Hi all,
I hope your week is going well! I do not have much new to report as we are working on wrapping up what we have been learning and preparing for the end of the school year, Fine Arts Night, and graduation. There is so much going on with such little time, but we are working hard and the class is doing great!
Math:
We have finished our unit on subtraction and are now working on numbers 11–20. This unit focuses on counting, writing, and recognizing numbers 11–20.
Reading & Writing:
This week, we are working on journals and number formation. The class continues to show great growth in their handwriting.
During independent reading time, students are choosing both developmentally appropriate and leveled books. They have really enjoyed the freedom to select books that interest them! I am also allowing students to choose books directly from the library (unleveled) so they can use their imagination while reading, this is very beneficial for them developmentally.
Social Studies:
This week, we are beginning a unit on Japan. Next week, we will wrap up social studies for the year by learning about Australia and discussing how Jesus loves everyone from all the places we have studied. We will talk about how, even though people may have different foods, clothing, and languages, Jesus loves us all the same.
Science:
We will be learning about how to stay safe while performing experiments and the precautions we can take to remain safe and healthy.
Religion:
We are learning about how we are the body of Christ and how we do God’s work on Earth by following His word and sharing the Good News with others.
Dates to put on your calendar:
May 8 – Talent Show @ 2:00 pm
May 14 – Fine Arts Night @ 5:30 pm
May 15 – Teacher In-Service (NO SCHOOL)
May 18 – Field Day
May 19 – Last Day of Hot Lunch & Breakfast
May 20 – Kindergarten–8th Grade Picnic Day
May 21 – Last Day of School (Early Dismissal @ 12:00 pm)
May 21 – Kindergarten Graduation @ 5:30 pm (Students arrive at 5:15 pm)
May 22 – 8th Grade Graduation @ 6:00 pm
Other Notes:
This quarter, our chapel offering will go toward the Guatemala Mission Trip. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church partners with El Divino Salvador (The Divine Savior) Lutheran Church in Zacapa, Guatemala. Each year, a mission group travels to Zacapa to support and work alongside them in their ministry.
Required Summer Reading (Students Entering 1st Grade):
Read these two books (independently or with a parent):
• Frog and Toad Are Friends
• Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Writing Task:
After each book, write 2 sentences:
• One sentence about what happened
• One sentence about your favorite part
Recommended Books:
Easy Readers:
• Elephant and Piggie
• Pete the Cat
• Fly Guy
• Biscuit
• Nate the Great
Picture Books:
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Where the Wild Things Are
• Last Stop on Market Street
• The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
• The Watermelon Seed
Read-Together Books:
• Mercy Watson
• Magic Tree House
• Junie B. Jones
• Amelia Bedelia
• Ivy and Bean
Sneak Peak of the Kindergarten Auction Art Project: Blessings of Liberty
Thank you all for your continued support, these last few weeks are busy, but such a special time of year!
