May!

It's the time of year where we just need to review what is happening each day...  

Monday: Extra recess and Eagle Slips!

Tuesday:  A trip to a First Grade Classroom!

Wednesday: Game Day!  Kids can bring in games they are willing to share.  Please do not send in games that require elaborate set up. Your child should be able to explain the rules. 

Thursday: Hat Day! 

Friday: Irving Day!  Wear Irving Gear or Irving Colors.

May 8-12:  KRT will be given at Irving for Incoming Kindergarten Students.  The district has asked all Kindergarten teachers to administer this assessment in the afternoon.  We will be at Irving, but not in the classroom.

Library Dates:

• Last whole class book check outs:  Monday, May 15th-Monday, May 19th (Classes will still have library after that, just no book check out.)
• Due date for student books: Friday, May 26th. 

May 18th Art Fest!  Please consider coming to Irving this evening and look at all the art in the halls, dance in the gym, play some Spanish games, and listen to some poets.  Poetry Slam is open to all students and the 4th and 5th grade Chorus will be performing some great songs and an original song written by an Irving student.

May 19:  Young Athletes Field Trip- Kids should be dressed to move outside!  No chaperones needed but parents are welcome to join us at Julian Middle School

May 25:  Walking Field Trip to Maze Library 9:30 (Thursday) Chaperones needed to walk with us!

May 29:  No School

May 31:  Pizza and Play at Rehm Park with all Kindergarten Classes-Room parents will be contacting you about how you can help

June 7:  Last day of School- Please note I had this date wrong for the whole month!  Last day of school is JUNE 7!

Reading Stamina is a focus in the last part of Kindergarten.  Sometimes reading to a bear is helpful!

 Reading and sorting words that look and sound alike is a skill that helps with reading and writing.

Water color painting our favorite event from Swimmy by Leo Lioni

Dance Party!!!