Thursday, May 23, 2013

May 24th Newsletter



Important Dates
May 24– Patriotic Day – Wear red, white, & blue
       24  - Last Day to Return Library Books
            27 – No School – Memorial Day
            31 – School Picnic
June    5 – Last Day of School
                    
Last Day of School
     Our last day of school will be Wednesday, June 5th.  School will be in session for approximately one hour.  Report cards and registration packets will be handed out on this day.  If your child is unable to attend on this day, you may pick up his/her report card and packet the following week in the office.  They cannot be handed out early.



 Summer Reading Suggestions
          It is important to continue to read with your child every day this summer.  It is also important for them to read to you.  This will not only better prepare them for 2nd grade, but it will also increase their confidence and comprehension skills. 
            Here are some popular kids' book selections for you to enjoy!

Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Arthur by Marc Brown
Horrible Harry by Suzy Kline
Cam Jansen Mysteries by David A. Adler
Jigsaw Jones Mysteries by James Preller
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Parks
Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne



ABC Countdown

5/28 – “T” – Team Spirit Day
5/29 – “U” – USA Day (Wear red, white, & blue)
5/30 - “V” – Video Day
5/31 - “W” – Walt Disney Day



Phonics Skills
            We will work on words with the /ur/ sound in them.

Grammar Skills
            We will work on using question words (who, what, where, why & when).

Spelling Words
Our spelling words for next week are:
Not, sum, next, turn, nurse, turkey, purple, love, cover, hamburger



End of the Year Picnic
          Our end of the year picnic will be on Friday, May 31.  We will be going outside (weather permitting) for quite a while in the morning.  You may want to put some sunscreen on your child that morning to make sure he/she doesn't burn.
     The PTO will be supplying lunch which will consist of a piece of cheese pizza, watermelon, animal crackers & a Capri Sun drink.  If your child does not like pizza, just send a sack lunch to school that day.  Thanks.


Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!