Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School
Kindergarten Dolphin Splash
May in Kindergarten
May is a busy month in Kindergarten!
In social studies, we will discuss communication, family and cultural heritage and
adaptation. In science, we will learn about the variety of habitats for plants and
animals. In language arts, we will continue to review the words on our Word Wall,
recognize endings to words and write factual information about animals/plants. In
math, we will use objects to model simple sums/differences, estimate quantities,
and solve story problems.
Important Dates
International Night 7 p.m.
5/6
Kindergarten Orientation –
No School for current K’s
5/13
General PTA meeting
5/17
Memorial Day- No School
5/30
Music Concert
5/31
The children returned from Spring Break ready to learn and finish strong! Thank
Volunteer Breakfast
6/10
you, parents, for your support and encouragement. There is much to be
accomplished this month. The children need to be well-rested and encouraged to continue doing their best to achieve.
We will keep reading and writing daily. Please have your child read the books that are sent home from reading group and
practice Word Wall words to help improve writing skills. Thank you for your partnership in education.
Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation is Friday, May 13. Tell your neighbors who have a child who will be five by September 1, 2016,
to call the school office and reserve a spot for Kindergarten Orientation! Remember that your student will not have
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school on the day we are having orientation. The teachers and classrooms are in use during Orientation, so Kindergarten
students only do not have class on May 13. Academy Day Care provides before and after care only.
High Five Standards
We are looking forward to seeing our Kindergarten students practice their high five standards until the last day!
Students should continue to :
Respect self
Respect others
Respect property
Keep self to self
Follow directions the first time given
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