The end is coming... of the school year that is. It is with bittersweet feelings that I report to you that as of this moment there are only 24 days of school left. 24 days until our kindergartners are in first grade. May I say the best part in that fact is, is that they're ready. They are ready for a longer day, new kids, a new classroom, a new teacher, and a new learning adventure. They are getting to that place we have all worked so hard to get them to. They are ready for first grade and I am so proud of each and every one of them.
I will give you this advice- keep practicing over the summer. Summer comes and automatically pulls us backwards before going on to the next challenge. Let us all make it an easier transition by practicing our reader, sight words, and math facts a little each week. I will help in the effort by sending a packet and a paper for a reading list. Plus I will give an added bonus of an eagle card at the start of the next school year if you bring the packet and the list back to me.
As the school year ends we are winding up all of our business and getting ready for summer. Today was our last movement class with Mrs. Comfort. I have to report that your children wrote beautiful and heartfelt letters of their love for Mrs. Comfort and her curriculum. We ended the class with the parachute- something we all love to do and will treasure in our kindergarten memories.
I know as the days warm up we tend to slow down and take a little more time to get to school. I find myself rushing most mornings these days more then I did in the beginning of the year. We are really trying to enforce and reinforce getting to school on time and ready to learn. That means not rolling in after the bell rings and instruction is already started. If your child is late to school please take them to the office and get them a tardy slip. We are trying to tell them what to do for next year. If your child forgets there backpack please leave it on the bench or take it to the office.
In the Friday Folder many of you will find a volunteer luncheon form. Please fill it out and return it if you are coming- don't tell me verbally or send me an e-mail. I have to turn the form into the committee so that they can do an accurate head count.
As the weather warms up we break out those oh so cute summer clothes. Please remember our school dress code policy. If you are unfamiliar with it you can refresh your memory by reading it in the school handbook portion attached to the directory. Basically please remember no flip flops open back or toes sandals. Also tank top straps need to be one inch in width. Tank tops can not be oversized with large are holes.
I would like to thank all of you and your children for the beautiful flowers and the wonderful cards. They were such a bright spot in my day.
Our last library book check out will be on Wednesday, May 19th and all of the books will need to be turned in the following Monday, May 24th.
We will be ending our classroom reader program on June 2nd. I will send reminders and let you know your child's reader level so that you can find appropriate books at the library this summer. The rule of thumb I like to use for a just right reader is if your child struggles with five or more words on a page that are NOT proper nouns then the book is too hard and they should look for another one. When we read for pleasure we choose books that are easier then our reading level. Remember that as you help your child dive into the world of reading adventures. It doesn't have to be a traditional book in order for them to be getting something out of it- it just matters that they are reading, and doing it by choice.
