K-3 Newsletter

                                             Mrs. MacIntyre

Dear Families,

May 19, 2017

With only 23 more days of school, the students are working hard and enjoying their time together as well. We have had a lot of discussions about what we have learned in kindergarten so far this year. We have reflected on each month , discussed and written about our favorite activities in kindergarten thus far. That being said, as we discuss the reading, writing, drawing, math knowledge, science knowledge and all the other academics we have touched upon, I can’t help but remind the children of what I believe is the most important skill they need to carry with them when they leave kindergarten. That is to be KIND. They know this and we talk about what it means to be kind and what it looks like in our everyday kindergarten lives. We discuss how it feels to be the giver of kindness and how it feels to be the receiver of a kind act. I am so delighted to hear the students say how good it feels in their heart to help others.

For the entire year, during morning meeting, the students have an opportunity to share some news about themselves or their day. We pass around a stuffed animal and the student with the stuffed animal “has the floor” so to speak. Next week, we will also say something kind about the person next to us. It has been a great way to start the day!

Thanks to Ms. Mitchell for joining Melrose School into the Outdoor Classroom for a day event. We had a great time hunting for caterpillars and caterpillars with our puppets and not only did we find clues.. We found caterpillars and a monarch butterfly! It was great fun!

In other news, in science, we will begin observing and learning about sow bugs.

As the weather gets warmer and brighter, you may want to apply sunscreen to your child before school. Mr. Ucci has been taking the class outside for P.E. and the students really enjoy going up to the field.

Our kindergarten graduation is June 22nd! If you are NOT going to be here for graduation, could you please let me know so we can plan accordingly.

Thank you in advance.

Have a great weekend and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Colleen MacIntyre