Thursday, June 23, 2011

Thank You

Hello students and families! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your generous gifts! WOW!
I have been so blessed to work with all of you this school year. I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, come visit me during Open House!
Thank you again,
KM :)

Friday, June 10, 2011

Thank you to all the parents and other family members who were able to attend our Author's Tea this morning. The students put so much time and effort into their books; they were SUPER excited to share them with you today. I am so proud of all they accomplished - from illustrations, to stories, to poems, to math problems - we have a very talented group in here! The books were sent home today for the students to keep.
I had a few parents inquire about how to purchase these books for use at home. If you click here it will take you to the Bare Books website. The website is also available in the Parent - Teacher Connection section of the blog. Enjoy!
This coming Monday is our final field trip - Fountain Rock! The students and I discussed how we should dress for the trip, and this is what we came up with: Dress like it's field day - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses if you want, sneakers with socks, comfortable clothes, water bottle with your name/initials on it. We will be eating lunch at Fountain Rock, so please pack a lunch in a disposable bag. Reusable lunch bags are acceptable, but please be advised that your child will be responsible for carrying it. The current weather report is mostly sunny with a high of 79 - a welcome sight compared to this week!!
Report cards will be sent home with your child on Wednesday. In addition to your child's report card will also be his/her SAT-10 scores. Urbana elementary school second graders came in the top FIVE out of the whole county!! WAY TO GO!! Your child's teacher for third grade will also be posted on the report card.
Tuesday, June 14th will be the UES band/orchestra/chorus concert outdoors at 9:15 AM. This will be set up similar to how the 50th Anniversary Celebration was, with students sitting on the black top. Please have your child bring a towel to sit on that day, and a coat of bug spray wouldn't hurt either :) Thank you!
Finally, as you will read in the UES News, I will be leaving the Magnet program next year to teach second grade general education. I am excited for this opportunity, especially since I will continue to work with my AMAZING second grade team, and get to stay at Urbana Elementary school. I am looking forward to applying my experience with the Magnet program to benefit the students in my future general education class!
Thank you all for a great year, I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, and a great school year next year!!

:)
KM

Monday, June 6, 2011

About Monday's Field Trip...

First of all, we're VERY excited!!

Second of all, there has been a time change. Instead of leaving at 9:00 and returning at 12:15, we'll be leaving at 10:45 and returning to UES by 2:00 PM. All other aspects of the field trip will remain the same. Please let me know if you have any questions. Want a preview of what's to come? Check out the link below!

Have a great week!

:) KM

Fountain Rock