May 30, 2025

. . . And that's May! We are officially done with all of the required end of the year assessments. The students are still working on their research (of a Vermont animal) and writing of a non-fiction book. This has been a fun unit and the kids are really excited about the project. This week in math, the first graders took the end of year Bridge's assessment. They also worked on counting money and solving story problems. We will finish the last two weeks of math with measuring and data collection activities. 

We continue to explore all of the new books that we received.  This week we read the following titles:

• The Book That Almost Rhymed
• Oh No the Aunts are Here
• Two Dogs

As I have stated many times, my goal this year was to help the students develop a love for reading. Although I don't think 100% of the students are there an encouraging sign happened on Wednesday. At the end of the day I said, "We won't send the reading bags home tonight," there was a collective moan from the group. They were disappointed and ask that we could. When kids are asking for extra reading on a sunny day, that is a good thing. The reading bags (for those who continue to bring them back) will continue to be sent home through June 12th.

Each year, I do a Last Day of School Breakfast. I like doing this instead of a huge sugar party to end the year. It is always fun to celebrate the year gone by and the work that we have done as a group. I will make pancakes for the class but could use some other items for the party. If you can contribute, please click on this link and sign up for an item.

NOTES:

*Friday, June 13th will be field days (in the afternoon).  This is always a fun and exciting event for all of the kids. There is a very good chance that the kids will get wet. There is a smaller chance that it will be very sunny. Please make sure that your kids dress accordingly.  They can change into something before the start of the event if needed.  

*The Scholastic book orders should be in next week. If you would like me to not send the books home with your child, please let me know by Monday. 

That is all for now.  I hope you all have a great weekend.

Peace,

Mr. Young