Newsletter Updates for the Week of June 13th

DATES TO REMEMBER:

-Tuesday, June 14th—Dismissal @ 11:55

-Wed., June 15th—Last Day of School—Awards Assembly @ 10:00 & Dismissal @ 11:55

REPORT CARDS/GOODIES: 

Last week I sent home a large baggie with all of 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:

-May/June Journal

-Writing Folder

-Student of the Week Poster

-Portfolio with Type 3 Writings & Class Book Pages

-The Very Hungry Kindergartner Booklet

-Report Card with End of the Year Assessments, Dibels, Aimsweb, and NWEA results

-Summer Homework Packet

-Kindergarten Memories DVD

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.

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES: 

We will take some time to talk about Summer Safety. Our friend Scrappy the Squirrel will make a final visit to talk to the students about how to stay safe this summer.

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.

· Please be sure to return your child’s Reading Folder and Library book if you haven’t already :)

· I will be sending home your child’s Raz Kids login card. You can access Raz Kids directly through the school’s website and your child can read ‘good-fit’ books all summer long!

WRITING: 

As you look through your child’s May/June Journals, portfolio, and booklets that they have written, be sure to notice their growth in writing from the beginning of the year to now—it really is amazing!

FINAL THOUGHTS: 

What a fabulous year! I have enjoyed this group of students immensely! 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

Maybe I’ll see you at the beach!