Kindergarten May Newsletter
Important Dates In May
May 1st- Walk-a-thon 12:00 Dismissal
May 6th - Hot Lunch
May 8th - School Mass 9:15
May 13th - Hot Lunch
May 15th - Pro- D Day - No school for students
May 18th - Victoria Day - No school for students
May 19th - Looking Ahead Day - No school for Kindergarten students only (all other grades in session)
May 20th - Hot Lunch
May 22nd - Multicultural Day
May 26th - (Tuesday) Kindergarten Crowning of Mary Assembly (9:15 am start)
May 27th - Hot Lunch
Home Reading
For May and June, our ‘homework’ focus will be reading. You can choose to read to your child, have them read to you, or both; whichever suits your child and your family time best. You are welcome to choose your own interest-based reading materials from the library or your home collection. RAZ Kids is also available, so log in and use the wide variety of materials available there as well (sign-in credentials can be found on the inside cover of your child’s planner).
Crowning of Mary Assembly
Kindergarten will be hosting the Crowning of Mary Assembly on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 am. All children will participate and have a speaking part (large or small) based on their comfort level. A copy of their lines will be sent home in their planner to practice. Please emphasize volume, clarity and appropriate speed for public speaking. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have a planned absence (vacation) on May 26th and already know your child will not be at school that day, please let us know ASAP so we can plan accordingly.
Sight Words
We have been pleased to see so many children practicing their sight words at home, and parents have been notifying us when they are ready to ‘show what they know’. Continued practice with these commonly used words will ensure your child’s reading success and readiness for Grade One.
FRY WORDS RESOURCES
Fry 25 and suggestions for home learning
Fry First 100 words and downloadable flashcards
I’m a Gift From God
We have begun the I’m a Gift from God program. Here is the link once again to assist parents with the home learning portion of the program: Parent Lesson Plan
Reminders for home activities are being sent via email at the beginning of each week, with some optional activities to replace the student workbook for this year. Please see the letter posted on our class website for more details.
