Parent Survey & MORE!

Principal Shepler has sent out an email with a link to this year's Parent Survey. PLEASE complete it ASAP (click on the words "Parent Survey" to complete now). It must be finished by Friday, May 25th. We appreciate all parent input. A dinosaur coloring page was sent home today for your child to color any way they choose. When you’ve finished the survey have them bring it in with your signature so they can add it to our dinosaur rumpus. We’re beginning our study of dinosaurs as we prepare for our June 7th field trip to the Dinosaur Museum.

This Thursday is Movie Night from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Our last one for the year.  It is $10.00 for each student and pre-sale has begun! We’re showing “Rango” and as usual, students get all the popcorn they can eat.  

Next Thursday, May 31st is our K-1 Performance at 5:00.  Everyone is working hard to bring you the best show possible. Please have your child (children) in the classroom by 4:30. They should wear blue, white, or green solid T-shirts if possible with dark pants, jeans, or leggings.  The performance should last about 30 minutes. I look forward to seeing all of you.

PLEASE work on sight word lists with your child. 1st graders must have mastered lists 1-10 and Kindergartners must have mastered lists 1-5, by June 1st.

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Thank You,

Mrs. Spits 

Movie Night Date Change

ATTENTION PARENTS!

"Rango" Movie night has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 24. Pre - sale for tickets will continue until then. Same time, same movie! View earlier posts for details.

Thank you,

Mrs. Spits, Ms. Carhart, & Ms. Jones

Dental Hygienist and Firefighter Visits

Hello Parents!


Last week our students were able to get tips on dental hygiene from a parent who works in a dentist office! We learned what foods to eat to keep our chompers healthy and how to brush in small circles. The student's had fun and there were a lot of laughs.

This week we had firefighters from CalFire's station 75 visit Sycamore's K-1 They talked to us about fire safety and let us play with their gear. Each student got the opportunity to man the water hose! It was very exciting and an unforgettable experience.

We have been having a great time planning these visits for our students! Next week is military & police week.


Thank You,


Mrs. Spits, Ms. Carhart, & Ms. Jones


***Upcoming Important Date***


May 31st at 5:00 pm - K-1 Performance

May Movie Night!

It's that time again! We will be hosting our fourth movie night on Thursday, May 17th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

We will be serving popcorn and lemonade. Students may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. The cost will be $10.00 and pre-sale begins Monday, May 7th. 

Since we have been learning about different habitats and how animals adapt to their environment, we will be screening "Rango". 

Rango is a pet chameleon always on the lookout for action and adventure, except the fake kind, where he directs it and acts in it. After a car accident, he winds up in an old western town called Dirt. What this town needs the most is water, but they also need a hero and a sheriff. The thirsty Rango instantly takes on the role of both and selfishly agrees to take on the case of their missing water.

California Life Science Standard 2

2. Plants and animals meet their needs in different ways. As a basis for understanding this concept:

a. Students know different plants and animals inhabit different kinds of environ­ ments and have external features that help them thrive in different kinds of places.

b. Students know both plants and animals need water, animals need food, and plants need light.

c. Students know animals eat plants or other animals for food and may also use plants or even other animals for shelter and nesting.

Thank you for your support.

The K-1 Team

Mrs. Spits, Ms. Carhart, and Ms. Jones

WANTED: Book Fair Volunteers

Hello Parents!


We have our Spring Book Fair on Wednesday, May 2. We would really appreciate parent volunteers to help out each class and work at the Book Fair which will be upstairs. Here are the scheduled times for each class.


Mrs. Jones's class 8:45 to 9:15


Mrs. Carhart's class 9:20 to 9:50


Mrs. Spits's class  9:55 to 10:25


If you would like to commit to coming with us there is a sign-up list posted on your child's classroom window.


Thank you in advance,


Mrs. Spits, Ms. Carhart, & Mrs. Jones


P.S. 


PTC needs more parents! If you would like to be involved please attend the next meeting at 5:00 in room 103 the first Thursday of every month.

Thank You Mailman Manny!

Today our students were able to visit with a real-life mailman! Mr. Gutierrez came in to talk to the students about his job and why he is important in our community. 


Wooohoooo!

Our Race Car Driver Visit

On Tuesday, the father of one of our student's came in to teach all of K - 1 about what a race car driver does. He created a Power Point with pictures of his cars and of past races. The students were able to try on his helmet, gloves, and other gear. They really enjoyed getting to see his race car! They even got to hear how loud a race car engine really is. 

The Thompson family has donated 100 tickets to see a race at the Perris Auto Speedway. If you are interested in receiving some tickets for your family please email your child's teacher ASAP. They will be "first come, first serve". In the email please include how many family members you have so we can save your tickets.

A special thanks to the Thompson family!


Thank you,


Mrs. Spits, Ms. Carhart, and Ms. Jones