Welcome to Kindergarten!

I am looking forward to a fun time with your child.  I cannot wait to get to know each one of my students and becoming a "family".  I look forward to getting to know you as their parents as well.

Teaching is my life, my passion, and my dream since I entered kindergarten myself.  I believe the kindergarten year of a child's school career is the most important.  It is the year that they build their love for school, and most of all, their love of learning which should last a lifetime.  My number one goal as a kindergarten teacher is just that!  My prayer is that each child leaves kindergarten with a desire to learn all they can and to realize they are capable of anything they set their mind to.

The motto in my room is a quote by Abraham Lincoln.  When some people thought he was incapable of being president because of his background, Abe put it simply and clearly into words I desire each one of my students to live by:  "I will do the best I know how, the best I can."  We will learn many things this year together, but the qualities I desire to instill most in my students are those life long skills they need to be a great citizen now and all throughout their life.

My favorite part of teaching is helping a child learn to read.  I like to make learning hands on and show my students ways they can help cement important information in their minds.  One way we do this is through music and rhymes.  They will come home with silly little sayings and stories that might make you think I am crazy! :)  As teachers, we do what works and we love to have fun doing it.

Please know that anytime you have questions or concerns about anything, I am available.  Please call, text, or email me anytime.  I may not be able to answer promptly, but I will get back to you as soon as possible.  My email and phone number is at the bottom of the letter you should have already received.  Again, I look forward to getting to know you and your child and having an exciting year together.

Sincerely,
Ms. Strong