North Kindergarten May Newsletter

 

It’s hard to believe that May is here and this is our last month of school.  We have some fun activities planned for May that you should note.  I’d like to let you know that all of your help and support this year has been greatly appreciated.  Your children are special.

 

Letters of the Month

 

We have completed our study of the alphabet.  We will be continuing to review all the letters as well as the sounds.  Are you practicing the letters and sounds?  Don’t forget over the summer to practice them about once a week.

 

Math/Science/Reading

 

We will conclude our animal unit.  We will do a brief study of dinosaurs.  We will also do a study of the solar system – HOMEWORK with the solar system. We will continue to work on addition and subtraction.  We will also work on telling time to the hour.  You have all the sight words for the school year.  Keep practicing them!  Also practice over the summer, which should help as your child begins first grade!

 

Star of the Week

 

May 5th = Shelby Reed

May 12th = Brendan Maas

 

Reading is GRR-eat in 2008

 

On Wednesday, May 14th we have our literacy day at St. Anthony School.  It runs from 9:00 – 2:00.  Lunch is provided as well as a special T-shirt to be worn that day.  The children will also get a copy of an animal book.  It should be a fun-filled day for all!

 

 

May Reading

 

Please continue reading with your child.  The May chart is attached.  Also please read over the summer.  The public library usually has a great reading program with PRIZES! over the summer.  All book-it sheets are due by Wednesday, May 14th.  Last book business day will be Tuesday, May 13th. 

 

Upcoming Events

Reading is GRR-eat is Wednesday, May 14th.

Geri Elbe will be subbing Friday, May 16th – screening day for next year’s class.  The children will be making rosaries that morning with help form the “Kemner Family”.

School picnic is Tuesday, May 20th (LOOK FOR DETAILS TO COME HOME SOON!) as well as the last day of school.  Report cards will go home at the 1:00 dismissal.

 

SRA Testing

 

We will be giving the kindergartners a standardized test from SRA.  This test will be going the mornings of the week of May 5th.  This test is another way to help evaluate your child’s progress and skills.  You will get a copy of the test results at the end of the school year.

 

BOOK ORDERS

 

Final book orders are due by Thursday, May 1st.

 

Thanks for all your help!

Mrs. Gallaher