May 29, 2009
Dear First Grade
Families,
What a beautiful
and busy week we have had. Just think it
was only 4 days, and we filled every day.
The trip to the Center for Wooden boats was a huge success. The weather was perfect, and the first
graders flexed their arm muscles while they paddled the parents and teachers
around south
Thank you to all
of the parents who came to the Center for Wooden Boats with us: Mrs. Brooks,
Mrs. DiMartino, Mrs. Heffernan, Mrs. Hollomon, Mrs.Laboda, Mrs. Negri, Mr.
Newland, Mrs. Aguirre, Mrs. Custer, Mr. Cook, Mrs. Enquist, Mrs. Harrington,
Mrs. Ludden (she had so much fun on Wednesday with 1B that she went again on
Thursday), Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Somers, and Mrs. Yerkes.
This morning we
raced our milk carton paddle boats. Let it be said that all boats were sea
worthy – some more than others. Some
moved with ease, while some were quite stylish!
Most importantly, a good time was had by all!
This afternoon, we
joined with the school community to send our eighth graders off in style. Each
class presented the graduates with a going away gift. Just think in 7 more years your children will
be the graduates!
The Reading Rodeo
is coming! The festivities will begin
Friday, June 5th at 12:30 in your student’s classroom. Are you ready
for an afternoon of reading, singing, and dancing? Many parents have asked if we are really
square dancing. The answer is YES! Your first grader will teach you the dances at
the Rodeo. We will end our celebration with some mighty tasty treats – made the
first grade way. This is a free dress
day for the first graders. So dust off
your dancing shoes and don your rodeo gear!
Ki-yip-ee-ai!
Have a wonderful
weekend!
The first grade
team