KA Weekly Update 3/31

Hello KA Families,

Where did March go?  I hope that April brings more spring weather and sunshine!

We have been experiencing much excitement in the classroom, as our marigold and sunflower seeds have begun to sprout!  Each day brings new life!  The students are becoming experts in the life cycle of plants.  This week we will have a special culminating activity: we will “eat a whole plant!”  We will have an opportunity to eat foods that come from different parts of plants:  roots (carrots), stems (celery), flowers (broccoli), leaves (spinach), and seed (sunflower seeds.)  It is always a fun and memorable learning experience.  We will draw and label these, and write about our favorites.

In religion this week, we will be learning about Palm Sunday.  In math this week, we are working on larger numbers, number patterns, and counting by twos, fives, and tens.  In reading this week, we are focusing on the letters Kk, Ll, and Uu and reviewing the sight words “little”, “said”, “here”, and “was”.

Reminders:

  • Class pictures are on Tuesday.  Students need to be wearing full uniform.  This includes a green uniform vest, sweater, or sweatshirt.
  • If you would like to order pizza for your child on Wednesday, you must pre-order online by Monday.  Here is the link: https://stmarym.org/pizza-order/
  • As the weather warms up, students often get warm and take off their jackets and uniform sweaters.  Please make sure to label all sweaters/sweatshirts/vests/jackets/coats with your child’s name!
  • Also, make sure to send a refillable water bottle with your child each day;  We are active and busy, and students get thirsty throughout the school day!

Upcoming dates:

  • Tuesday April 4th– Class pictures (uniform).  Forms and money due by that morning if you would like to order pictures.
  • Friday April 14th– Good Friday.  “Living” Stations of the Cross at 11:00. Kindergarten will attend, please feel free to join us if you can!  The 8th graders always do a very nice job reenacting the stations of the cross.  Early dismissal, 12:00.
  • April 17-21- Spring Break
  • Thursday May 4th– Kindergarten Field Trip to Fire Station One.  (I am still missing 1 permission slip, please send in by Monday!  I also could use one more driver.)

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please let me know!  Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Katie White

Kindergarten teacher

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White, Katie

Mrs. White is so excited for another great year in KA! She has been at SMM since 2014, and has been teaching in Catholic schools since 2002. Over the years, Mrs. White has taught many grade levels and subjects, but kindergarten is her absolute favorite! She loves being part of the early learning process and seeing the amazing connections that kindergarteners make every day. Mrs. White graduated with a BA in education and history from CWU (go Wildcats!) and earned a M.Ed. from Seattle U (go Redhawks!) She lives in Everett with her husband and two sons. Some of Mrs. White's favorites, in no particular order: Dogs, Chocolate, Hiking, Books, and Snow!

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