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.)