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APS-PS All-Day Class Newsletter dbennett@mail.ab.mec.edu                                978-264-4700 x3262 Debbie, Mary Jane, Ali and Chris                        May 10, 2012 Bulldozer, Paver and Crane so tall; Flatbed, Dumptruck and Wrecking Ball! We had another great week learning more about construction tools and trucks. We found out that they all have to work together to build new buildings and roads.  Just like the friends and teachers in our classroom, they are a team that work together to get the job done.  We had fun trying out some construction trucks from Shelagh and Julie’s rooms and using our strong hands and stencils to make our own vehicles.  On Buddy Day, we did an observational drawing of our beans and flower seeds.  We were amazed that some have already sprouted!  We saw some stems, leaves, roots and sprouts.  We are going to do two more observations to add to our planting journal and then bring home the journals and plants for our home gardens.  We finished up our special Mother’s Day gifts and can’t wait to help our moms open them on Sunday.   Every day we’re getting more excited seeing all of our fieldtrip permission slips come in and today we got to see the books that we will be donating to the library.  We also spent some time reading through a social story that Shelagh wrote for us about our train fieldtrip.  We thought of some questions we might want to know about our trip and also learned what might be the same and different about our day.  We will have lots of adults and parents with us that day and we know that we will all have a great time!   This week we’ve had some more visitors from the elementary schools as they get ready to welcome us to kindergarten!  Moms, please make sure to check backpacks to find your special Mother’s Day presents.  May you all have a wonderful and relaxing Mother’s Day! Book Nook: Good Morning, Digger by Anne Rockwell           Fire Truck by   by Ivan Ultz             Curious George Boat Show by Kate O’Sullivan             Trucks by Donald Crews Minerva Louise and the Red Truck by Janet Morgan Stoeke Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss             From Here to There by Nancy Skultety The Lady with the Alligator Purse by Nadine Bernard Westcott C is for Caboose by Traci N. Todd                       A Mother’s Song by Janet Lawler Show & Tell:  Our next friends will be: Monday May 14th– Teddy O.       Tuesday May 15th– Fieldtrip Wed. May 16th– Will M.          Thursday May 17th – Aditya K. Aditya starts our last round of Show & Tells for the school year! Parent’s Corner It’s Laundry Day!  Please make sure to wash all bedding and return on Monday morning.  We love the smell of nice, clean sheets and sleeping bags.  Thanks.   Upcoming Dates: Tuesday May 15th – Our Super Fantastic Train Fieldtrip (Please make sure you return your child’s lunch order, permission slip and money by Monday!) Time for Class Pictures:  Don’t forget to wear your favorite outfits for picture day.  This year we are planning to have our class pictures taken on Monday May 21st.  Children who also receive support from Shelagh’s staff will also be having their pictures taken on Thursday May 17th.  We will be sending home a flyer with more information closer to picture day!   Kindergarten Transition Fieldtrips: Our kindergarten transition fieldtrips are being planned.  Look for more information next week.   A Message from Carol:  Preschool Schedule Changes Monday May 28th - No School for Memorial Day June 1   - No School for all students who attend school on Friday. This is a day long staff training event.  Thanks carol June 7th - All classes will be dismissed at 11:30 on Thursday June 7th.   No afternoon classes will be held.   Thank you for your understanding.  This will give the whole staff the opportunity to participate in the district wide retirement celebration for our colleague Debbie Bennett. Wed. June 13th – 2:15 to 3:15 – End-of-the-Year Ceremonies – All are welcome.  We will be giving each child their portfolios, class certificates and mementoes of their time in the All Day class.  Please watch for an e-mail from our room parent, Beth, if you would like to contribute some healthy treats for the festivities. Thursday June 14th – Last Day of School – We will have a full day of school.  Dismissal will be at 3:15. Mommy, Mommy (tune of “Daisy, Daisy”) Mommy, Mommy, You know that I love you. You’re my mommy, Nobody else will do, Oh Mommy when we’re together, We have the best time ever, Oh yes, it’s true, I do love you, Mommy nobody else will do! Mother's Day (tune of Jingle Bells) Mother's Day, Mother's Day Happy Mother's Day, Here's a gift I'll give to you, On this Mother's Day, I'll clean my room, I'll make my bed, I'll put my toys away, I'll be good - Just for YOU, On this Mother's Day!

Classroom Wish List We always appreciate donations of Baby Wipes, Table wipes and tissues. These are some of our favorite ways to keep the germs at bay. Over the next couple of weeks we will be focusing on gingerbread, holidays and the books of Jan Brett.

Parent News -Laundry Week occurs every other Thursday. Please wash bedding in hot water and dry in the dryer and return promptly on Monday morning. Thanks. -Make sure to wash and send back extra clothes if they have been soiled. -Label everything with your child's name (extra clothes, blankets, sheets, sleeping bags, backpacks and lunch boxes! -Please check and clean out backpacks daily. -Mail folders should remain in backpacks so we can send important notices or information home to you. -Shoes or sneakers keep the children safest on the playground and gym.