Week 37 - May 27-31, 2024

The days are long but the years are short.

Young Fives is wrapping up for this year and I could not be 

more proud of your children.  It has been a privilege to 

watch them bloom and grow.  

Each student will hold a special place in my heart as they 

move on to Kindergarten.  

I know that they are well prepared and ready.

Show and Tell is official done as well as our leader days.  

Because of no leader snack,  I am asking parents to please 

send snacks with your child each morning this week. 

AM and PM  snacks for Tuesday.

The week ahead

Monday May 27th - No School 

Tuesday May 28th - Full Day - 

W is for Water - Send a dry set of clothes for your child and a towel

Wednesday May 29th 1/2 day Pick up at 12:00

X is for Xtra choices.

Children will be able to choose our activities for the day.

Thursday May 30th - 1/2 day Pick up at 12:00

Y is for yummy

We will be celebrating summer with a cake.

Friday May 31st - 1/2 day - last day: Pick up at 12:00

Z is for Zip and Zoom.  

Big thank you to all of the parents and grandparents for all 

of your donations of time and money this year.

Part of what makes for a successful classroom is a 

great parent support.  

I could not have asked for a better group of parents.  

Your donations are too many to mention all of them and 

I would hate to leave someone out.  

Thank you to all.  I hope to see you next year.

I am available to answer any questions or concerns that you might have about your child's development this year or their transition into Kindergarten in the fall.

You can email me your questions or I can set up meetings with you during the 1/2 days this week. click link below to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pWlQwCTY7xzXJ3WRUdMw4HvakmrdpFUVAyR-cLpFAAc/edit?usp=sharing

Summer Learning

I will be sending home some packets with  monthly ideas of things 

to do this summer with your child to help continue their learning

 Next Sunday - I will make one final summer post with all of our pictures from this year and some optional

summer learning ideas for your child.

week 35 - May 13-17

Week 35 - May 13th - 17th

Our Fairy Tale this week is the 3 Billy Goats Gruff.

We will be comparing and contrasting different versions of the story.

We will also be acting out the story and creating troll masks.

Alphabet Countdown

Monday - M is for Music.      Leader - Gwen

Tuesday - N is for Noodles      Leader - Theia

                                  Wednesday - O is for Opposite Day.    Leader - Myla                     

           Thursday - P is for Popsicle Picnic.  Leader - Logan

Friday - Q is for Q-tip art.   Leader -  Sawyer

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Thursday May 23rd - Lincoln Field Day

9:00 - 11:15 Y5 Field Day Activities

12:30 - 1:20   Hot Dog Picnic. 

Y5/K/1 (12:30 - 12:55 Eat, 12:55 - 1:20 Play)

Week 34 May May 6-10

Week 34  The 3 Bears

We are kicking off our Fairy Tale unit with the story of the 3 Bears.  

We will be reading many versions of the story and comparing and contrasting 

how the story and characters are different in different versions.

Alphabet Countdown

Monday - H is for Hat - Please wear your favorite hat

Tuesday - I is for inside out.  Wear your clothes inside out today.

Wednesday - J is for Jokes - Each child will share a joke.

Thursday - K is for Kite - Making Kites

Friday - L is for Lemons - Making lemonade

 May Show and Tell

Students will share a talent and or bring in something they have made.

Penny Wars

Please continue to send in change for our fundraiser.

Last Show and Tell

Our Last Show and Tell Rotation

May 6th-24th

For this last rotation of show and tell, I am asking children

to bring in something that they have created/made themselves 

and /or a talent to show the class.

It is ok for them to do one or the other or both.

Examples of something they have made: art project, craft, photo, drawing, or lego construction, etc

Examples of a talent would be: a dance, a magic trick,

a karate move, bouncing/dribbling a ball, singing a song,

counting in another language or even a video of them

doing something like skateboarding, skiing or biking.  

This is a chance to be creative and have fun,

The notebook will be in the backpack if there is something

to explain.  If your child has a summer birthday this

is also the chance for them to send in a summer

birthday treat.

Any questions - Contact me aconfer@sjschools.org

Or text 773-968-9657

May Calendar

Week 33 - April 29- May3

Last week and this week, we are learning nursery rhymes through our center, poems, stories and art.

We are playing Race up the Waterspout using plus 1 and minus 1.

We are making rhyming pairs bucket shapes for Jack and Jill.  Measuring small to large using Spoons from Hey Diddle Diddle.  Learning about telling time to the hour with Hickory Dickery Dock.  Using a ruler to draw a straight line for our Itsy Bitsy Spider webs and much more

Next week we will begin our fairy tale study with Goldilocks and the 3 bears,

Last week we began our Alphabet countdown with A is for Animals by bringing in a stuffed animal.

Here are some pictures from our B is for Bubbles.  Children experimented with blowing bubbles in water using a straw and then what happens when we add dish soap.

Top Secret ABC days this week

Monday - C is for Cookie

Tuesday - D is for Disney - Favorite Disney outfit/costume (no accessories)

Wednesday - E is for Experiment - vinegar/baking soda - volcanos

Thursday - F is for Frog - Field trip to Sarett

Friday - G is for Games - We will be playing board games and outdoor games

Volunteer and Donation Sign up 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeTM8hK6CXsvJ7pgMSBLegjyY8yxnyLo7qZcTl8tYb8/edit?usp=sharing

We are continuing with our book show and tell this week.  

Next week will be to bring in something the child has made or demonstrate a talent - gymnastics, karate. Bouncing a basketball etc.

Sarett Nature Center Info

   

Sign up to volunteer here - Sarett Volunteer link

Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton Center Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

https://sarett.org/visit/general-information/

Our field trip is on Thursday, May 2nd.   

We will be at the nature center from 1:30-2:30. 

We are able to have as many parents as we would like on this trip.

Chaperones will drive themselves and need to meet us at Sarett.

No Siblings please.

All volunteers must have a background check on file with the office.  

It is a $3 admission for volunteers.  

In the past,  the naturalists had a presentation inside the nature center.
 

Afterwards, we will  split up into groups and go on a quick nature walk! 

Please do not purchase items from the gift shop or bring any snacks for your child as it is not fair for other children.  
We will have snacks when we return to the school.

Dress yourself and your Young Five child in weather appropriate clothing and shoes/boots. 

It can be muddy in places so do not send in nice new shoes.

Thank you for volunteering
Mrs Confer 
Text with questions 773-968-9657 or

email aconfer@sjschools.org