Kindergarten Information
What We Are Learning: June 2025
Reading & Writing
We'll be reading non-fiction books, which means we'll be learning about real facts and information, not made-up stories. For writing, we'll focus on how-to books. Think about books that teach you how to do something, step-by-step. Maybe you'll even write your own!
Phonics & Word Skills
We'll sharpen our reading skills by working with R-blends. These are words where the letter "r" is combined with another consonant, like in "brush" or "frog." We'll also practice blending and segmenting sounds in words. This means putting sounds together to read a word (blending) and breaking a word down into its individual sounds (segmenting), especially for words with four, five, or six sounds.
Math
In math, we'll be reviewing all the skills we've learned throughout the school year. This will help make sure we understand everything really well before we move on!
Science
Our science unit will be all about pushes and pulls. We'll investigate how forces make things move or stop.
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we'll dive into American Symbols. We'll learn about important symbols that represent the United States, like the flag or the Statue of Liberty.
Home Connection
Getting Ready for Summer!
As the school year winds down, let's work together to help students finish strong and stay sharp over the summer.
Finishing the School Year Strong
Throughout June, please continue to help your child stay on track academically. Make sure they read every day, ask them about what they are learning, and help them get enough sleep and healthy food. These good habits will keep their brains ready for learning!
Summer Fun and Learning
Summer is a time for your child to rest, relax, explore, and have a lot of fun. To help them stay prepared for 1st grade, here are some helpful ideas for the summer:
- Read for 15 minutes every day! This is super important for keeping their reading skills strong.
- Write for 10 minutes a day in a summer journal. They can write about anything they do or see!
- Keep using our online learning tools:
- Lexia: Check out lexiacore5.com
- Kids A-Z: Head to kidsa-z.com/main/login
- Math games: Find fun games at investigations.terc.edu/library/Games_K1.cfm
Important Reminders for School
- On cooler or windy days, please send your child with a zip-up or light jacket. It's always a good idea to dress in layers because classrooms can sometimes get a little chilly.
- Please leave jewelry, light-up shoes, and distracting headbands at home. These items can sometimes be distracting during learning time.
Important Dates
- Tuesday, June 3: Get ready for some fun because it's Field Day!
- Thursday, June 5: School will be closed for Eid al-Adha.
- Friday, June 6: School will be closed for a Clerical Day.
- Friday, June 13: Join us for the PTA Meeting and End of Year Party!
- Tuesday, June 17: Come celebrate what we've learned at the Celebration of Learning at 8:30 AM.
- Tuesday, June 19: School will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
- Thursday, June 26: This is the Last Day of School and our Kindergarten End-of-Year Ceremony! We'll have a regular dismissal time.