Beach Buddies' Bulletin
May 13-17, 2019
Wow... 8 Days!! These days are just flying by. I'm definitely not ready to see these kind, independent learners leave me just yet. We have the kindergarten ropes down to a T!
Writers' Workshop
In writer's workshop we added VOICE to our poems by talking TO objects like they were our friends! We also looked in our hearts to find poem topics that are important to us.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop, we read books that really asked us to THINK. We used our reading tool kit to remind us of ways we can understand hard texts.
Math Workshop
In math we worked on exchanging money, function machines, subtraction problems, and counting by 2's.
Senior Walk
On Friday we were able to celebrate the graduating Annandale seniors with the annual "Senior Walk". We are proud of these hard working kids!
STEM robots
On Friday our book buddies helped us with a STEM project. We made robots!
School Garden
AES is starting a school garden. How awesome! On Friday we learned about the garden from Mr. Woodford. We even were able to help build the garden boxes.
Fun and Fitness on Monday - wear your RED shirt!
FUN and FITNESS is on Monday. This will take place on the AHS track and football field from 12:00-12:45. Parents are welcome to meet us in the bleachers to watch. Remember to wear our RED class shirts -- we will be TEAM ZUEHLKE that day! We are fast and strong, I know that! Can't wait to see how we do! :)
Beach Buddies Gathering this THURSDAY!
This Thursday, May 23nd we will be having our Beach Buddies gathering in our classroom at 6:00 PM. We'll share a few songs and poems, pass out class awards, watch our year-end movies, and bring home a box of goodies. I will plan on seeing all of you there! You won't want to miss it! :) Seating may be a bit tight. We'll bring in more chairs, but standing may be necessary!
Got Books?
Be sure you are looking around your home for any books or activity packs that belong to our classroom. We'll finish up our "On the Road Reader" packs at the end of the week and begin collecting all items. Thanks for your help!
Sunny Beach Buddy book borrowing
Last week I sent home information about summer reading opportunities. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be sure your child is reading BOOKS AT HIS/HER LEVEL over the summer-- very important for first grade. Thanks to a grant from Education MN, your child can also earn great SURPRISES for reading. Return the form if you are interested. The backpacks will be coming home the last week of school.
Class Night at the Movies - Monday, July 1
More info will be coming, but mark your calendars for July 1. Families can meet at the Monticello Movie Theater to watch Toy Story 4 together. Movie times are not out yet, but I will be in touch as it gets closer. This is also our book exchange night. I will bring your new books to the theater parking lot and set up an "exchange" area from my trunk! :) Return the JUNE reading log and your child will get their movie ticket and snack for FREE!
Razzle Dazzle - check, check!
Our last Razzle Dazzle at- home reading sheets for the year will be coming home this Monday. Thanks for being great about completing these throughout the year. It truly has helped your child find success in reading. Keep up that reading over the summer.
Technology Tidbits
Apps to Try
This is a great atlas app to learn about our world.
Upcoming Dates - Mark your calendars!
Monday, May 20 - Fun and Fitness 12:00-12:45 AHS Track - wear your RED class shirt!
Tuesday, May 21 - Last trip to read at the Care Center. (Can you join us?)
Thursday, May 23- Beach Buddy Gathering in our classroom at 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 30 - Last Day of Kindergarten :( - wear your RED class shirt!
Monday, July 1 - K Night at the Movies - more info to come!
I will be cherishing every moment of our special last weeks together as a class family. Have a great week. See you Thursday night!
Wishing you peace
and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuehlke.beachbuddies?fref=ts
Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies