Almost There...

It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to a close. What a year we have had!

A big THANK YOU to all the parents who contributed to Ms. Coffey's basket.  She was overwhelmed and I know she appreciated having  a jump start on her classroom library.  

We continue to work in the classroom and have fun!

Reading:  We are reading a lot of non-fiction books about plant and butterfly life cycles.  We continue to practice the skill of figuring out unknown words.  
Math:  We are decomposing teen numbers and exploring area in our centers.  
Writing:  We begin our fiction writing unit this today!  

Summer Birthdays
We have a LOT of summer birthdays in our class!  I usually have the summer birthday kiddos provide a snack/dessert for us to enjoy when we get back from our picnic.  If your child has a summer birthday and would like to participate, please let me know I can will coordinate so we don't have tummy aches from so many treats!  We might spread out the lovin' over the last few days.  

May 27th - Olympic Day- Kids need to wear gym shoes.  If the rain holds off we will be outside all morning.  

June 1 Picnic and Play at Rehm Park-PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION SLIP AND PIZZA MONEY ASAP.

June 3rd- (evening) End of year Party- whole school

June 8th-Last day of school.  Be sure to come for the "film fest" and the teacher dance.  Dismissal will be at 2:00

Mr. Hodge will confirm times for the school wide celebration tomorrow.  You are all invited to attend our "film fest" in our classroom on the last day of school at roughly 12:45.  We will watch the movies from throughout the school year and finish packing up. Again-I will firm up this time as soon as I can!  

Friday is Ms. Coffey's last day.  I would like to send her off with a little care package for her future classroom.  All teachers love books!  If you are able to contribute a book or two for a basket I know she would appreciate it.  You can give used books, as long as they are appropriate for a primary classroom.  PLEASE have your child sign her/his name inside the book.  I love looking back at book gifts from my old students.  
If you do not have time to pick out a book for her but would like to contribute in some way, I will be purchasing a gift certificate for her to use at a teacher store.  You can send a donation in an envelope with my name on it by Thursday!     On Friday morning during snack time we will present the gifts to her and have a special snack.  

The book talks are going really well!  I love hearing the kids read and talk about their favorite parts. It is like a Kindergarten version of a book club.  Thank you for your help with this.  

Don't forget Monday is JOKE DAY!!!!  I LOVE THIS DAY!!!!  Please send your child with a joke to tell.  There is nothing better than a Kindergartener telling a joke.  

Reading:  Kids did a lot of work identifying the maid idea of a book and giving supporting details.  Next week we will look at how to figure out unknown words in both fiction and nonfiction books.  

Math:  We have finished up our measuring unit and are working on teen numbers and number bonds.

Science:  Your child is came home with our grass that we planted.  Next week we will look at beans sprouting in our windows.  We will learn about germination and photosynthesis and pollination!!

May 16th-Send in a joke!
May 17th- Boys dress like kings!
May 18th- Lunch outside.  A packed lunch is easier, but kids can still order hot lunch.
May 20- Ms. Coffey's last day- We will have a send off for her.  
May 27th - Olympic Day
June 1 Picnic and Play at Rehm Park
June 3rd- (evening) End of year Party- whole school

June 8th-Last day of school.  Be sure to come for the "film fest" and the teacher dance.  (Times announced soon.)

Lots of Business...

We had a great trip to the Planetarium!  







May 6th-Young Athletes culminating field trip

-We will be back in time for lunch so there is no need to pack an extra lunch.  We will be leaving right at 8:40.  Please have your child at school on time!
-We will distribute the t-shirts on Friday morning. Your child can change at school or wear it over another shirt.
- We will be outside all morning.  Please apply sunscreen.
-Your child NEEDS gym shoes.  

May 20th is Ms. Coffey's last day.  I would like to send her off with a little care package for her future classroom.  All teachers love books!  If you are able to contribute a book or two for a basket I know she would appreciate it.  You can give used books, as long as they are appropriate for a primary classroom.  PLEASE have your child sign her/his name inside the book.  I love looking back at book gifts from my old students.  
If you do not have time to pick out a book for her but would like to contribute in some way, I will be purchasing a gift certificate for her to use at a teacher store.  You can send a donation in an envelope with my name on it by next Thursday.   On Friday morning during snack time we will present the gifts to her and have a special snack.  

BOOK TALKS!
 Your child has one last written assignment for the year.  I am compiling a list of book recommendations for the summer.  Your child should think about a favorite book and be prepared to tell classmates about it.  It can be a book they enjoy reading independently or a book they enjoy listening to.   A form will go home Monday with your child's date on it and space to write three important things about the book.    Book talks start next week.  
  
May 9th Traveling poets begins - your child needs to have the poem memorized.  
May 12-Art Fest  This is a great night that celebrates all the special classes at Irving.  The culminating event is the poetry slam!  This is a great opportunity for those budding stage stars! 

May 20- Ms. Coffey's last day- We will have a send off for her.  
May 27th - Olympic Day
June 1 Picnic and Play at Rehm Park
June 3rd- (evening) End of year Party- whole school
June 8th-Last day of school.  Be sure to come for the "film fest" and the teacher dance.  (Times announced soon.)