Monday, May 21, 2012

Junior Achievement

The kindergarteners in Room 137 learned a lot about themselves and their community from junior achievement volunteer, Mrs. Marcia Gabriel. They especially enjoyed learning about money and getting a bank to save their coins. The children made some connections when hearing the story about earning money for a new playground.  Here is a picture with Mrs. Gabriel and their junior achievement certificates.

Thank you Mrs. Gabriel for your 5 weeks with us and donating $50 to our playground fund.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Our Inquiry Unit on the Olympics

 For our Inquiry Unit on the Olympics, we have been getting together with two second grade classrooms, Mrs. Francour and Miss Rostermundt. The children have enjoyed making new friends, especially with these older kids. The second graders have been very helpful at working with and guiding the kindergarteners with our projects. We are getting some background knowledge about the olympics.  So far we have colored the olympic rings, made torches, and started painting huge boxes to make the big red bus used as transportation in London. Our focus will be on the host city of "London". We are learning about five of the important landmarks in London, such as Big Ben, a huge clock. Here are some pictures with our olympic buddies!










It's Xavier at the wheel!

Katrina and Jackson at the pizza parlor.


It's time to fix the cars for Tyler and Jackson!


Under construction for Dominic, Kaitlyn, Alex, and Mrs. Richards


We had a marvelous time at betty Brinn at the end of March. Here are some pictures of the children exploring in the grocery store, car fix it shop, and climbing structures.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Important Dates to Remember

Monday May 21              Brae's Special Week
                                        Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Concert 1:30pm
Wedn. May 23                NxGL  Meeting 6pm
Thursday May 24            Yell and Tell Program  1pm
Friday May 25                High Interest Day
Monday May 28             Memorial Day    NO SCHOOL
Tuesday May 29            Alyssa's Special Week
                                     ALL DAY ZOO FIELD TRIP
Friday June 1                PTA Carnival
Monday June 4             Tyler's Special Week
Tuesday June 5             Floral Presentation
Wedn June 6                Field Day
                                  Spring Fling Playground Fundraiser  3:30pm -7pm