Summer 2013 - Commack Union Free School District

KINDERGARTEN NEWSP AGE 3The Kindergarteners are getting ready to sail off into summer. We can’t believe how quickly theyear has gone by and how much we have grown. Whether it is in reading, writing, math, scienceor social studies, we have learned so many new things. We have worked hard to build astrong foundation of basic skills to help us be better readers and writers. Please remember topractice these skills over the summer so that we can transition easily into first grade. We learnedabout our 7 habits and how they can teach us responsibility, respect for others, planning ahead,teamwork and balance. We want to wish everyone a very safe and fun filled summer. We lookforward to seeing the smiling faces of all of our new first graders in the halls next year!!FIRST GRADE REVIEWAll of us are looking forward to the last day ofschool and enjoying the lovely summer weather. Welook forward to the rain ending and leaving springbehind. Hello summer.We continue our Fundations lessons in readingwhile reading to learn in our Persuasive and Poetrywriting units. Many students have written poemsand persuasive letters convincing others aboutwhat we think is important.In science, we are exploring the topics of plantsand animals. We enjoyed observing our mealwormsin their different stages and added potatoes and applesto their container to eat. In Gym, the studentsprepared for the many Field Day events. Eventhough the day became an indoor event with noparents to cheer us on, we still did our best in ourcompetitions.We enjoyed talking about Memorial Day and FlagDay. It is so important to learn why our representativeschoose to set aside certain days throughout thecalendar year for us to honor our country.In math, we were introduced to fractions andexplored collecting data to show on a graph. Wealso learned to convert our data to tally marks.We would like to wish all our families a very safeand happy summer vacation. We look forward toseeing everyone in September.SECOND GRADE UPDATESThe second graders are blooming into third gradersfaster than ever! During English LanguageArts, we’ve written our very own persuasivepieces. The living environment is coming to life inthe science lab. We’re studying animal classificationsand habitats as well as the life cycle ofplants. In addition, each classroom has received aLadybug Land Kit where we have the opportunityto observe a ladybug’s life cycle right in front ofour own eyes! In math, we are learning money,time, 3 digit addition and subtraction with regroupingand we’ll be introduced to multiplication anddivision concepts.We have so many exciting events to lookforward to and cannot wait to share the excitementwith all of our families. We are zooming offinto outer space with the Star Lab in gym classes.We’ll get a tutorial on the stars, moons and planetsduring this fascinating adventure. Field Day iscoming, too! We look forward to celebrating theday with our 7 Habits theme and making the lastfew school memories before we exit Wood Park.Our Second grade teachers are so proudof all of our accomplishments and wish us well aswe strive towards very bright futures.WOOD PARK GRADE LEVEL SNAPSHOTS

WOOD PARKP AGE 4Through the Year!Wood Park’s 2013Nutrition Weekwinners !Bus drivers and parentBus Captains workingtogether to supportour Peaceful SchoolBus Program.The Wood Park childrenenjoying the songs andsounds of Americathrough our Arts andeducation performance.The Future Educators ofAmerica visiting ourclassrooms to celebrateDr. Seuss’ Birthday.Students created their ownaquarium utilizing recycledbottles, gravel, and shells withvisiting artist Cathy Russell.Each child designed their ownfish using Model Magic clay.Students and parents had theopportunity to use their SmartPhones to download QRscans during our Curriculumand Art Show.

P a g e 59/4 School Visitation 1:00-3:00PM9/9 First Day of School9/9 Fall Fundraisers Begins9/18 Class Parent Tea 8:45 AM9/18 PTA meeting 9:45 AM9/24 Open House9/30 Fall Fundraiser Ends10/8 SEPTA Meeting @ WP 7:30 PM10/15 Picture Day10/16 Family Fun Night10/21 Coat Drive10/22 PTA Meeting10/24 Parent Chat K & New Entrants10/31 Halloween Parade 2:30 PMTo view more photos,visit the Wood ParkWebsite !

P AGE 6Over seventy families joined the Wood ParkWalk to School on June 6, 2013. The one milewalk began at Hoyt Farm and ended at WoodPark, where the children enjoyed bottledwater and stretches.We would like to thank Mrs. Saltzman, theSmithtown Board, Commack Transportation,and the Suffolk County Police for theirsupport and cooperation.*For those children entering Kindergarten and Grade 2, remember to have physical forms completed,(dated, signed and stamped by your physician), by the beginning of the school year. (If your child ishaving a camp physical, the doctor can fill out the school physical at the same time.) MAKE SURE YOUKEEP A COPY FOR YOURSELF SO IF YOU NEED A COPY, YOU WILL HAVE IT.Don’t forget to apply sun block to your children (and yourselves). Even when the sun is notshining brightly, there are still ultraviolet rays that may cause sunburn. Reapply sun block as needed.WalkDrink plenty of water, this is important for your skin and to keep you well hydrated.Find some time to take walks in your neighborhood or at the beach as a family. It willteach children that fitness is important for everyone, and it is a fun, inexpensive thing to do.Please remember water safety this summer. Always have adults watching children when they are inthe water.*KIDDY POOLS ARE NO EXCEPTION*Bicycle helmets are very important for children in order to protect their heads incase of fall. Please be sure the helmet is a safe one, the right size and fit for yourchild.Have a very happy and safe summer!!