We had a full week!  We learned a lot about seeds and plants!  I bet you did not know that Kindergartners could use context clues to figure out words like germination and photosynthesis!
We also enjoyed our Book Talks!  The students are doing a great job sharing their favorite books with us.  I look forward to hearing more next week.
The opera was a great experience, too!  Thanks to the PTO for funding this every year!
On Wednesday Ms. Penney came in for our second Art Start class.  This week we learned how we can use parts of a plant to dye wool!  We used beets, onion skins and cabbage!  We can't wait to see our fabrics!
In math we are working on subtraction number stories and drawing pictures to solve subtraction problems.
And just in case you thought this week was busy...please check out the dates below.  Look for the ABC countdown calendar in your child's folder!

• May 2nd Irving Sleepover-I'm happy to answer questions about this.  It's super fun and many Kindergartners do great.
• May 5th Kindergarten ABC countdown begins-We will count down the last 26 days of Kindergarten with different events for each letter of the alphabet.  Homework will follow a different format.
• May 5:  A is for Apple Day!  We will be making applesauce.  Your child should bring a peeled, cut up apple.
• May 7th Kindergarten Open House-Do you know any incoming Irving Kindergarten students? Please help spread the word!
• Shop, Swap and Read: May 8:  6:00-7:30
• 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.
• End of Year Party 
• 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!