that we are here in June preparing for the end of the school year.

I decided to send home the newsletter today, since our field trip is tomorrow and it is sure to be a busy day! We WILL go to the farm rain or shine. Please dress your child accordingly and remember to apply sunscreen and tick spray. I would recommend that you check your child for ticks when they return home from school tomorrow as well.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD’S LUNCH IN A PAPER BAG WITH PLENTY TO DRINK> PLEASE DO NOT PACK PEANUT BUTTER.

We should be returning to school at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The students are very excited to go to the farm. We have been reading about farm life, we watched a dairy farm video and learned about different types of farms. The students wrote about what they hope they will see at Casey Farm during Writer’s Workshop.

As we head into the last couple of weeks of school, I am preparing for the end of the year. I will no longer be sending home the reading bags. I need to collect all the books and get them organized for next year’s kindergarteners! Thank you for following the reading program and please send back any books you may have.

Please continue to read to and with your child over the next couple of weeks and of course over the summer! I know the Jamestown Library offers a fun summer reading program and you will be sure to see some friends there!

Please remember Field Day is Tuesday, June 7th. Please have your child  bring water, wear sneakers, sunblock, shorts and a hat.

I hope that you all have a nice weekend!

Mrs. MacIntyre