Kindergarten

Ms. Christina 

Class of 2023- 2024

(4) primary composition notebooks (grade K-2)

amazon ~ primary composition notebooks

2 folders (preferably plastic)

2 packs of crayons (24 pack) 

2 packs of colored pencils (12 or 24 pack)

2 packs washable markers (8, 10 or 12 pack) 

(2) watercolor paint set

(2) 4 pack of play-doh 

(4) big glue sticks (preferably disappearing purple)

(1) box of No. 2 wooden pencils 

(2) ream of white copy/printing paper

(1) package of index cards (3 x 5) 

(1) package of expo black dry-erase markers. 

(1) package of expo multicolored dry-erase markers.  

(1) pair of over-the-head- headphones 

-Please put in a plastic bag and label with your child’s name on it.

-These headphones will be always kept in school and not brought home.  

-If you would like to purchase a pair from school please enclose ($5) in a envelope with your child’s name on it.

Classroom Supplies:

(2) boxes of tissues

(2) hand sanitizers

(2) rolls of paper towels

(2) packages of baby wipes

(2) packages of Clorox wipes.

(2) boxes gallon-size Ziplock bags 

(1) box sandwich-size Ziploc bags  

(1) bottle of Lysol spray

(1) 8oz. plastic cups

(1) pack of napkins

Wish List: HP 62 black ink and/or colored ink cartridge for class printer (optional).

School Hours: 

     -Full Day ~ 8:00 A.M. to 2:45 P.M.

     -Half a Day ~ 8:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.

Arrival and Dismissal:

      Arrival begins at 7:50 A.M.

          -When it is outdoor line up the children will assemble in the school yard.  Once the bell is rung at 8:00 A.M., Kindergartners will line up in our spot. I will meet the children there every morning unless I’m on duty that week and I will be in the school yard at 7:50 A.M. with them.

**I know in the beginning it might be hard but during morning line up after the students are online, I do ask for parents to stand in the back, if you are staying for morning prayers. It does help the children to realize they are in “school mood” and it helps them to transition away from you.

          -When it is indoor line up the children may enter in from the religious education door or by the front door, and they will walk to the classroom.  I will be standing in the hallway so I will see them as they are walking to our classroom.

     Dismissal is at 2:45 P.M.

Absences:   Parents are to call the office or email me the day their child’s absence. Absentees must bring a written excuse each time they are absent. Extended absences require a doctor’s note in addition to the parents note.

Pick Up from School:  If someone other than you is coming to pick up your child at the end of the day, please inform me. I will not release your child without authorized consent.

Uniforms:  Kindergarten children will be permitted to wear either the regular school uniform or the school  gym uniform.

**If your child wears the school uniform, they need to know how to button and zipper their pants and buckle their belt.  Student must be able to tie their own shoelaces, since they are still young I suggest velcro sneakers.  

**Please note: Which ever uniform you decide to dress your child they must wear the appropriate shoes. (School Uniform = dress shoes; Gym Uniform =sneakers) 

Clothing:  All coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, and other items belonging to your child must be labeled with your child’s name.

Change of Clothes:  Please send in a complete change of clothes (including undergarments) in a Ziploc/Hefty bag labeled with your child’s name.  Any clothes sent home for washing should be replaced on the next day of school.

Toilet Training:  All children must be toilet trained.

*It is important that you practice with our child:

     -How to properly wash their hands. (wet hands, soap, scrub/count to 20, rinse, dry)

     -How to take care of their bathroom needs.

Money:  Any money sent to school should be placed in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked with your child’s name, amount, class and purpose of the money. If I should be collecting money for more than one event, the money for each event must be put into separate envelopes.

Snack-Plus & Mission Money: “Snack-Plus/Mission Money ” will be $10 a month.  This money is due the first week of each month.  Please place this in an envelope marked with your child’s name.  If you would like to send in this for the year it will be $100 cash only.  (This includes a snack every day, addition project fees and school-wide mission money donation)

Lunch:  Lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria.  Please do not send in glass bottles, food that needs to be heated or soda.

Gym: Kindergarten has Gym class on MONDAYS. Please make sure your child is wearing gym uniform and sneakers. Children not wearing uniform or sneakers cannot participate.

Outdoor Time: Besides recess the children may need additional fresh air and brain breaks. During these times we will be using the small schoolyard (playground) weather permitting.

Birthday Celebrations: 

Quiet Time:

Backpacks:  Student backpacks should be large enough to fit a folder, and projects.  Please place something on your child’s backpack to help them identify their backpack.  Please place a key ring on the main zipper.  The children have difficulty finding their belongings in multi-zippered backpacks.

Letter Recognition

Letter recognition is the ability to identify letters of the alphabet. Your child should be able to: 

• Recognize/know all the letters in their first name
• Write their first name with the first letter as an uppercase and the remaining letters lowercase
• Say or sing the alphabet
• Recognize the letters of the alphabet, both upper and lower case (even out of order)
• Identify most letter sounds/matches

Number/Shape/Color Recognition

• Identify basic shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, circle, square, oval, star, and heart)
• Identify colors (red, blue, green, black, white, gray, orange, yellow, pink, and purple)
• Recognize and name numbers 1-10, even when they are out of order
• Count to 20
• Count 10 objects, pointing to each one as they count
• ort items by size, color, or shape

Fine Motor and Physical Skills

Fine motor skills are the ability to move and control small muscle movements of the hands, fingers, face, mouth, and feet. Physical skills refer to large body movements. Your child should be able to:

• Hold a pencil, crayon, or marker correctly 
• Hold scissors correctly 
• Bounce, throw, and catch balls during outdoor playtime
• Run, climb, and jump comfortably

Social Skills and Abilities 

Social Skills are the ability to interact with other people verbally and non-verbally. This is done through body language, gestures, and personal appearance. Your child should be able to:

• Use the restroom by themselves
• Sit for a short story (around 5-10 minutes)
• Listen and follow directions (up to 2-3 steps)
• Share with other students
• Clean up after themselves
• Solve problems without using anger and aggression

Parents please read and sign St. Athanasius Acceptable Use Policy as soon as possible.  Your child will not be able to school devices unless the form is signed and returned.  Please click on the links below:

Acceptable Use Policy for Technology

Acceptable Use Policy Form