Tuesday, May 22nd

Bladium field trip

If you have not done so already, please make sure you send in your child’s completed permission slip tomorrow morning. *Children without permission slips will not be allowed to go on the field trip*

We will leave promptly at 9:05 a.m. and return in time for school lunch. If you are interested in joining us please let me know – It would be great to have 2-3 parents along for the walk.

Thursday, May 24^th

1^st grade Central Park Outing

We will walk to Central Park and plan to stay from 10:00 – 2:00p.m.

The Scholars should bring a sack lunch and wear proper walking/playing shoes (no flip flops). Our class would greatly appreciate snacks and water donations. We need 4-5 volunteers, please let me know if you are interested in joining us.

** Please let Ally or Laura know if you have a cooler (with ice) or a wagon you can donate for the day.

Thanks a bunch!

Week of May 14, 2012

Tuesday, May 15^th 2^nd Annual WCE Spelling Bee

Thursday, May 17th 1^st grade Open-House

Friday, May 18^th Field Day!

Enjoy your week!

1st grade Open- House/ sign-up

1^st grade Open House

When: Thursday, May 17^th

Time: 4 – 7:00 p.m.

This is not a formal end of the year conference. This is an opportunity for your child to share some of their “Best” classroom work with you. The Scholars love sharing their work! Each Scholar will have 20 minutes to share examples of their hard work. Please stay as long as you wish ---within your block of time. Do not plan on teaching or correcting your child during this time. Your child is in charge . . . follow their lead and enjoy. This is a time for Celebration!

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Please join us for a

A Mother’s Day Tea Party

On Friday, May 11^th

^{2:30 – 3:30}

Please bring a teacup for you and your child.

*** Ladies are encouraged to wear hats ***

Thank You!

Dear Scholars and Parents,

I would like to express my gratitude for the lovely flowers and the heartfelt cards of appreciation. I can’t wait to use my TJ Maxx gift cards to get some new outfits! I am thinking Maxi Dresses!

Again, your kindness and awesome generosity is deeply appreciated.

Warm regards,

Val

Classroom Update - April 30th

Wow! We have less than a month of school left. I can’t believe how the year has flown by. We still have lots of learning to do along with some fun well deserved end of the year activities. Please remind your child to continue to put forth their personal best in their classroom work and their behavior.

We have completed our “All About” nonfiction unit and beginning our Mem Fox Author study unit. In addition, we are continuing to explore poetry.

On Thursday, the Scholars will have their EDM end of the year assessment. We will practice and review EDM concepts to prepare for the assessment. It is important to practice at home as well.

The next few weeks include a whirlwind of events. Please note the dates below. As always, please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a Fabulous week!

Important Dates to Remember

5/1 Field Day Hot Dog Lunch order forms due

5/3 Creek Kid Assembly at 9:15am

5/4 No School- Assessment Day

5/9 1^st Grade Musical Performance” Go Fish” at 6:30pm

Scholars should wear either a plain blue or green shirt.

5/11 Mother’s Day Tea at 2:30pm

5/15 WCE Spelling Bee at 1:00pm

5/17 All library books and fines are due in order to participate in Field Day.

5/17 1^stGrade End of the Year Open House from 4:00pm – 7:00pm (SlyReply coming this week)

5/18 WCE Field Day

5/25 The last day of school

A HUGE Thank You HUG goes out to Mrs. Smith (Carter’s mom) for volunteering to teach Junior Achievement. During the week of fun interactive lessons the Scholars learned all about: community helpers, jobs, families and their responsibilities, and money (needs and wants).

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Needed!!

Thank You!