Butterfly Class News March 30 - April 3, 2015

Butterfly Class News for March 30 - April 3, 2015 View this email in your browser

THANK YOU! It was so much fun to see everyone who was able to make it to the Library fieldtrip. Thanks so much for coming and continuing to extend our learning about authors, books, reading and that it's all FUN!

This Week - Spring Weather/Water Cycle March is almost over, and Spring is definitely here! We will be learning about spring weather, comparing weather during the different seasons of the year, and how the water cycle works. We will also be learning about rainbows and what makes a rainbow. Enjoy this last week of school before Spring Break! Spring Break Next week, April 6 - 10, is Spring Break. Enjoy your week off. Hopefully, we will continue to have some beautiful weather! We will be back Monday, April 13, ready to have a fun week and celebrate our children. Watch for info on our Spirit Week themes for that week.

Lego Auction Basket Thank you to everyone who has donated items and money for our auction basket! We will be collecting items through this next week. If you would like to donate to our basket, please bring the items in to the classroom. If you would prefer to donate cash towards the purchase of items for the basket, you can give it to either Teacher Jaylene or Teacher Sally. Thanks! Auction Tickets are now on sale! Our annual LAPSK Auction will be held Saturday, April 18th at Big Al's. Tickets go on sale March 16th and will be $18/person or $34/couple until April 10. After the 10th, tickets will be $22/person and $40/couple. This is an adult-only event. Families who purchase auction tickets will receive free bowling coupons. Classroom Wish List  Ultra Fine Point Sharpies - variety of colors 8 1/2 x 11 laminating sheets Colored cardstock Volunteer Opportunities: Approved snack donations are now a way to fulfill party of your 2-hour volunteer requirement. There is a list posted outside the classroom. Classroom Opportunities: Recycling - 15 minutes Washing toys/dress-up - 30 minutes Making playdough - 30 minutes Playdough The Butterfly class would love to have some fresh playdough. If you would like to make some, let us know. It's also a great way to earn 30 minutes of volunteer time. Thanks! Reading Group Feedback We would love your feedback on how you feel reading groups are going. Is the homework too hard/easy? Would you like more materials included? Concerns or? Please feel free to catch Teacher Jaylene either before or after class to chat. Thank you! Word Wall - Letter W This week we will be focusing on the letter W for wind, water, and wish. Please help your child find something that begins with the letter W if they would like to bring in something for sharing. Thanks! Seussical Jr. As a school, we will be attending Seussical Jr. on Tuesday May 19. They play begins at 9:30am at the theater at Fort Vancouver High School. Tickets cost $6 each. Sign-up outside the classroom. We will begin collecting money after Spring Break. Important Dates April 1 - Tuition due April 6-10 - Spring break April 13-17 - Week of the young child April 18 - LAPSK Auction April 22, 23 - Kindred @ 10:15 May 1 - Tuition due May 9 - Playground Clean-up May 14, 15 - Progress reports go home May 20, 21 - Kindred May 22 - Family Fun Night 5:30 - 7 May 25 - Memorial Day - No School June 1 - Tuition due June 4 - Butterfly Class Graduation - ALL STUDENTS June 10 - Last day of school - All school picnic 10:30 - 1pm