DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Tuesday, June 6th—1/2 Day, Dismissal @ 11:55
-Wed., June 7th—1/2 Day, Last Day of School
Awards Assembly @ 10:00; Dismissal @ 11:55
-Thursday, June 8th—Summer Break Begins
THANK YOU:
Phew! It has been a busy couple of weeks! A special thanks to all who came out for our concert last Tuesday—the students did an amazing job! Also thank you to all of the parents who came along on our fieldtrip—it was a perfect day to be outside and I couldn’t have done it without you! And thank you as well to those of you who came out to cheer us on for Track and Field Day—another perfect day to be outside!
REPORT CARD/GOODIES:
Last week I sent home a large baggie with all the contents of your child’s book box so they can keep reading over the summer. You can expect many ‘goodies’ to come home this week. I’ll try to send a few things home each day so that it isn’t so overwhelming. Please be sure to check your child’s backpack each night for materials from the classroom. Here are a few things you can look forward to receiving:
-Writing Folder
-Student of the Week Poster
-Portfolios with Writing Samples and Keepsakes
-The Very Hungry Kindergartner Booklet
-Report Card with End of the Year Assessments, Dibles, Aimsweb, and NWEA results
-Summer Homework Packet
-Kindergarten Memories DVD
READING:
As you make plans for summer fun, I’d like to encourage you to continue to build time for reading, writing, and math into your child’s day. Research shows that students can lose a lot of academic growth over the summer.
-SUMMER READING PROGRAM— Attached you will find info regarding the Summer Reading Program at the library. They have a lot of great events planned to promote reading, learning, and fun! I would encourage you to post it on your refrigerator so you can keep track of the upcoming events.
-RAZ-KIDS—I will be sending home your child’s Raz-Kids login card. Your child has access to it all summer long and can continue to read ‘good-fit’ books.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
What a great year! It is hard to believe that the last week of school is already here! In many ways it doesn’t seem possible, yet when I look at the students—their growth and the transformations that have occurred—I know it is time to send them on. Thank you for entrusting me with your precious children and for your support this year! I feel truly blessed to be able to do what I love each and every day! Have a safe and fun-filled summer!
Blessings,
Sherry Brinks
