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							Kern Stars
                          Star Kerrier                                   May 11, 2009
                                                 book talks, we will eat a picnic
           Our Learning Schedule
Reading – Working on questioning and             lunch outside. The children will need to
inferring with reading. The Daily Five Read      bring a sack lunch, drink, and a towel or
to Self; Read to Someone, Work on Writing,       blanket for our picnic (inside if the weather
Word Work and Work on Listening. Reading         does not cooperate). We encourage your
Groups                                           child to practice giving their book talk at
Math – Review                                    home. We will also have our author visit on
Writing – Journals                               this day. We are so excited!
Social Studies –
Science – Oceans                                                Kick Ball
                                                        It is exciting that your first grader will
                  Thank You!                              get to be a participant in kickball.
I would like to thank you for your generosity              We will be practicing and having
shown for Teacher Appreciation Week. I                   games with other first grade classes.
especially loved the extra hugs I got andI was   If you would like to attend our kickball
overwhelmed with your kindness. Kerr is the      games, check the Kerr website for the
    best place to work with the best             schedules (postings soon). Don’t forget to
       students and parents.       I am truly    wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle
         blessed to be a part of Kerr Family.    for these days! The children may wear their
        Thanks Again                             blue shirt and a cap if they choose to do so.
                                                 We look forward to your support.
            Did you Know                          Thanks!
…Aayush and Himja brought box tops.
Thank you!!

         Picnic of Books – May 15th
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May 15 is designated as Reading and Writing
              Day at Kerr Elementary. Our                      Up Coming Dates
              grade level has chosen the         Field Trip: Reschedule date has not been
               theme “A Picnic of Books” for     determined as yet. We will let you know as
                this special day. We are         soon as we know.
                requesting that your first       May 15 – Reading and Writing Day
grader bring one of their favorite books from    May 20 – Field Trip
home. They will give a “book talk” about         May 25 – Memorial Day
their book to the class that will                May 29 – Field Day
encourage reading. After our                      June 2 – Awards Day
June 4 – Year Book Signing