Sunday, June 14, 2015

In Our Class This Week... LAST FULL WEEK!

I hope everyone had a great week. Fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom window and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.

Dress code reminder:
REACH spirit shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
100 mile club shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
Student must have socks on at all times
      boys socks (solid-black or navy)
      girls socks (solids-white, black, navy)
Jackets (no logos or prints)
If students have free dress...
students are not allowed to wear shirts with thin straps (all shirts must have some sort of sleeve)
No open toed shoes
No heels
Shorts and dresses must be finger tip length

Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
 

6/18:  STEAM EXPO
Time: 4:00-6:30
Classroom visitation hours (presentation by students)

Session 1: 4:15-5:00
Session 2: 5:15-6:00

6/18: City council meeting DATE CHANGED TO THE 22ND!
6/19: Donuts for dads


Last week of school

6/22: Game Day
Tk-1 course time 8:30-10:30
Need: 3 volunteers to lead group of students around course
Need: 4 parents to be in charge of our booth
2nd-4th course time 11:30-1:30

Lunch: 10:30-11:00 (picnic style)
 If you have a blanket we can use, please let me know

6/23: Kindergarten Field trip Aquarium of the Pacific
Permission slips and fee due ASAP

Student price: $5.00
Chaperone price: $20.00 (7 per Kinder class)

Chaperones must drive themselves to and from the trip
Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip (SEE ME)
All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus

SIBLINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FIELD TRIP
Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

Chaperones: PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER!
Rules set forth by the team and admin:

  1. While field trips are fun, it is still a school day. All school rules still apply.
  2. Students must arrive to school early on the day of their class’ scheduled field trip.
  3. Busses will leave as scheduled. Any late students will be left. No refunds will be given.
  4. Students to wear red REACH T- shirts so that they are easily identifiable. If they do not have a red REACH shirt, a plain red t-shirt will suffice.
  5. Chaperones and volunteers to wear REACH T-shirt (any color) as well.
  6. Students, teachers, volunteers, and chaperones represent REACH while participating in off-campus activities. They should be on their best behavior at ALL TIMES!
  7. THERE IS TO BE NO EATING ON THE BUS. STUDENTS MAY DRINK WATER ONLY. CHEWING GUM ON THE BUS IN NOT ALLOWED.
  8. STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE BACKPACKS ON THE BUSSES. THEY WILL BE LEFT UNDERNEATH THE BUS CARRIAGE/STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
  9. MAKE SURE BUSSES ARE AT THE SAME LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS WHEN YOU LEAVE (IF NOT BETTER) THAN WHEN YOU FOUND THEM.

6/24: Teacher vs. Students (mix of 3rd and 4th):
Time: 8:00am
Parents are welcome to attend!

Please have children wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle (we are expecting a warm day)
Students may bring money, snacks will be sold this day
If you have an EZ Up please bring it on this day!

6/24:End of the year party
Donations list is on our class door
THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!
Feel free to double up on any items or bring in anything else you may like (even if it is not on the board)

6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)
June awards assembly Tk-K @ 8am
KINDERGARTEN Graduation @ 11:30-12:15
Students are allowed to decorate their caps. If you are interested in doing this, please let me know!

MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.

Here is a look into our new week

Language Arts:
End of the year final
Story: Unit 6-Week 4 "Alistair and Kip's Great Adventure"



Writing:
Kindergarten memories

Math:
Math centers (review year long material)

Science:
Finish Ocean Unit
Set up for STEAM Expo

Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If you need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

    Sunday, June 7, 2015

    In Our Class This Week...

    14 more days until our kiddos become first graders, where has the time gone? Lots more fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom windows and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.

                              Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
    6/8: PTO meeting
    6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit
    6/12: Family Friday (Tk/K lunch at 11:00)
    6/18: STEAM Expo 5:30-7:15
    6/18: City council meeting
    6/19: Donuts for dads

    Last week of school

    6/22: Sports day
    Tk-1 course time 8:30-10:30
    Need: 5 volunteers to lead group of students around course
    Need: 2 parents to be in charge of our booth
    2nd-4th course time 11:30-1:30
    Need: 2 parents to be in charge of our booth

    6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
    Field trip lunch order forms must be turned in by Tuesday, no later!
    Official permission slip went home this Thursday
    Please be sure to fill out both sides and send payment (cash only)
    DUE: FRIDAY, June 12!
    Student price: $5.00
    Chaperone price: $20.00 (7 per Kinder class)
    Chaperones must drive themselves to and from the trip
    Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip
    All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
    Siblings are not allowed on field trips
    Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

    6/24: FULL day of school- End of the year party
    Donations list coming soon
    Feel free to bring in anything you may like that fits the Luau theme!

    6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)
    June awards assembly Tk-K @ 8am
    KINDERGARTEN Graduation @ 11:30-12:15

    Here is a look into our new week

    Language Arts:
    Story: Unit 6 Week 3 "Building Beavers"


    Writing:
    Finish Scuba Diver Writing and start Kindergarten Memories

    Math:
    Math final (will cover everything the students have learned this year

    Science:
    Continue Ocean Unit

    PLEASE CONTINUE TO WORK ON YOUR STUDENTS RESEARCH PROJECT. The written portion is DUE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH!

    Social Studies/Leadership:
    Kindergarten memories

    Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
    Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If you need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

    Tuesday, June 2, 2015

    Last Day of School

    The June Awards Assembly will now be on the last day of school, June 25th at 8am in the sanctuary. At 11:30am Kindergarten Promotion will begin. Following the ceremony, students will return to the classroom and can be checked out from our room. 

    Students may wear leis and/or decorate their caps (caps provided by the PTO).