Monday, June 2, 2025

Kinder News #16 June 2, 2025

 Hi Kinder Families,

We have just 12 days left in kindergarten. The year has gone by so fast. We have a hectic schedule for the last two weeks of the school year. Thank you all for letting me care for your children! This will be our last Kinder news for the year. Please review the following dates.


Important Dates:

Thursday, June 5th, During Library Class, visit Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Tuesday, June 10th, Field Day 1:00-2:20 Harrison Field, Sneakers Please

Thursday, June 12th Field Trip- Montshire Museum 

Tuesday, June 17, the Last Day of Kindergarten/Step Up Day, meet the first-grade teacher.


June 5th Library Visit:

Next week in library class, we’re taking a memorable walking field trip to our wonderful Kellogg-Hubbard Library! We’ll meet the new youth librarian, explore the children’s section, and hear all about the exciting, free summer programs planned to keep kids engaged and reading all summer long. Students will also learn how easy it is to obtain their own library card. This visit is a joyful way to celebrate reading, build excitement for summer adventures, and remind our learners that the library is a place for fun, discovery, and connection—any time of year!


Field Day Tuesday, June 10th:

-Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers

-Pack a filled water bottle

-sunscreen applied at home before school (extra in backpacks)

-There are ticks, so please check your child on Tuesday night. Bug spray is optional!

We have had PE events, art events, special ice treats, and dancing in the past!

Field Trip(last reminder): Preparation List for Montshire Field Trip

Please Send In the forms sent home last week. I need to order lunches!!!! Thank you if you have already returned them.


  • Arrive at school by 8:15

  • Bring a snack, a bagged lunch (no glass containers), and a water bottle in a backpack. I will order lunches for kids who submit a lunch order request.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the Woodland Garden and Planet Walk trails.

  • Apply sunscreen before arriving at school. Pack extra lotion in your backpack. Bug spray is optional.

  • Wear a swimsuit under your clothes.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel for the water exhibits in the Park.

  • Bring a plastic bag for a wet bathing suit.

  • PLEASE DO NOT SEND $ for the gift shop or to purchase food at the Museum - we will not be going!

Snapshot of learning: 

Chicks, the show, becoming a plant, needs of plants and animals, 2d/3d shapes, maps, and open syllables! Sent home book 2 of writing journals -finished with bridge words. Additionally, a new record was set with three kids losing teeth on the same day, and four in one week! Please enjoy some photos.


 


Thank you, Dena Cody


Monday, May 19, 2025

Kinder News #15 May 19th

 Hi Kinder Families,  

There will be only one more kindergarten newsletter. We have a busy few weeks coming up.  Please enjoy the news and updates!


Important Dates:

Monday, May 26th: No School

Wednesday, May 28th, Last ECO

Wednesday, May 28th, Kindergarten Art Show 6:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 12th Field Trip- Montshire Museum

Tuesday, June 17th, Last Day of Kindergarten (Three Weeks)


ART SHOW:

Kindergarten Music Performance and Art Show

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

6:00 pm

Union Elementary School


Field Trip:

We have enough chaperones to proceed with our trip to the Montshire Museum.  Here are some things to keep in mind:

On this day, make sure that your child

  •  On time for school!

  • Bring a snack, lunch (unless you have already ordered a school lunch), and a water bottle (no glass)

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, a hat, and sunblock(please apply before school), extra sunblock in bag, bug spray (optional) 

  • Bring a backpack with a swimsuit, a change of clothes (If the weather is nice, we will visit the outdoor water area!), water shoes, a towel, and a plastic bag for the wet swimsuit

  • Does not bring money - We will NOT be visiting the Gift Shop.


Chick Eggs/Science/theme/SEL:

  • We are on day 20 of egg incubation and are eager for day 21. We are writing in our chick journals and learning what is happening in the eggs daily.  Before I went home today, I saw some cracks!


  • Plant Parts

  • Learning about birds, nests, and eggs

  • Life Cycles

  • 4th Grade Buddies Games

  • SEL -Being flexible, “think like a Palm tree”

Literacy:

  • Focused on silent e rule (hive, robe, cake, etc)

  • Writing sentences (hearing and recording sounds)using prepositions (to, from)

  • k/1st grade heart words (said)

  • Reading in small groups, decoding

  • Owl Time reading buckets

  • Writing in our journals

Math

  • Subtraction focus using numbers to 10

  • Addition review numbers to 10

  • Math Story Problems (addition/subtraction)

  • Number formation 0-20

  • Counting backwards from 29

  • Battle Ship Math to 120

  • All the ways to make 5



Last Day of School:

This year, kindergarten's last day of school is Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. You may remember from last year that we used the previous few school days to screen incoming kindergarten students. If you have any questions, please contact the main office. 


Thank you!  Dena