Kindergarten Newsletter
May 2010
What we are doing in Reading & Writing?
Our students have been extremely
successful in both their reading and writing
goals this year. We will continue to support
them through this process for the
remainder of the school year.
It is
important that you also support them at
home this summer. You would be surprised
how much students can forget when it is not
used.
What you can do at home?
Engage your child in conversations about
books. Ask your child higher level questions
about the story such as “why” and “what do
you think.”
What we are learning in Math?
We are identifying the value of and counting
coins. Students begin to understand that
quantities can be represented in a variety of
ways. We will continue with addition and
subtraction problems and fact families.
What you can do at home?
Your child can help you count change at the
grocery store. It is important to give a lot
of practice and encouragement through this
process.
What we are learning in Science
& Social Studies?
We continue to explore science and social
studies through our unit “Weather” and “My
World.”
What you can do at home?
Have your child explore the weather and our
world.
Extended Learning Opportunities Summer
Adventures in Learning (ELO)
ELO is a program designed to help selected
students entering kindergarten, first,
second, third, fourth or fifth grade in
August 2010, improve their reading, writing,
and mathematics skills. ELO will be held
weekdays from July 6 - July 30, 2010, from
8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Breakfast and lunch
will be provided to all students. To
register, please complete the form that is
being sent home to parents today. If you
have any questions or do not receive the
form, please contact the Glen Haven office
at 301-649-8051.
Important Dates
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May 4 – PTA meeting, 7:00 p.m.
May 13 & 14 - Kindergarten Orientation
May 15 – GHES Spring Fair, 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
May 20th- K Trip to The National Zoo
May 27 – Field Day (a.m. only)
Send
your child to school in sneakers and
shorts, with a hat, and a bottle of water
if you choose. Please do not have your
child wear yellow; bees like yellow. The
morning will be devoted to outdoor
activities thanks to our physical
education teacher, Mr. Miller.
May 31 – No School, Memorial Day
June 7 - Kindergarten Promotion will be
held on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Students should arrive at 6:30 p.m.
Invitations will be sent home with your
child.
Please note schedule changes:
The month of May is the last time we assess
students in both reading and math. The
testing window ends June 4, 2010.
As assessments are winding down, being
promoted is a very exciting time. Beginning
in the middle of May, all kindergarten
classes will gather daily during the
afternoon for promotion practice.
Sincerely,
The Kindergarten Team