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Boardman kindergartners start school
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Market Street Elementary kindergarten students, Petra Crnjak (left), Tony Pinciaro, Araceli Vega, Natalie White, Breylin Elliot, and Hayley Richards smiled with their teacher, Candi Kominak, as they played games and learned new skills at Market Street Elementary school Tuesday.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Barbara Gonda’s kindergarten class gave their first day a thumbs up at Stadium Drive Elementary school Tuesday.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Jane Vivich’s kindergarten class posed with excitement during their first day of school at Stadium Drive Elementary School Tuesday.
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Kindergarten students practiced teamwork as they put together a school bus puzzle during their first day of class at Stadium Drive Elementary Tuesday.
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Students learned mathematical skills at Stadium Drive Elementary school during their first day of kindergarten Sept. 4.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Stadium Drive and Market Street Elementary school welcomed their new kindergarten students with open arms on their first day of school Tuesday.
“So far, everything has been great. I have a super class and they’re excited and full of energy. I love kindergarten. I think it’s the most rewarding grade because I get to see so much growth and I get to teach them how to read,” said Stadium Drive teacher Barbara Gonda.
The school year began with a staggered start where students were divided into smaller groups and starting school on different days throughout the week in order for teachers to assess their academic skill set. All students will eventually be together by the end of this week.
“This is a phase where five to seven kids are in each kindergarten classroom. It allows teachers to test their skills and it allows them a little small group time and gives us more breathing room,” said Market Street Elementary school teacher Chrys Ritter.
Dividing students into smaller groups has also proven to ease kindergartners’ fear of starting a new school.
“There’s not as many tears and they are a lot more comfortable with their classmates. It’s an easier transition,” Gonda said.
Students’ faces lit up with glee as they walked the hallways learning the different procedures of the school. Some classes focused on behavior, while other teachers immediately started into academics, such as reading and identifying colors and shapes.