Summer Reading

I love to watch the kindergarten students grow as readers each year. I enjoy seeing how excited they are about learning! This summer, the Union Township Library is offering some programs that I think may interest the students.

On Saturday, June 4th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be a summer reading carnival. Students can sign up for the library's summer reading program. There is going to be face painting, crafts, snacks, and carnival games. This sounds like a great event!

On Mondays, July 11th, 18th and 25th, the library will be having crafts from around the world for students in grades K-4. These events will be from 1-4 p.m.

On Saturday, August 6th, the library will have it's summer reading "wrap-up." Students who complete the summer reading challenge can celebrate with Paul Adams, the Reading Genie, from 2-3 p.m.

Happy reading!

Field Day!

What a wonderful day we had today! The weather cooperated to give us a fantastic Field Day! Thanks to Mrs. D'Argis, Mrs. Mansfield and the PTO for planning such an awesome day filled with fun events. Thanks to PTO for providing t-shirts for each student. It was so nice to see a sea of pale blue t-shirts as the kindergarteners played. Many students were heard saying "This is the best day EVER!" I am so glad they had such a great time.

This week, we focused on science and social studies. The students discussed how many objects are made of different parts. To take this concept further, the students built their own boats. We also discussed natural and man-made products, as well as goods and services. We have some future scientists in this class!

Next week, there is no school on Monday, to celebrate Memorial Day. I hope everyone has a great 3-day weekend. Next week we will have school Tuesday-Friday. I am looking forward to having a great final week of school. This is an amazing group of students!

Right to Read Week

This week was Right to Read Week. We had many fun activities including: author visits, dressing as story book characters, guests readers, and buddy reading with other grades (see photos). Thanks Mrs. Wallace and Miss Jackson for planning such a fun week!

We are completing many of our end-of-year assessments for report cards and the students are doing a phenomenal job! Keep up the good work kindergarteners. Reminder: if you have not paid school fees, please do so in order to recieve your child's report card.

Next week will be focused on science and social studies. We have many exciting activities planned. I can't wait!

Also, next Friday is Field Day. Please be sure to have your child wear gym shoes and comfy clothes. All children are allowed to wear a hat, and I encourage you to send water bottles and make sure they have plenty of sunscreen on. We are supposed to have a warm, sunny day, according to the forecast this morning. Great news!

If any parent has a wagon that you would be willing to let me borrow for the day (to hold water bottles), please let me know. I would really appreciate it!

Have a super weekend!