**THURSDAY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WE ADDED A TRIP THE THE LIBRARY. PLEASE READ BELOW.
Hello! *Monday: No School *Tuesday, June 1: Mrs. Friedrichs' Class Swimming from 9:30am-10:00am. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, and a life jacket (if you have one, we have a few extras, but not many). Please see the letter below for more information. Wednesday, June 2: Outdoor Activity Day: In the afternoon, we will rotate through some activities outside. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat (optional). ***Please make sure your child has tennis shoes. Thursday, June 3: Last Day & Library (NEW). In the morning we will walk to the library for an outdoor presentation. Please make sure your child has tennis shoes, a water bottle & sunscreen or a hat (optional). ********************* Dear Families: We are thrilled to share that we are able to walk to Albany High School Pool on June 1st. As a former Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard, it is absolutely acceptable for children to watch others while sitting on the pool deck, practice using the pool ladder to enter and exit the pool and/or hold onto the side and practice kicking and blowing bubbles. No stress. Only one class will swim at a time. Each class will change into swimsuits at Albany Elementary School and walk to the pool directly with towels and sandals/shoes. We will have 30 minutes to explore, play and swim with a certified lifeguard present. Please send a lifejacket with your child. Remember, this field trip is more about experiencing the pool atmosphere than learning how to swim or even swimming at all. Students will return directly to Albany Elementary and change back into clothes. Since students are not showering before they swim, we've been asked to communicate with parents that students shouldn't wear lotions or hair products as this can mess with the chemical balance of the pool. Thank you, Mrs. Hoeschen (former Swim Teacher) Mrs. Steve Mrs. Friedrichs Mrs. Rubin ************************************* Thank You, Thank You, Thank you! It wasn't easy, but it was worth it! We've almost made it through another year. The kids were positive, showed perseverance, and learned a lot despite what they had thrown at them. Thanks for all you've done to support them and me through the year. Sara Friedrichs
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Monday, May 24: Field Trip to North Park (also Hat & Gum Day---see below). First graders will be going to North Park from 12:45pm-2:30pm. A permission slip for field trips in Albany was signed at the beginning of the year. Please make sure your child has a labeled water bottle and sunscreen if needed. We will eat lunch at school.
Theme Week: May 24th to May 28th Monday (5/24): Hat and gum day. Please supply your own gum. (Also field trip to North Park for first grade) Tuesday (5/25): Color day - every grade level wears a color. K: red 1 : orange 2: yellow 3: green 4: blue 5: purple Wednesday (5/26): Bring a toy or electronic device from home day. Thursday (5/27): "Disappearing Class" Day: One subject area will be removed from our daily schedule and replaced with something fun! Friday (5/28): Pajama and Movie Day Hello!
*Speak-up: This week's Speak-up is to bring a picture of someone older than you who is special to you. If you don't have a hard copy or would rather not send an actual picture, please feel free to email me one. I'll project it on the board when your child has his/her turn to share. *Friday, May 7: For gym class, the kids will be running around the track. Please make sure your child has tennis shoes, a water bottle, and some kids like to wear shorts. *Message from the National Honor Society: The National Honor Society is beginning our annual fundraiser for the Anna Marie’s Shelter (a women and children’s shelter in St. Cloud). Each year we collect money from the three elementary schools to purchase goodies which will then be brought to Anna Marie’s Shelter for the women and children. With the predicament that these families are in, they often can not afford basic necessities. The goal of this fundraiser is to improve the quality of life for these women and children. The students are asked to donate any amount they deem appropriate-- even 50 cents really adds up if they all participate! Donations will be collected through Friday, May 14th. *Friday, May 14 (next week): At Home Learning Day (no live teaching). Speak-up & the spelling test will be on Thursday, May 13. Hello!
*Spelling Test & Speak-up on Thursday, March 11. *Friday, March 12 is an "At Home Learning Day". I will send the work tomorrow/Wednesday. No live instruction. *We will continue to collect food for the food shelf through the end of the month. Thanks for all that has come in so far. *Please continue to send boots to school. We use various areas of the school grounds for recess and there's some mud and wet grass. Thanks! SPRING PICTURES! Ludwig Photography will be taking spring pictures at Albany Elementary on Tuesday, March 16. All students will have their pictures taken. The following week, a picture proof will be sent home along with different background options for you to choose from. Parents can decide at that time if you wish to purchase the spring pictures. Spring pictures is a fundraiser event for our school. For every picture taken, the school will receive a $2.50 donation. Thank you. Hello!
*Mrs. Schultz will be sending up a sign-up for conferences, please watch for that. *If your child has his/her Valentines ready, please send them to school and he/she can deliver them. *No school Feb. 11-15. * No spelling test this week since we only have 3 days of school. *Speak-up will be on Wednesday (something red). *Please remind your child to bring a water bottle each day. School Spirit Week: Feb. 16-19 Tuesday, 2/16: Pajama/Hat Day Wednesday, 2/17: Favorite Jersey/Sports Theme Day Thursday, 2/18: Favorite Book/Movie Character Day Friday, 2/19: Purple Pride and Puzzles (we'll do some various puzzles/activities at school) Hello!
*This week there will be no spelling test or speak-up. If you still have your weekly practice page from Friday's work, that would be a great review or any old sheets you might have saved. *Wednesday: I will send the work home that is for this Friday. This Friday there is NO live time with me. *Thursday: I will send home another packet. This packet will be used if we have a snow emergency day. Please keep this packet in a safe spot. *Both packets are clearly marked. *Please help your child remember to bring a water bottle each day. Thanks! Sara Hello!
The first few days back went by so quickly. The kids have transitioned nicely right back into the routine. Lots of comments about how they like to be at school versus doing school at home. I agree! All students came home with lunch and breakfast for tomorrow. It will need to be refrigerated. Just a reminder to check your child's folder for tomorrow's "At Home Learning" information. It has our schedule, activities to complete after the live teaching is over, and login codes that are needed. I have also included several supplies in the baggie with the iPads. Please return all supplies in the baggie on Monday. Please send an extra pair of mittens/gloves and socks with your child. We go outside twice in the morning and they often wet after the first recess due to the mild weather. Please continue to practice the Weekly Practice Page, little paper books and the High Frequency/Decodable words page. The extra practice really helps support what we are doing at school. Thanks a bunch! Halloween:
*Students will be allowed to bring costumes to school on October 30. Please send costumes in a separate bag. It's easier to keep them organized. *We will not be allowing students to bring any treats from home (food or non-food items) to share. The PTO will be providing a treat for all students that we will order through food service. *We will not be doing any parades through the school that day. Spirit Week: October 26-30: Monday: Pajama Day/Comfy Day Tuesday: Hat & Gum Day (Provide your own gum) Wednesday: Color Day: First Grade's Color is ORANGE Thursday: Wacky Hair & Silly Sock Day Friday: Purple Pride & Costumes during our Halloween party Picture Retakes are Tuesday, October 27. Reading Homework Thank you for helping your child with his/her spelling words this week. Please continue to practice the sight words on the homework page and the fluency section on the bottom. I will send a new sheet each Monday. It's good to keep the old sheets for continued practice and the words become easy for your child to read. Hello!
*No Speak-up this week. *Wednesday, October 14 is an "At Home Learning Day". I am sending home the work tonight. Please return the work on Monday. *Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16: No School *On Monday, October 19, the homework sheet will have spelling words. Spelling tests will take place on Fridays unless otherwise noted. *Picture Retakes are October 27. I know the pictures haven't arrived yet, I just wanted to let you know. *Spirit Week: October 26-30: Monday: Pajama Day/Comfy Day Tuesday: Hat & Gum Day (Provide your own gum) Wednesday: Color Day: First Grade's Color is ORANGE Thursday: Wacky Hair & Silly Sock Day Friday: Purple Pride & Costumes during our Halloween party (more info to follow) Hello! Just a few updates...
Thanks for your help sending the kids to school excited and prepared. Things are going well and the kids continue to adjust nicely. They are very receptive and willing to make changes from what they are used to doing. Wednesday, September 30: At Home Learning Day: On Monday, I will send home work for the At Home Learning Day. In order to be counted present for that day, you'll need to return the completed work on Thursday. Please let me know if you have any questions. If you have any questions on Wednesday, please email me and I will get back to you in between meetings. Thanks! Fridays: Fridays are "Purple Pride" Days. Wear your Huskie clothing or purple/black/white if you'd like to. "All About Me Posters": Please return by Wednesday, September 30. Books Orders: The books orders are due Friday, October 2. Yearbooks: You can order online at JostensYearbooks.com or turn in money to the Albany Elem. School office with your order. Make sure you have your student's name and grade on it. They are $15.00 each. This information is also listed on our district website, under the Albany Elementary tab. |
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