Dear Kindergarten Parents,

Hello! My name is Jennifer Baker. I am so excited for my second year as the Kindergarten teacher at SMCS.  I graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and graduated from Kansas State University in 2011 with a Master of Science degree.  My husband Chris and I have been married for 24 years our son William is 11 and will be in 6^th Grade this year.  We have been part of the SMCS family since 2019. 

I know that your child will be learning many new things and will have an exciting, fun, and successful year.  I am looking forward to working with your child and helping them to learn and grow. 

During our first week (3-days) of kindergarten we will be working on the following:             
Classroom Rules: sharing, raising our hand, following directions, etc…
School Rules: lining up, recess, lunch, restroom, tour the school, etc…
Supplies (personal and classroom), Materials (textbooks and manipulatives), Centers,
We will be working together in class on a Classroom/Kindergarten Rule Book.

We have the following Specials each week:
            P.E.  – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
            Spanish – Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (Latin)
            Music – Tuesday and Thursday

Kindergarten will have a snack each day around 9AM.  Please have your child bring one snack and a re-usable, spillproof water bottle to school each day for snack time.  Please let me and the office know if your child has any food allergies. 

My goal for your child is that he/she develops a love and joy for learning.  You are an important factor in your child’s learning and with your support and participation we will make a great team.  I want to thank you in advance for your help. 

Teaching is a great responsibility I do not take lightly; I have tremendous pride and joy in being given the opportunity to teach your children.  I look forward to meeting all of you and working together to develop our new Kindergartners into the best students they can be.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  My email address is: jbaker@stmarys-temple.org

Blessings,
Mrs. Jennifer Baker