Congratulations! Your child is entering his/her first year of formal education. This is an exciting milestone for both you and your child. Our goal is high school graduation and hopefully education beyond.
It's always exciting to see kindergartners grow physically, academically and personally. It is my goal to provide an environment which is nurturing and academically exciting where your child will feel safe and valued.
As parents you are an important part of your child's education and I want to keep you in the loop. Please watch for weekly newsletters from me as well as daily written communication from your child starting in October. Please be sure to check backpacks daily for these notes. It's important to read your child's Home School Connection together with your kindergartner. This is a great conversation starter about your child's day.
The best way to contact me is through e-mail. Please feel free to keep me in the loop regarding your child at home. Mrs.Olson - Room 101 marie.olson@mpls.k12.mn.us or (612) 668-4000
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Sight Words: Please find this weeks sight words on the back of the paper copy of the newsletter sent home with your child. At this point in the year, I allow students to suggest sight words that they are interested in learning. Please help your child brainstorm words they use often but don’t know how to spell. We’ll select two per day. Reading: Our end-of-the-year assessments are fast approaching. We’ll be reviewing letter naming, alliteration and rhyme this week as well as re-assessing reading levels. Writing: We are in the middle of our How To writings. Students are learning to organize their thoughts before writing; add details and edit their work. Math: Next week we will continue our review of key topics in preparation for our end of the year assessments. Science: Next week we will be studying animals! Our class fish are due to arrive, followed by worms. Ask your kindergartner about them in the next few weeks! News and Reminders: May 5 – No School May 6 – End of the Year Kindergarten Assessments begin May 16 – Field Day May 27 – No School Field Trips: May 21 – MN Zoo Watch for more information! There is still time for students to join the 100 Book Club, keep reading at home and turn in your book lists! Last day to turn in book lists is May 10, 2013. Tuesday begins our end of the year assessments by a district cadre. Please be sure your child is well rested and encourage him/her to eat a good breakfast at home or school.
Sight Words: Please find this weeks sight words on the back of the paper copy of the newsletter sent home with your child. At this point in the year, I allow students to suggest sight words that they are interested in learning. Please help your child brainstorm words they use often but don’t know how to spell. We’ll select two per day. Reading: Our end-of-the-year assessments are fast approaching. We’ll be reviewing this week. Writing: Next week we will begin our second “How To” writing. Math: Next week we will continue our review of key topics in preparation for our end of the year assessments. Science: Next week we will continue to study our weather. Ask your child about the rotation of the earth, day and night as well as how seasons happen. News and Reminders: April 30 – Field trip to Kelly Farm (If you haven’t turned in permission slips, please do so ASAP). May 6 – No School May 15 – Donuts for dads and Art Extravaganza May 16 – Field Day There is still time for students to join the 100 Book Club, keep reading at home and turn in your book lists! Last day to turn in book lists is May 10, 2013.
Every Day Remember to send warm outdoor clothing on cold days. Please include hats and mittens. (Label all items with your child's name.) Thanks!
Every Night Remember to read with your child every night, then sign the back of the Home-School Connection to ensure that your child receives a free pizza coupon at the end of the month! This program will begin in October.
Snacks Minneapolis Public Schools Nutrition Center is providing a healthy snack (a fruit or vegetable) each afternoon, free of charge. If you would prefer that your child does not participate, please contact me.
Mondays Please return library books every Monday so your child can check out a new book each week.
Tuesdays Tuesday is gym day. Students need to wear tennis shoes in order to participate.