Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Final Count Down!

This year has really gone by fast.  As we do the end of the year testing I am impressed with the growth that the kids have made.  They have worked hard and it is paying off!  Each and every child should feel a sense of pride in all that they have accomplished this year.

As we gear up for the last few days our schedule gets a bit more complicated.  I want to give you an updated list of upcoming activities so that you can be prepared at home.

May 30th- Awards Assembly at 1:45
                  LAST SPELLING TEST OF THE YEAR!
June 3rd - 5th grade celebration assembly for the entire school in the morning
June 5th - Rock and Prevention at 9:15
June 6th - Great Depression Celebration - Kit Kitterman  movie with popcorn.
                 PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR OWN DRINK
June 6th - Last Reading Comprehension Tidbits due.
June 9th - Battle of the Books
June 10th - Park Day at "old" Cherry Hill Park. from around 10:30 - 2:00.
                   YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO HAVE ON SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY. YOUR 
                    CHILD WILL NEED A LUNCH AND A DRINK(s) WE WILL BE WALKING TO
                    THE PARK AND THEY WILL BE CARRYING THEIR OWN LUNCH.
                    YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND MEET YOUR CHILD THERE.
June 11th - Rain date for Park day. Desk pack up day
June 12th - Last day of school - half day
I WILL BE AT MY DAUGHTER'S 8TH GRADE GRADUATION UNTIL NOON. MRS. SMITH WILL BE HERE IN MY PLACE.

Thank you for sharing your child with me for the year! It has been a blessing to get to know them and to share in their life. You have wonderful kids with big hearts. I have no doubt that each and every one of them will be successful next year!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

End of the Year

As we near the end of the year we are getting to the time where the kids begin to "check out" of school.  There are still 17 school days left and many assessments to give.  Please help me by making sure that your child is at school, hsa a good night sleep, and has done their homework.    It is important that we finish the year strong!

The last book order for the year is due on Friday, May 23rd.  Please make sure that your child continues to read over the summer.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 21:  1:30 Early Dismissal
Monday, May 26:  No School-Memorial Day
Friday, May 30:  Awards Assembly 1:45
Tuesday, June 10:  Picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Wednesday, June 11:  Rain date for picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Thursday, June 12:  Last day of school 1:30 dismissal

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Thank You and Music Program

Thank you for all the wonderful things that were done for "Teacher Appreciation" week.  I appreciate your kind words and gestures. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful group of kids and to be a part of the Truman Community.
Just a reminder that the music program is tonight.  Children are bringing home a note today with the specifics. Please ask to read it.