June 9, 2017

Dear Families,
 It is that time and I am feeling sadness as another year comes to a close. It has been a remarkable year and I can't believe it is over. Many highs and lows came with 2016/2017. The worst is the injury I sustained in March and is not going to be healed anytime soon. The students have been incredibly helpful and loving during this time! Graduating from UNE with my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction was an absolute thrill for me. 

The last day of school for students is June 20th and it will be an 11:50 am dismissal. Lunch will be served.
Thank you all for such an amazing year and best of luck for a bright future and a happy summer!

June 2, 2017

Dear Families,

Pen Pals from Pittston School visited us today~ SO FUN! Our 8th grade book buddies also spent their last session with us as they get ready to head to Washington DC. Plus the lovely weather allowed us to spend a great deal of time outside! Along with summer weather comes summer/ beach/ coastal Maine studies.

Wow! I can't believe we are wrapping up our Kindergarten year together! Assessments are going to be key for the next weeks. 

As we experienced a "summer" day this past week, it reminded me to remind you about the importance of sunscreen. As our skin becomes re-introduced to the sun, we want to be sure we are safe! Please either slather sun block on your child before they come in to school or you could send in a tube (with their name clearly stated) and I am happy to apply it before they venture outside. The same with bug spray~

Books Read: One Morning in Maine, Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale, Make Way for Ducklings and Fun Dog, Sun Dog, and Thunder Cake (I have included the recipe for thunder cake in their folders this week-yum!) 

During writing time they are; thinking of ways to write that will persuade people to do certain things, or not do certain things, adding words (letters) to their pictures, rehearsing what they want to say about what they wrote, taking turns sharing their ideas and writing with partners, adding spaces between words and punctuation at the end of a sentence, going back into their writing pieces and revising what they have written by changing or adding to what they wrote and continuing to build up their confidence as writers. 

In math we are working with two digit numbers, formation of numbers, addition and subtraction practice, counting and number recognition, solving number stories, and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)

Upcoming Events: 

June 20- Last School Day at WCS 1/2 day~ Dismissal at 11:50