South 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 continue to work on addition and subtraction, as well as 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 10th = McKenna Fuller

 

Read in the Wildest Places

 

On Wednesday, May 12th we have our literacy day at Madison Park.  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 a specially chosen 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 Friday, May 14th.  Last book business day will be Thursday, May 13th. 

 

Upcoming Events

 

“Read in the Wildest Places” is Wednesday, May 12th.

Mrs. Gina Bergman will be subbing Monday –Wednesday , May 3rd – May 5th  – screening days for next year’s class on Monday and Tuesday and gotta pick up Jenn from EIU on Wednesday.   

School picnic is Friday, May 21st (LOOK FOR DETAILS TO COME HOME SOON!)

Monday May 24th is last day.  Report cards may be picked up between 8 and 11:30. NO bus service at 11:30.

 

SRA Testing

 

We have giving the kindergartners a standardized test from SRA.  I will be giving the test the week of May 10th.  This test is another way to help evaluate your child’s progress and skills.  You will get a copy of the test results.  If you have any questions please let me know.

 

BOOK ORDERS

 

Final book orders are due by Thursday, May 6th.

 

Thanks for all your help!

Mrs. Gallaher