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| Sandbox Sifting, Measuring and Creative Play |
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Well yes, it is hard to believe this is the last newsletter of the year. I have truly enjoyed getting to know your children and see them blossom and grow -- they have accomplished so much from beginning to read and write, to understanding concepts of math and negotiating and working together to solve problems and share.
Keira was filmed at Vermont Public Television to read the book she wrote that won an award. Best Friends Eat Their Veggies. Here is a link to watch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Keira was filmed at Vermont Public Television to read the book she wrote that won an award. Best Friends Eat Their Veggies. Here is a link to watch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?
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| The helmet fits Conner just right. |
On Thursday we had a bike helmet safety class in our room with Mrs. White’s students. They learned about why we all need to wear helmets when riding a bike, and how to properly wear a bike helmet.
Next year’s classroom assignments have been sent home in today’s folder. It is folded in three and stapled close.
The annual “step-up” is still planned for the morning of June 12 -- this gives each child an opprortunity to visit their new teacher along with the other children that will be in their class. This activity will last approximately 20 minutes in the morning. This is a very exciting time as they will be looking forward to seeing their new classroom and seeing who will be in their class. They may feel a bit disappointed to learn a close friend will not be in their first grade class, but we will be talking to them about how they will have lots of opportunities to see their friends, from recess to lunch and on field trips. In addition, over the next 8 years, they will be mixed and remixed again. Their grade community will grow stronger each time this is done as they get to know other children they may not have otherwise had the opportunity to become friends with.
Next week will also be our End of Year Celebration. I have planned a gathering that will be somewhat informal, but hope that parents and/or grandparents can attend. Weather permitting we will hold it outside our classroom. The invitation flyers were sent home in the folder earlier this week. It will be from 10-11:15 am. If you cannot find your copy of the invitation let me know and I will send home another. Feel free to join us for lunch. Bring a bag lunch and a blanket to eat outside (weather permitting) or we will picnic insde if the weather turns too chilly or rains.
Report cards will be sent home on the last day of school.
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| Happy Birthday to Morgan this past week! |
Cross Curriculum: Science, Math & Language Arts
We have completed our unit on Me, My Family and My Community. They have enjoyed learning about each other as well as sharing their strengths and interests.
Share: With so much going on next week I am drawing this activity to a close. Thank you for helping your child find theme-related shares throughout the year!
Math: Most Numbers 1-20 books have been completed. We have a few to go, but they are on track to be completed by the end of the year. We continue to work on our Spring Math Journal solving problems using pictures and number sentences, graphing and patterns.
CALENDAR:
- Group Snack: Thank you to Keira’s family for the delicious homemade muffins, delicious fruit salad and special trail mix snacks throughout the week!
- Next Snack Week: Chance’s family the week of 6/10.
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN for the delicous snacks. The children have truly benefitted from all your efforts!
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| Recess learning about the latest in superhero characters. |
- Kindergarten End-Of-Year Celebration: Scheduled in our classroom for June 13th (1/2 day of school).
-- 10:00 am celebration, singing and certificates
-- 10:30 am refreshments
-- 10:45 am lunch
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bodnar
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| Maeve gives her doll a ride! |
