The End!

Ice Cream Social

Today we had an ice cream social with all the teachers and support staff that have helped our class this year. It was so much fun and the kiddos were so well behaved. I tried to snap a few pictures, but things got a little hectic so Mrs. Hardesty took a few which was great because I was in the pictures and I was wearing my fun black/yellow party dress. After blogging for so long, I realized I have no pictures of me because I'm always taking the pictures. Thank you teachers for coming to our social- the kiddos were very excited to share our ice cream. When Mr. K walked in all the kiddos cheered making him feel like a rock star. Thank you parents for all the ice cream supplies:)

End of the Year Fun!

Just some snapshots of the end of the year activities....choosing a book to keep for the summer and signing our autograph sheets.

Penny Science Lab

Summer Vacation is Coming!

Summer vacation is almost here!
We are getting very excited in kindergarten because we are about to be first graders. Things are a little hectic at school with finishing up everything before the end of the year. We do have some fun last things planned in the next week.
1. Science Lab this Thursday- this is the lab where we explore pennies. Stay tuned for pics:)
2. Field Day this Friday- we are very excited. I have to confess this is a long day for kindergarten teachers because we are basically outside all day (field day for both am and pm classes), but the kiddos have a ton of fun and I love getting a tan:) Don't forget to put suntan lotion on your child.
3. Lots of playground time- we've been cooped up inside because of SOL testing and the kiddos were so well behaved during these last two weeks. We are going to make time to stretch our wings and run around.
4. Spend quality time together as a class so we have happy memories of the end of first grade.
5. Have the kiddos paint (this goes under quality time).
6. Singing our favorite songs
7. Finishing up the chapter book "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"

I have a few teacher things to do before the end of the year and I am trying really hard to keep up with email and lnotes, but if something needs to be done before the end of the year- please let me know as soon as possible by calling me at 648-2440 ext 51330. Thanks!

Caterpillars and Butterflies

Our caterpillars are now in a chrysalis state and we are so excited to watch the lifecycle of turning into a butterfly. Each year the butterflies really keep me on my toes and this year was no exception- we actually had to have a little health procedure done to the butterflies that involved three other people (thank you Nikki, Lynn, and Kathy for all of your butterfly medical advice and especially for Nikki for actually performing the procedures on these delicate creatures), a tricky trip down the hall that involved a chair with wheels, a few tense moments, a panic phone call to Nikki's second grade class, and a lot of brainstorming. But the good news is that it appears that everything is back on track and the chrysalis' look happy (?) and healthy. Stay tuned for pictures of when we release the butterflies (keep your fingers crossed that all goes well:)

Show Your School Spirit!

Get Ready for JBD's Annual Book Swap!

John B. Dey’s Annual Book Swap
Help us to gear up for the 2010
JBD Summer Reading Club

COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN
Starting June 1st, all students are encouraged to bring in their gently used books.
For every TWO books brought in the student will be able to choose ONE book to take home.
Bring all the books you can!
TAKE the books to your classroom between June 1st and 6th

Swap Dates:
Pick Out books: Wednesday June 8th
John B Dey is supporting the Reach Out and Read program at CHKD by donating all of the extra books.

Events at Great Neck Library

Check out these free events this summer at the Great Neck Library

Family Activities and Summer Reading!

FREE kids projects at the Home Depot!


Check out this free farm in Hampton. For more information click on the picture.

Check out the free planetarium programs for families through VBCPS.

Click the picture for more information about programs at the Contemporary Arts Center.

The Chrysler Museum has a special exhibit this summer on the artwork of "Curious George". I took both of my sons about two weeks ago and they loved the artwork. One of the best parts of the exhibit was a reading room filled with Curious George books and comfy chairs for kiddos and parents to read.

Don't forget to sign up your child for Barnes and Noble's free summer reading program- fabulous! Click on picture above for more information.

Thank you so much to Mrs Grant for all the tips and ideas for free family activities and educational events:)