June 8, 2009

          We finished our Space theme last week.  Be sure to ask the kids about the different planets and how they are alike and different from the planet Earth.  We also started creating a bit of poetry.  We created an acrostic poem about summer together and then the students create a name acrostic (with some help from the group).  We were able to type the poems in the computer lab so you will see them coming home in the Friday folders this week.

          We will continue to create different types of poems in writing this week.  Poetry is a great way for students to learn how to write about one specific topic, and practice using more specific and detailed words.  During calendar time, the children have learned all the continents and oceans and we have moved on to learning the 50 states.  We are about ½ way through, so if you have a map of the states at home it would be a great time to help your child practice and remember the states (they really enjoy this).  We will also begin our “water” theme this week, concentrating on lakes and ponds. 

Dates to Know:

·        Monday, June 15^th will be Mrs. Boggs last day before she heads off to camp.

·        Thursday, June 18^th is Character Day (see blue paper in your purple folder).

·        Thursday, June 18^th is Meet and Greet.  Meet your 1^st grade teacher between 5:30 and 7:00.

·        Friday, June 19^th is Donuts for Dad from 8:30-9:00.

·        Thursday, June 25^th will be our End-of-the-Year Learning Experience.  We will celebrate with group activities from 12:30-2:00.  Parents are welcome to come and enjoy this afternoon with us.

·        Tuesday, June 30^th is the last day of KindergartenJ

Homework:  Well the monthly homework calendar seems to be a hit.  This will be the last week for Library books. 

Wish List:  Glue sticks, colored copy paper