Week of April 14-18, 2014

Kindergarten News

This week in Phonics we will learn the digraph ck as in duck.  There will be NO Show and Tell!  Word List 21 will be tested on Thursday, April 17^th.

         For Reading we will begin the story Mayday! Mayday! By author Chris L. Demarest.   It is an informational text and we will be talking about emergency transportation.  We will practice the comprehension skill cause and effect and review the letter Xx and its sound /ks/.  A new Family Times newsletter will be sent home on Monday.  Take time to practice sight word flashcards!!!

         In Math, we will be decomposing numbers 11-19 with Topic 11.  Continue to review the daily workmats and practice addition and subtraction.

         An Easter egg hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 16^th.  The boys and girls will be looking for eggs with the word “here” printed on the outside.  Be sure to review this word with your child!

         There will be NO school for students or teachers on Friday, April 18^th.  Happy Easter!

         Even though spring has arrived, we do have several weeks of school remaining.  Students need to try and stay focused on their schoolwork and continue to do their best!

Just a few reminders:

·      The PTO Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Pickup was scheduled for Friday, April 11^th from 4-7 pm @ the NSE gymnasium.

·      The Spring Fling Chinese Auction was held over the weekend, Sat. 4/12 – Shop & Drop 10:30-5:00 and Sun. 4/13- Auction 12:00-5:00 (prizes drawn at 3:00) @ the NS High School Cafeteria.

·      Monthly PTO Meeting—Monday, 4/14 @ 6:30 in the NSE cafeteria

FYI:  Parents interested in being a chaperone on the Kindergarten Field Trip to the Pioneer Tunnel, Wednesday, May 28^th (rain date Thurs. 5/29) need to meet the PTO requirements as stated in the bi-laws.  **Those who are eligible and interested in being a chaperone should contact Mrs. Potts!

Monday, April 14^th will be Day 1 on the special classes’ schedule. **Students will need library books for exchange on Wednesday, April 16^th.  (We will return to our regular schedule for special classes, lunch, recess, and snack, beginning on Monday, 4/14.  YEAH!!!)