Beach Buddies' Bulletin
May 1-5, 2017
Hello, Kindergarten Families! Wow -- your kids are sure beginning to remind me of first graders. We are enjoying this last month together-- working hard and remembering the memories of kindergarten.
Writers' Workshop
We are poets! We have been looking at everyday objects through a "poet's eyes". Impressive!
Readers' Workshop
This week we read books that helped us synthesize. We are noticing how our thinking grows as we read. We also have been reading poems to help us when we write our own poems during writers' workshop.
Math Workshop
In math we compared numbers and played a fun tens frame game. We also built 3D shapes, played a number clues game on the 100's chart, and made subtraction number stories.
Library Visit
We had a perfect day for our walk to the library. We loved hearing about the summer reading program from Carla, the librarian. We also explored the many great books available at our public library. Thanks to our great volunteers that joined us. Be sure to visit the library this summer!
Preschool Visitors
Wednesday we had the preschoolers visit to help with their transition next year. Seems like yesterday that YOUR kids were visiting us in kindergarten! We loved being the "older" helpers and did a great job showing the preschoolers the ropes of K!
Como Zoo
Friday is our trip to Como Zoo! We can't wait. We will be researching some zoo animals this week to get us prepared for the big day. Remember to dress for the weather, bring a bag lunch, and be at school by 8:10.
Technology Tidbits
Beach Buddies blog
Visit our blog this week for a video on our jungle art projects.
Apps to Try
iSort is an excellent word work app- a nice challenge to prepare for first grade ahead!
Top - it provides more addition and number comparing practice - more first grade skills!
Upcoming Dates - LOTS ahead! Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, May 10 - Read at Care Center
Friday, May 12 - Como Zoo Trip (green shirt)
Wednesday, May 17 - 6:00 K Concert at the high school
Monday, May 22- Fun and Fitness 12:00 - AHS Track (green shirt)
Tuesday, May 23 - Beach Buddies gathering - 6:00 in our classroom
Thursday, May 25 - Last day of school (green shirt)
Thanks again for your communication and careful attention to all our spring events. I know it's a lot and you are doing awesome! Have a great week.
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