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Welcome to Mrs. Martenson's K+ Class Page
Welcome to Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies! Kindergarten is a truly wonderful year, and you will be amazed at how your child will grow, both academically and socially. If you have any questions throughout the year, please don't hesitate to contact me! | |
| 1 | KEEPING IN TOUCH with you:
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Each week a newsletter will be sent home via the electronic mail list service or, if a hard copy is needed, in the Friday Folder. It will provide you with information on what's happened in our classroom, and keep you posted on events in the weeks to come. If you haven't already done so, be sure to subscribe to my list-server by clicking the Pathways sign-up link below.
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"Pathways" which is Diamond Path's electronic mail list-service. By subscribing to Pathways, you will receive weekly mailings with timely news and information about our entire school. Click here to go to the Pathways Sign-up Page.
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| 2 | GETTING IN TOUCH with me:
You can contact me in any of the following ways:
Electronic Mail - shannon.martenson@district196.org
Front Office - call the school's main office (952-423-7695) and the front office staff will take a message for me. I will return your call as soon as I'm available.
Voice Mail - 651-683-6969, extension 92817 |
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| 3 | Important Dates and Events:
For the most current and comprehensive listing of Diamond Path events,
visit the School Calendar page.
Important Dates for Kindergarten:
September 10-Picture Day
September 21-Kindergarten Orientation 6-7pm
October 7-Picture Retake Day
October 15-16-MEA No School
October 23-Staff Development (No School for Students)
October 28-Conferences 4-8pm
October 29-No School All Students
October 29-Conferences 8am-8pm
October 30-No School All Students
November 10-Kindergarten Writing Night 6:30pm
November 25-Kindergarten Grandparent's Day
November 26-27-No School Thanksgiving Break
December 22-Winter Parties
December 24-January 1-No School Winter Break
January 4-Back to School
January 11-Kindergarten Reading Night 6:30pm
January 18-Martin Luther King Day No School
January 29-No School All Students-Staff Development
February 9-Valentine's Parties
February 10-Conferences 4-8pm
February 11-No School All Students
February 11-Conferences 8am-8pm
February 12-No School All Students
February 15-No School President's Day
February 23-Kindergarten Math Night 6:30pm
March 3-Spring Pictures
March22-26 No School Spring Break
May 6-Family Fun Fest 5-8pm
May 31-No School Memorial Day
June 11-Last Day of School for All Students
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| 4 | HELPFUL HINTS FOR PARENTS:
- Please try to return your child's Friday Folder at the beginning of each week.
- Have your child practice printing their name with upper and lower case letters.
- Label your child's backpack and outerwear.
- Help your child to know which lunch/milk they should order each day.
- Ask your child specific questions about their day at school.
- Return DP library books within 7 days.
- Read your classroom newsletter each week for important information regarding curricular activities.
- Ask your child what they have learned in their Spanish/Chinese specialist's classroom.
- Praise your child on how much they are learning!!!
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