The Last butterfly!!!

We were able to visit with this last little guy before he took flight. He is the one we re-netted and decided to keep due to lack of flying ability. We named him Fuzzy Wuzzy the Butterfly.

Friends are the best!

We let our butterflies fly away. Well, all but one which was not up to par. He will stay with us until he goes to butterfly heaven. I will post photos asap!

This week we are focusing on friendship. We ALWAYS talk about being a good friend, but this week all our art, work and books will all have a friendship focus. You may see things addressed to your child's cousin or neighbor friend etc. That is because your child found that person to be their good friend. Please be sure to share any pictures or whatever we send home.

We celebrated Adam's summer birthday last week and we will celebrate Adam's summer birthday this Thursday. There is no need for snack that day.

Please say a little prayer for our friend Macie. She broke her arm this weekend. It looks like she may need surgery to repair it. She will be out for the rest of the week at least.

Finally, there are still a few spots left for our summer program. It will be loads of fun. If you are interested, see Mrs. Clarke or Mrs. Hodge.

Take care and God Bless!!

Mrs. Tanya

We have BUTTERFLIES!!!

Well, it is official, our caterpillars have changed into pupa, chrysallis and now they have emerged as lovely painted ladies. We will keep them until Monday when we will release them. Above are some shots prior to today. I will get the butterflies up asap! Our 3 week long lesson on different bugs will come to an end this week and it could not have been more exciting. We even had a picnic outside and were more than happy to invite some ants, but there were no takers!!

This week we started Peter and the Wolf. We are talking about sounds of music and how you might feel during certain instrumental pieces of music that go along with that story. The 4's and 5's have also started discussing the concepts of more and less as well as making triangles.

Continue to expose your child to their last name. A lot of the older children are getting better at writing their last names. The younger ones are good at recognition, right where they need to be.

Finally, we have begun working on preparations for our end of the year program. We truly hope ALL our students can make it as they will play a big role in the overall success of the show. Please let us know ASAP if you know your child will not be in attendance. Also, if you plan on pulling your child out of school before the last day of school, PLEASE alert me ASAP as to the date and reason so we can document and have the report cards done on time.

Thanks much and as always....God Bless!
Tanya :)

BUGS BUGS BUGS!!

Well, we have bugs in our room. Don't fret! It's a good thing. We have caterpillars that have just begun the metamorphosis process. We have been talking about the life cycle of these great creatures as well as doing various art, math and science projects revolving around them. This week we will continue with the butterflies, but we will include bees, ants, crickets and more. They will be little entomologists. Just ask them some of the big words they have learned.

Our weeks are flying by! We have but a few left, so we will begin celebrating some of our summer birthdays next week. Please check your child's folder daily for information.

Finally, if you have not seen the video, it is posted on facebook under the academy of st. priscilla at divine savior.

Enjoy the warm weather. We really enjoy seeing them romp around after school. I know your kids appreciate you letting them spend those last few minutes with their friends.