Constitution Day

We talked a little bit  about Constitution Day in Kindergarten yesterday. We read a book about the Pledge of Allegiance and talked a lot about what the words mean. We also made these adorable Uncle Sam hats.

Star Spangled Banner

This morning Riverview celebrated the 200th birthday of "The Star Spangled Banner". The Big Rapids High School Choir and Band joined us in the celebration. It was a wonderful event and I was VERY proud of our Kindergarteners because they showed a lot of respect and they really did a nice job honoring our country.
Our very own Jude was a wonderful flag bearer during the event as well. Look at how nice of a job he is doing! Go Jude!

First Day in the Books

We made it through our first morning, and I have to say it went extremely smooth. It will take us a few weeks to get into the routine and grasp rules and procedures but I really think it's going to be a super year. I appreciate you're patience as I catch my balance as well while getting to know your kids, getting the year organized and getting our schedule down pat. I have had some of you offer to volunteer in our classroom once a week and for that I am EXTREMELY grateful. 

Cheers to a new school year, it's going to be a great one! 

Ready or Not....

Here we go!! It's the night before the first day of Kindergarten! I am full of emotions; nervous, excited, anxious, elated, overwhelmed, but most of all I am full of gratitude. I am so grateful that I have this job, the best job in the world. I am so grateful to be teaching and shaping and impacting little people, sweet (I hope), naive, impressionable, curious, little people. I am so grateful that so many parents have trusted me with their worlds and allowed me the opportunity to create memories, teach lessons, reach for goals, and be the best we can be together in Kindergarten! THANK YOU!!!! 

Finally, from a mom (who will have a Kindergartener in 3 years) to all of my moms.... YOU DID IT!!!! Embrace tomorrow, be proud of the children you are sending off to Kindergarten and be excited about this year, the year you'll see them grow the most. 

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It was GREAT to meet you all!

I don't know about you, but after the Open House the other night I was both exhausted and super excited for the new school year! I think we are going to have a wonderful group. Here are a few snapshots of some of the families that I got to spend a little bit of time with on Wednesday. I hope you all are just as excited as I am about the upcoming school year. See you Tuesday!

Open House

In order to provide each one of you some great one on one time at Riverview's Open House, I have decided to create a schedule. Our classroom (room 1) will be open from 4-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 27th. See the schedule as follows. 

Student Last Names Beginning With...              Time to Visit... 

A-D                                                                        4:00-4:30 

E-H                                                                        4:30-5:00      

I-P                                                                          5:00-5:30

Q-Z                                                                        5:30-6:00            

If you are available to attend during your scheduled time then I would encourage you to do so. I would love to get to know you and your child as best as possible before the school year begins.

If you cannot make your scheduled time, no worries! There is open time from 6:00-7:00. 

I am really looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you! 

Meet your teacher, Mrs. Scheible!

Hi! My name is Mrs. Scheible and I am going to be your Kindergarten teacher! This will be my 4th year teaching Kindergarten at Riverview but my 8th year teaching total. I love Kindergarten and all the exploring, learning and fun we get to have!

 

I am currently working on my Master's degree in Educational Technology and I am loving everything that I am learning. I can't wait to introduce all of the things I have learned to you and your families.

 

I grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada and I absolutely love to go home and visit. My three sisters, two nieces, two nephews, and parents still live there.

 

This summer I got to spend a lot of time with my 2 1/2 year old son Rowan, my 6 month old son Grady and my husband Nick. We played a lot outside, went swimming, and  went on a few long road trips.  

I am excited to spend the next year learning with you!

MY FAVORITES

Food: anything chocolate, but especially with nuts and carmel

Book: Love You Forever and all the other Robert Muncsh books 

Drink: Coffee and coke from a can 

Color: Green 

Season: Fall 

Hobbies: Golfing, blogging, concerts and watching sports live