We are now getting to that time in the school year where there are several events each week, so please keep your calendar updated & come and enjoy all the school has to offer!
This Friday, we will have the Kindergarten Movie Night for auction winners. Pizza and fruit will be served, and we will watch a movie together. Auction winners, more details will come to you in a separate email.
Language Arts
We will be studying the trigraph igh this week. Children will be reading and spelling words like flight, light, might, and night. Our new sight word is back. Keep working on those sight words! Sharing will also begin this week! Please see the sharing letter for your child's sharing day, and information about the weekly topics. Please help your child be prepared for this activity, which assists them in becoming more comfortable with speaking in front of a group.
Math
We are continuing with Module 5, Numbers 10-20. This unit will cover number names and counting to 100, as well as foundations for place value. Parent tips for this unit can be found here.
Science
In our final weeks of the science unit on Wood & Paper, we will have the chance to make paper mache. We will also see how paper can be woven from strips to make a bigger sheet of paper.
Upcoming Events
Mother's Day
The Mother's Day celebration is coming right up on Friday, May 10th at 1:30 p.m. Please let me know ahead of time if you have a conflict and are unable to come. If possible, please send another family representative to join your child so that s/he has someone to honor: a grandma, aunt, neighbor, even dads have come in a pinch before! This event is in the classroom, so there is not a lot of extra room. I have occasionally had moms AND grandmas come in the past, but due to space restrictions, this is mostly an event just for one guest. Please email me if you'd like to bring an additional guest so that I can make sure we have enough chairs. I hope moms can all join us!
Fantasy Fair
Next Friday the 10th, in addition to our Mother's Day celebration in the classroom, there is also another great school-wide event, the Fantasy Faire. This is a super fun school-wide carnival that your child will not want to miss. I also really encourage you to participate in the cake-making competition that morning (cakes must be submitted by 8:15). It is really fun to be a part of, and the cakes are so amazing! Don't be intimidated-- this is definitely a child-friendly competition :)
Finally, the Fantasy Fair will need a lot of help, starting with our class booth. We are sharing our booth with Mrs. Barbara's pm class and I believe we are seeking a coordinator. Please email me if you are able to help coordinate the set-up, staffing, and take-down of our class booth.
Promotion Ceremony
Speaking of space restrictions, I wanted to give you all a heads-up that the Promotion Ceremony on June 6th at 1:15 is also in the classroom. Space is very limited, since most children have both parents attend. Due to space limitations, this event is really for the child and parents only, and non-school-aged siblings (school-aged siblings cannot be pulled out of class for this). Thank you for your understanding.
This Week's Helpers & Activities:
Monday: Return Blue Bags (Yvonne), Daily 5, Centers (Elena & Eric S.)
Tuesday: Daily 5, Centers (Hiromi & Barb)
Wednesday: Recess 101, Blue Bags go home
Thursday: Daily 5, Centers (Erika/Pablo & Barb)
Friday: Daily 5, Painting in the Cafeteria (Gunnar, Mary, Hiromi, and Erika)
Upcoming Events:
Friday, 5/3: Kindergarten Movie Night for Auction WinnersWednesday, 5/8: Parent Volunteer Reception
Friday 5/10: Mother's Day Celebration
Friday 5/10: Alta Vista Fantasy Faire 5:00-8:30pm
Wednesday, 5/15: Art Vista Art Show
Wednesday, 5/22: Open House
Monday, 5/27: Memorial Day Holiday
Friday 5/31: Alta Vista Variety Show
Wednesday, 6/5: School-wide Olympic Day
Thursday, 6/6: Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony-- please attend (parents only)
Friday, 6/7: Last Day of School
