Our Kindergarten Countdown is in full swing!  We had a great time making applesauce last week.  On Tuesday, as we were measuring our teddy bears, Reyes exclaimed, "I didn't think it could get better than Applesauce Day!  But it just did!"   I have the best job in the world.  Who else gets to experience the pure joy of measuring teddy bears with cubes?

Reading:  We are really focusing on comprehension during Whole Group reading.  During center time I am doing the DIBELs assessment.
Writing:  During writing we are working on using a "Story Hand" to help us remember to include details in our stories.  This requires the students to write several sentences on the same topic.  It takes us a few days to complete a story like this.
Math:  We are working on subtraction and base ten.  Additionally, we are measuring with our feet!
Science:  We have enjoyed watching our Painted Lady Butterflies turn into chrysalids.  Our bean plants are healthy and are coming home.

Dates:

• May 15 Art Fest- This is my FAVORITE school event of the year! Art is displayed, poems are performed, Spanish games are played and the gym is open. I will be encouraging your child to sign up for the POETRY SLAM!  
• May 19th:  Last Day for Class Library checkout/All Books Due June 3
• May 22nd  Summer Reading Program Asembly 10:00 am.  Your kids will come home wanting to go to the public library!
• May 23:  Olympic Day!  Kids should wear gym shoes!
• May 23:  Staff and Parent Softball game at Irving!  Super fun and there may even be some food trucks!
• May 28th:  All Kindergarten Families are invited to Rehm Park for Pizza and Play!  9:30-12:30.  Look for a sign up genius soon! 
• June 3rd Conservatory-We will walk to the Conservatory.  Can you walk with us?  
• June 6th-All School End of the Year party-This will be at Barrie Park in the evening. Come and dance and join the mini Olympics!
• June 10th: Last day of school.  Don't miss the teacher dance!