Thursday, May 23^rd is our class field trip to the Ringling Bros. Circus at the Giant Center in Hershey.  Students who are carrying their own lunch are reminded to be sure to bring a drink too.  Chaperones and students need to be at the school no later than 8:30.  Students should try to eat breakfast at home the day of the field trip.  We will be leaving the school as close to 8:45 am as possible.  Students will return during regular school hours.  Students are to wear their blue NSE T-shirts provided by the PTO.  Field trip details are being sent home in your child’s folder.  If you have any questions or concerns, then please contact Mrs. Potts.

            Friday, May 24^th will be the PTO Carnival.  This is a day of fun and games put together by the PTO.  Please dress your child for the weather and apply sunscreen as needed.  Students should wear sneakers and clothes for outdoor activities (NO dresses or skirts please!)  **Due to the Carnival the cafeteria will only be serving Deli Hoagies.  There will be NO ALTERNATE lunches.

            Kindergarten will practice for graduation on Tuesday, May 21^st, Wednesday, May 22^nd, and Tuesday, May 28^th in the mornings at the High School.  **Please try to have your child at school for the practices so he/she will know what to do for the evening ceremony on May 28^th.  Students may be walking to the high school, so please dress your child in shoes for walking and a jacket with a hood or an umbrella in case of rain.

 Tuesday, May 28^th is the big day!  Kindergarten Graduation will be held in the High School Auditorium beginning at 6:00pm.   Students should arrive at the lower level and report to the gymnasium around 5:30-5:45.   The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM, so be sure not to be late and allow time for parking!  **There are no reserved seats or a limit to the number of guests per student, therefore, seating is on a first come first serve basis!

**Remember students will be wearing caps and gowns and will NEED to wear a WHITE-COLLARED shirt for the evening performance (NOT to school during the day).  Shoes will be visible so plan accordingly.  Girls should not wear hair accessories that will get in the way of the cap. 

**Students will be exiting the auditorium and going to the gym after the performance.  Parents can look for their child in the gym by class/teacher.

PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation caps and gowns must be returned to the teacher after the graduation ceremony.  Tassels are to be taken home as a keepsake.

ALL are invited to the NSE PTO meeting on Monday, May 20^th in the NSE cafeteria @ 6:30.

ALL library books NEED to be returned by Monday, May 20^th!

May 13-17
Monday-matching paper
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice sight words
Tuesday-make a good sentence paper
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice sight words
Wednesday-adding paper
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice sight words
Thursday-typing paper
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice sight words

In Phonics, we will be learning about 2 new digraphs. A digraph is 2 letters that come together and make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them. First, we’ll learn about the digraph ee as in sheep and beep. Later in the week, we’ll learn the digraph ch as in cheese and chip.

In Reading, we’ll continue with Unit 6, Building Our Homes, and read “Building Beavers.” This informational text will introduce students to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of the beaver. We will talk what animals build and learn about main ideas.

In Math, we’ll review all the concepts that we learned this year! 

Last week, Kindergarteners took the end of Kindergarten test and I’m very happy with how well they all did! Every student tried their best and that made me very proud!

Monday, May 20th, students will participate in Relay Recess. We’ll spend most of the day on the track participating in many fun events.  Please wear sneakers!

All books must be returned to the Library by May 20th.

On Tuesday and Wednesday (May 21-22), we’ll be walking to the high school to practice for Graduation. Students need to wear good walking shoes!

Our Field Trip will be on Thursday, May 23rd. We will be attending the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Hershey at the Giant Center!

Friday, May 24th, will be the school wide Carnival at NSE.

There is no school on Monday, May 27th.

On Tuesday, May 28th we’ll walk to the high school again to practice for our big night! Kindergarten graduation will be held at 6:00 in the high school auditorium. Students are asked to wear a white collared shirt just like they did for pictures. Girls should also wear their hair down.

The school store is closed for the year!

Friday, May 31st, is the last day of school for students. Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

May 6-10
Monday-missing letters paper
Please read "Jen and Max"
Practice flash cards
Tuesday-missing vowel paper
Please read "Jen and Max"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday-trace each word paper
Please read "Jen and Max"
Practice flash cards
Thursday- type paper
Please read "Jen and Max"
Practice flash cards
Friday- We will be going to the high school to watch the elementary chorus and band concert.

 

Our Field Trip will be on Thursday, May 23rd. We will be attending the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Hershey at the Giant Center!  Please see your child's folder today for more information!

Kindergarten graduation will be Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 in the high school auditorium.

 

In Phonics we will be learning about the two sounds of the digraph oo as in hook and tooth. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them.  

In Reading, we’ll start Unit 6, Building Our Homes, and read “Homes Around the World.” In this story, we’ll learn about the many different kinds of homes around the world. We’ll learn about comparing and contrasting.

In Math, we’ll complete our last few lessons in the Saxon series! In these lessons we’ll learn about measuring using inches, halves and fourths, and pictographs.

Order forms for the Kindergarten Graduation DVD were sent home. This is a great Kindergarten keepsake! Order forms are due back by Wednesday, May 8th! NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE!