May

May, 2018

= Important Dates & Reminders =
 * [[image:Balloon-icon.png width="63" height="63"]]Birthdays**
 * Jonathan--11 (actual 6-13)**
 * Pieta--16 (actual 6-16)**
 * Joseph--25 (actual 6-25)**


 * Grandparents Day, May 18** Refer to the school office for specific information

We will be taking a bus to McKinley Place Nursing Home to do a craft, play a game, and read to the residents. All (even siblings) are welcome to go along. If siblings are coming, you will need to meet us there. We will leave school at 10:00 and return by 12:00. We will stop at the park, play a bit and have lunch.
 * Friday, May 26 Nursing Home Visit **


 * [[image:5ksfb/dont_forget.jpg width="66" height="60"]]Friday, June 1- Zoo Field Trip **
 * Completely disposable lunch is needed.
 * Students may be out of uniform.
 * Dress for the weather and in comfortable shoes.
 * Parents are welcome to follow the bus or meet us at the zoo.
 * We will leave school at 8:50 and return by 3:00.

Join us as we celebrate all of our accomplishments this year. A short program will be put on by the children on the stage followed by a small reception. Parents, siblings, grandparents, etc are welcome. The children may be out of uniform for the day.
 * [[image:5ksfb/graduation_hat.gif width="58" height="99"]]Tuesday, June 5... Kindergarten Ceremony 2:15-3:15**


 * [[image:5ksfb/field-day-color.gif width="28" height="84"]]Wednesday, June 5 Field Day** A day of fun and games. Out of uniform.

. May 25-McKinley Place field trip June 1-Zoo Trips Monday, May 28 Memorial Day- No School Tuesday, June 5-Kindergarten Ceremony Wednesday, June 6-Field Day Thursday, June 7 Last day of school- half day
 * [[image:5ksfb/dont_forget.jpg width="82" height="78"]]Important Dates**

= From The Teachers' Desk = We can't believe that this is the last newsletter/Wiki update for the school year. It is amazing how incredibly fast this school year has gone by! We want to thank you for entrusting your children with us this year, they truly are a pleasure to teach and are an AMAZING group of kids! There are a lot of important things going on in May and June, so make sure you pay close attention to the dates above. Also, note that there are homework calendars for June, July, and August if you wish to have something for your child to do over the summer. In addition to the regular homework pack, there is an additional "First Grade Here I Come" pack. If your child brings completed homework packs back in September, they will get a special prize!! In addition, you will have access to RazKids all summer. Keep your kids reading all summer!! Have a safe, wonderful summer!!

= Reading/Writing = =‍‍‍ Math = = = =‍** Religion **= =‍‍‍ Handwriting = = =
 * ongoing review of letters we've already covered
 * continue learning about the Superkids Club
 * encode Pp for /p/ and Vv for /v/; encode Kk for /k/, Qq for /q/, Jj for /j/
 * blend sounds to decode words
 * associate pictures with sentences
 * sequence events
 * understand characters
 * understand that sentences start with a capital letter, words have spaces between them and end with a period
 * begin to write simple sentences that include a noun and a verb
 * recognize an adjective as a describing word
 * Continue to count by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's and recognize numbers to 100
 * continue review and practice of addition and subtraction
 * Count forward from any given number between 1 and 100
 * compose simple shapes to form larger shapes
 * analyze and compare three-dimensional shapes
 * identify, name, and describe spheres, cubes, cylinders, and cones
 * solve problems by using strategy of logical reasoning for two-and three-dimensional shapes
 * use terms above and below, beside and next to, in front of and behind to describe shapes in the environment
 * compare length, height, and weight
 * classify and count by color, shape, and size
 * make and read a graph
 * experience prayer as talking to God
 * understand that there are many forms of prayer
 * learn various prayers, including "The Lords Prayer"
 * stress the use of a good pencil grip
 * review writing words correctly (uppercase where appropriate and the rest lowercase)
 * continue to write sentences with proper spacing & punctuation
 * write a paragraph (putting same ideas together)
 * write poems
 * write a letter ( HWT paper can be printed from the WIKI for your child to practice writing at home)