Mr. Williamson Kindergarten Class

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  

IN ADDITION TO THE SUPPLIES LISTED BELOW, YOUR CHILD WILL NEED A YOGA MAT.  YOGA MATS CAN BE PURCHASED INEXPENSIVELY FROM FIVE BELOW,

Dear Parents,   

       Welcome to kindergarten!  This year will prove to be exciting for you and your child as we navigate this important and learning -filled year of discovery and excitement.

        Many of you know me as a first and second-grade teacher at Saint Joseph School.  Personally, teaching kindergarten is my absolute favorite.  Although I taught kindergarten at Saint Joseph School for four years (seven years in all), I actually worked as a kindergarten teacher in the Newark and East Orange School Districts for over 30 years.
       In addition, I was an adjunct professor in early reading and writing instruction for Kean University, New Jersey City University and Brooklyn College.  I also served as a presenter for kindergarten teachers on the island of St. Maarten..
       My areas of specialization are creating games for learning math and beginning reading skills. You will be seeing lots of pages and books to enhance your child's enthusiasm and competency in both areas.
       My goals for this year are not only for assisting our students to learn and grow, but to work with you as well.  We will be offering workshops in which you can try different activities and materials with everyone as well. I hope you will join us!
       Get ready for an exciting  journey..  Aside from the typical curriculum, we will be including yoga, Spanish, drawing  and playing different musical instruments.!
        If you would like to see what I have done in the past, you may want to take a peek at an older video. Go to YOUTUBE and type in Kindergarten Virtual Open House. I hope this helps!
                       Respectfully submitted,
                       Mr.  Jeff Williamson

Summer 2025 Reading Assignments

             Here are the summer reading assignments for incoming kindergarten students.  Please make sure you complete these assignments by the first day of school.  Assignments will be collected and graded.
             All students are required to read and explore these books .  Visit the public library to borrow. I realize that finding the books can sometimes be difficult;  therefore, you may want to purchase a gently used copy on eBay at a fraction of the cost.  Another option is to search the titles on YOUTUBE.  Many of the books are offered as read alouds.

REQUIRED READING

NOT NORMAN: a Goldfish story.   

HARRY THE DIRTY DOG

GREEN EGGS AND HAM

Read at least ten other books rom this list.  
books by Eric Carle
books by  Ezra Jack Keats
books by Kevin Henkes
books by James Marshall
books by Lois Ehlert
books by Jan Brett

Here is what each child must do with the first three required books. You will need paper, a pencil and crayons.

1.     NOT NORMAN-  Read the story.  Talk about what happened in the book.  Have your child draw and color his/her favorite part.  Your child will tell what he or she liked. Parents, please write down exactly what your child says.
2.    HARRY THE DIRTY DOG. Read the story.  Have your child tell different parts describing what Harry did.  She/he will draw and color  one of Harry's adventures.  Parents, have your child tell what he or she says.  Write it down!
3.   GREEN EGGS AND HAM  Read the book.  Talk about the words that rhyme.  Have your child draw and color three rhyming pairs.

     Bring your written assignments on the first day of school. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me  via email-  jwilliamson@sjps.net  

KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST 2025-2026

1      YOGA MAT  - purchase inexpensively at five below
2.     BOX OF 24 ASSORTED CRAYONS-Crayola
3.     PENCILS-3 BOXES TICONDEROGA BEGINNERS WITH ERASER
4.     GLUE STICKS- Elmers purple 6 pack
5.     ART SMOCK-Plastic smock
6.     HIGHLIGHTER-1 pack of Avery yellow
7.     COLORED PENCILS- 1 box 12 count
8.     DRY ERASE MARKERS- EXPO BRAND BLACK CHISEL  -2
9.     FOLDERS (4)   (plastic pocket/prong)  blue, red, green. yellow
10.   HAND SANITIZER  PUREL-8 oz.
1.,    PAPER TOWELS BOUNTY  SELECT A SIZE-3 ROLLS
12.   PLASTIC PENCIL BOX -ANY SIZE
13.    SCISSORS-FISKARS 5 INCH 
14.   TISSUES- PUFFS ULTRA SOFT 124 COUNT- 3 BOXES
15.   DISINFECTANT WIPES-CLOROX 75 COUNT 930
   









































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