Ms. Peterson's Kindergarten News
May 3rd, 2019
Important Dates
Monday 5/6 Field Trip to Gibbs Farm *Please send appropriate clothing (we'll be outside)
Tuesday 5/7 Library Checkout
Tuesday 5/7 Spring Pictures
Thursday 5/11 Papa Murphy's Pizza Fundraiser
*Please return the PARP Book Bags on Tuesdays and Fridays so two new books can be sent home to read!
Birthdays:
Ande's "summer" Birthday 5/6
Tenley's Birthday 5/10
Xander's Birthday 5/13
Star of the Week: Penelope
Gibbs Farm Parent Volunteers
Natalia's Mom
Cade's Mom
Ande's Mom
Colin's Mom
Jameson's Dad
Maddy's Mom
Just a reminder that you will need to drive separately. You can either meet us at Gibbs Farm or come to school and follow the bus.
Upcoming Field Trips
- $8.00 per child for transportation and entrance fees
- Child needs a lunch or sign up (on form) for bag lunch from school using their pin number
- Volunteers are welcome, but need to complete a background check with the school district
- $4 and drive yourself
Wednesday May 15th Cottage Grove Library 12:30-1:45pm (we'll be walking)
- Volunteers are welcomed (no cost)
- Background check needed
Thursday May 16th Cottage Grove Fire Station 12:30-1:45pm (we'll be walking)
- Volunteers are welcomed (no cost)
- Background check needed
Thursday May 23rd HyVee Bakery 12:30-2:00pm (we'll be walking)
- Volunteers are welcomed (no cost)
- Background check needed
Monday June 3rd Bailey Forest
*More details to follow.
**If you are interested in volunteering please email me!
Hyvee Bakery Field Trip Note
Save the Date! 5/31
More details to come!
Discovery Day 6/4
Discovery Day is a fun day when our students sign up for classes of interest and guide their own instruction! You can help by sharing any interest or talent you may have: drawing, painting, football, kickball, yard games, pilates, bracelet making, science experiments, STEM activities, etc.
Watch for a sign-up sheet in your child’s daily folder and return to school ASAP
We would love your help!
Literacy
In Writer's Workshop we are working independently when choosing a topic, creating a picture, and writing a story. Students can choose any topic (narrative, informational, or opinion). This week we spent time reviewing and making a list of topics we could write about. Help your child brainstorm some ideas at home as well!
By now in Writer's Workshop our goal is to write 3 sentences, include a capital letter at the beginning, and punctuation at the end.
Math
Weather
Weather Experiments for Home
Cup half full of water
Shaving Cream (clouds)
Blue Food Color (rain drops)
Spring Pictures
Spring Picture Day: Tuesday May 7th.
Order before Picture Day at mylifetouch.com
using your PictureDayID: MI398053Y0
Snacks
We've had quite a few snacks the past couple months (thank you!), but seem to be getting a little low for May. Just a reminder to send in snack that is store bought and individually wrapped (class size of 24).
Papa Murphy's Fundraiser 5/11
Papa Murphy's at 8471 E Point Douglas Rd S Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Supplies in Need
Food Coloring
Brown Lunch Bags
Clear Plastic Cups
*We'll be using these for some more science experiments
Thanks again for those of you that have donated some already! It is greatly appreciated!
Birthdays
At Crestview Elementary School we take time during morning announcements to highlight students who are celebrating their birthdays. This includes announcing their names and grade levels over the school wide intercom system. If for any reason you do not want your child’s name and birthday announced, please reach out to Janet Ellis, Office Coordinator, in our front office and she will make note of the request.
A reminder that due to life threatening allergies students should not be bringing birthday treats to school this year.
Parents as Partners
A Peek at Next Week
Theme: Frogs and Aquarium
Handwriting: -ug, -un, -ut Word Families
Shared Reading: Mud Walk
New Star Words: his, her
Math: Story Problems