Kindergarten News
rmathews@stmikesolympia.org
Our ABC's of Kindergarten
We spent some time this morning reminiscing about the school year--so many happy memories!! We then wrote our "ABC's of kindergarten." I'll save them to share with you at the "Wonderful Me" celebration next month, but here's a little sampleā¦."Vv is for being VIP and our Valentine's Day party." The kids came up with GREAT memories!
Language Arts
Our two featured letters this week are Vv and Zz and our star words are look and out. Much of our reading and writing work will center around responding to literature. The students are developing good reading comprehension skills right from the start. The little readables are great for developing reading fluency. This week, we'll work on pausing for punctuation. Give it a try at home-- It's fun to listen to the kids read as they try out new skills.
ZOO field trip--May 26th
We are looking forward to our trip to the zoo on Thursday. The weather report looks great--sunny, but not too hot. It is a non-uniform day, but please be sure your child dresses for the weather. A sweatshirt tied around the waist will be easier to manage than a big coat when it warms up. Sunscreen applied at home will probably be a good idea, too.
Chaperones, please meet in the classroom at 9:00. We will go over a few details and then leave at 9:15. We will return to school in time for 3:00 dismissal.
Please drop your child's labeled carseat off in the hall before school.
If you would like to order a sack lunch from school, please let me know by tomorrow. There is a form in today's envelope. Lunches are available for kids and chaperones at the regular hot lunch price.
THANK YOU!
"Just Me and My Kid"
VIP: Sheri!
Scholastic Book Club
Important Dates
*May 25th--Pt Defiance Zoo, all day--thank you to our pre-approved chaperones
*June 5th--K MMO--goodbye to 8th grade buddies, 8:30 a.m--come if you can (with tissues)
*June 5th--Artists and Authors fair--come if you can, right after MMO
*June 7th--Outdoor Olympics--team assignments coming soon
*June 9th--8th grade buddies graduate! 7pm--come if you can--8th graders LOVE seeing their buddies there
*June 15th--"Wonderful Me" celebration, 2pm--You won't want to miss it!!