For the next few weeks we will finish our unit on whales and mammals. In math we are working on adding and subtracting within 10. For writer's workshop we have been working hard on writing sentences to go with our stories. Remind your children of three things good writer's use: uppercase, spaces, and punctuation.
As we are going into testing time it would be good to practice uppercase and lowercase letter writing, recognizing all the letters, and the sounds of all the letters, first and last name, shapes (2-D and 3-D), adding and subtracting within 10, writing a sentence with uppercase, spaces and punctuation (this is a sentence that is dictated to them. Spelling is not tested). Students also need to pass off at least the first 3 sight word lists.
We are working on all of these testing items in class. Most students are doing well. Our testing window will end after next week. Make sure your child is here during testing time. It is difficult to make up testing. Some of the testing is online and when the window closes they cannot make it up. Students should have plenty of rest, a good breakfast, and be prepared for testing each day at school.
We had a great time at our Easter Candy Hunt fieldtrip. Thank you for all the candy and for all the help. Pictures will post below.
Since the weather is getting warm we are asked to remind parents about the school dress code. If you have any questions please refer to the code you were given at the beginning of the year, or you can access it on our school website. As a reminder, no flip-flops, no tank tops (shoulders must be covered) no tummies showing, no short shorts.
As we wind up the last few weeks of school check to make sure ALL books are turned in including library, book in a bag, and our class take home library (Dr. Seuss bag). There is a fine attached to any missing books.
We have a busy schedule for the rest of the year. Please note the calendar items. If you have any questions let me know. I will try to keep you well-informed.
Monday, April 28 Fireman is coming to talk about fire safety.
Friday, May 2 DIBELS testing for our class
Tuesday, May 6 Fieldtrip to Cedar High to practice for our program. PM STUDENTS WILL COME IN THE MORNING THAT DAY (8:55-11:40)
Wednesday, May 7 Last day of library. ALL books are due back by that day.
MAY 12-16 PM STUDENTS WILL ATTEND MORNING KINDERGARTEN THE ENTIRE WEEK! (8:55-11:40, Wednesday is 8:55-10:55)
Monday, May 12 Program practice at school with entire Kindergarten (this is just a outline of our schedule. Parents don't need to do anything for our school practice days).
Tuesday, May 13 Program practice at school with entire Kindergarten.
Wednesday, May 14 Dress rehearsal for school studentbody.
Thursday, May 15 School Walk-A-Thon. OUR PROGRAM WILL BE THAT NIGHT AT CEDAR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 7:00. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR "SUNDAY BEST" AND BE IN THEIR SEATS READY TO PERFORM BY 6:50. More information will come about the program. Please put it on your calendar and plan to attend.
Friday, May 16 Field Day. Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get wet. We will be having some water games. Students are also asked to bring FILLED water balloons. We will have a water balloon fight at the end of field day.
Tuesday, May 20 5 Buck Pizza Field trip. Students are asked to bring $1. donation. A.M. class will go at 9:15, P.M. class will go at 2:00.
Wednesday, May 21 Read-a-thon. Students need to bring their books with the purple "schoolhouse stamp". We will also have a cleaning day that day. We will discuss the possibility of wearing pajamas that day:).
Thursday, May 22 Reward movie for students who have earned it. PM STUDENTS WILL COME IN THE MORNING.
Friday, May 23 Last day of school. Awards assembly. PM STUDENTS WILL COME IN THE MORNING. School will be over that day (for Kindergarten) at 10:55.
Have a great, safe summer!
