Tuesday, March 29, 2016

April Newsletter

Read ALL about it!  
We are so lucky to have live ANIMALS in each of our kindergarten classes this month!
Each class received a batch of tiny butterfly larva, or caterpillars. We are so excited to watch them grow and change through metamorphosis! We also have GOLDFISH! We take great care of our fish and they make great class pets!
CE Spotlight
Congrats to our Art teacher, Allie Lamb for being named CE Teacher of the Year 2015-2016! We love Mrs. Lamb! 
Reading
We are learning about Non-Fiction stories! We are learning to use features of text to find out information!
Math
We are learning to identify and describe 3D shapes, and how to compose/decompose numbers!

Social Studies
We are learning about chronological order of historical events, and making a timeline.

Science
We are learning about animal needs, parts and life cycles! Ask your child about the life cycle of a butterfly! 
Writing
We are learning to write an “All About” story. Each story should tell facts about a topic, and be at least 3 sentences. 

Important Dates & Reminders
April 11 : Picture Day

April 14 : Kindergarten Music Program! The show includes songs about COLORS of the rainbow, even a song in Spanish! Please have your child wear their Castleberry “field trip” shirt. (We will send these home soon. Please plan to wear your CE shirt again on Monday, May 16th for Field Day)

April 15: Early Release at 1:15 p.m.

April 25 - May 13th : TPRI Testing (reading skills): Get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and make sure to be here every day! J

April 21: 5th Six Weeks Report Cards sent home.

May 17th:  Field Day!
May 20th: Career Day!
May 19th: CISD Art Show