Last 14 Days of School!

This year has really flown by!  Bittersweet feelings fill the remaining days of the year.  We're glad it's summer, but we will miss spending the days with our smart, smiling children! 

Thank you to Hayley Nichols for bringing the BugSafari to our classroom on Tuesday.  It was an awesome event . . . and a big hit with our class!  What a fun way to celebrate the end of our insect unit!  We appreciate your generosity.

Just a reminder  How-To Powerpoint Night is on Thursday, June 3rd at 6:30.  The students have been working hard on their presentations and are eager to share their work with you!

On Friday, June 4th we will be having Papa John's pizza for lunch in the classroom (our treat), along with root beer floats.  You do not need to send lunch with your child unless they do not want pizza.

   Field Day is on Tuesday, June 15th. 

 Our End of the Year Celebration is on Thursday, June 17th from 1:30 to 3:30.    There will be a slide show and something special to honor each student.  Please join us if you can!

The last day of school is Friday, June 18th.  School is out at 12:00.  We will have a Class BBQ at the beach on Olman Point from 12:30 - 5:30.  See the previous blog for more information and directions.  A flyer with directions will also be sent home in the last Wednesday Go-Home envelope.  Hope you can make it!

Take-Home Book Bags - Please send in any classroom books that you have at home.  We appreciate your help in getting our books returned before the end of the school year.  Thank you!

How-To Power Point Night 

On Thursday, June 3rd, at 6:30, our students will be presenting How-to Powerpoint presentations.  This event culminates our procedural nonfiction unit, where students have learned about nonfiction text features author's purpose.  Students have been carefully documenting and modeling step-by-step directions on how to do some of their favorite things.  These How-to directions are being typed into power point slides, which will be demonstrated by your child.  This is the last Manatee evening event for the year.  Hope you can attend!

The Manatees are invited to Seattle's BugSafari!

On Saturday, June 5th, we have arranged for a private tour
from 10:30 to 12:00.
*There are still plenty of spaces available. 
Don't miss this great opportunity to see over 50 different species of
exotic bugs from all over the world.
The tour accommodates 23 students. We will accept the first 23 responses to this announcement. The cost for students and adults is $6.50.
Please submit cash or check to Mrs. Angus as soon as possible.
Mrs. Perine and Mrs. Angus will be traveling to BugSafari by way of the Bremerton ferry to Seattle.
We will arrive at the Bremerton ferry terminal at 8:30 a.m. The ferry departs at 8:45.
We may walk on the ferry if weather permits.  It is a 6-block walk to BugSafari from the ferry.
The ferry fare is $14.85 for vehicle and driver, add $6.90 for each passenger (youth $5.55).
Refer to the last blog for directions and parking.

End of Year Class Party

Our End-of-Year class party will be on Thursday, June 17th from 1:30 to 3:30 in the classroom.  There will be a slide show presentation and a special surprise to honor each student.  It's a wonderful way to end the school year.  Please join us if you can!

Manatee Class BBQ - Yippee!

The last day of school is on Friday, June 18th.  Our school day ends at

12:00, but the day will just be starting  . . . as we celebrate the last day of school with a class barbeque at Olman Point beach.  The fun will begin at 12:30. 
The location is on Case Inlet, with a 1/4 mile long sandspit, and view of the Olympic Mountains.  It's a fun place to make memories.  Bring the whole family!  

Directions begin at Purdy Elementary School, so make adjustments for your needs. When you turn onto 189th Ave, continue down the hill until you see the beach, then drive through the gate and park.

We will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers. We need two or three volunteers to help with cooking. Please bring a potluck dish.  You should also bring water shoes for your children, as the beach is rocky and at low tide there are barnacles. If the weather is nice, they may need bathing suits or shorts. Bring a change of dry clothes for them to change into after their chilly salt-water experience. You may also want to bring beach chairs, a blanket, towels, buckets for collecting treasures, and sunscreen. Oh, and don’t forget the camera!

Check out the Borders Summer Deal! Kids read ten books, and get a free book!

Happy May!

Thank you, Thank you,
Thank you . . .
for the thoughtful gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week!

We love our works of art from the students, and the beautiful bouquets of flowers are stunning!  We appreciate all the delicious lunches and snacks being served every day.  You're the best!

The Manatees are invited to Seattle's BugSafari!

On Saturday, June 5th, we have arranged for a private tour from 10:30 to 12:00. 
The facility houses over 50 different species of exotic bugs from all over the world. 

The tour accommodates 23 students.  We will accept the first 23 responses to this announcement.  The cost for students and adults is $6.50.  Please submit cash or check to Mrs. Angus as soon as possible. 

Mrs. Perine and Mrs. Angus will be traveling to BugSafari by way of the Bremerton ferry to Seattle.
We will arrive at the Bremerton ferry terminal at 8:30 a.m.  The ferry departs at 8:45. 
The ferry fare is $14.85 for vehicle and driver, add $6.90 for each passenger (youth $5.55). 

Directions to BugSafari
Directions to Bremerton Ferry Terminal

The facility is located across from the Seattle Aquarium.  Metered parking is available across from the aquarium, and there are also parking garages. 

"How-To" Expository Writing Unit

During the month of May we are focusing our writing on nonfiction.  Students will be writing
individual 5-10 Step "How-To" procedural power point presentations.  This is a precursor to the procedural expository writing skills that are required in the upper grade levels. 

This year we are asking for students to demonstrate their "how-to" knowledge, and special skills in the classroom as we photograph each step.  This will enable their photos to be inserted into their step-by-step power point slides. 

Please help your child decide on a "How-To" topic that can be demonstrated and photographed at school.  Below are some examples:


* How to be a Self-Manager
* How to plant a seed
* How to be responsible at school
* How to be a good friend
* How to knit
* How to braid your hair
* How to tie your shoe
* How to count money

If your child needs props for his/her "How-To" please send them in within the next week.  Thanks!

Upcoming Events

May 7     Kid's Night Out
May 25   McTake Over - Relay for Life
May 31   Memorial Day - No School
June 8     Science Fair/Spaghetti Feed
June 15   Field Day
June 18   Last Day of School - Half Day