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Big Update

Well, anyone who reads this knows that blogging has not been my forte' this year! I would like to change that.

As of today, we officially have 37 days of school left! We are on the downhill slide. That is very exciting but it's a little sad for me, too. I truly enjoy watching your children grow. I remember the very first day they came in - all excited, some scared (very few tears this year!) When I look back at the beginning days pictures, they seem so small!

In the next 36 days, we have a lot to cover. On April 21, we begin our end of year testing. The best way to prepare for this is to have your children well fed and well rested during this time. The testing is a culmination of everything they have learned this year so it's impossible to 'cram' for this test. I don't want them stressed about it, anyway. I am confident their scores will show much growth over the year.

You can be reviewing our popcorn words and practicing their kidwriting.

I'll try to keep the posts coming. I'm inspired!

HOMEWORK

I seem to have confused many of you with homework. Remember, the packet I send home each month contains 'suggestions' for homework. You are free to work with your child on whatever you feel is best for your child. Use these as a guideline. The packet is designed with each work page representing one week of homework. Some parents are keeping the packet in the folder. I am able to check these pages daily. If you choose NOT to do it this way, you may send the week's page in on Friday for the whole week. This counts, too. The point is for everyone to spend a short period of time each night working with your child. (10-15 minutes!!) In addition, the nightly check-out books go home daily through the week. Please spend 5 minutes with your child reading these books. Send the book and the signed response slip back daily and they will get a new book. These books go home nightly Monday through Thursday. They do not go home on weekends.

If this is still clear as mud, just send me a note and I'll give you a call. Thanks!

ENJOY

New postings. Remember, I am a mom, as well as a teacher. Of course, my kids are now 23 and 20 but it hasn't been that long . . . When I saw these videos, it still struck my funnybones. I thought of all of you when I saw these!

Pachelbel Bedtime

The Dad's Song

The Mom Song Sung to William Tell Overture with Lyrics

Testing is over!!!

OK - I haven't been doing a good job keeping my blog up to date. I have, however, been keeping my website current which is a major job!!! In case you haven't found it, go to http://www.carlaray.net/ and check it out!!!

Parent Night was wonderful!!! I had a tremendous turnout and all the response I have heard was great. It was a great chance to let parents know just what goes on in kindergarten!

Test results should be going home on Thursday - Be on the lookout!!

Book Orders arrived today so they should be going home in backpacks tomorrow. Also look for our first take-home books. Be sure to write comments and sign the take-home slip for each book. Put them back in your child's folder to come back to school the next day:)

Reminder: Try to send all money to school in a sealed envelope and be sure to put your child's name on it and what the $$ is for.

Fund Raiser is due Sept. 18.

I'll try to do better keeping up the blog!