Newsletter May 18-22

May 18 - 22 2009
Weekly Class News
From the kindergarten classroom of Mrs. McCrohan mccrohanr@billings.k12.mt.us - 406-255-3825


HIGHLIGHTS
This week, we are studying about space, planets and astronauts. In math, we are working on subtraction. 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 J, K, P, T, & V. Monday, we will see Kindercritters Exotics at 9:45. The owner of these animals will come to school and do a show for us with her animals. We should really enjoy them. Friday is Super Hero Day – so where your favorite costume!


More news
• I now have a blog at dmccrohan.blogspot.com. Please visit the blog and read what is going on in the classroom.
• Our gym day is Thursday; please remember to wear gym shoes.
• Our library day is Friday. Please be sure your child returns their book!
• Super Hero Day – Be your favorite hero – real or make believe!


Reading Tip of the Week
Talk about the book you are reading with your child. Help him
or her to make connections.


Upcoming Dates – Mark your calendars!!!
May 18 – Last Day to request a teacher
May 21 – PTA Meeting – Needs Officers!!!!!
May 22 – Spirit Day – Superhero Day
May 25 – Memorial Day, No School
May 29 – Field Day – Tentative Date
May 29 – Kite Flying Afternoon
June 4 - K-6 Awards Assembly in the courtyard at 9:30
June 4 – 6th Grade Graduation @ 7:00 pm in the gym
June 5 – Last Day of School - ½ day

Zoo Field Trip
We had a wonderful time at the zoo. We saw all kinds of animals and Courtney, our leader, told us all about them. We had a great picnic and then played at the park until it was time to come back to school. Deb Brugman, Emma’s mom, took professional pictures and has put them on CD’s. If anyone would like a CD, just let me know and I’ll get a copy from Deb for you.


Weather
Remember, the weather is acting wacky right now, so please dress your child in layers and with a warm jacket, so we can be prepared. If the day turns out warm, your child can take off some of the layers. If the day is cold, your child will be warm. Please continue sending a warm jacket with your child. We’ll use them if needed, but it is good to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

Upcoming Space Activity
During the week of May 28-22, we will be studying space, the Final Frontier (I just saw the latest Star Trek movie). On Friday, May 22, we will be building robots out of boxes and other materials. I need any available mom with a glue gun to come help me assembly these things. I would like to start assembling them at 9:15. Then, we can have them painted before lunch. Hopefully, after lunch they will be dry so the kids can add the faces and other details. Please check you schedules and see if you will be available, then let me know. I’ll let the office know so they can be expecting you.


Upcoming Weather Activity
The week of May 25-29, we will be studying weather. We'll be talking about rain, snow, sun, clouds and wind. On May 29, we will be flying kites on the playground, hopefully, as a demonstration of the power of wind. Each child will need a kite. If you would get a kite for you child, and maybe an extra kite for a child that may not have one, that would be great. We would probably need 6 extra kites. We need the kites by May 26, so I can see who needs a kite. Parents are welcome to come to school to help fly the kites. Our 4th grade buddy class will be on hand to help as well. So mark your calendars!





Moving out of Area
If you think you may be moving out of the Bitterroot Elementary school area next year, could you please let me or the office know as soon as possible. Mr. Senitte is already making plans for next year’s classes and he would like to have some idea of class sizes. If you don’t know, that is fine. If you are staying – wonderful! He is just trying to get some idea of where we will be placing your child next year. I will be giving my opinion, but in the end, it is his decision and he wants to make the best possible placement.