Friday Learning!

We started off our day on IMAGINE LEARNING! This is a create program where the children work on reading skills. 
Today I met with two more small groups to work with the children on creating their non-fiction books.
I am always so amazed at how many of my friends can follow multi-step instructions with ease.
Today we revisited another  non-fiction text feature,BOLD PRINT and we discussed how it helps readers to understand what is happening in the book.

The children are sharing bold words that they found!

We read a fabulous story today call Wilfred Gordon MacDonald Partridge and discussed memories that we have and what it would be like if we couldn't remember special times in our lives. 

A letter about our unit went home today.  Your child's item or picture of their item is due on the 20th. 

In math we compared objects. We read ACTUAL SIZE by Steven Jenkins

Ask your child about this book,

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Kingston's Annual Field Day will be on Friday, May 13th and the rain date will be on Monday, May 16th.  If you would like to volunteer please contact Joy Battafarano at (757) 228-5858.  

Field Day schedule is as follows:

Grades 3-5    9:00 - 11:00 AM

Grades 1-2    12:30 - 2:30 PM

Kindergarten AM    9:30 - 11:00 AM

Kindergarten PM     1:00 - 2:30 PM

Field Day Fun!

Thank You!

Thank you so much for the beautiful cards and flowers.  The kids are so proud to share their cards with us. We love each and everyone one of them. We have proudly displayed them in our room. 
Please check your E-mail!
We have GONE GREEN!
Homework has taken on a whole new look.  We will use the math work mats for homework as they don't need to be copied. 
Each week your child's homework calendar will come to you via E-mail, so please look for it each Friday for the following week. 

Please note the following events this week, next week, and the following weeks.
Wear your favorite jersey March 27th!

Tuesday night I hope to see each of my friends at our school talent show. 6:00PM.

Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15th 9:30-11:00.
All day students will go out with their morning class.
Rain date May 22nd.
More information will be coming home from your wonderful room moms.

Last call for book orders! I am placing the order tomorrow. It is the science/math series.  Its a good one! Don't miss out.  Remember you can order online or send in a check with the order form.

Singing Together

Field Day Fun!

What a blast! 
Thank you to all of our families who helped to make today a wonderful, happy, safe day!
If you have pictures please E-mail them to me and I will post them.  

Events

Tomorrow is dress like a PIRATE DAY!  I am excited to see all of my little pirates!
Thursday- Field Day begins @ 8:30 and goes until 10:20.  
Please remember the following:
Everyone is welcome!
Put sunscreen on your child in the am prior to sending them to school
It's going to be HOT- dress in shorts and t-shirts (our color is red)
If you don't want your child to get their t-shirt signed by classmates, remind them to not allow children to sign it
Many of you volunteered to bring in items- Lynnie F. will be outside waiting for your items.
I told the children that they can wear hats and sun glasses, but if they get tired of them, they have to carry them.  One child said, "My Mom always says that." (Great minds think alike!)
If your child has to use the restroom me or Mrs. Stinard must walk them into the building. They know to come to us. We want everyone to be safe on this special day.
You must sign your child out on our sign out sheet if you are taking them home. See Me or Mrs. Stinard
Yes, you can take them home @ 10:20 if you would like to.
EDK- does not have Field Day, I have (fun) lessons planned for those who are staying.  
Your child may get wet. I have explained to them that if they do not want to be wet to stay away from the water.  

FRIDAY- The last day. :(  (I cried last night, and I am sure I will again on Friday.   My husband said, "It's that time of year again.") Your babies are my babies.  Wow! Have they grown!  I am so proud of them. It's difficult to let them go.

I am sending home a bag of surprises tomorrow for you and your child. (This is in lieu of a party. Our gifts last much longer and hopefully mean more to you.   On Friday Mrs. Stinard and I have something special that we have made each of them, so yes, we are doing something special on Friday. Please send your child to school with their backpacks. 

Calling All Readers!

Parents:
If you have not already been a Mystery Reader and wish to be one, please send me an Email. Every Tuesday from 8:25-8:45 we need a reader.  We have one more Tuesday in April and May is open.
We are all set on recycling materials.  Our lesson was last week.  Please don't send in anymore materials. 
Please continue to encourage recyling at home.
Many of you have asked about Field Day.  Mrs. T. will be in touch about Field Day soon.

Field Day T-Shirts

The Field Day shirts are supposed to be here before the children leave today. 
If for some reason they do not get here, I will make sure they get them before they go out to the field tomorrow. 
Also, we are the color orange. If your child doesn't have an orange shirt don't worry about it.
Please check your child's folder there is a note about Field Day in it. Please read it.
Thanks!

Last Week Of School and Field Day

Mrs. Kimpan so kindly shared some of her Field Day picutres with us.
We have also enjoyed visiting Mrs. Jenkin's Room this week to learn about Flag Day and the afternoon class enjoyed creating their final drafts of their poems.

Field Day Fun!

"Today was a blast!"  "Mrs. Chiaverotti I loved today!"  "I loved the snacks!"
These words are from our kindergarten friends. 
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers, parents who sent in supplies, and all of our parent and grandparent cheerleaders.  You made today a special one for each of our Rainbow Valley Friends.  
Thank you!

Field Day

This year our class will wear the color green for Field Day. 
Please make sure you apply sunscreen on our child.
They are welcome to wear hats.
We will make sure that they are well hydrated. :)