May 2011

Happy Spring!

We are winding down the school year.  The themes for the spring are gardens, animals, moms, sea life.

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Happy Mother's Day

 This Friday, your child will be bringing home a couple of gifts for Mom.  One is a small box filled with very special things.  We made it based on a book titled,

A Present for Mom by Vivian French.  A summary is printed below:

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-This charming Mother's Day story depicts family togetherness and love in a single-parent household. Stanley, the youngest of four kittens, can't decide on a gift for his mother. Stumped, he asks each of his siblings what they are giving. His brother says he will give their mother flowers. "`Good idea,' said Stanley" and he rushes off to pick some flowers from the garden. But "by the time he got back inside, all the petals had fallen off." Stanley then goes on to ask his two older sisters for advice but comes up with no ideas. Troubled, the kitten tosses and turns all night, worrying about what to do. The next morning, his siblings gather in Stanley's room to offer last-minute advice, triggering an idea for the perfect present. The cartoon illustrations, done in watercolor, gouache, and pencil, dominate the book, showing the dejected kitten as his ears droop, whiskers quiver, and tail drags with each failed effort to produce a gift. One very nice touch is the progression of family photos on the endpapers and title pages. The bright colors and expressive characters combined with the heartwarming story make this a noteworthy addition to picture-book collections. Children will identify with Stanley, his quest, and his ultimate triumph.

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On Tuesday, April 26 we went to the zoo with the entire kindergarten class.  It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun.

Our trip to the zoo!

Free digital slideshow made with Smilebox

 

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Family Picnic 2011

Remember our annual family picnic with Sinquefield's Leaping Lizards and Goodwin's Guppies on May 20th.  Each child was sent home with an invitation.  Please let us know if you can't download this file or if you need another one.

Download Family Picnic 2011

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Summer School

ESY this summer is right here at Murdock! Dates and hours for summer school are:

June 13th through June 30th  and

July 11th through July 28th

The school day will be from 9:00-12:00, Monday-Thursday.

Please note: There is no school the week of the 4th of July.