Saturday, May 23, 2009

Blueberry-Picking Trip

We are very excited for our blueberry-picking trip on Tuesday.  I can actually see some sun outside as I write this, so I'm very hopeful that we won't get rained out!  Our trip is to Southland Berry Plantation in Earleton.  We will load the bus at 8:30 and return to PK at 12:00.  Here are some tips to make sure the trip goes smoothly:
  • Your child needs to wear cool clothing and sneakers.  There are often ants and other insects around fruit bushes, so open-toed shoes won't work.
  • If you would like for your child to wear sunscreen (highly recommended), please put it on before coming to school.  Your child is welcome to bring a hat or visor to wear on the trip as well.
  • Your child needs to bring a bag lunch to eat.  We will be having a picnic lunch while at the berry farm.  Please label your child's lunch with his/her name.
  • We will bring our water bottles to drink while on the trip.  Many children finished their water on Friday, so please check to make sure your child re-fills his/her bottle, or send in a new one on Tuesday.
  • The children will bring home the blueberries they pick.  Don't expect a lot, though -- the kids like to eat more than they collect!

April Pictures

After many technical difficulties, here are the pictures from April . . . finally!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Creek School Change

Due to the bad weather this week, the Creek School event will be rescheduled from this Thursday (May 21st) to next Thursday (May 28th).

Therefore, the boys can dress up for King day this Thursday, if they would like. Also, we will be having book clubs as usual. 

We are hopeful that the weather will clear up and that the children will have an opportunity to participate in these great outdoor events next week!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

May Scholastic Orders

The May Scholastic book club orders are due on Friday, May 15th. A paper copy of the Firefly order form is in Friday folders this week. Once again, I did not receive the SeeSaw order forms this month, but you can view and order from SeeSaw online.

If you would like to place an order this month, you may:
1. Send in cash or check made out to Scholastic with your paper order.
2. Order online at www.scholastic.com/parentordering. 
User Name = Krank Password = books

This month, I recommend:

Firefly:
Commotion in the Ocean -- $1.00
How I'm Feeling Pack (2 great books by Todd Parr) -- $6.00
The Teddy Bears' Picnic -- $3.00

SeeSaw:
The Gingerbread Cowboy -- $3.00
A Chair for My Mother -- $4.00
Class Clown -- $2.00