Dear Parents,

I knew that I would have forgotten a few things and would need to send at least one more note to you!

First of all, thank you so much for the teacher appreciation flowers, gifts and well wishes.   We feel much appreciated!

Next, we have finished using sounds to guide our News’ choices.   Your child is free to bring anything that is not a toy to share at News.   Just as before, they need to bring it in a bag and be able to tell us the sound it begins with and clues for us to help us guess what they have brought.   Some ideas would be:  Objects such as rocks, leaves, etc. found on a hike or walk, postcards from a trip or souvenirs from a trip.

Kindergarten children will be going up to visit the Lower Elementary classrooms this week so that they will get an idea of what happens there as well as meet some of the teachers and students that they may work with next year.   We think that this will help them deal with some of the nervous feelings they may be having.

Finally, we are planning on taking our Primary classes up to Washington Park for a class picnic on Wednesday, May 23.   All children will need to wear sunscreen and bring a sack lunch, water bottle, hat and good walking shoes that day.   We will be leaving school shortly after arrival so it is important to be on time that day.   We will arrive back at school in time for morning dismissal, 12:15.   All parents are welcome to walk up with us and bring a lunch and join in the fun.   I will be sending another reminder right before just in case plans change a little.

Thanks for all your help and patience this year!

Ms. Therese, Ms. Addie, Ms. Bonnie and Ms. Paula