Matthews Elementary Kindergarten
May 2017 Newsletter
May /June Dates To Remember
April 27th - May 22nd End of Year MClass Benchmark Testing
May 1st SLT (School Leadership Team) Meeting 6pm
May 1st PTO Meeting 7pm
May 4th Publix Math Night 5-7pm
May 10th National School Nurses Day
May 12th Muffins with Moms/Significant Adults 7-8am
May 16th Progress Reports
May 26th Kindergarten Field Trip to Hall Family Farm
May 29th Memorial Day Holiday
May 30th Career Day (More details to come)
May 31st Kindergarten Blue Gold 8:15-9:45
June 1st Brain Wars (gym) Kindergarten 8:00-8:55
June 5th Blue Gold Closing Ceremony 1:45-2:15
June 9th Last Day of School
READ EVERY NIGHT AND PRACTICE SIGHT WORDS
Curriculum In The Classroom
Additional Sight Word Resources
The students are working hard in class to recognize sight words! Please check out this blog post on many apps that can be used to provide variety to sight word practice:
Application of Letter Sound Knowledge
An excellent resource for continued at home practice can be found at this link:
Blue Communicaton Folders
Reporting An Absence From School
This link can also be found on the MES homepage on the left hand side by clicking the "Report An Absence" tab. This allows you to communicate directly with Toscha Carroll, our attendance coordinator. Thank You!
Please work at home with your child on tying their shoes. Thanks for your help!
School-wide Rules
Please remind your child of the importance of following school rules:
1. Follow directions quickly.2. Raise your hand for permission to speak.
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.
4. Make smart choices.
5. Keep your dear teacher happy.
6. Keep your eyes on the target.
Reminders
-Please send a healthy snack for your child each day. Water may also be sent in a labeled container.
-Return blue folders each day and remember to place all money in a sealed envelope with your child's name, purpose of money and teacher name.
Spirit Rock
The sign up genius is found on the MPTO.weebly.com website on the home page. The link is:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b48afa62fa02-201620171
MES Kindergarten Team
Website: http://matthewskinder.weebly.com/
Phone: 980-343-3940