05+02+2008

= Kindergarten News  =  = May 2, 2008 = = from Mrs. Knee, Mrs. Neily = = and Mrs. Shepard = I hope everyone had a great spring break. My vacation was spent in Arizona with Debbie Boisvert. We hiked and camped in the Grand Canyon together with our husbands. It was a most rewarding adventure and yes, it was hard! I’m glad to be back at school and look forward to some exciting days ahead as we approach the end of this school year.

A schedule for parent/teacher conferences is in your child’s folder. We will discuss your child’s progress as it relates to placement for next year. Each conference will be about 20 minutes in length. Please choose at least 3 options to meet or let me know what dates and times do not work. I will schedule your conference, indicate the time on the form and return it to you. If the times don’t work for you or you do not wish to meet with me, please leave a comment and return the form.

Our major theme for the remainder of the year is water. We will explore fresh and salt water environments and learn about life in these environments. Our math work continues to involve number concepts and beginning addition and subtraction work. Literacy work for the remainder of the year involves recognizing high frequency words in reading, paying attention to writing conventions such as word spacing, using complete sentences and representing multiple sounds with correct letters. Lastly, children will be expected to know their address and phone number by the end of the year. We will be learning the Pledge of Allegiance for a short Memorial Day activity with the kindergarten through third grade classes.

If you have not returned the photo release form that Mrs. Boisvert sent home, please do so by Monday.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, May 8 – School wide evacuation • Friday, May 9 – No School – Teacher Workshop • Tuesday, May 13 – Mrs. Knee away • Monday, May 26 – No School – Memorial Day Observed • Wed, May 28 – Trip to Sandy Point Discovery Center, Stratham NH- see info • Tuesday, June 3 – Mrs. Knee away • Friday, June 6 – no kindergarten classes – Kindergarten Visitation for new students • Wednesday, June 11 – Trip to Seacoast Science Center, Rye NH-see info • Monday, June 16 – Bus trip to NE Aquarium – Boston • Thursday, June 19 – Last Day celebration – Classroom Lunch