May 30, 2008

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your time and support throughout this past school year.  I am sad to see it end.  Working together, we have had a very successful year involving many positive learning experiences.   Your child’s growth and achievement depends on your interest in his/her education.  The following are just a few of many activities that you can do to help your child enrich skills this summer.

(1.)             Read silently and/or aloud daily – stories, signs, directions, recipes, magazines, etc.

(2.)           Participate in the Manistee County Public Library Summer Reading Program.

(3.)           Practice addition and subtraction facts using real objects and flashcards.

(4.)           Check time on the clock at five-minute intervals.

(5.)           Count money – pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters; and using prices, buy and make change. 

(6.)           Measure length, height and distance of objects with a ruler, a meter stick and tape measure.

(7.)           Keep a monthly calendar to check the day, month, date and special events.

(8.)           Write in a daily or weekly journal about special events or ideas.

(9.)           Write letters and notes to friends and relatives. 

(10.)        Work on good health habits – eating healthy foods, washing hands thoroughly, brushing teeth often, exercising and resting daily.

(11.)         Review safety rules frequently – bicycle, water, playground, etc.

Enclosed is a survey.  Please take a few minutes to complete and return it in the prepaid envelope.  The purpose of the survey is to gather your thoughts about your child’s first grade education.  My job is customer service based, I strive to do my very best to fulfill the needs of students and parents.  This survey is anonymous. 

Have a safe and wonderful summer.

Warmly,

 Shantel Niederstadt

Mrs. N.'s Main Page for 2007-2008

http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us