Gingerbread Day - Tomorrow

Hi - Just a reminder that tomorrow is Gingerbread Day.  Please dress your child in their gray K t-shirt:)  We are looking forward to another fun day together!

We Had a Great Day!

Parents,
I just wanted to quick post and let you all know what a great first full day we had together!  As always it will take time to learn the routines, but I am pleased to report that we made it through the day with NO tears.  Additionally, they are all safely on their busses and ready to come home to you.  I am certain they will be tired though.  Thanks for sharing your children with me; I look forward to a great year!

Mrs. Brinks

Welcome Letter & Supplies

Final Newsletter

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

Fieldtrip Information

Newsletter Updates for the Week of May 29th

DATES TO REMEMBER:

-Tuesday, May 30th—Kindergarten Concert @ 1:30

-Thursday, June 1st—Fieldtrip to Kettunen Center

-Friday, June 2nd—K-2 Track & Field Day (pm)

-Friday, June 2nd—Sophomore Carnival

-Saturday, June 3rd—Bike-a-thon

-Tuesday, June 6th—1/2 Day

-Wed., June 7th—1/2 Day, Last Day of School

TRACK & FIELD DAY:

Our track and field day is this Friday beginning @ 12:30 up at the track. The theme this year is Disney—so children are encouraged to wear a Disney Themed shirt. Families are welcome to come and cheer us on. Please be sure to send you child with:

-Tennis Shoes

-Appropriate Clothing—short, hat, sunglasses, etc.

-Sunscreen (if desired)

-A Water Bottle

SOPHOMORE CARNIVAL:

The annual Sophomore Carnival is this Friday from 5:00-8:00 with games, food, bounce houses, etc. This event is a fun time for the whole family—so come out and support our students and have a blast together!

READING:

This week our class will be reading stories about the ways we can protect our environment. Children will learn about endangered animals and the ways we can help protect animals in their habitats. Here are some activities that you can do with your child to help reinforce the skills we will be practicing:

· Vocabulary—environment & protect—Discuss ways your child can help protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and recycling resources.

· Sightwords—WE DID IT!  We’ve introduced ALL 51 sightwords!

· Category Words—names of baby animals—Gather stuffed animals, animal toys, or animal books. Point to and identify the name of each animal and then state the corresponding baby animals’ name.

· Phonics—Review long a, e, I,  o, & u and the digraphs sh, th, ch, & wh

· Reading Folders—Great job reading at home! I will be collecting reading folders this week so please send them in to school.  I will be sending home ALL of their ‘goodies’ from their book boxes, once I receive their reading folders back. The students will have access to Raz Kids ALL summer long!! :)

WRITING: 

We are excited to share our informational books with you after our concert! We will also finish up our May Journals and create another digital story about our fieldtrip to Kettunen Center and email it to our parents. If you have NOT received any emails from your child, please let me know so I can troubleshoot!  The students are also enjoying creating their own digital stories on their Toontastic Pirates Jr. app.

SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES: 

This week we will focus on Summer Safety. Our friend Scrappy the Squirrel will make a final visit to talk to the students about how to stay safe this summer.

MATH:

This week we will be learning how to tell time to the hour and continue to work on adding and subtracting within 10.

PTO BIKE-A-THON:

Just a reminder that the PTO Bike-a-thon is this Saturday, June 3rd, from 10:00-11:30, if you are signed up to participate.

REMINDER - K Concert - Tomorrow

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM:

Our Kindergarten Program will take place Tuesday, May 30th @ 1:30 in the Elenbaas Performing Arts Center. It is a Disney inspired performance, so students are encouraged to wear a Disney shirt or dress up in their ‘Sunday Best.’ Please park in the big parking lot and meet us in the auditorium. After the performance you are welcome to come back to the room for an Author’s Celebration and then you may sign your child out if you choose to.