Last week was the last week of classroom centers! I'd like to thank everyone who has volunteered in centers. I could not have done all the projects and small-group instruction without your support. Thank you so much. This is also the last week to check out library books. We will go to the library on 5/20, but we will just listen to a story and return our books. Thank you also for the wonderful support in the library!
Language Arts
This week's sight words are want and any. We will continue with our final unit of Fundations, Unit 5. This unit will focus on merging all the skills we've learned so far: spelling, sentence writing, writing conventions, and reading with fluency.
Our caterpillars grew a lot this week, and the children love checking in on them each day. We will continue integrating our butterfly theme in our classroom with our art, science, reading, and writing.
Math
This week, we begin Topic C. In this topic, students master the count to 100 by using pattern and structure. They discover that number words after 20 can be formed by pairing a decade word with a number word one through nine. Students consider efficiency as they organize materials into groups and as they decide when to count by tens or ones.
Upcoming
"Out of this World" Fantasy Faire & Art Vista Art Show: This Friday the 15th, from 5:00-8:00, come out for tons of fun at Alta Vista's annual carnival. This is such a great event for the kids. I highly encourage your children to submit a cake for the cake decorating contest as well! The contest is very kid-friendly, and your children just need to decorate the cake or cupcakes with a space theme and bring it to school on Friday morning. It's so fun to see the designs children come up with! The fair has bouncy houses, carnival games, and of course, a cakewalk! Don't miss out on the fun on Friday night. In addition, head over to the cafeteria during the event to see the Art Vista Art Show. Every child will have several pieces of art in the show. It is always a really impressive display.
Open House: On Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00-7:00 the Alta Vista campus will be hosting Open House. This is a night where you can come check out many projects on display in our classroom. Children are working hard on art, writing, and math projects that will all be on display that night. I hope you will join me in K2 to come and see the amazing work your children have been doing!
Family Day: On Thursday, May 28th from 8:15 a.m, to 9:30 a.m., we will have a celebration for moms & dads in our class! This is Mother's Day, Father's Day, and an end-of-year celebration, all rolled into one. We hope that every child will have at least one parent (or grandparent/aunt/uncle) join us on the 28th, with a maximum of two guests per child. Unfortunately, younger siblings cannot join in this event (except babies under 1 year old) due to liability reasons. If your child will not have a family member joining for this event, please let me know so that I can make arrangements for your child to have someone as a guest in lieu of a family member. All the kindergarten classes are celebrating Family Day together, using both the indoor and outdoor areas of the Makerspace, so this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time with your child, as well as connect with all the kindergarten parents. Please mark your calendars!
Reminders
**Library is every Wednesday. Please return your child's library book by Tuesday each week.
**School spirit days are every Wednesday. Wear your Alta Vista t-shirts or your Grasshopper t-shirts to show your school pride
This Week's Helpers & Activities
Wednesday: Library @ 9:10 (Reader: Mary Check-out: Laura), Dismissal @ 1:15
Thursday: Music with Mr. Jason
Friday: Drop off cakes for the Fantasy Faire at 8:00, Fantasy Faire & Art Show @ 5:00
Upcoming Events
Friday, 5/15: Alta Vista's Fantasy Fair & Art Show
Wednesday, 5/20: Open House
Thursday, 5/28: Kindergarten Family Day @ 8:15
