Sunday, June 21, 2015

Look into our last week…6/22-6/25

Good morning parents and guardians,

I hope everyone had a great work week. Fun events are coming up for our last week of school!

FREE DRESS ALL WEEK!-Thank you Dr. Rentie
Dress code reminder:
Student must have socks on all the times
students are not allowed to wear shirts with thin straps (all shirts must have some sort of sleeve)
No open toed shoes-exp: sandals
No heels
Shirts and dresses must be finger tip length


 Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
 

Last week of school

6/22: Sports day
Tk-1 course time 8:30-10:30
2nd-4th course time 11:30-1:30
Lunch: 10:30-11:00 (picnic style)
 -If you have a blankets we can use this, please let me know


6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
Chaperons must drive themselves to and from the trip
Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip (please see me)
All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
Siblings are not allowed on field trips
Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

Chaperones: PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER!
Rules set forth by the team and admin:


  1. While field trips are fun, it is still a school day. All school rules still apply.
  2. Students must arrive to school early on the day of their class’ scheduled field trip.
  3. Busses will leave as scheduled. Any late students will be left. No refunds will be given.
  4. Students to wear RED REACH T- shirts so that they are easily identifiable. If they do not have a red REACH shirt, a plain red t-shirt will suffice.
  5. Chaperones and volunteers to wear REACH T-shirt (any color) as well.
  6. Students, teachers, volunteers, and chaperones represent REACH while participating in off-campus activities. They should be on their best behavior at ALL TIMES!
  7. THERE IS TO BE NO EATING ON THE BUS. STUDENTS MAY DRINK WATER ONLY. CHEWING GUM ON THE BUS IN NOT ALLOWED.
  8. STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE BACKPACKS ON THE BUSSES. THEY WILL BE LEFT UNDERNEATH THE BUS CARRIAGE/STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
  9. MAKE SURE BUSSES ARE AT THE SAME LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS WHEN YOU LEAVE (IF NOT BETTER) THAN WHEN YOU FOUND THEM.




6/24: Teacher Vs. Students (mix of 3rd and 4th):
Time: 8:00am
Parents are welcomes to attend!
Please have children wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle (we are expecting a warm day)
Students may bring money-snacks will be sold this day

6/24:End of the year party
Donations list is on our class easel
THANK YOU TO THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!
Feel free to double up on any items or bring in anything else you may like (even if it is not on the board)
Exp: desserts

6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)
- June awards assembly Tk-K @ 8am
KINDERGARTEN graduation @ 11:30-12:15
Students are allowed to decorate their caps. If you are interested in doing this, please let me know!

MobyMax
Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.

    Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
    Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

    Enjoy the weekend!

    Thank you, 
    Miss. Maciel

    Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

    Saturday, June 13, 2015

    Look into our week 6/15-6/19

    Good morning parents and guardians,

    I hope everyone had a great work week. Fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom easel and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.


    Dress code reminder:
    REACH spirit shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
    100 mile club shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
    Student must have socks on all the times
          -boys socks (solid-black or navy)
          -girls socks (solids-white, black, navy)
    Jackets (no logos or prints)
    If students have free dress
    students are not allowed to wear shirts with thin straps (all shirts must have some sort of sleeve)
    No open toed shoes-exp: sandals
    No heels
    Shirts and dressed must be finger tip length



                              Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
     

    6/18:  STEAM EXPO
    Time: 4:00-6:30
    Classroom visitation hours (presentation by students)

    Session 1: 4:15-5:00

    Session 2: 5:15-6:00

    6/18: City council meeting
    6/19: Donuts for dads


    Last week of school
    6/22: Sports day
    Tk-1 course time 8:30-10:30
    Need: 5 volunteers to lead group of students around course
    Need: 2 parents to be in charge of our booth
    2nd-4th course time 11:30-1:30

    Lunch: 10:30-11:00 (picnic style)

     -If you have a blanket we can use this, please let me know

    Donations needed:

    6 buckets (to hold water)
    6 large plastic cups (exp: from a fast food place)



    6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
    Permission slips and fee due ASAP
    Student price: $5.00
    Chaperon price: $20.00 (7 per Kinder class)
    Chaperons must drive themselves to and from the trip
    Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip (please see me)
    All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
    Siblings are not allowed on field trips
    Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

    Chaperones: PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER!
    Rules set forth by the team and admin:

    1. While field trips are fun, it is still a school day. All school rules still apply.
    2. Students must arrive to school early on the day of their class’ scheduled field trip.
    3. Busses will leave as scheduled. Any late students will be left. No refunds will be given.
    4. Students to wear red REACH T- shirts so that they are easily identifiable. If they do not have a red REACH shirt, a plain red t-shirt will suffice.
    5. Chaperones and volunteers to wear REACH T-shirt (any color) as well.
    6. Students, teachers, volunteers, and chaperones represent REACH while participating in off-campus activities. They should be on their best behavior at ALL TIMES!
    7. THERE IS TO BE NO EATING ON THE BUS. STUDENTS MAY DRINK WATER ONLY. CHEWING GUM ON THE BUS IN NOT ALLOWED.
    8. STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE BACKPACKS ON THE BUSSES. THEY WILL BE LEFT UNDERNEATH THE BUS CARRIAGE/STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
    9. MAKE SURE BUSSES ARE AT THE SAME LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS WHEN YOU LEAVE (IF NOT BETTER) THAN WHEN YOU FOUND THEM.




    6/24: Teacher Vs. Students (mix of 3rd and 4th):
    Time: 8:00am
    Parents are welcomes to attend!
    Please have children wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle (we are expecting a warm day)
    Students may bring money-snacks will be sold this day

    6/24:End of the year party
    Donations list is on our class easel
    THANK YOU TO THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!
    Feel free to double up on any items or bring in anything else you may like (even if it is not on the board)
    Exp: desserts

    6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)
    - June awards assembly Tk-K @ 8am
    KINDERGARTEN graduation @ 11:30-12:15
    Students are allowed to decorate their caps. If you are interested in doing this, please let me know!

    MobyMax
    Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
    All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.


    Here is a look into our new week

    Language Arts:
    • End of he year final
    • Story: Unit 6-Week 4 "Alistair and kip great adventure"


    Writing:
    • Adjectives that describe our friends
    Math:
    • Math centers (review year long material)
    Science:
    •  Paleontologist and fossils
    • Set up for STEAM expo

    Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
    Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

    Enjoy the weekend!

    Thank you, 
    Miss. Maciel

    Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)

    Wednesday, June 10, 2015

    Updates and reminders

     Good evening parent and guardians, 

    Teachers had a staff meeting today with Dr. Rentie and we discussed these last few days of schools. There is a some new information as well as some reminders. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR REACH AND OUR KIDDOS THIS YEAR!

    Dress code reminder:
    REACH spirit shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
    100 mile club shirt (only on FRIDAYS)
    Student must have socks on all the times
          -boys socks (solid-black or navy)
          -girls socks (solids-white, black, navy)
    Jackets (no logos or prints)
    If students have free dress
    students are not allowed to wear shirts with thin straps (all shirts must have some sort of sleeve)
    No open toed shoes-exp: sandals
    No heels
    Shirts and dressed must be finger tip length

    Science and Art Expo
    Date: June 18, 2015
    Time: 4:00-6:30
    Classroom visitation hours (presentation by students)
    • Session 1: 4:15-5:00
    • Session 2: 5:15-6:00
    Game Day
    Date: June 22, 2015
    Time: TK-1 8:30-10:30
    Lunch: 10:30-11:00 (picnic style)
     -If you have a blanket we can use this, please let me know
    Volunteers: We need volunteers for this day (please sign up on our classroom easel)
    • 2 types of volunteers:
      • Group chaperone (help a small group of students from station to station)
      • Booth facilitator-Water relay
    Donations needed:
    • 6 buckets (to hold water)
    • 6 large plastic cups (exp: from a fast food place)
    Field Trip:
    Date: 6/23/15
    .Please turn in permission slip (both sides filled out) and fee
    -If you are unable to pay the fee, students are still allowed to attend (please see me)
    Chaperones: PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER!
    Rules set forth by the team and admin:
    1. While field trips are fun, it is still a school day. All school rules still apply.
    2. Students must arrive to school early on the day of their class’ scheduled field trip.
    3. Busses will leave as scheduled. Any late students will be left. No refunds will be given.
    4. Students to wear red REACH T- shirts so that they are easily identifiable. If they do not have a red REACH shirt, a plain red t-shirt will suffice.
    5. Chaperones and volunteers to wear REACH T-shirt (any color) as well.
    6. Students, teachers, volunteers, and chaperones represent REACH while participating in off-campus activities. They should be on their best behavior at ALL TIMES!
    7. THERE IS TO BE NO EATING ON THE BUS. STUDENTS MAY DRINK WATER ONLY. CHEWING GUM ON THE BUS IN NOT ALLOWED.
    8. STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE BACKPACKS ON THE BUSSES. LEAVE THEM UNDERNEATH THE BUS CARRIAGE/STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
    9. MAKE SURE BUSSES ARE AT THE SAME LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS WHEN YOU LEAVE (IF NOT BETTER) THAN WHEN YOU FOUND THEM.

    Teacher Vs. Students (mix of 3rd and 4th):
    Date: 6/24/15
    Time: 8:00am
    Parents are welcomes to attend!
    Please have children wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle (we are expecting a warm day)
    Students may bring money-snacks will be sold this day

    End of the year party:
    Date: 6/24/15
    Time: 11:00-3:00
    THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!
    FEEL FREE TO DOUBLE UP ON ITEMS OR BRING IN ANYTHING ELSE YOU MAY LIKE EVEN IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST :)

    June awards and Kindergarten graduation
    Date: 6/25/15
    Time: Awards 8:00      Kindergarten graduation: 11:30-12:15
    Students are allowed to decorate their caps. If you are interested in doing this, please let me know!

    If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me or come by the classroom.

    Thank you and have a great evening, 
    Miss. Maciel

    Saturday, June 6, 2015

    Look into our week 6/8-6/12

    Good morning parents and guardians,

    14 more days for our kiddos to become first graders, where has time gone?Lots more fun events are coming up, information will be going home, or posted on our classroom easel and of course here on the blog. Please check on a weekly basis for the most up to date information.
    I will be out of the classroom June 11. Please remind students to be on their best behavior this day.

                              Some important news from the PTO and dates to keep in mind:
    New information or changes in purple
    6/8: PTO meeting

    6/10: Last day to submit 100 mile club miles for credit

    6/12: Family Friday (Tk/K lunch at 11:00)
    6/18: STEAM Expo 5:50-7:15
    6/18: City council meeting
    6/19: Donuts for dads


    Last week of school
    6/22: Sports day
    Tk-1 course time 8:30-10:30
    Need: 5 volunteers to lead group of students around course
    Need: 2 parents to be in charge of our booth
    2nd-4th course time 11:30-1:30
    Need: 2 parents to be in charge of our booth

    6/23: Kindergarten Field trip-Aquarium of the Pacific
    Field trip lunch order forms must be turned in by Tuesday, no later!
    Official permission slip went home this Thursday
    Please be sure to fill out both sides and send payment (cash only)
    DUE: FRIDAY, June 12!
    Student price: $5.00
    Chaperon price: $20.00 (7 per Kinder class)
    Chaperons must drive themselves to and from the trip
    Any student who cannot afford to pay may still attend the field trip
    All students must ride to and from the field trip on the bus
    Siblings are not allowed on field trips
    Students who are not attending the field trip are expected to be in class that day

    6/24: FULL day of school-End of the year party
    Donations list is on our class easel
    THANK YOU TO THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!
    Feel free to also bring in anything else you may like (even if it is not on the board)
    Exp: desserts
    6/25: Last day of school (HALF day)
    - June awards assembly Tk-K @ 8am
    KINDERGARTEN graduation @ 11:30-12:15


    MobyMax
    Continue to use Mobymax at home whenever your child gets a chance. Every child's learning is individualized! This is a great, fun program for the kids to use to reinforce math and language arts skills.
    All students now have access to MobyMax once a week during centers, please work with them to help them sign in on their own.


    Here is a look into our new week

    Language Arts:
    • Story: Unit 6-Week 3 "Building Beavers"

    Writing:
    • Paleontologist journal
    Math:
    • Math final (will cover everything the students have learned this year
    Science:
    •  Paleontologist-What do they do? What tools are best?
    Social Studies/Leadership:
    • Kindergarten memories

    Please feel free to email me or stop by with any questions or concerns.
    Also, please be sure to check online grades. Parents were given access to our grades books at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to see how your child is doing in class. If your need your access information please see Sarah in the office.

    Enjoy the weekend!

    Thank you, 
    Miss. Maciel

    Ps. Our Shutterfly page is updated on a regular basis. IF you do not have access and would like to see the pictures, please email me and I will send you an invitation. :)