PARENT INFORMATION SHEET

Market Day – On Market Day, our children will share business ventures in an “All Day Fair”.  Proceeds will be used to purchase extra treats and prizes for the School Picnic.  Our class will host a business called, “Kindergarten Oasis”.  We will sell pop, juice and water.

  • Friday, May 22, 2009
  • Donation per student - $2.00
  • The children will need extra money on that day to purchase items from various vendors.

Live Science Show – A “Live Science Show” will be presented at Shoesmith from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Parents and students are welcome to attend.

Fine Arts Recital – The Shoesmith Band and Choir will host a “Spring Recital” on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.  Please contact the school for more information.

School Picnic – The entire school will participate in an “All Day Picnic” on Friday, June 5, 2009.  Family members are invited.  Pack a lunch, bring a blanket and enjoy the fun!

Pictures – Please return money or the pictures to school on or

before May 29, 2009.

Field Trip – We will culminate our theme on Animal Families with a field trip to Lincoln Park Zoo on Friday, May 29, 2009. Family members are urged to attend.  We will have lunch in the park.

Cost of Trip:  $5.00. Please send trip slip and money a.s.a.p.

Kindergarten Celebration - End of the year culminating program for kindergarten students and their parents.

  • Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
  • Time:  10:00 a.m.
  • Fee:  $25.00 per family (2 Tickets)
  • Attire:  Girls- White dresses, skirts, or pants
    Boys- White shirts, dark pants or suits
    (Parents, if you need extra tickets, please let us know.)

FINAL PROJECT – for grading purposes, your child will be expected to complete one final project.  No additional homework will be required during this time period.

  • “What I Learned in Kindergarten” Poster:  Work with your child to compose a poster that reflects what your child learned this year.  You may include art work, stories, writing samples, pictures, stickers and words.  Posters are due on Thursday, June 4, 2009.  They will be displayed at the Kindergarten Celebration.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us at (773) 535-1949 or (773) 535- 1765.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

The Kindergarten Team