Beach Buddies' Bulletin
May 15-19, 2017
Wow... 4 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 "five senses" details to our poems. We also added VOICE by talking TO objects like they were our friends! Thursday we snuck up to Mr. Zuehlke's room while they were on their field trip to do our writing. We felt very grown up.
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, 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!
Fun and Fitness on Monday
FUN and FITNESS is on Monday -TOMORROW! 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 green 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! :)
Summer Writing Project
For summer writing practice, I plan to send home some tools for the students to use to write letters to their classmates. I would like to send a sheet of labels with our classmates' names and addresses on to make letter writing a breeze! If you would NOT like your address included on the labels, please respond "no thanks" to this email or connect with me another way. Thanks!
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 this week and begin collecting all items. Thanks for your help!
Word Rings
Soon your child's star word rings will be coming home for good. Please use these over the summer...knowing these words in a snap is VERY important for first grade. A few of you may have found a sitcky note with a list of a few words that your child is especially working on. Please focus on those too. Thank you!
Sunny Beach Buddy book borrowing
It's not too late to join our summer reading program where you can borrow books for the summer. Don's miss out on this great opportunity to be sure your child is reading BOOKS AT THEIR LEVEL over the summer-- very important for first grade. If you can't make both the exchange nights (June 22 and July 24) that is ok. Let me know if you are interested! The backpacks will be coming home mid-week.
Class Night at the Movies - June 22
More info will be coming, but mark your calendars for June 22. Families can meet at the Monticello Movie Theater to watch Cars 3 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! :)
Beach Buddies Gathering this TUESDAY!
This Tuesday, May 23rd we will be having our Beach Buddies gathering in our classroom at 6:00 PM. We'll share a few songs and poems, 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!
Razzle Dazzle - check, check!
We have finished our Razzle Dazzle at- home reading sheets for the year. Thanks for being great about completing these throughout the year. It really has helped your child find success in reading. Keep up that reading over the summer.
Technology Tidbits
All About Books Digital Book
Mrs. Kerbaugh helped us make a digital book with our favorite page from our nonfiction "All About" books. Click on the link below to see our book. If you scan the QR code, you can hear the audio that goes with each page. We like to use the QR code scanner I-nigma. The link to that free QR code scanner is also below.
Apps to Try
We have been loving this cool atlas app...we have learned tons of interesting facts.
Upcoming Dates - Mark your calendars!
Monday, May 22 - Fun and Fitness 12:00-12:45 AHS Track - wear your class shirt!
Tuesday, May 23th- Beach Buddy Gathering in our classroom at 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 25th - Last Day of Kindergarten :( - wear your class shirt!
Thursday, June 22 - K Night at the Movies
I will send one more newsletter at the end of the week. You may hear from me now and then during the summer as well. :) I will be cherishing every moment of our special last week together as a class family.
Wishing you peace
and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
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Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies