Mrs. Tosch's NewsletterMrs. Tosch's Newsletter May 13, 2016 May 13, 2016

We Are Learning!We will be very busy these last couple of weeks with activities in the room as well as those extra end-of-the-year events. Let’s make these last couple of weeks really count!Next week our focus will be:Topic—Work and Play—We are tying this into our field trips around the community.New Word—review Math—reviewReading—reviewing letters, sounds, and sight words and using these skills in our reading and writingHandwriting—reviewEvaluations—Report card evaluations have begun. See the back for a list of things we will be checking for the 3rd trimester. Please review these skills with your child, and

Reminders-- The last day for the Home/School Reading Program (baggie books) is Friday, May 20th. We will be collecting books next week.--Flip flops should not be worn at recess. Gym shoes are best for the playground.

Home Practice Ideas for May--Please read with and to your child everyday. --Have your child name the coins in your pocket or wallet.--Practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s.--Identify random numbers to 100.--Use the list of sight words in writing short notes to your child. --Give your child short spelling “tests” from the list of sight words and short 3 letter words.--Use the sight word cards in making sentences or games.--Read stories with your child and have your child retell it to you.--Read stories with your child and predict what the ending is before you share it.--Have your child listen for and tell you what the sounds are in words. For example: sent-/s/ /e/ /n/ /t/.-- Work on the monthly Homework Calendar, baggie books, and weekly homework.

Important DatesMay 18 Field trip to Sunset Hill Farm May 20 Show & Tell—Share about a chore/job done at home and an object that helps you do it. Example: dog bowl, dust cloth, sponge, dish towel, garbage bag . . .May 20 Pancake Cookoff!May 24 Field Day (Rain date May 27)May 24 Book Fair Family NightMay 30 Memorial Day—No School June 1 Talent ShowJune 2 Last student day

Kindermart Thank you for all of the donations for our Kindermart Grocery area in the dramatic play area center. The students had a great time playing grocery!

We let our butterflies go!