Newsletter - Week of May 21
Last updated May 20th, 2012 at 6:38 a.m.Dear Parents,
We are looking forward to our field trip to the Florida Aquarium on Tuesday.
The children should wear regular school uniforms and bring a bag lunch. We will leave shortly after 8:30 and return about 2:00. The children will have a special hands-on program when we first arrive at the aquarium. When they tour the exhibits, they will look for information to complete an activity booklet. This reinforces our classroom learning. It will be a fun day!
Field trip lunches are available from Chef Susan.
She’ll prepare and pack your child’s bag lunch. Parents going on the field trip are welcome to order a lunch as well. The lunch includes a croissant sandwich (choice of ham & cheese or turkey & cheese), chips, fresh fruit, cookie, and bottled water. If you would like to order a lunch, please send a regular lunch ticket (or $4 cash) with your sandwich order (ham or turkey) on Monday morning. This is the latest lunch orders may be placed for the field trip.
Please return library books.
All items checked out from the school library should be returned. Notices were sent home last week if your child has items checked out. If you cannot locate an item, please contact Mrs. Cavanaugh.
Homework
All Week
Read 20 minutes and record on reading log
Practice Bible Verse:
Ask your child if he has recited Psalm 23. Last week, 13 children could recite the entire passage!
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He restores my soul. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:1-6
Monday – Spelling Practice p. 117-118, Math Facts Review – DUE on WEDNESDAY
Tuesday – No Homework! - Tell your family about our field trip.
Wednesday – Spelling Practice p. 119 – 120, Math Facts Review
Thursday – Grammar Review p. 149 - 150
This week’s volunteers are:
Monday – 8:30 – 10:15 Cheri Jirikowic
Tuesday – 8:30 – 10:15 Florida Aquarium Field Trip
Thursday – 8:30 – 10:15 Joan Kirkland
Friday – 8:30 – 10:15 Ashley Parker
I appreciate the support of all of our volunteers! You really do make our classroom run smoothly!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Tuesday, May 22 – Field Trip to the Florida Aquarium
Monday, May 28 – No School – Memorial Day
Friday, June 1 – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 12:00 – No Lunch Served
Our Classroom Learning This Week
Reading
We are reading Ben Franklin and His First Kite and talking about how you can use something familiar in a new way. The children will learn theme is the big idea in a story.
High Frequency Words – Word Wall Words
These are the words that children are expected to learn as part of their sight words.
This week’s words include: answered, brothers, carry, different
Spelling
Prefixes un-, re-
Grammar
Pronouns take the place of some words in a sentence.
I, you, he, she, it, we, and they are used in the naming part of a sentence.
Me, you, him, her, it, us, and them are used in the action part of a sentence.
Handwriting
We continue to work on neatness and legibility as we prepare for second grade.
Writing Workshop
The children will write about a special person.
Math
We continue the series of math lessons to prepare for second grade. Review the math papers that come home with your child each day. Try the “Take Home Activity” at the bottom of each lesson with your child.
Theme – Ocean Habitat
We culminate our ocean unit with the aquarium field trip. We will do review activities in the classroom. Go over all of our special projects with your child as they are sent home.
Bible
Virtue – Responsibility – Proving you can be trusted with what is expected of you.
This week’s virtue focus: I can be trusted when I put God first.
Review Week
Bible verse: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He restores my soul. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:1-6
Please let me know if you have any questions. Visit my website for more information – www.schoolrack.com/beverlywakefield
Blessings,
Mrs. Wakefield
