Kindergarten Newsletter
May 9, 2025
Religion
We want your child to trust in Jesus’ promise to stay with us always and to take us to heaven to live with Him forever. That news is so good that we want to share it! And Jesus helps us to share His love and promises through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Is your child good at sharing stories? Does he or she sometimes “talk your ear off”? When they’re excited about something that happened, sometimes you might wish you had an on/off button! That is the same excitement the disciples had after Jesus instructed them to “Go make disciples out of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and to teach all that they had learned.” There is no greater joy than watching young children learn of Jesus and God’s love and then going forth to witness to others.
I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
Policy on Shorts
The weather is getting warmer, and we have enjoyed our time outside. Please note that May 10 is the official day when shorts can be worn to school. Remember, as you leave the house in the morning, the temperatures here at school are cooler because of the lake. There are many days when the temperatures drop in the afternoon. Please send a lightweight jacket so the children can dress appropriately for recess. Thanks
What Have We Learned
Language Lesson Focus: “Hey Little Ant” is a funny, thought-provoking story about a conversation between a kid and a tiny ant. We discussed bullying, peer pressure, and empathy.
Essential Question – To squish or not to squish?
Phonics – S- blend words
Writing – We’re practicing our first-grade writing skills by adding another fact to an informational piece of literature.
Art – The Ant Invasion. Watch out for those picnic goodies, they may be carried away.
Math Centers – We continued with various games that utilized subtraction strategies.
Science –What are the three forms of matter?
Dramatic Play—The level of engagement at this center was surprising. The children were given a variety of silk flowers, ribbons, and plastic flower vases. They worked on arranging the most beautiful bouquets to present to classmates and teachers.
Graduation
Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30. It will be held in the gym and open to all families and guests. There is no specific seating or guest limit. We voted to have ice cream sundaes for dessert. Please let me know if you plan to bring a huge group so I can shop accordingly.
Zoo Field Trip
A zoo permission slip is included in this pack. We will be going to the Racine Zoo on Tuesday, May 27. We have a program scheduled for 10:15. The zoo doesn’t open until 10:00, so we will start our day at school and then walk there. We will eat lunch at the zoo if it is a nice day. Either way, please plan on sending your child a sack lunch with a beverage. After lunch, we will walk back to school. Parents are invited to join us on this day, but please note that per our school policy, no additional siblings will be able to attend. The school covers the cost of the trip for students. Parents wishing to go along will be responsible for their own $9.00 fee, which must be paid in advance. The zoo charges us for everyone attending, even if you have a zoo membership. I must let the zoo know by May 21 how many adults will be attending. I want all permission slips back by that day. Thank you for being so understanding.
Field Day May 22
The P.T.L. will be sponsoring a field day on Wednesday, May 22. They are looking for some volunteers to help lead games. If you are available, this link will get you to the volunteer signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DACA62BA2F5C07-56658996-field
Theme: Endure
Verse: "...and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith..." Hebrews 12:1-3