Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Schofield - Archive - 07/2011 Notes

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Posted: June 24, 2011

Thank You

We would like to thank all parents/guardians/grandparents/aunts/uncles for making our year memorable.  Having wonderful helpers makes everyone happy.     We would also like to thank Tabatha Canistro and her father, Frank Trevors, and the Home and School Association, for putting on an amazing BBQ yesterday, for students and staff.  The food was delicious.  Thank you so much for your generosity.    We wish all of our students a happy and safe summer.  We will miss you!!

Posted: June 18, 2011

Our Last Week of School

Here are a few things happening on the last week of school:   * Monday, June 20th - Thank You Concert for parents/grandparents, etc., starting at 9:00.  Awards ceremony in the afternoon (for students only).         * Tuesday, June 21st - Sports Day in the morning only.  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately as they will be playing sports.  They need to wear sneakers, sunscreen, hat, etc.  Those who did not order pizza for lunch must have a bagged lunch because the cafeteria will not be open.      * Wednesday, June 22nd - Saint Andrew's Got Talent     * Thursday, June 23rd - Movie Day.  K-2 students will be watching a movie in the gym in the morning.         * Friday, June 24th - Last day of school, report card day and half day of school.  We will have a little party for students in the classroom.          *  We will be walking to Carter's store for ice cream on Tuesday or Thursday.  We originally said Thursday but it depends on the weather.  If it shows rain for Thursday and it's nice Tuesday, we will go on Tuesday.  The teacher will be buying the students an ice cream so they do not need money for this.   The year sure did fly by!  We have been through many changes throughout the year, but nothing that we couldn't handle.  We watched your child grow and strive to be the best they could be.  We are very thankful to have had such wonderful kids this year.  Thank you to all parents who helped out or volunteered this year.  We greatly appreciated all of your help.  And to all the kids, we will miss you and we hope you all have a happy and safe summer.    

Posted: June 13, 2011

June 13 - June 17

Here are a few things happening this week:   * We are working on the /ou/ phoneme this week.  You can find this sound in words such as ouch, our, sound, out, and cloud.  See if you can think of any more.   * On Wednesday, June 15th, we are going on our class field trip.  It looks like it might rain and if it does, the field trip is still on.  We will provide the students with a poncho if it rains.  Please have them dressed for the weather because we will be outside the majority of the time.  It's going to be so exciting!   * Also on Wednesday, June 15th, the Middle Island Showcase will be held at Middle Island from 6:00-7:00 for parents/family members that are unable to attend the Showcase on Thursday, June 16th.  Students will be bused to Middle Island on Thursday.   * A notice went out about the purchase of pizza slices on the day we will be having Sports Day.  The cost of the pizza is $1.00 per slice.  Students do not have to purchase the pizza...it is your choice.  They can still bring their own lunch if they choose.  The cafeteria will not be open on that day.  The order form and money is due this Thursday, June 16th.  No orders will be accepted after this.            

Posted: June 4, 2011

June 6 - June 10

This week we will be reviewing to the /oo/ sound, short and long.  Words with the short /oo/ sound are foot, look, good, and wood.  Words with the long /oo/ sound are boom, balloons, food, and goose.   On Wednesday, June 8, both classes are walking down to visit the Chatham library, weather pending.  Mrs. Schofield's appointment is from 10:30-11:30 and will be leaving the school at 10:10.  Mrs. Allison's appointment is from 12:00-1:00 and will be leaving the school at 11:00.  All students are asked to bring a lunch on that day because we plan to meet at Elm Park at 11:30 to have a picnic lunch.  If it is raining on Wednesday, both classes will be going at the same time on Friday.      Book orders are due on Tuesday.  Remember that this is great opportunity to get some books for summer reading.         If you haven't sent in your son/daughter's permission slip and/or money, please do so before Monday, June 13th.   Friday, June 10th is the last day to order a Kindergarten Memories yearbook.  The cost is $12.00. 

Posted: May 29, 2011

May 30 - June 3

Hello everyone.  We are all set for another exciting week at school.  Take a look at the pictures that we posted of our Middle Island clean-up.  Everyone did a wonderful job and we all had fun.  Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help.   *  We will continue to review different sounds this week.  There is no more homework except for reading.  It is very important to read each night.  This will help with fluency and expression.  Remember to look over your sight words as well.   *  A notice will be going out on Monday about our end-of-the-year field trip.  We think all the kids will be really excited about it so don't forget to look in your child's book buddy bag for all the information.   *  The penny drive continues this week to help raise money for the the Roots of Empathy program.   *  June book orders will also be going out this week.  This will be the last one of the school year and it will also have a short return date to ensure the books are back in time for students to get them before they go home for the summer.  This will be a great time to get some books for your child so he/she can read lots over the summer.     Have a great week!!

Posted: May 24, 2011

May 24 - May 27

Here are a few reminders for this week:   *  We will not be learning a new sound but we will be reviewing our vowels and the sounds they make.  So there will be no Show and Tell on Friday this week.       *  The penny drive is now under way to help raise money for the Roots of Empathy program.  We will be collecting pennies all week.         *  There will be no pencil/paper homework from here on in but students are still asked to do their reading each night.  This will help with fluency and expression.     *  Students who brought in their permission slips for the Go for 42 walks at lunch time are able to participate on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.  

Posted: May 15, 2011

May 16 - May 20

  This week we will be learning about the 'ai' and 'ay' sounds and the both have the same /ay/ sound.  Some 'ai' words are aim, aid, rain, wait, rail, sail, jail, and pail.  Some 'ay' words are way, may, play, day, hay, today, weekday, and essay.  Show and Tell  will be on Friday after recess.  Bring something in that has either 'ai' or 'ay' in it.  An example is a train.     Remember to do your reading every night.  This will help you with your fluency and expression.

Posted: May 9, 2011

Congratulations

  Congratulations to Mrs. Schofield who won a Branch Award of Excellence at our Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2011.  An award well deserved.

Posted: May 9, 2011

May 9 - May 13

Welcome back!  We hope everyone enjoyed the 4 days off.  Here are a few things happening this week.     We will be learning about the 'th' digraph.  Show and Tell will be on Friday so happy hunting for something with the /th/ sound.     Book orders are due this Thursday, May 12.   Remember that it is very important to do your reading every night.  This will help with fluency and expression.  After you are finished reading, get Mommy or Daddy to sign your reading log.   We hope you all have a wonderful week!

Posted: April 30, 2011

May 2 - May 6

Here are a few reminders for the week of May 2 - May 6:   * This is a short week for students.  We will be learning about the 'sh' digraph.  Show and Tell will be on Wednesday this week.  Happy hunting for something with the /sh/ sound.       * Remember to practice your reading and sight words every night.  This will help you become more fluent with your reading.   * There is no school for students on Thursday or Friday this week, May 5th & 6th.         

Posted: April 27, 2011

April 25 - April 29

Hi Everyone.  Sorry for the tardiness of this week's post.  We have gone through all the letters of the alphabet so we are now learning about diagraphs.  This week we are learning about the 'ch' diagraph.      It was pointed out that there was some confusion over a page in this week's homework.  On the 'Chuggin' Choo Choo' page, the directions should read, "Color the word in each train that begins with the same sound as /ch/".  I hope this clarifies any confusion.   We will be having Show and Tell on Friday morning this week.  So have fun hunting for something that has the /ch/ sound.   Just a reminder that students do not have school on Friday afternoon, April 29th.  Teachers will be involved in some training in the afternoon.

Posted: April 22, 2011

HAPPY EASTER

   HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE.  We hope you enjoy your long weekend with your family and friends. A big THANK YOU to everyone who brought in Easter treats to share with the class.

Posted: April 18, 2011

April Birthdays

  Happy Birthday to Noah, Dylan, and Tashon, who all celebrated their birthdays in the month of April.  We hope you all had a wonderful day.

Posted: April 17, 2011

April 18 - April 21

Hi everyone!  We have a short week this week and next.  Exciting!!     Our letter of the week is Xx.  You will have to put your imaginations to work this week and come up with something that starts with the /x/ sound for Show and Tell on Thursday.  Good luck and happy hunting.          Reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 22, and Monday, April 25.  Happy Easter Everyone!!

Posted: April 10, 2011

April 11 - April15

Hi Y'all!  Can you guess what the letter of the week is?  Words such as yellow, yucky, yummy, yo-yo, yak, yams, yawn, yard, yarn, yahoo, yeah, year, yeast, yell, and yet start with this letter... You got it...the letter Yy.  Show and Tell for the letter Yy will be on Friday.     We will be having Show and Tell on Monday, Apr. 11th for the letter Vv because we did not have time to do it on Friday.   ** Remember that there is no school for Kindergarten kids on Wednesday, April 13th due to the Teddy Bear Picnic.  We hope you enjoy your day off.    

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