Whistle Talk May 21st

WHISTLE TALK
This is the Last News Letter May 21st, 2010
What a great year we have had!

End of the Year Class Party- (Walk to park and play/ice cream) I still need some slips and money turned in J. We leave at 12:30. Bring sun block and wear comfortable clothes.
Chaperone's: blanket or chair if you are going to want to sit down, they do have some benches.

Field Day- Pray for no rain on Thursday. If it does rain we will not participate on Friday due to we have the end of the year school party that day at the same time.

Last day of school- watch for a lot of materials coming home, summer work packet and other surprises. J

Kindergarten Celebration Night- we will start at 6:00. Please have your child dress nicely for the event.

Take home books- there will be no more daily take home books. Please continue to read with your student everyday it is very important.

Activity bags- No more bags will be going home.

Science- we will be studying about plants and will finish up by the end of the year.

Character First- The month of May we will be learning about “Virtue.” Virtue- demonstrating honesty and integrity in my life by doing what is right
We will stress the following:
I Will:
-do what is right and encourage others to do the same.
-guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts.
-learn to stand-alone.
-abstain from anything, which might damage or pollute my mind or body.
-treat others, as I would want them to treat me

Bible- No bible verse. Wow have we had a wonderful year of studying those verses.

Numbers-We have been learning the facts. Make sure you keep practicing these over the summer. These addition facts need to be memorized: (2+3=5, 3+2=5, 2+4=6, 4+2=6, 3+3=6, 2+5=7, 5+2=7 3+4=7, 4+3=7, 2+6=8, 6+2=8, 3+5=8, and 5+3=8, 2+7=9, 7+2=9, 3+6=9, 6+3=9, 4+5=9, and 5+4=9 2+8=10, 8+2=10, 3+7=1-, 7+3=10, 4+6=10, 6+4=10, and 5+5=10) Work on subtraction too.

SSRW- we have worked on the short “u” words this week. They read the little storybook Russ and the Gift and Fred Fox and did the work pages. Make sure they read all summer. Reading is very important!
Centers-
No centers, we worked on crafts.J

With a Thankful Heart,
Mrs. Herndon

Whistle Talk May14th

WHISTLE TALK
May 14th, 2010

Spring Concert- **Kindergarteners are to wear red, white, and blue.

Kindergarten Graduation- May 28th at 6:00, please mark your calendars.

Kindergarten testing- Sign up is starting. If you know of anyone interested please make sure you let him or her know.

Field Day- May 27th, it starts after lunch until the end of the day. Please come join us if you can.
Science- We are studying about Bees.

Book Fair- May 17- 21st. Send your child with money on Wednesday if you would like them to buy anything. You can bring them in during the week if you would like also.

Musical: The musical is May 18th @ 6:30. Students are to be here at 6:15 in the room.

Character First- The month of May we will be learning about “Virtue.” Virtue- demonstrating honesty and integrity in my life by doing what is right
We will stress the following:
I Will:
-do what is right and encourage others to do the same.
-guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts.
-learn to stand-alone.
-abstain from anything, which might damage or pollute my mind or body.
-treat others, as I would want them to treat me

Bible Verse- Matthew 7:7b Seek, and you will find.

Numbers-These addition facts need to be memorized: (2+3=5, 3+2=5, 2+4=6, 4+2=6, 3+3=6, 2+5=7, 5+2=7 3+4=7, 4+3=7, 2+6=8, 6+2=8, 3+5=8, and 5+3=8, 2+7=9, 7+2=9, 3+6=9, 6+3=9, 4+5=9, and 5+4=9 2+8=10, 8+2=10, 3+7=1-, 7+3=10, 4+6=10, 6+4=10, and 5+5=10) They need to give the answer within a three second time limit. Please help your child learn them. Practice these facts in the car to and from school. They will be tested again this next week. Only a few children know these facts well!!!

SSRW- we have worked on the short “u” words this week. They read the little storybooks Just Junk (the paper book that came home) and Russ and the Gift. Have them practice reading their storybooks at home. Remember to return their slips for the books and their short word list. I am still missing a few slips.

Centers-
· Stamping short (u) words
· Geoboards
· Blending Consonants and Vowels
· Listening Center

Prayer for May:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Hear our thanks
For thy love and care;
Help us all to show our love
And each blessing share.
Amen
With a Thankful Heart,
Mrs. Herndon

Whistle Talk May 7th

WHISTLE TALK
May 7th, 2010

Mom’s Have a Happy Mothers Day

Old Testament Booklet- Today the Old Testament Booklet that the students have made went home. We walked though and learned about all these stories. Please save these and review them with your child. They should be able to look at the pictures and let you know about the story.

Thank you – Thank You all for a wonderful teacher appreciation week. I loved all the food and gifts. You are all a great group of parents and have wonderful kids.

Science- We studied about animals. The filed trip went well and everyone learned a lot and had fun. Thank you, for those who helped drive us all there.

Drills- this month we will be having tornado drills, fire drills and lockdown drills.

Character First- The month of May we will be learning about “Virtue.” Virtue- demonstrating honesty and integrity in my life by doing what is right
We will stress the following:
I Will:
-do what is right and encourage others to do the same.
-guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts.
-learn to stand-alone.
-abstain from anything, which might damage or pollute my mind or body.
-treat others, as I would want them to treat me

Bible- Bible verse-James 4:8a Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Test date May 14th

Numbers-These addition facts need to be memorized: (2+3=5, 3+2=5, 2+4=6, 4+2=6, 3+3=6, 2+5=7, 5+2=7 3+4=7, 4+3=7, 2+6=8, 6+2=8, 3+5=8, and 5+3=8, 2+7=9, 7+2=9, 3+6=9, 6+3=9, 4+5=9, and 5+4=9 2+8=10, 8+2=10, 3+7=1-, 7+3=10, 4+6=10, 6+4=10, and 5+5=10) They need to give the answer within a three second time limit. Practice these facts in the car to and from school. The Ten Addition Family was introduced and harder facts included above. Only a few children know these facts well!!!

SSRW- we have worked on the short “u” words this week. They read the little storybook Ducks Quack, Hens Cluck. Have them practice reading their storybooks at home. Remember to return their slips for the books and their short word list.
Centers-
· Alphabet Trace and Race – practicing writing letters
· Mother’s Day project
· Roll the Dice Addition- addition facts

Prayer for May:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Hear our thanks
For thy love and care;
Help us all to show our love
And each blessing share.
Amen

With a Thankful Heart,
Mrs. Herndon