K-1 News

Whats happening in April at Extended Day?

In honor of the spring season, despite the weather, we kicked April off by painting ceramic pots  with spring colors and planting seedlings. Through these fun activities we will be learning about how flowers grow and watch them bloom. Keep your eyes on our window ledge to see our spring blossoms come to life.

We are proud to announce that many children have been earning wish day! A wish day is a reward for earning 10 homework stars on their homework charts. Each day children 4-6 children receive a sticker for doing what is expected during homework and D.E.A.R time (Drop everything and read). Our homework time last 15-20 minutes Monday through Thursday and we expect the children to be focused, calm, and productive.

Wish Days granted in the Month of April! We celebrated Declan’s wish day by having a picnic at Eliot Field, playing a class wide game of kickball, and having Declan’s choice of chocolate brownies for snack! Through the month we will celebrate wish days for Tian-Hao, Nicki, and Michael. All the children will earn a wish day by the end of the school year! So stay tuned to hear the wishes granted at HEDP!!

Announcements

-Since January we have been lucky enough to have student interns from Wheelock College joining us! Regretfully our student will be wrapping up there time with us at the End of April, as they begin to prepare for finals. We will be working on cards and preparing the kids for their departure.

-Please keep in mind that multiple early release days will be occurring this month

    -Wednesday, April 6th, On this day we will be going to Eliot field for a picnic and a game of kickball.

    -Thursday, April 14th, On this day we are offering field trips, the Kindergarten crew will be going to fire station #1 with Jackie and Julia. 1st graders will have the choice of joining the trip to the fire station or going see “HOP” at the AMC Chestnut Hill movie theater. Permission slips are in the mailboxes, and each child must sign up for a trip by Wednesday April 13th.

    -Wednesday, April 27th- We will begin working and illustrating our short stories! These stories will be written neatly, laminated,  and sent home as they are completed.