Kindergarten News
rmathews@stmikesolympia.org
Can you believe we are in the final weeks of kindergarten? This is always an exciting time of school for the kids with all the extra stuff going on, but it is also a very sad time for them, too. The thought of leaving the comfort of kindergarten can be scary and there are always a few tears shed when they find out that their 8th grade buddies will soon be graduating and moving on to high school.
On Monday, June 5th, if you are free, please join us for our final MMO as we say goodbye to our wonderful 8th grade buddies. The kids have suggestions for what their buddies can be when they grow up. They'll also sing a song, present a gift and bless their buddies. This is one of my favorite assemblies of the year and a very emotional one, too.
You are also invited to join us for 8th grade graduation on June 9th in the church. The 8th graders always love seeing their little buddies there!
Language Arts
Our two featured letters this week are Ll and Ww and our star words are have and help. We have lots of fun packed into these final weeks of school, but also lots of work to do. Please pay close attention to the calendar and ask if you have any questions.
ZOO field trip--May 25th
We are looking forward to our trip to the zoo next week. Mrs. Smith is offering sack lunches that day if you are interested. The price is the same as regular hot lunch and is available for chaperones, too. Please pre-order by Monday, 5/22.
We have plenty of chaperones. THANK YOU! I will pair the kids up with chaperones and arrange carpools this week. If you have a preference of driving or being a passenger, please let me know, otherwise I will just plan on filling up the largest vehicles and taking as few cars as possible. I purchased the tickets last week for the students and our pre-approved chaperones. Thank you, PTSA!!
VIP--Nathaniel!
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--more details and team assignments coming soon
*June 9th--8th grade buddies graduate! 4pm--come if you can--8th graders LOVE seeing their buddies there
*June 15th--"Wonderful Me" celebration, 2pm--You won't want to miss it!!