Week of May 27th

No School Monday, May 27
Science Test over the Moon Wednesday, May 29:
Last Day of School Wednesday, June 5

Report cards will be given on last day of school.  If your child is not at school on that day we will not be mailing report cards.  You will have to come to school and pick it up.

Third Grade Spirit Days: As part of the year –end festivities, the third grade team has some fun activities planned for the students.

Wednesday, May 29: How well did you learn those spelling words?  Each class will host a Spelling Bee using all the words you learned this year.

Thursday, May 30: Start the day with Jeopardy.  Test your skill against classmates over material learned throughout the year.

Friday, May 31: What better way to finish the week then with a celebration of reading.  Bring your favorite books from home, a towel, an extra snack, a favorite stuffed animal and read, read, read!

Monday, June 3: Let’s end the year at the movies!  The Third Graders will be watching the movie Charlotte's Web to compare and contrast the novel to the movie.  Spread out your towel, bring a special snack and drink (no pop), and enjoy the movie!

Tuesday, June 4: The students will enjoy a morning of fun activities out in the sun!  The students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.  Don’t forget to apply sunscreen in the morning before coming to school.Citizenship Celebration: The students filled the marble jar and earned a citizenship celebration.  They voted on the picnic that we had to cancel last week.  I am going to try to have the picnic on Wednesday, May 29.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

Week of May 20th!

Kindergarten Screening and Registration Monday, May 20
Spelling Test Friday, May 24
Reading Test over The Crowded House Friday, May 24
LMC Books due Friday, May 24
No School Monday, May 27
Science Test over the Moon Wednesday, May 29: I will send a study guide home at the end of the week.

Citizenship Celebration: The students filled the marble jar and earned a citizenship celebration.  We will vote as a class to see what the reward will be, and I will let you know what they decide.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

Week of May 13 - May 17

No School Monday, May 13 SIP Day
Kane County Cougar Game Tuesday, May 14
Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, May 15
Spelling Test Friday, May 17
Reading Test over The Crowded House Friday, May 17
Fine Arts Festival Saturday, May 18
Kindergarten Registration Monday, May 20

 
Jump Rope for Heart: All students will be participating in a school wide jump rope event on Wednesday, May 15th. Pledges are collected online and in person before the event. The money raised goes to fund heart research and education.

From the Library: Remember to have your child log in his/her minutes for reading. They need to go to Reading Stars on the May Watts website. This month, the students are reading to try to earn a Joliet Slammers ticket for reading 360 minutes. The Kane County Cougars tickets will be distributed the first week of May.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

Week of May 6 - May 10

Volunteer Dessert Monday, May 6
Market Day Pick Up Tuesday, May 7
Social Studies Test Thursday, May 9
Jump Rope for Heart Thursday, May 9
Spelling test Friday, May 10
No School Monday, May 13 SIP Day
Kane County Cougar Game Tuesday, May 14

Volunteering Is A Gift From The Heart:

May Watts School staff will be holding their annual Volunteer Appreciation Day for any parent or guardian who has worked at May Watts School as a volunteer helping us throughout the school year.

The theme this year is, "Volunteering is a Gift from the Heart!"

If you have volunteered at any time during the current school year, please feel free to stop by the school. We will be holding our event in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please sign in and put on a name tag and come down to the Multi-Purpose Room for a fun-filled event!

If you are planning on taking your child at the end of the tea, you will be required to inform the office of this when you sign in for the Tea and sign your child out prior to the end of the day.

PLEASE REMEMBER – THERE IS NO PARKING IN THE FRONT CIRCLE DRIVEWAY OF THE SCHOOL. This must remain free of cars at all times for emergency vehicles and buses only. Please park on Whispering Hills Drive or on surrounding streets and do not pull in the driveway.

We hope to see you on Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Jump Rope for Heart: All students will be participating in a school wide jump rope event on Thursday, May 9th. Pledges are collected online and in person before the event. The money raised goes to fund heart research and education.

From the Library: Remember to have your child log in his/her minutes for reading. They need to go to Reading Stars on the May Watts website. This month, the students are reading to try to earn a Joliet Slammers ticket for reading 360 minutes. The Kane County Cougars tickets will be distributed the first week of May.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

Week of April 29 - May 3

Field Trip Money due Monday, April 29
Spelling Test Friday, May 3
Walk to school day Friday, May 3
Electronics Day Friday, May 3
Volunteer Dessert Monday, May 6

Volunteering Is A Gift From The Heart:

May Watts School staff will be holding their annual Volunteer Appreciation Day for any parent or guardian who has worked at May Watts School as a volunteer helping us throughout the school year.

The theme this year is, "Volunteering is a Gift from the Heart!"

If you have volunteered at any time during the current school year, please feel free to stop by the school. We will be holding our event in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please sign in and put on a name tag and come down to the Multi-Purpose Room for a fun-filled event!

If you are planning on taking your child at the end of the tea, you will be required to inform the office of this when you sign in for the Tea and sign your child out prior to the end of the day.

PLEASE REMEMBER – THERE IS NO PARKING IN THE FRONT CIRCLE DRIVEWAY OF THE SCHOOL. This must remain free of cars at all times for emergency vehicles and buses only. Please park on Whispering Hills Drive or on surrounding streets and do not pull in the driveway.

We hope to see you on Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Jump Rope for Heart: All students will be participating in a school wide jump rope event on Thursday, May 9th. Pledges are collected online and in person before the event. The money raised goes to fund heart research and education.

From the Library: Remember to have your child log in his/her minutes for reading. They need to go to Reading Stars on the May Watts website. This month, the students are reading to try to earn a Joliet Slammers ticket for reading 360 minutes. The Kane County Cougars tickets will be distributed the first week of May.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

Week of April 22 - April 26

Spelling Test Monday, April 22 The pretest will also be given on Monday.
Science Test Tuesday, April 23
Reading Test Tuesday, April 23
Math quiz for my class this week.
Earth Day Assembly Thursday, April 25
Spelling Test Friday, April 26

Volunteering Is A Gift From The Heart: We are in the process of rescheduling the volunteer dessert.

Jump Rope for Heart: All students will be participating in a school wide jump rope event on Thursday, May 9th. Pledges are collected online and in person before the event. The money raised goes to fund heart research and education.

Book Exchange: If you are doing spring cleaning and cleaning out your closets, please save your used children's books for the 5th Annual Book Exchange to be held the last week in April. Drop off your books April 22 - April 24. Your child will be able to select his/her books April 25 - April 26.

From the Library: Remember to have your child log in his/her minutes for reading. They need to go to Reading Stars on the May Watts website. This month, the students are reading to try to earn a Joliet Slammers ticket for reading 360 minutes. The Kane County Cougars tickets will be distributed the first week of May.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!

The Week of April 15 - April 19

Raging Waves Plunge into Fitness due Monday, April 15
Market Day Pick Up Tuesday, April 16
Volunteer Dessert Reception Thursday, April 18 from 2:00 - 3:30
Spelling Test Friday, April 19
Science Test Friday, April 19
Reading Test Friday, April 19

I would like to thank Mr. Izzo, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Bernhardt, and Mrs. Vakili for being our parent volunteers on our field trip.

Volunteering Is A Gift From The Heart: Thank you for the gift of time you have so generously given our children and our school. Please join us for a dessert reception in your hour.

• Date: Thursday, April18
• Place: May Watts Multipurpose Room
• Time: 2:00 - 3:30

Raging Waves Plunge into Fitness: Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville is offering a FREE day pass to any student who completes at least 25 hours of exercise between FEb. 18th and April 15th, document the exercise and turn the forms in to Ms. Andrews.

Jump Rope for Heart: All students will be participating in a school wide jump rope event on Thursday, May 9th.  Pledges are collected online and in person before the event.  The money raised goes to fund heart research and education.

Book Exchange: If you are doing spring cleaning and cleaning out your closets, please save your used children's books for the 5th Annual Book Exchange to be held the last week in April.   Drop off your books April 22 - April 24.  Your child will be able to select his/her books April 25 - April 26.

From the Library: Remember to have your child log in his/her minutes for reading.  They need to go to Reading Stars on the May Watts website.  This month, the students are reading to try to earn a Joliet Slammers ticket for reading 360 minutes.  The Kane County Cougars tickets will be distributed the first week of May.

Box Tops for Education: Thank you for taking the time to clip and submit Box Tops. The money we get for the Box Tops goes directly back to the school. Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school. Remember to put your student's name and class on your submission.

Have a great week!