May 2011
Heath Extended Day 2-6 Newsletter Spring is in the air… We have been so lucky to have such bright and sunny afternoons, lately. The kids have spent a great amount of time in their afternoons enjoying the lovely weather. We have noticed many of the children independently getting a game of soccer, basketball, wall-ball and/or baseball started. In addition to spending a lot of time outside, the children have been participating in projects and activities focused around Earth Day. They have been working on an Earth Day activity packet in which they have learned many ways they can help contribute to a “greener Earth.” The children painted clay pots and planted spices for your family to grow and enjoy! Some children participated in making bags out of old jeans. They learned how to sew the bags and then they used their creativity to decorate them! We thought it would also be fun to make the dessert called “dirt” as a fun way to wrap up this unit! We are sure they will enjoy this special treat! Introducing LEGO Club Students at HEDP have shown an interest in building with Lego® blocks. We would like to encourage the creativity and imagination that the students bring. Starting in the month of May, we will be starting a LEGO club at extended day for first and second grade students. SAVE THE DATE!Thursday, June 9th HEDP End of Year Party! We are excited to announce that the theme of this year’s end of the year party is Alice in Wonderland! The children in k-1 and 2-6 will spend the majority of May and June preparing for this event! They will create games and decorations for students, faculty and families to enjoy! For a couple of weeks leading up to the big day, the teachers will be reading Alice in Wonderland to the children! More information to follow!
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What’s happening in K-1 -We kicked off the month of May with some paper mache. Tuesday, May 3rd was National Sun Day. Using paper mache we created suns that will be painted and hung in our classroom. We played a game of trivia based on facts about the sun, As the first week of May comes to an end ask your child(ren) some interesting facts about the sun. -On Thursday, May 5th, it is an early dismissal day, some first graders will be attending the Red Soxs vs. Angels game at Fenway Park. Students who stay at HEDP will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta!
-On Friday, May 6th, we will be recognizing the Kentucky Derby. We encourage children to wear crazy hats!! -Through the month of May we will be celebrating wish days for Ava, Leigh, Nathaniel, Kendall, Michelle, and more to come! We congratulate all the K-1 children for their cooperation during homework and D.E.A.R time each day. SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, June 9th HEDP End of Year Party! We are excited to announce that the theme of this year’s end of the year party is Alice in Wonderland! The children in k-1 and 2-6 will spend the majority of May and June preparing for this event! They will create games and decorations for students, faculty and families to enjoy! For a couple of weeks leading up to the big day, the teachers will be reading Alice in Wonderland to the children and watching the movie K-1 Wish List -Cleaning Luxuries (Lysol Wipes, Paper towels) -Automatic pencil Sharpeners -Hand held pencil sharpeners -Gardening watering can -Lego People -Jump Ropes -Hula Hoops - Girftcards to local stores for our fabulous volunteers |
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