End of the Year Videos

Please visit Mrs. Walker's Tiger Tales blog to see her newest videos from the school year and the new building.


You will love them. :)

Through The Eyes Of The Graduates!

Parents,


I would love to add pictures from your child's special day. I am looking for any picture that was taken before/during/after graduation.  Pictures can be of your family, your child and friends, your child and me... etc.  ANYTHING....EVERYTHING!!!


Thanks for your help with this final and special post for kindergarten.  


Take care and have a fabulous summer. :)


Email- vaneman_l@westcler.org

Goodbye To A Great Year!

To My Kindergarten Students, 


Tomorrow is graduation and I wanted to thank you for all your hard work this year.  Our classroom was filled with many moments that I will never forget.  I hope you enjoyed your time with me in kindergarten and have learned how to enjoy learning.  Get ready to smile, sing and most importantly shake it for the 3 Little Muffins.  See you tomorrow!

PJ Day TOMORROW

Please have your child wear their PJs tomorrow.  Thanks to everyone for their hard work on making good choices.  I can't wait for our special day tomorrow. 

Miss Farro's Final Week

This week Miss Farro will finish her UC requirements for her kindergarten placement.  The kids have enjoyed spending time and learning with Miss Farro.  We wish her luck next year as she begins her student teacher experience in a first grade classroom. Thanks Miss Farro for all your hard work.

Mimi's Final Visit

Trevor's grandmother, Mimi, made her final visit to the classroom last Monday.  The students enjoyed books about butterflies and butterfly treats.  Thanks Mimi for all your support with this project.  Trevor's classmates really enjoyed all your activities and books.

Our Last Week Together :(

I can't believe it is our last week until summer vacation.  This week your child will be bringing home items from the classroom to keep.  Please have your child bring their book bag EVERY DAY!!




Important Dates:


Graduation: May 27th- AM- 9:30-10:30     PM 1:00:200
Your child will be released to you after graduation to allow your family to enjoy the day together.


Picnic: May 28th- Normal School Hours
Please have your child pack a lunch to enjoy outside. 


****We are also looking for volunteers to help with face painting.  If you have any face paint at home or wouldn't mind purchasing some for the event please let me know.

Happy Mother's Day

Dear Moms,


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! I hope that you are enjoying your special day.  Thank you for raising such wonderful children...they are a joy to teach.  I hope you liked the cook book created by the children in your child's classroom.  There are some great recipes in there!  :)

No More Homework or Bag of Books

I can't believe that we only have 14 days until graduation. Where has the year gone?


Since your child has worked so hard all year on reading and homework packets, I have decided to stop homework and nightly reading.  Your child will be bringing home their Bag of Books folder tomorrow with books for them to practice during the summer.  Your child DOES NOT need to return these books, they are a gift from the 1st grade and Title teachers.

Graduation Information

Many of you have asked about ordering caps and gowns for graduation. All your child will need for graduation is a nice outfit. Our wonderful PTA will supply the tassel and the school will supply the cap.  Your child CAN take home their tassel as a gift but the cap will need to returned before leaving the ceremony. 








Important Information:
What: Kindergarten Graduation
When: May 27th              AM Graduation- 9:30        PM Graduation- 1:00
Where: Amelia Elementary Gym


Both ceremonies will start directly at their assigned times.  Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of graduation to allow time for parking and finding a seat. Your child will be released to you after graduation to allow for your own family celebration.


Graduation Pictures:
This year we will be offering graduation pictures through Lifetouch.  A paper was sent home in your child's Wednesday folder with information about ordering. PLEASE DO NOT send money or your order form back with your child.  All ordering will take place through Lifetouch on the day of graduation.

Out of the Building

Hello PM Parents,


I am attending a workshop to create a kindergarten math journal and will be out during your child's session.  Please tell your child that I will see them on Tuesday. :)

Practice Lunch

Please remember to send in your child's lunch money for our practice lunch on Wednesday, May 19th. 

Menu:

Chicken Nuggets

Corn

Applesauce Cup

Milk

Lets Build Something Together!

On Friday, the AM students visited LOWE'S to make up their final missed school day due to snow.  While at LOWE'S the students created a 3D figure (a bird house).  The students LOVED IT! Each student got their own supplies, apron, hammer, and glasses.  It was so great to see the students dive into the project, hammering away and creating their own LOWE'S birdhouse. The Kindergarten Team would also like to thanks Ms. Bischof, Ms. Fite and Ms. Fuller for attending and helping the kids create a lasting memory.




The students also enjoyed having a picnic lunch and playing at a park.  They enjoyed the big slide, climber and the "big" monkey bars.

Our Butterfly Unit

This month the students investigated the life cycle of a butterfly. We observed daily and created a Butterfly Journal to document our learning.  It was amazing to see all the detail the students noticed from day to day.  We ended our study on Friday with 125 kindergarten students watching the butterflies be set free to explore their new home.

AM Field Trip and PM Field Trip... Drake Planetarium and Lego Lab

ALL of the Kindergarten students had a GREAT field trip to the Drake Planetarium and Lego Lab at Norwood High School. Tuesday and Wednesday were jam packed with fun and learning activities. We made simple machines at the Lego Lab then we were amazed as we REALLY saw the sun, moon and stars in the "night sky." The students have learned new and exciting information for levers, pulleys, gears, axels, and the wonder of making a machine that REALLY works. The next time they are out in the night, they will surely be looking for Orion, the Big and Little Dippers, and telling stories about the Constellations in the "night sky."