MCGHEE'S MESSAGES
MAY 16-20
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
May 24 Speeding to Read field trip and award ceremony (wear orange STR shirts, water bottle-2 if disposable, 1 if reusable, 2 snacks in a string backpack)
May 27 I will be absent, this is the day of my Katie's high school graduation, Mrs. Linman will be my sub
May 30 Memorial Day-no school
May 31 Market Day 10:30-11:00 is 2nd grades time (bring cash in small bills and coins in a ziplock bag labeled with their name and my name on it)
June 1 End of year party--in the front of the school / grassy area from 1:30 to 2:30. We will have inflatables/bounce houses (both wet and dry), water slides, games, music, and Bahama Bucks snow cones (Strawberry, Banana and Blue Coconut). Here is the volunteer link: http://vols.pt/1wxvud
June 2 Last Day of School! Early release, 12:30
A super big shout out to our mystery reader this week, Mrs. Zupancic for her flexibility on switching days, for her great library research finding funny and new books for us and for the yummy snacks. It was a wonderful break in the middle of the week. Thank you so much!
Field day was just perfect! A few bumps and bruises here and there, but otherwise it was perfect weather and tons of fun! The kids behaved so well and that made for a great time. We also really enjoyed Charlotte's Web! They loved seeing the book come to life.
Texas Motor Speedway trip is Tuesday. This is where we will receive awards anc accolades for all of their reading progress this year. it should be a good time. Please, please, please do not forget their water and snacks. I suggest they wear a hat too as if it is not raining we will be sitting out in the stadium in the sun. If they do not have a draw string backpack I will provide them with one. I have a stash of them. :)
I hope you have a wonderful week!
April McGhee
WHAT WE ARE LEARNING
Language Arts-We finished Charlotte's Web and I began reading the BFG to them. I should be able to finish it before school's out. They will be ready for the summer movie debut! We are busy writing and reading tons. Last spelling test is this Monday.
Science-We are still looking at animals, fossils and environments