May 2021

 Dear First Grade Families,                                                                             

It is hard to believe that we are now in our last full month of school!  It doesn’t seem like very long ago when my classroom was full of brand-new first grade students, ready for an exciting new year.  I have enjoyed watching those eager students grow and learn over the past months. 

Friday, May 7 is our Fine Arts Gala. The event will begin at 6:00 pm. Our music lesson students will be providing entertainment and there will be art pieces for showcase on this exciting evening. 

Thursday, May 13 is a Pajama Day for first grade. We have filled another class sticker chart and earned a treat. The students voted for Pajama Day. Students may wear pajamas and bring slippers to wear in the classroom. Please do send sneakers as we will still be going outside for recess.

The Bulldog Run will be held on Friday, May 14.  All students will be participating and families are invited to come and cheer for the children as they run (or even run with them!).  Children are to report to the classroom by 8:20 am and we will be heading to the soccer field for announcements at 8:30. First grade will be running from 8:40-9:40 am. You are encouraged to sign your child out after the first graders run (on the soccer field) and spend the day with them. I am trying to get an accurate picture of how the day will work, so I am asking each of you to please let me know if you do or do not plan to attend the race day with your child.

There will be no school on Tuesday, May 18, due to the election on that day.

Just a reminder that there will be  no school on Monday, May 31,  Memorial Day.

Our next Bible memory work for the year is as follows:

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God my God.”

 

This will be due on Friday, May 21.

On Thursday, June 10, we will have Pet Day in our classroom. I will be sending a Sign-Up Genius link for 10-minute time slots to bring pets for a visit. Small, non-furry pets who live in cages or bowls (hermit crabs, lizards, fish...snakes!) may be brought for the day, but furry pets may only come for 10 minute visits. If you show any signs of being ill, please do not come for Pet Day. Also, you will need to sign in at the office when you arrive and you will need to sanitize your hands when you enter the classroom. If your child has a rabbit for a pet, please send a picture only. I am very allergic to rabbits and even 10 minutes in the classroom would cause a reaction for me. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Pet Day, please don't hesitate to contact me.

On Friday, June 11, we will have our end of the year picnic at Nottingham Park. Mr. Fry has requested that parents bring their students to the park in the morning. We will meet at Nottingham Park, Pavilion 6, at 9:00 AM. The address is:
150 Park Road

Nottingham, PA

Students (and family members joining them) should bring a packed lunch with a drink. We will have a playground near our pavilion. You will be able to sign your child out from the park and go home from there. 

We are celebrating two birthdays this month:

Landon has a birthday on May 13.
Frankie has a birthday on May 30.

Happy birthday, friends!

Here is a list of important dates to remember in May:

~Friday, May 7 - Fine Arts Gala and Open House, 6:00 PM

~Thursday, May 13 - Pajama Day

~Friday, May 14 - Bulldog Run

~Tuesday, May 18 - No School

~Friday, May 21 - Ruth 1:16 due

~Monday, May 31- No School, Memorial Day

Looking Ahead

~Tuesday, June 8- Field Day and Run Club Awards

~Thursday, June 10 - Pet Day

~Friday, June 11 - Last Day of School; 1/2 Day of School

                                    Picnic at Nottingham Park (150 Park Road, Nottingham, PA; Pavilion 6)

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, and a beautiful month of May.

In Him,

Jackie McClure