What Are You Doing for Spring Break?

Here are some ideas on what to do during Spring Break in Hampton Roads- the majority are free!  If you have any other ideas for parents and kiddos- please email me at rebecca.rose@vbschools or leave a comment with date/time/info.  Thanks!

Saturday, April 3 
Make a Butterfly House at the Home Depot

(drop in between 9-12)  FREE!

This is a favorite among my own children.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Monday, April 5, 2010
Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!
Bayside Public Library 10:30-11:00

(Registration is required and begins March 15). FREE!

Come have a roaring good time with a story, craft and meet a Wild Thing (costumed character). Great opportunity to have your picture taken with a Wild Thing!


Wednesday, April 7th: 
Garden Storytime at the Botanical Gardens:  10:15-11:00
FREE with Garden admission

Join us in WOW as a Garden Teacher reads a story that sets the stage for a WOW adventure! Storybooks come to life as we explore the Children’s Garden with the senses of touch, smell and sight.

Wednesday, April 7th. 
Visit the Norfolk Chrysler Museum of Art
Free admission every Wednesday


Saturday, April 11: 
Zoo Storytime at Barnes and Noble at Greenbrier
FREE!

Join us on the second Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm for a special storytime featuring volunteers and an animal guest from the Virginia Zoo.

Egg Hunt

Dear Parents,

We are going to have a small egg hunt next week for our class and we are looking for donations of candy stuffed plastic eggs.  If you are able to donate, please send the plastic eggs in your child's backpack.
We appreciate the support!

Mrs. Rose's Kindergarten Friends

Reading Rockets: Calendar

Check out some ideas of different books to read to your child this Month!

Reading Rockets: Calendar

School Spirit

Last night many of my friends had a blast at spirit night at YNOT pizza.  It is always so much fun to see your friends outside of school.  I will continue to twitter our school spirit nights.  Thanks again for showing your support!

Check out the vbschools link for more information on this exciting project!

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Our New Read Aloud

We are currently reading Mr. Popper's Penquins in class.  This classic book that tells such a simple tale was written in 1938 and has been a favorite among all my kindergarten classes. 

Help Support Our Teachers and Students

A fundraiser to benefit Virginia Beach City Public Schools'

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

 

Saturday March 27 from 1-5

 

To order tickets or for more information, please click here.

 

P.S. This is the organization that awarded our school the "Bookflix Grant"!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Today was a fun day in our class- we had lots of different activities celebrating the day.  We also had a visitor during the night who left green footprints, a pot of gold, and a little bit of a mess.  Word traveled fast and everyone was visiting our room to see what a mess "Lucky" had made.

 (Spoiler Alert!) Thank you Mrs. Bridges for decorating our classroom!

Practicing our Reading

First grade is right around the corner and we've been practicing reading independently.  The classroom is quiet and happy as everyone reads with just a murmur of voices and the occasional giggle.  Even Mrs. Rose has had time to read a few pages of some of her favorite children's books.  Please continue to encourage your child to read quietly to themselves or you each day.