Week of March 25-29, 2013

Kindergarten News

• This week in Phonics we will be learning long vowel sounds: /a/ as in acorn, /e/ as in equal, /i/ as in icicle, /o/ as in overalls, and /u/ as in unicorn.  There will be NO Show and Tell.  **Word List 20 will be tested on Monday, March 25^th and then Word List 21 will not be tested until after the Easter break--on Friday, April 5^th. 

• For Reading we will begin the story The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper.  It is a classic fantasy story, and we will be talking about how trains move.  We will be learning about short /u/ sound and the comprehension skill, plot.  Watch for your new Family Times newsletter!

• In Math we will continue to use tangrams and explore slides, turns, and flips.  We will be working with pennies, nickels, dimes, and a quarter.  Take some time to review the daily practice worksheets! 

• An Easter egg hunt will be held on either Wednesday, March 27^th or Thursday, March 28^th depending on the weather, but there will be NO classroom party!    The boys and girls will be looking for eggs with the word “what” printed on the outside.  Be sure to review this word with your child! 

·       The 4^th marking period will begin on Tuesday, March 26^th.   Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, March 27^th.  Parents are asked to sign and return the report cards as soon as possible.  If there are any questions or concerns and/or a conference is requested, then please contact the teacher.

• There will be NO school for students Friday, March 29^th, Monday, April 1^st, and Tuesday, April 2^nd.  School will reopen (for Teachers Only on Tuesday, April 2^nd and) for Students on Wednesday, April 3^rd. 

• Our Kindergarten Field Trip has been scheduled!! We will be going to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, May 23^rd.  It is the Red Tour, Built to Amaze!    Check it out @ www.ringling.com

• Kindergarten Graduation Pictures will be taken on Thursday, April 4^th.  (There will be NO make-up picture day.)  Envelopes were sent home with portrait package information.  If interested in purchasing pictures then please return the money before Spring/ Easter break or on the day before pictures, Wednesday, April 3^rd.  (Cash or checks made payable to P.S.P)  **All students will be photographed for the class photo and will need a WHITE COLLARED shirt to wear under a graduation gown.  Girls should not have ponytails high on their heads or wear big hair accessories since they will be wearing a graduation cap!

**If you do NOT wish to purchase pictures, please send a note stating that, so the teacher knows your child just didn’t forget to bring the envelope/money.  Thank you!!!

Best Wishes to Kevin Jones!  He will celebrate his 7^th birthday on Sunday, March 24^th.

Monday, March 25^th is Day 5—Music class.  Students will need sneakers and gym attire on Wednesday, March 27^th. **Library books will not be needed this week.