The following is a general list and description of events and/or projects specific to Kindergarten. Changes may occur due to weather, etc.
Kinder Family Picnic
Kinder families are invited to join in the Mary garden for a casual picnic with their children and the other kinder families. Parents may bring a blanket and lunch to enjoy with their child. The picnic is a wonderful time to relax and to get to know the other parents. This event is scheduled to take place on Friday, 9/20/19 during lunch time.
Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Kinder Class Project
Every year the Kinder room coordinators work with students and staff to prepare and submit the class auction project. Kinder's class project tradition is to create a beautiful ceramic cookie jar for each class. The cookie jars will be displayed prior to the Spaghetti Dinner and auction. Parents will be able to bid online to win their class cookie jar and take this beautiful momento home to keep. The Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is scheduled to take place on Friday, 10/4/19 from 6-9pm in the gym and cafeteria.
Dads 'n' Donuts
Every year the kinder teachers host a dad's only morning with the children in their classroom. The dads are invited to eat some donuts, get to know the other dads and spend some time with their kiddos in the classroom. The moms have their own event later in the year. Dads 'N' Donuts is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 10/15/19 at 8am in the kinder classrooms.
Halloween Party
Kinder celebrates Halloween with a wonderful Halloween costume party that takes place in the gym on 10/31/19. Kinder parents decorate the gym, provide fun games and music for the children to play and celebrate Halloween. The Kinder parents also supply candy for the trick or treaters to take home. The children are also traditionally served lunch in the gym during their normal lunch time. Parents are welcome to attend or help volunteer. It is a wonderful party and the children cherish.
December Car Line
Beginning in Kindergarten the parents begin to participate in Car Line Duty. Car Line is one of the simplest ways for a family to earn their SOS points. Kinder parents are responsible for back car line in December. Parents who wish to volunteer for December carline may click HERE.
Christmas Party
Each grade celebrates Christmas on the last day of school before the Christmas Break, 12/20/19. Kinder room coordinators organize the event and games. All parents who have completed SAFE HAVEN training are welcome to attend the party. The party traditionally takes place either in the hallway just outside the classrooms.
Moms 'n' Muffins
Every year the kinder teachers host a mom's only morning with the children in their classroom. Moms are invited to eat some muffins, get to know the other moms and spend some time with their kids in the classroom. The dads have their own event earlier in the year. Moms 'n' Muffins is scheduled to take place in the kinder classrooms at a date TBA.
April Teacher Luncheon
Kinder and First grade parents plan, prepare and host a teacher luncheon for staff and educators in April. Kinder Room Coordinators work with First Grade Room Coordinators to identify a date and a theme. The date must be approved by Mrs. Wooten. The Room Coordinators will then organize and communicate with their grade parents to set up this event. Traditionally First Grade parents will provide the entrees and Kinder will provide desserts and side dishes; both grades are responsible for set up and clean up.
May Car Line
Kinder parents are responsible for back car line in May. Parents who wish to volunteer for May car line may click HERE.
Kinder Graduation and Certificate Ceremony
Kinder graduation takes place every year in the gym. There is a small ceremony in the gym with a reception which is hosted by first grade parents. Parents and family members are invited to attend. Seating goes quickly so be sure to arrive on time to get a good view! This year's ceremony is scheduled for 11am on Thursday, 5/28/20. Kinder grads are dismissed after the ceremony so they may go and celebrate with their family.
End of Year Party
The Kinder Room Coordinators organize and host an amazing end of year party for the students. Parents who have completed SAFE HAVEN training are always welcome to attend. The party takes place on the very last day of school, 05/29/20. Traditionally the Kinder party is located in the hallroom just outside the classrooms.