We have almost reached the finish line or the end of the third grade for this year. In one way, I can't believe it and in another I think of how much the students have grown and changed.
We have many special dates in the month of May. Please mark your calendars as your child will not want to miss any of the exciting events planned.
May 1st- Several events are planned for Friday.
We will have Book Buddies first thing in the morning. Chapter 22 math test will be given before specials. After specials, we will have a short good bye for Miss Veda our cherished Kennesaw University students. This will be her last day and I know the children will miss her as will I. After lunch, we will plant flowers with Mrs. Hamel in honor of Earth Day. A Chattahoochee Nature Center Presentation will end our day as we study about "Nature's Neighborhoods".
Monday May 4th is our last Reading Night for the year. It will be in the media center from 6:00-8:00. Remember, all students earning AR point need 11 points by May 19th.
May 5th from 5-6 is PTA Open House to honor all the Garrison Mill teachers that are retiring. Feel free to come by and wish them well as they have worked very hard for all children at Garrison Mill.
We will have a lunch change on this day as well. We will eat at 12:40, please pack a larger snack that day.
May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Day and Nurse Appreciation Day.
May 12th Field Day-thanks for the great volunteers during Field Day.
May 13th- Science Test
May 14th USA Map long term project due. Each student was given a large map that has specific directions on it. They are to color the map, identify the sates and capitals. They are to color the major rivers and identify the locations of many landmarks. Please make sure that the students do a little bit every night. Here is a link to help them with identifying states. We will have a map bee under the covered play area on Monday, May 18th.
United States Map
May 8th- In honor of Mother's Day we will have Freaky Friday May 8th from 1:00-2:00. The students have been working hard on some activities to share with you. The students can bring clothes to change so they can be the mother and Moms can come dressed as their child. No, the boys do not have to wear a dress. They can bring a tennis racket if mom likes to play tennis or a book if mom likes to read. It is a fun activity and not meant to make anybody feel uncomfortable. We have viewed the movie at school and have been working on some Mother's Day assignments that we will share with you. You and your child may also do a skit where the child is you and you are the child. Some comical topics from the past have been getting up in the morning, doing homework or chores. This part is optional and is totally up to you and your child.
May 8th is also the day of the Volunteer Brunch from 8:00-12:00. The teachers cook for the parents in appreciation for all they do during the school year. I will be cooking some yummy Pigs in Blankets, so don't forget to stop by and honor yourself for helping our classroom run so smoothly this year and for taking such wonderful care of me during and after my surgery and throughout the year.
May 19th is the Author's Tea from 9:00-9:30. Please plan to come to the classroom to read the writing your child has produced this school year.
May 20th is reflection Day- This is where they fill out End of the Year Journals that they may take home and keep. We will create memories of this year by drawing some of our favorites on the sidewalk. We will write letters to upcoming second graders to let them know what to expect. This is one of my favorite days of the year.
May 21st is our End of Year Centers from 1:00-2:00.
May 22nd is the last day of our school year. It will be very difficult to see this special group of children move on.
Please don't forget to print and post the class calendar. There are more general events that are not mentioned in my blog. As always, if you have questions please ask because my door is always open to you.
