Kindergarten News

Welcome to Morris Brandon, Kindergarteners!
Kindergarten Coordinators: Elizabeth Caldwell and Amy Gorin

May Announcements:

Teacher Appreciation Week

Look for specific information from your Room Moms regarding teacher appreciation next Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10. Our Kindergartners have the BEST teachers...let's show them how much we love them! Don't forget to tell your teachers how much you appreciate them and all their hard work this school year.

Kindergarten Movie Day

On Tuesday, May 7th, the Kindergarten team will be showing the movie "The Lorax" (rated PG) to students in the auditorium. If you do not want your Kindergartener to participate -- and would rather they watch a G-rated movie separately -- please contact your child's Kindergarten teacher by May 6th.

Field Day Opening Ceremonies

Parents are welcome to attend the opening ceremonies for all grades next Wednesday, May 8, 8:30am-10:30am in Brandon’s Main Campus Backyard. PLEASE OPEN THE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE DETAILS! Important reminders:

All Kindergarteners must arrive at and depart from the Main Campus on May 8th either by walking, carpool, or their regular bus. Students (and buses) will NOT go to the Primary Center at all that day.
If your child will not be buying school lunch on May 8th, pack a completely disposable sack lunch. Do NOT send backpacks or lunchboxes.
Dress your Kindergartener in his/her Morris Brandon Red T-Shirt and red shorts.
Apply sunscreen on them before school since they will be outside all day.
Bring your cameras and lawn chairs!

Girl Scout Meeting for Rising First Graders

Want to learn more about Girls Scouts for 1st grade girls? Please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, May 13 at 9:30am in the Primary Campus Media Center. Questions? Contact Jennifer Rogers at 404-775-6165 or jendealrogers@hotmail.com.

Kindergarten Splashdown

Parents are invited to attend the greatest event of the year! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 22 at the Primary Center to watch your child play games, get wet, and bid farewell to their Kindergarten Year! Specific times and instructions coming soon.

Grade Overview

Accelerated Reader

Field Trips

Hi Touch Hi Tech
Center for Puppetry Arts - Sleeping Beauty
Botanical Gardents
Cagle Dairy Farm
Governor's Mansion
Foxy Christmas Puppet Show
China Through Dance
Alliance Theater - Charlotte's Web
My Reptile Guy
Rainbow Ranch Dad's Fishing Trip

Teaching Team

Jeff Smith - jefsmith@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Gaither, Kesten - kmorris@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Halligan, Therese - thalligan@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Little, Mindy - mlittle@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Lucky, Ameera - alucky@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Gabbert, Ann - amathis@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Moeser, Kathy - kmoeser@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Patterson, Yolanda - ypatterson@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Washington, Chrystal - cwashington@atlanta.k12.ga.us

International Baccalaureate (IB)

IB Units:

Marvelous Me
People to People
Following the Story of Tradition
Born To Be Wild
Won't You Be My Neighbor
It's Not Easy Being Green

More about the IB Primary Years Programme.

Important Dates

October 31^st - Book Character Parade 8:15
November 14^th - Thanksgiving Program (Gaither, Smith, Halligan, Little) - 8:15 in Auditorium
November 15^th - Thanksgiving Program (Lucky, Mathis, Moeser, Patterson, Washington) - 8:15 in Auditorium
February 13^th - February Program (Gaither, Smith, Halligan, Little) - 8:15 in Auditorium
February 14^th- February Program (Lucky, Mathis, Moeser, Patterson, Washington) - 8:15 in Auditorium
May 3^rd - Dad's Fishing Trip - ALL DADS (or male chaperone) - Rainbow Ranch
May 22^nd - Splashdown - last day of school. All invited to see the fire-truck spray the kids.