newsletter

may 2012

Tater Tots
A is for the alphabet we learned about each day. B is for the busy bodies ready for work and play. C is for colors - red, blue, yellow and green. D is for drawing pictures, the best youve ever seen. E is for exercise to keep our bodies strong. F is for the fun weve had each day the whole year long. G is for great memories well hold with us so dear. H is for happy faces, filled with love and cheer. I is for imagination used at every turn. J is for good jobs and the praises we have earned. K is for the kind words we always try to say. L is for learning to listen, more and more each day. M is for musical instruments, violin, drums, and more N is for learning numbers 2 + 2 = 4 O is for the obstacles we learned to overcome. P is for practice makes perfect, it applies to everyone. Q is for all the questions weve asked throughout the year. R is for reading stories, with our friends and teachers dear. S is for cooking up snacks, a taste we all will try. T is for taking turns to talk, our hands we raise up high. U is for unique artwork ; the masterpiece weve done. V is for our value lessons -- listen to each one W is for the world of words weve barely dipped into. X is for extra special kids -- its him, its her, its you.

he end of the school year is just around the corner! As we get ready for the summer sun, well be learning about many of the wonderful things summer brings, like warm weather, growing gardens, buzzing bees, and caterpillars changing into butterflies. Well perfect the skills weve learned this year, practice summer safety, and make a few more lasting memories. Kids Village Gives BackWe believe that each and every child has the potential to make a difference in the world. We teach children that it is never too early to start helping those around them. This month we have the opportunity to help children in Ecuador. A representative from Kids Village will be traveling to Ecuador to volunteer at an orphanage in need. Your family can help, too, by making donations to our Kids Village Gives Back fund throughout the month of May. We will match every dollar donated and all of the funds collected will be delivered directly to the orphanage this summer. We are excited to help children in other parts of the world and want everyone at Kids Village to participate in some way. Help your child think of ways to contribute and make a difference for someone in need. We will be introducing the fundraiser during a school assembly on May 1st and 2nd. More information will be sent via e-mail. Please take note of our final Parent Teacher Conference for this school year, held on May 3rd and 4th. We are anxious to share your childs progress with you as well as some of the wonderful experiences we have had with them. Our conferences will be an open house style. You are welcome to come on either May 3rd from 1:007:00pm or May 4th from 9:003:00pm. All of our teachers will be available during these times, so stop by when its convenient for you, no appointment necessary. There will be NO SCHOOL on both May 3rd and 4th. National Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up on May 7th11th. We are excited to take this opportunity to show our teachers how much we love them. Your child can be part of our Teacher Appreciation Week by simply writing a special note, drawing a picture, or making a homemade gift. It doesnt need to be something elaborate or expensive, just let your teachers know how much you love and appreciate them! Class graduations will be held the week of May 14th18th. Watch your e-mail for more detailed information about when your childs graduation ceremony is scheduled. We hope you can join us for this great celebration! Kids Village Spirit Week is May 21st25th. Start hunting now for your craziest hats, outfits, and hair-dos to wear during the last week of school. On Monday wear your silliest hair-do; on Tuesday wear sports gear; on Wednesday we want to see your best hat, and on Thursday and Friday wear your Kids Village t-shirts. The last week of school also brings our Teddy Bear Picnic, complete with our favorite books, stuffed animals, and of course plenty of yummy snacks. Watch for an e-mail with more information about your childs class picnic. Dont forget to turn in all of your home reading books before May 15th. Let us know if you have books that are lost or damaged so we can get them replaced. Also, our lost and found is overflowing! We plan to donate all unclaimed items to charity. So if your child is missing a jacket, sweater, hair clip, or lunch box, please come by and take a look.

Y is for yes, yes, yes, its been a wonderful year! Z is for the zest we give this end-of-school cheer! HOORAY!

Kids Village Task Card

tater tots
may 2012

Name: Academic Skills

I Can Write My First and Last Name
I Can Count by 5s and 10s to 100

I Can Recognize and Name 8 Shapes I Can Match Spoken Words to Written Words I Can Retell a Story Using Details

Workshop Skills

May Values: Courage & Confidence

We want every student to come away from this school year with a greater sense of confidence in his or her ability to learn and explore new things. We have a school full of incredible students with limitless potential and our greatest wish is that they will have the courage to follow their dreams and the confidence to make their dreams a reality.

I Can Read a Recipe

I Can Recite The Old Woman in the Shoe and Sort Instruments by Family

I Can Describe an Event From the Past, Present and Future I Can Make Observations and Participate in an Experiment I Can Express My Creativity Through Art

Value Skills
I Can Work Hard and Never Give Up
Kids Village R.E.A.D.S.

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may 2012

Kitchen
We will use all of the things we have learned about using kitchen tools, stirring, measuring, pouring, and following a recipe as we finish up our last month of school.

Music
Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Percussion are the four different instrument families. We will be working on sorting instruments into families this month. The children are also getting ready to perform for you the songs and poems they have learned at their Graduation Program.

Social Studies
Past, present, and future can be hard for children to understand. We will be learning about the concept of time this month and discussing things that have happened in the past. This is a good time to review some of the things we have learned throughout the year too.

Science
Experiments are always an exciting way to learn about the world around us. Following instructions accurately, making a prediction, observing the results, and evaluating the outcome are all things we will be working on this month.

Art
Creating something unique and original can be difficult for children because so much of what they do is recreating what they have seen. We are going to focus on creating art that is all our own, like no one else. Well use our imaginations and discover ways to express our own creativity.

Dates to Remember
May 1st Begin May calendar for Kids Village R.E.A.D.S. May 1st Begin accepting donations for Kids Village Gives Back Ecuador Fundraiser May 3rd NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:00-7:00pm May 4th NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences from 9:00-3:00pm May 7th - 11th National Teacher Appreciation Week May 14th - 18th Graduation Ceremonies May 21st School Spirit Week Crazy Hair Day May 22nd School Spirit Week Sports Day May 23rd School Spirit Week Hat Day May 24th & 25th Kids Village T-Shirt Day May 24th - 25th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Birthday Kids
PJ B., Cozette F., Maren H., Avery J., Niels J., Alex L., Jack L., Lauren L., Ella L., Tiare L., Mason M., Austin N., Jordan R., Tate S., Gwen T.

Summer Birthdays
Cash A., Abby A., Anistyn B., Chanel B., Sienna C., Will C., Jacob D., Ethan E., Lessya F., Mary G., Alyssa G., Grant G., Moti H., Jack H., Kaylie H., Miranda H., Collin H., Madison H., Eliza J., Katie J., Drew K., Taylor K., Ava M., Golden M., Ella M., Andi M., Addison M., Bailey R., Grace S., Gabriel S., Nick W., Alyssa W., Brooke W., Ada T., Mason S., Kya S.,