We have now finished Math, Phonics, Reading and Science! Next week we will continue to review and work on some 1st grade skills. We will also complete Author Studies for the rest of the year. We will explore many different authors such as Tomie dePaolo, Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House Series), Eric Carle, Barbra Park (Junie B. Jones series) and others. Feel free to check these books out over the summer at your local libraries. We continue Kid Writing.


Summer Practice packets are coming home today. Use these activities over the summer to get your child ready for first grade. We have included a few decodable readers, a bookmark with strategies to decode words, practice worksheets, math fact flashcards and 1st grade sight word flashcards. Their Science Journals are also in the packet. Students can use the remaining pages to practice their Kid Writing skills.

We traveled to the high school to see the Spring Concert! It was terrific as usual!

Important Dates

Tuesday, May 22 Kindergarten Graduation will be held in the high school auditorium. Doors will open at 5:30. Graduation will begin at 6:00. Students will wear caps and gowns, so please have your child wear a white collared shirt.

Thursday, May 24 Kindergarten Fieldtrip (See the orange paper in your child’s folder for details)

Friday, May 25 Carnival – Students are permitted to wear gym clothes. Please be sure your child wears sneakers and sunscreen!

Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day, No School

Thursday, May 31 – Last Day of School. Dismissal will be at 11:45.

Thanks again for a fabulous year! We enjoyed each day with your children and are so proud of their progress this year. They are truly wonderful students. What a great class! We will miss them next year!

Mrs. Borden & Mrs. Jones