Kindergarten Update

Dear Parents, May 20.2022

For our last weeks of school, we will be making some changes in the regular routines so please check the weekly letter describing the changes and some fun additions! We will focus on finishing up the last skills in the SuperKid Unit and Bridges Math Curriculum along with end of the year assessments.

As we approach the end of our school year, we want to let you know how much your children have grown this school year. Many are reading and computing nicely and are ready to tackle the first grade curriculum with success. The challenges of having to adhere to COVID protocols and then adjust as they were lifted, has offered the students (and teachers) opportunities to grow in a new learning environment. Working in a school community such as St. Philip Neri makes us realize how grateful and blessed we are as teachers; without the parent collaboration and your partnership we could not be successful in the education of your children. Thank you.

We look forward to our End of year Outing with the Kindergarteners on Friday, June 10th. Here are the details:

10:45-12:00: Field Day at Lincoln Park with Mr. Croft

12:00-12:20: Walk back to class

12:20-1:05: Pizza lunch

1:05-2:05: Art Docent Project. Hosted by Phanette (Bennett L. Mom) and helpers

2:05: Special treat!

Maxwell is our SuperKid next week. Thanks to Samantha R. for sharing her things.

What’s Happening in the Classroom?

ELA/ Language Arts/ SuperKids-/ Reading Groups- Finish Unit 24 SuperKids Club- Recognize that vowels have long and short sounds, Identify words with long vowel “a” “e” and “i”, sound, sequence events, recall story events, follow oral directions, blend sounds to decode words, associate words with pictures, read and spell memory words, recognize alphabetical order, print the alphabet

Math- Review of Skills

Social Studies- Symbols of America

Science – Force and Motion ( Push and Pull)

Religion- Ribbon Ceremony, End of Year Preparations

Congratulations to Mrs Hall on completing her Credential Program!

Sincerely, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Halkias

What Our Families are Saying

"The supportive teachers at SPN played a big role in preparing me for high school and helping me understand what to expect. They encouraged me to ask questions and seek help when needed, which made me more confident in my learning. Thanks to them, I entered freshman year already familiar with many concepts and effective study habits that have helped me stay on top of my work. SPN also taught me valuable life skills that I still use today, helping me succeed academically, build strong friendships, and maintain my overall well-being."

— Tibby Horvath, SPN Class of 2022

"We are very satisfied with the SPN community, something that is important to our family. My children feel safe and comfortable with SPN. Our family feels connected with the SPN community from parents and families to the staff and faculty. My children and we as parents have made healthy and positive relationships with other families from school. We share time outside of school with other families which brings a level of connectedness I don't know if we would have elsewhere"

— SPN Parent

"My children are experiencing community in other ways than just friends and playdates. Faith Families is an example of community, interacting with students from all grade levels, and learning and creating for others outside of SPN. Field trips to Kids Against Hunger or the Alameda Food Bank where they work and see firsthand how their efforts help others less fortunate, for those who are in need of support. Community is not just our SPN ‘bubble,’ and that is what SPN demonstrates and provides– opportunity to explore a bigger community."

— SPN Parent since 2016

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