Bennett, Katrina

Bio

My name is Katrina Bennett. I am a graduate of Autauga County. My entire teaching career has been at Pine Level. Teaching has always been a passion for me. I have a love for learning and hope to foster a love of learning in my students. By making my classroom a safe, fun and disciplined place for my students, I hope they enjoy coming to school and learning something new every day. I feel that all children are different and require specific attention and affection for them to flourish. I will strive to be that for each of my students; an educator who loves each child that walks in her door and gives him/her not only an education, but a passion to learn.

Reading

introduce letters/sounds: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee
introduce high-frequency word: a

Math

review shapes: circle & square
introduce shapes: triangle, rectangle, hexagon
introduce colors: purple, brown, black, white, pink & gray
Social Studies/Science
continue teaching school and classroom expectations and routines

Parental Involvement

Have your child practice the following every evening:

spell and write first name 3 times
identify/name 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon)
count to 10
The daily binder is a great resource to use!

Reminder

I try my best not to message outside of school hours unless something important comes up. I do NOT check or respond to emails or messages outside of school hours (Mon. – Fri. ~ 7:45-3:15).

extra clothes

Please send a change of clothes with your child to be kept here at school if needed. Send a short-sleeve shirt, shorts, socks & underwear in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s first and last name.

Reading Log

The daily binder has a reading log so that you can write down any books that you read to your child or that he/she reads to you. Please set time aside each night to read to or listen to your child read. Remind your child to tell me when the log is full so that he/she can receive a new one and visit the treasure box.

Mark Your Calendar

Mon., Aug. 18 – wear purple
Tues., Aug. 19 – wear brown
Wed., Aug 20 – wear black & white
Thurs., Aug. 21 – wear pink & gray
Fri., Aug. 22 – wear favorite color
Fri., Aug. 22 – Spirit Day – wear PLES gear or colors (blue, gray, white)
Fri., Aug 22 – Special Snack
- send money in an envelope or Ziploc bag and placed inside the zipper pouch
- label all money with first and last name, amount, my name - example below:

Tinker Bellington

$4 – Special Snack

Bennett

High-Frequency Words

Your child will be required to learn and be tested on 28 high-frequency words this year. He/she will have to read, spell and write all 28 words by the end of the year. All 28 words are on a ring inside of your child’s zipper pouch. You will know which word(s) we are working on by reading the weekly newsletter.

Be sure to practice the high-frequency word(s) for the week daily.

Treasure Box

I use a class treasure box to encourage and reward good behavior. Once a student has earned 10 stickers on their behavior chart, he/she can visit the treasure box. I am asking your help in keeping our class treasure box stocked. If you can send in items (party favors, stickers, bubbles, fun sized candy), it would be greatly appreciated! J

Teacher Note

If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via the Parent Square app, e-mail, note in your child’s zipper pouch or by calling the school and leaving a message (334-358-2658).

I will respond to messages during the hours of 7:45-3:15. Messages sent after 3:15 will be answered the following school day.
All communication will take place through Parent Square, school e-mail or the school’s phone number. I do not share my personal phone number.
To keep things professional, I do not use social media for school communication (so, no friend requests, please).

Thank you for your understanding! I look forward to partnering with you to make this a great year for your child! 😊

Katrina Bennett

Kindergarten Teacher

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