Kindergarten Orientation

We have kindergarten orientation scheduled for August 10th at 6:30 in the kindergarten classrooms.  Please enter through the annex doors adjacent to the preschool building.   You will be receiving an informational packet in the mail within the next few weeks, so keep a look out!

End of the Year Kindergarten Video!!!
Check out the NEW video posted on the top, right hand side of the screen.  First, go to the bottom of the blog and pause the music player.  Next, scroll back up and play the video.  Remember, you can view it in full screen.

Symmetry...
In class, we recently learned about symmetry. As a result, we created beautiful symmetrical butterflies.  Your child will be bringing these home from school soon.  Right now, they are being displayed in the hallway. 

 Snack Time...

Since we are coming up on our last week of school, it would great if we could celebrate each day with a special snack.  Our students are provided with peanut butter and crackers for their daily snack, but they always enjoy the special snacks the parents send much more.  If you would like to contribute, you may send the snacks to school with your child, drop them off in the office, or personally deliver them to our classroom. 

I know many of you have repeatedly provided snacks for our kids, and I greatly appreciate your continued support.  I realize buying snacks for 16 students gets expensive and your sacrifice is noted.  So again, THANK YOU to those who have already donated! 

End of Year Snack Ideas:

·         Cookies

·         Chips

·         Fruit Rollups

·         Goldfish Crackers

·         Fruit Snacks

·         Breakfast Bars

·         Popcorn

·         Popsicles

·         Capri Sun or other juice drink

Nightly Reading Books...

This was the last week for your child to bring home a nightly reading book.  I will begin assessing your child on fourth quarter skills these last two weeks of school instead.  Thank you for working with your child this school year on his/her reading.  As a class, they have all progressed so far, and I am extremely proud of their reading abilities!

Library Books...
All books are due back in the library this Friday.  If your child forgot to bring his/her book back today, please send it in his/her backpack Monday.  You will not be able to receive your child's report card for fourth quarter until all library books have been returned and all lunch charges have been paid.

Food Drive...
Our school is collecting canned and dry foods for our local pantries.  Since the kids of this community will be home over the summer, let's help pack our food pantries so every child will have plenty to eat. 

Relay for Life
Our school is collecting money towards our Relay for Life goal.  If you want to help, please send your donation to school with your child sometime this week.  The class that collects the most money gets rewarded!

To watch the video above, (created by Michele Carmode, Bernie Schools Relay for Life Director), go to the bottom of the blog and silence the blog's music.  Then, you can enjoy the music made specifically for the Relay video. 

Monthly Newsletter...
...has been posted under the "Newsletters" tab. The students will be bringing home a copy this afternoon in their blue folders.

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!
Check out the updated pictures from March!

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Trip Details

The kindergarten classes will be taking a field trip to Lazy L Safari Park on Thursday, April 26th. We will be departing at 9:00 that morning and returning around 2:00 in the afternoon. Lazy L Safari Park is a walk-thru zoo that features exotic animals from around the world in a comfortable and natural setting. For more information on the farm, you may visit www.lazylsafari.com.

Dress Code

Please dress your child in comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Please watch the weather to see if a jacket will be necessary.

Lunch

A picnic lunch will be provided by the cafeteria at the regular cost of a school lunch.

Cost

Each student needs to send $5.00 to school before April 23^rd to cover admission to the park. If assistance is needed to cover the cost of the field trip, please send a note to school.

Allergies

Because your child will be exposed to things typically found at a zoo, please list any allergies your child has. Also, please send any medications needed (i.e. asthma inhaler or EpiPen) to school on the 26^th.

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