Dear Families:  We started our Science Fair Boot Camp experiment today in class.  First, we read the book, “Zack’s Alligator,” by Shirley Mozelle.

Next, we took our own alligator, named Bridget from the story, and measured it.

Finally, we placed Bridget in a container with water.

Students are excited to see her grow in our class!

They are even more excited as they will be taking home two of their own alligators tomorrow (Friday).  Don’t panic as complete directions will be included!

Stay tune for Bridget’s growth updates!

Howdy Families,

Hope you had a wonderful spring break!  Here is what you need to know for this upcoming week:

Letter Study of the Week:  E  e

New Spelling words for this week:  fin   pin   tin   win

MONDAY:

• Spelling Test tomorrow!  Your child will be tested on these words:  hid   kid   lid  did  plus another “id” word.
• Spelling Notebooks are due tomorrow.  Your child needs to complete 5 spelling activities.  Most students completed their activities before the break.  Way to go!!
• PBIS Reward is tomorrow.  We will be watching part of the Tigers game.  If your child has any Detroit Tiger apparel, please have them wear it.  If not, wear Tiger colors of navy blue and/or orange.  They may bring in a junkie snack to eat during the game.  If your child did not stay on green 80 percent of the time in March, they will be going in the Reteaching room instead.  Please do not have them bring in a junkie snack.
• Return library books!
• Wear gym shoes.

TUESDAY:

• We will be going to the Media Center.
• We will be practicing for the Kindergarten Concert.
• We will go to Art.
• PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

• Today in class, I will be modeling our Science Fair Boot Camp experiment in class.  We will be “Growing Gators.”
• We will be practicing for the Kindergarten Concert.

THURSDAY:

• I will continue to model the “Growing Gator” experiment for Science Fair Boot Camp.  This will be instead of Mad Science.

FRIDAY:

• Letter books are due today!
• Wear gym shoes.
• Popcorn Friday 25 cents
• We will go to the Computer Lab with Mrs. Ackerman.
• Science Fair Boot Camp materials and science display boards will be sent home today.

Future Important Dates:

• Kindergarten Concert:  Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.  If your child will not be attending the concert, please let Mrs. Bologa know as soon as possible.
• Science Fair Boot Camp:  Thursday, May 7th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Here you will see hundreds of science display boards, including your child’s, as well as participating in 20+ hands-on science activities.  You won’t want to miss it!!!!

Here’s to a great week back!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Today as we continued our investigation of Living Vs. Non-Living Things.  We compared Earthworms to Gummy Worms. Our kindergarten scientists were fascinated to observe how the earthworms move.  A student in our class, Kayla, had a surprised today when her aunt came to volunteer!  Kayla’s aunt is a scientist and will soon have her PhD.  It was so exciting  to meet a real scientist!

Thanks to Ian’s mom, Eli’s mom, my friend Mrs. Anderson, and of course Kayla’ aunt for helping today!  Most of the pictures were taken by Eli’s mom. Thanks for being our photographer today, Mrs.Lamb!

Take care!

Ms. Wright

Hello Families,

Here are some pictures of our kindergarten during our Read-In on Tuesday.  The students really enjoyed bringing in their favorite stuffed animals, pillows and blankets!

What fun kindergarten memories!

Hello Families,

Thanks to these family members who came and read to us this week:

Wade’s mom read the book Skippy John Jones with a perfect accent.

Charlie’s grandpa came and read us the poem Wee Willy Winkie. We looked up on Google Earth where he was from in Scotland. Charlie’s mom brought us some delicious Scottish shortbread.

Here are all the students who brought back their Nightly Reading Homework this month!!! Keep up the great work!

Have a great break!

Ms. Wright

As soon as I pressed the “publish” button, I knew I forgot two things!

1. Tomorrow is a Snuggle up and read day.  Students may bring a blanket or stuffed animal to read with BUT we are not having a pajama day!  Please remind your child  to dress appropriately!

2.  On Wednesday, April 1, please have your child return their Nightly Reading Homework.  Also, if they could wear their charm necklace too, that would be great!

Thanks!

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Dear Families,

We have really enjoyed all the guest readers this month.  Take a look who came to read to us recently:

Jack’s mom came to read to us!

Jack with his mom and brother Cole.

Ameena and her mom

Kamyl and his mom

Ameena and her dad

Hello Families,

Here is what you need to know for this upcoming week:

• Letter Books- we will be studying the letters Z and z this week.  Letter books will be sent home today and are due Thursday, April 2.
• Spelling words:  we are studying the “id” pattern this week.  This week’s words are :  hid  lid  kid  did plus 1 cold word and your child’s own individual spelling words.  Thanks to Thomas’s and Wade’s mom for helping us with our spelling!!!
• Monday:  Letter books and new spelling words will be sent home today.
• Tuesday:  Return library books today.  We will rehearse for our kindergarten concert today.  We will go to the Media Center and art today.
• Wednesday:  We will rehearse for our kindergarten concert today.
• Thursday:  We will have Mad Science at 1:00 p.m.  If you are able to join us, please let me know.
• Friday:  No school today.  Spring Break starts today.

Future Dates to Remember:

• Friday, April 3- Sunday, April 12, 2015  No School   (Spring Break)
• Our PBIS reward is on MONDAY, April 13 at 1:35.   This reward is Baseball dress up day….wear TShirts supporting the Tigers, and or Tiger Hats.
  At 1:35 we will be watching the Tigers on the Television until 2:15.  Students may bring a junkie snack to enjoy during the game.
• Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.  Kindergarten Concert

That is all for now!

Ms. Wright

Hello Families,

We really enjoyed having Ian’s mom come and read Alexander, and the  Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst to us today.

Also, our kindergarten class needs two volunteers to help make popcorn this Friday, March 27th.  .  Your help would be greatly appreciated  from 9-11 am.  Here is the link to sign up if you are interested:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4fa4ae2ca02-popcorn1

Thanks!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

My apologizes to Charlie and his mom!!  On Tuesday, Charlie’s mom came and read two stories to our classroom.  One of the books was a non-fiction book called Baths and the other story was from Highlights magazine called the Lucky Penny.  She gave each student a very clean “lucky penny.”  There was one lucky student who had a Canadian penny and received a quarter for popcorn.  Congrats to Abbigail for having the Canadian penny!

Future Guest Readers:

• Ian’s mom-Wednesday, March 25 at 3:15 p.m.
• Jack’s mom- Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m.
• Kamyl’s mom-Thursday, March 26 at 3:15 p.m.
• Sebby’s mom- Monday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m.
• Wade’s mom-Monday, March 30 at 3:15 p.m.

Thanks for reading to our class!