Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer.   I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day for five days a week.   Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections.   I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities.   Here is what I do as a mother:  discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Promoting Summer Engagement

At the end of the year all students participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) units.  Teachers planned science units that integrated the four STEM themes.  First grade students reexamined fairy tales from a scientist's point of view while second graders worked on a theme based on Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.  All students enjoyed these engaging activities. … [Read more...] about STEM

Thank you for attending the K Parent Orientation meeting last night. I hope you found the evening informative.   Attached is a PDF of the presentation.   Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me after July 1, 2014. … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Orientation

Dear Parents, The weather report is not looking good for tomorrow.   I am canceling field day for May 16th and using the Rain Date of May 20th. The same procedure will be in effect for May 20th: All K arrive 8:45 and stay until 1:20 p.m.   YMCA K students will be bussed to Lincoln at 1:40. All 1-3 students will arrive by 8:30 and stay until 1:30.    YMCA will be open from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Pizza lunch is on tomorrow as it was included in the last order.   Tennis will be held tomorrow as well. Again May 16th is a regular session day with  morning and afternoon K  classes and … [Read more...] about Field Day Canceled May 16th