TK Picnic is Tomorrow / TK Daycare Reminder

Picnic Reminder
Tomorrow, Friday, June 3 at 9:00, the TK kids will have a picnic at the school playground.  You are welcome to join us.  The students may come to school in their play clothes tomorrow (non-uniform dress).

From Mrs. Gigi:
The TK Kids who attend Daycare, this is a reminder that there will be no daycare supervision on Friday, June 10.

Three Piggy Opera Reminder

Don't forget - the TK play is on Thursday, June 9 at 10:45am

The 3 Piggy Opera Costumes:
Please look below to see what your child is to wear the day of the play --  
Do not send your kids in their uniform


Storytellers - Wear nice non-uniform clothes


Mommy Pig - Wear a blouse with dark pants (I have an apron for you to use)


Daddy Pig - Wear a polo with pants.  You are welcome to draw a mustache above the lips. 


3 Pigs, Straw House, Stick House, Brick House - Wear a t-shirt (any kind) with jeans (pants).  (I have t-shirts for you to borrow to put over your clothes)


Straw, Stick, and Brick Peddlers - Wear non-uniform clothes (must be pants on the bottom).  Wear an outfit that looks close to a farmer.  Farmer hats are good too!  Here's a picture for reference:

*Please have your child wear his/her school shoes.
If you have questions, please ask me.

Week 37

Dear TK Family and Friends,

This week we are reviewing the following:

• All Prayers
• All letters and sounds
• All sight words
• Ocean Animals
• Practicing the 3 Piggy Opera Play
• Subtraction to 5
• Counting to 30

This week is all review.  We will continue learn more about ocean animals.

Thursday, June 2

Inside the Outdoors will visit our classroom and share details about the features of various types of animals.  Last year, they brought a snake, bird, lizard, hare, tortoise, insect and many others.  

Friday, June 3

TK/K Picnic - Students may come to school in their play clothes (just like Field Day).  Students will be provided a lunch and have the opportunity to play.  Families are invited to join, but only those adults who are fingerprinted may volunteer and help with the children.  If you are volunteering for the Picnic, please e-mail me so I can make a list of helpers.

Thursday, June 9

TK Play -  We plan to begin the play at 10:45am.  I sent home an RSVP form today.  Please fill it out and return to school tomorrow.  This will help me plan the correct number of chairs to be set up in the hall.

We are less than 2 weeks away from the last day of school.  I am cherishing every moment!

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Paragas

A Note from the Room Parents

Please join us as we make  leis made of  candies and chocolates for our 5th grade buddies on Tuesday,  May 31, 2016 from 9:30am to 11:00am. We will meet at the Cypress Library lawn. It is at 5331 Orange ave, Cypress. You may bring your picnic blankets or chairs. Little kiddos are welcome to run around while we're busy making the leis. Everyone is welcome.

Please Contact Mrs. Garma

Field Day/Snack Bar

Field Day is this Friday, May 27.  Field Day is just a day for the kids to have fun and show sportsmanship.  TK will participate in yoga, hula hoop/jumping rope, and playground play.

After an hour and half of activity, TK will enjoy their snack.  I encourage you to prepare a healthy snack, especially if you are sending money to school with your child to purchase a snack from the Snack Bar.  The Snack Bar will be selling candy, chips, and drinks.

If you wish to allow your child to purchase food from the Snack Bar, please use the envelope provided (sent home in your child's folder today).  Do not send more than $5 for your child to spend on snack.

Parents who wish to volunteer during the Field Day will help supervise the children in the activities, assist with First Aid, escort children for restroom breaks, and help with purchasing snack at the Snack Bar/snack supervision.

If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail me.

Thank you!

Week 36

Dear TK Parents and Friends,

This week we are learning the following:

• Mary Our Mother
• Forms of Prayer
• All sight words
• Addition to 10
• Subtraction to 5
• Alphabet recognition and sounds
• Reviewing beginning sounds
• Ocean creatures

We are doing a lot of reviewing this week as we wind down the school year.  Please continue to review all letters, counting/number recognition, and sight words.

The play, The 3 Piggy Opera has changed its location.  We will now be doing the play in the Hall.  We are still planning to begin at 10:45 am.  Please e-mail me with an expected number of people planning to attend your child's play.  I want to be sure to request enough chairs to be set up.  Please e-mail me this week with a count for your family.  The play is excepted to last about 30 minutes.

Field Day is this Friday, 5/27.  Please e-mail me if you would like to volunteer to help with the TK class.

No School Monday, 5/30 - Memorial Day

Inside the Outdoors on campus experience - Thursday, June 2.

TK/K End of the Year Picnic (on campus) - Friday, June 3 at 9am.  I will need volunteers.  If interested, please e-mail me.

TK Play - The 3 Piggy Opera - Thursday, June 9 at 10:45am in the Hall.

Last Day of School - Friday, June 10.

Hang on to your hats!  It's going by so fast!

Have a great week!

Mrs. Paragas

Week 35

Dear TK Parents and Friends,

I can't believe how fast this month is going!  I feel like I just changed the calendar to May and now we are here in the third week.  I am embracing every moment I have with your child as these days are going to go by even faster!

This week we are learning the following:

• Religion: Mother Mary, The Hail Mary and prayer review of the past prayers
• Math: counting to 30, counting by 10s to 100, addition to 10
• Literacy:  All 20 sight words (this will be on going), All the letters and sounds, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Science: Life Cycle of the Butterfly and reviewing plants
• Social Studies: Songs of Patriotism - National Anthem

We are constantly learning new songs that help us learn the core concepts.  Your children love to sing and my hopes is that they are sharing their songs with you such as "The Butterfly Song", "Gentle Woman", and of course, "The Three Piggy Opera".

The 5th graders came to visit our classroom to share their Stewardship Project with us.  They are partnering with Mater Dei with a program called Get on the Bus.  Get on the Bus is a program that provides transportation and support for children and their caregivers to visit their mothers and fathers in prison.  Children are provided a travel bag with various items, snacks, and materials to make their parent a card and to help stay in contact with their parent.  They have asked TK and K to bring coloring books and crayons for children under 9.  I hope everyone can contribute a little something to support these children who may be going through a difficult time.

Today, HOPE bags were sent home.  A couple kids left before I could hand out the HOPE bags.  Even if you did not take home your red HOPE bags, you are still welcome to participate by bringing nonperishable food donations.  Every little bit counts! :)

Thank you for keeping a quiet learning environment for Kindergarten during our 11:30 dismissal.  I appreciate your cooperation!

The 3 Piggy Opera Costumes:
Please look below to see what your child is to wear the day of the play --
Storytellers - Wear nice non-uniform clothes
Mommy Pig - Wear a blouse with dark pants (I have an apron for you to use)
Daddy Pig - Wear a polo with pants (I have a mustache for you to borrow)
3 Pigs, Straw House, Stick House, Brick House - Wear a t-shirt (any kind) with jeans (pants).  (I have t-shirts for you to borrow to put over your clothes)
Straw, Stick, and Brick Peddler - Wear non-uniform clothes (must be pants on the bottom)

*Please have your child wear his/her school shoes.
If you have questions, please ask me.

Thank you!

Mrs. Paragas