April 6-April 10, 2009

April 6-April 10, 2009
Weekly Class News
From the kindergarten classroom of Mrs. McCrohan

HIGHLIGHTS
This week, we are studying reptiles and their characteristics. Please, NO snakes! I can handle just about anything else, but that. In math, we will begin working on addition. We have done activities with math, but we will now be working on it hard. Keep working on number recognition up to 30, also work with your child about recognizing a penny, nickel and dime. The letters we're working on this week are D, J, K & P. We do not have school on Friday or Monday.

More news
I now have a blog at dmccrohan.blogspot.com. Please visit the blog and read what is going on in the classroom. I've actually got it updated!

Be sure to turn in the March book-it calendars. This is the last month for Book-it.

Our gym day is Thursday, please remember to wear gym shoes.

Our library day is Friday. Please be sure your child returns their book!

Reading Tip of the Week...
Verbally “label” familiar objects as you talk with your child.

Upcoming Dates – Mark your calendars!!!

April 9 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards go home
April 10 – Vacation Day – No School
April 13 – PIR Day – No School for students
April 16 – Sodexo Spring Lunch Celebration
April 16 – PTA Meeting @ 6:00 in library – Voting for new officers, etc.
April 17 – Bitterroot Blue & Gold Spirit Day
April 22 – Secretary's Day – WE LOVE CINDY!!!!!
April 24 – Spirit Day (TBD)
May 1 – Vacation Day – No School
May 8 – BPS T-shirt Day


Upcoming Field Trip
Our next field trip is a day trip to the zoo. We are scheduled to go on May 15. Not far away. Miss Redmond, Mrs. Rossow and I are making plans. If you would like to volunteer to go, I really would need you. We are taking a school bus, not public transportation, and hopefully no snow!!!!

As we get things organized, I'll get the information to you. If you have ideas, please let me know.
If you have any questions, please call me at 255-3825. You can also email me at mccrohanr@billings.k12.mt.us.

KUDOSI want to thank my parents who went on the Gainan's Field Trip. It was quite an adventure. Thank you – Paxton Richert, Deb Brugman, and Alicia Hansen. I know all the parents were with us in spirit – I understand work and other obligations. I appreciate all the support I get!

HELP!
Our Treasure box is running low again! The kids are working so hard to get on PERFECT PURPLE that my treasure box is running low. If you can send small, little treasures, we would all appreciate it!!!!!!

We also need snacks! We get very hungry working our brains all day. Thanks Mom!