Kirkersville Monthly Newsletter

June 2016

Notes from the Principal:

Dear Kindergarten and First Grade Parents,

I just want to say how excited the staff and I are for next school year. Each year just gets better and better. We are getting the playground washed and repainted. The blacktop by the playground has been brought back to life. The custodians are working hard to make our building clean and inviting. Best of all, the staff is resting and getting ready for a whole new set of students. Over the summer, we will be producing some "how-to" videos to help some of our new parents. Join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KirkersvilleElementarySWLSchools/) or join my e-mail list by subscribing on the Kirkersville homepage (http://www.swl.k12.oh.us/kirkersvilleelementary_home.aspx). Please enjoy the summer!

School supply lists can be found by clicking on this link or by going to the Kirkersville website.

Enjoy the summer!

Alissa Hortsman

The Southwest Licking Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Upcoming Events for the month

August Dates:

8-12 1st Grade Teacher Assignments Available (Front office 8am-3pm)

18 1st Grade Supply Drop-Off 4-5 PM

22 1st Grade First Day of School

22-24 KG Screening

25 KG Teacher Assignments Available (Posted after 4pm)

25 KG Supply Drop-Off 4-5

26 KG First Day of School

31 Open House KG 5-5:45, 1^st 6-6:45

How to help your student learn

Summer Tips!

· Read, read, and read more - Exposure to reading will only increase the understanding that letters make words, words make sentences and sentences tell a story.

· Count everything - Rote counting will solidify students' understanding of numbers and lead to being able to manipulate them by adding or subtracting.

· Let your child struggle through difficult tasks like tying shoes, opening containers, carrying their food to the table, etc. - We promote independence here at Kirkersville. With about 600 students, adults can't do everything for all children.

Teacher Spotlight

Welcome new teachers at Kirkersville!

-Jake Toy - Kindergarten teacher - Mr. Toy is returning to Southwest Licking after teaching at Southwestern City Schools. We are happy to have him back.

-CJ Miller - First Grade Teacher - Mr. Miller is joining us from a charter school in Columbus. He is excited to begin what he hopes to be a long career with the Southwest Licking Schools.

-Brittney Fuller - K-3 School Counselor - Mrs. Fuller will be splitting time between Kirkersville Elementary and Pataskala Elementary.

-Lorrie Phillips - Title 1 Para Educator - Mrs. Phillips will be joining our Title 1 team to support student reading. She has been a valuable substitute teacher for many years and we are happy to have her as part of the team.