I give you back your child, the same child you confidently entrusted to my care last fall. I give her/him back pounds heavier, inches taller, months wiser, more responsible, and more mature than s/he was then. Although s/he would have attained her/his growth in spite of me, it has been my pleasure and privilege to watch her/his personality unfold day by day. I give her/him back reluctantly, for having spent nine months together in the narrow confines of a crowded classroom, we have grown close, have become a part of each other, and we shall always retain a little of each other.
We have lived, loved, laughed, played, studied, learned, and enriched our lives together this year. I wish it could go on indefinitely, but give her/him back I must. Take care of her/ him, for s/he is precious. Remember that I shall always be interested in your child, and her/his destiny, wherever s/he goes, whatever s/he does, whoever s/he becomes. Her/His joys and sorrows I'll always be happy to share.
Fondly,
Maria Petrozzi
Beach Party Day: Monday is Beach Party day! Kids are invited to wear their swimsuits (under school appropriate clothing), sunglasses, hats, and sandals. The kids will participate in beach-themed stations, but will not get wet. We will also celebrate JUNE birthdays this day.
Transition Up Day: Tuesday is Transition Up Day. The kindergartners will visit first grade to get a sneak peak at the next school year. First grade teachers will read to our kinders, play a game with them, give them a tour of the room, and answer general questions. Our visits are randomly assigned and are not an indicator of who your child's teacher will be next year! Teacher assignments are made in August. We will also celebrate JULY birthdays this day.
Super Games Day: Wednesday is Super Games day! Students will spend the day climbing, bouncing, sliding, riding, and playing courtesy of our awesome Fouse PTO! Parents do not need to attend unless you sign-up as a volunteer thru PTO. Please apply sunscreen before school that day, and send a labeled water bottle. Children must have tennis shoes/socks to participate in Super Games!
Last Day of Kindergarten: Thursday is the last day of school--NO BACKPACKS! We will spend one last day together...singing our favorite songs, signing autographs, eating popsicles, and playing on the playground. We will also celebrate AUGUST birthdays on this day. Good-bye, my good friends!
Week in a Peek: {M} beach party {T} art-am & transition up day {W} super games {Th} last day of k
Thank You: Many, many thanks go out to all of you who have volunteered in our classroom this year. The children look forward to the one-on-one time they spend with you, and have made huge gains under your guidance. Thank you for helping our "kinder-garden" grow! I would like to extend an extra special "thank you" to Mrs. Henson and Mrs. Bresnahan, our devoted Baggie Book volunteers. Without their help, our students would not have had new books to take home each week. THANK YOU!!
Summer Math Packet: In addition to our summer activity calendar, we also have a "Getting Ready for 1st Grade" math packet for our kinders. Download and print the document below!