Time Flies!

It's hard to believe that I am preparing summertime activities for our rising FIRST GRADERS! It's amazing how time flies! Above you will find a “50 Days of Summer Activities” calendar for the kids which includes reading, writing, art, science, and dramatic play activities. This is designed to motivate your child to continue producing, imagining, and thinking critically during the summer days. While it is not necessary to complete each and every activity, please encourage him or her to try as many as they can. The activities will provide the stimulation that is needed to support and continue creative concepts during your child’s time away from school.

 

 You will also find suggestions of books for your child to read organized by reading level. Please use these lists as a guide when visiting the public library or purchasing books. Books that are “just right” for your child will be the ones on their level, which will be included on their 4th quarter report card. To build fluency, have your child read books on an easier level. Books above their level will be too difficult. However, a child’s listening level is usually 2-3 grade levels above their reading level. If your child is reading at a first grade level, they can listen and comprehend books at a third or fourth grade level. Remember; don’t restrict their reading material to only books. Provide the chance to read other types of materials (magazines, comics, newspapers, recipes, game instructions, etc.). This will allow them to discover several reading materials of interest.

 

 

For more information and leveled book lists, check out these websites:

 

 http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/dra-reading-levels

 

http://wces.ucps.k12.nc.us/php/DRA_list.htm

 

http://atlncs.org/resources/reading-lists/

 

http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/

 

http://tveclib.pbworks.com/w/page/40341258/Leveled+Reading+Lists+for+DRA+1-3

 

DON'T FORGET!

May 30th- Animal Parade

May 31st- Field Day (pack a lunch / wear tie dye t-shirt)

June 3rd- Kindergarten Picnic (pack a lunch)

June 5th- Beach Day (send in $5 for snow cone and pizza)

June 7th- Science Go Round (pack a lunch)

Lots of things are going on!

Feeling Appreciated

Teacher Appreciation week was filled with lots of surprises and goodies! Mrs. Dawes and I were so thankful for your thoughtful and generous gifts. Thank you so much for all you do to support us!

Thursday, May 30 - Animal Parade

The Kindergarten Animal Parade will begin at 8:45. This is a very exciting for students and gives them a chance to show off their projects and hard work! If your child is wearing a costume as part of their project, please have them dressed before they enter the classroom. Please remember projects are due Friday, May 24th.

Fabulous Finale

It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is quickly approaching! We want to celebrate what a great year we have had with our Final Finale!  Listed below are the themes/activities for each day. There is also a Beach Day supply and volunteer sign-up located under “Important Classroom Links”. Please note that this is the sign-up for the entire Kindergarten. Thanks in advance for helping us make this week a blast for the kids!

Friday, May 31 – Field Day

Field Day for K-2 students will be held at Kiwanis Park from 10:45-12:15.  Many games will be played outside, so please have your child dress appropriately (no sandals).  There will also be activities involving water, in which your child may get wet, so please send in an extra complete change of clothes.  You are encouraged to apply sunscreen on your child before they come to school. 

Other Important School and Classroom Dates and Reminders

School Supplies

Just wanted to remind you of the fabulous opportunity we have this year to purchase our school supplies early and have them waiting on our children's desk in their new room in the fall.  We have had a great response thus far, but if you would like to order, please go to www.epipacks.com and put in the code JOY014.  Simple and done!

Student Class Assignment Input

If you are interested in completing this survey regarding your child’s first grade placement, please do so by June 1. You can access this survey through Member Hub or Mrs. Hutchinson’s principal blog.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, May 24 – Animal Project Due

Monday, May 27 – No School, Memorial Day

Thursday, May 30 at 8:45 – Animal Parade

Friday, May 31 from 10:45-12:15 – Field Day

Wednesday, June 5 from 8:45-11:00 – Beach Day

Friday, June 7 – Science Go Around



Mother's Day Tea

Please join us for our Mother's Day Tea

Wednesday, May 8th at 9:15

All of the students published a Mother's Day tribute through JAG Publishing Center. The authors would like to read their tribute and enjoy refreshments with you. We hope all our mothers are able to join us!