April 24, 2026

 Hi  Families!

We had so much fun planting a variety of seeds this week! We can’t wait to see what sprouts first. We will continue to learn about how plants use their different parts to help them grow through hands-on activities and explorations! 🌱

Field Trip!!

Your child brought home a field trip form for the Brookfield Zoo! Please return the form as soon as possible! 

MAP testing

Our Spring MAP Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th .  We are asking that you take a few moments to talk to your child about some test taking tips.  Here are some suggested talking points: 

1.   We know you have learned a lot!  Try your best so you can show what you know. 

2.  It is important to take your time and not rush through the test.  

3.  Read or listen to all answers before making your choice.  

4. Please make sure you have headphones and that your ipad is charged.  

As always, a restful night's sleep and a good breakfast are recommended!

***A working pair of headphones is needed so please ask your child if their headphones work at school.  If they do not send them with a new set please!

Kildeer PTO Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Thank you so much for your continued support and partnership throughout this school year. As a token of our appreciation, we would like to invite anyone who has helped at any of our class parties or school events this year to our Kildeer PTO Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00am.

Please click on the Google Form below to RSVP by May 1st. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast RSVP

Disney Day

On Friday, May 8th first grade is going to have a themed day of learning.  We will be pretending to go on a trip to Disney and all of our learning will be based around that theme.  If your child would like to dress the part they can wear Disney themed outfits.  Some examples would be dressing like a Disney tourist, a Disney Character/Princess, clothing that has Disney Characters on them, Disney Ears…ect.  Looking forward to a fun day of learning! 

Telling time 

The students are working hard on telling time. We are including these practice sheets  again in case you didn’t have the opportunity to utilize them last week. 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-6  in class so far. Unit 6 is a review of all of the tricky words we have learned this year.  

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Recess

As the weather is unpredictable this time of year, please send your child with coats to keep them warm at recess.  Recess is still so early in the morning that we are not at the peak high temperature for the day yet. We go outside every day and we want to make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather at that time of day.

Expected Behaviors

We are continuing to work hard on showing expected behaviors. Gentle reminders at home are very helpful. As a reminder the Cougar 5 are:

• Follow Directions

• Use Kind words

• Keep hands and feet to self  

• Make safe choices

• Do my Best

Important Dates

Wednesday, April 29th-MAP Testing

Thursday, April 30th-MAP Testing