Thursday, May 22, 2014

May 23rd Newsletter



Important Dates
May   23 – Patriotic Day – Wear red, white, & blue
        26 – No School – Memorial Day
   30  - Last Day to Return Library Books    
June   
2 – Blackberry Farm Field Trip
9 – School Picnic
12 – Last Day of School
                    

Last Day of School
     Our last day of school will be Thursday, June 12.  School will be dismissed at 12:00.  Report cards 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 the following week in the office.  They cannot be handed out early.



End of the Year Picnic
          Our end of the year picnic will be on Monday, June 9.  We will be going outside (weather permitting) for quite a while in the morning. 
     The PTO will be supplying lunch.  If your child does not like what is being served, just send a sack lunch to school that day. More information will be coming at a later date.





ABC Countdown

5/27 – “N” – Neatness Day
5/28 – “O” – Outside Day
5/29 – “P” – Partners/Puzzles
5/30 - “Q” – Quiet Day



 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


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


Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!