KA Weekly Update 5/13

Hello KA parents,

I hope you are enjoying the weekend!  Happy mother’s day to all of our wonderful KA moms!

Thank you for your feedback in the parent survey!  This information helps me grow as a teacher and improve our class program for next year.  If you haven’t already returned it, please send it in this week.  Thank you!

We have been having a great time with our ABC countdown!  I will try to document each day with a photo or video on our class Instagram, kakindofday.  What has your child’s favorite day been so far?

In reading this coming week, our new sight words are “me” and “where” and our focus letters are Yy and Zz.  In math, we will finish up our measurement unit.  We will have a special guest speaker coming to KA for exercise day on Monday.  Ms. Garcia will be teaching a social studies lesson this week as well.  We will continue our study of Mary in religion, as well as different forms of prayer.  The beautiful Marian shrine that the students made last week will be on display upstairs by the main office; stop by and take a look!

Upcoming dates:

  • ABC countdown to summer continues, refer to ABC countdown calendar (attached) for details
  • Friday May 19: KA will cheer on the 1st-3rd graders at the primary track meet *please note this date change
  • Monday May 29: Memorial day, no school.
  • Friday June 2: Summer birthday celebration lunch in KA (pizza and lunch provided for class).
  • Monday June 5: 1-4 pm, Dennis uniform turn-in/trade-in day
  • Tuesday June 13: KA celebration brunch at 11:00 (SAVE THE DATE!) KA will present a slideshow, student presentation, and awards in the classroom!  Parents and family invited.  School dismissal at 12:00.
  • Wednesday June 14: Last day of school, mass and KA assembly in the church. (SAVE THE DATE!) School dismissal at 10:30.

Important Uniform Change Reminder! As per the information from Mr. Cunningham’s state of the school presentation the uniform sweater/vest will be changing for next school year.  For school in the fall, all students will be required to have the new sweater or vest (lighter green with new logo). This decision was not by the choice of the school, but due to a manufacturer change.  If your bring a new logo sweater or vest on the Dennis turn-in day (Monday June 5th from 1-4 pm)  you will receive a voucher for the same item at half price and a $15 Dennis coupon for your next order.  The current dark green sweaters/vests will no longer be allowed next year, and must be turned in in June.  The current logo sweatshirts WILL continue to be allowed.  I know this is a bit confusing, but let me know if I can help clarify!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

Mrs. Katie White

Kindergarten teacher

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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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