Ms. Gelakoska's Blog

Help for Graduation

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:00:40 GMT

We are looking for volunteers to blow up 50 balloons (with regular air) for a surprise at graduation. They need to be delivered back to school by Tuesday, June 3rd at 5 p.m. You can either help blow them up here at Stargate on Tuesday, or at home and return them on Tuesday. A small air compressor works wonderfully. Thank you!!

If you can help please contact: Karen Mayer at, karenminco@yahoo.com or 303-350-0017 (c) or 303- 460- 1187 (h)

Graduation

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:16:19 GMT

Graduation is on June 5th, at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Invitations went out Monday in the Weekly folders. Everyone has an extra invitation to invite other family members. If your child has a sibling at Stargate they may ask their teacher to be excused for the first hour, so they can watch the ceremony. The students arrive at school as usual, (at 8:00a.m.) that morning and go to their homeroom. Students can wear anything dressy, please not flip flops or any shoes that would prove dangerous on the risers. Parents will start seating themselves in the gym. If you would like to help set up tables in the multi purpose room for our reception please meet there after 8:00 a.m. before you seat yourself in the gym. Graduation starts at 8:30 when the Kindergarteners file in. The ceremony lasts about an hour. After that we'll enjoy food and cake in the multi-purpose room. The Friends are welcome to play on the "Big" playground with your supervision during the reception. There will be a setting for a photo shoot at the reception. We also have someone who is going to take your child's photo when he/she crosses the bridge. Please remember to take your child's timeline and advice paper when you leave the celebration. Everyone is very excited about our BIG day. I'm sure you have tons of questions so please ask. This celebration is put on by the parents, so thank you, thank you, thank you for all you're doing!!!!!

Theme

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:33:16 GMT

For theme we have been studing water and it's properties. The Friends are learning that water occurs in three forms in nature, and charateristics of those forms. This week we will begin the water cycle and create a cloud book. They will be learning about condensation, precipitation, and evaporation.

We are also learning about invertebrates as an animal group, and their characteristics. We have compared a snail, ant, spider, and earthworm. This week we will see how different invertebrates move and use special defenses.

All the classes have caterpillers in their rooms. It's fun to watch them get fat, and will soon turn into chrysalises.

Snack

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:15:27 GMT

Please let us know if you would like to volunteer for bringing in snack for a week in April. The Friends must be growing, as snack is quickly disappearing!!! Thank you all for your support.

Graduation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:09:45 GMT

Graduation is fast approaching. If you would like to be on a committee, i. e., food, decoration, clean-up, cap making, etc. please come to a parent meeting in my room, (# 135) for more information. It will be held Thursday March 20th. at 3:15. I would like to thank all of you for your extraordinary help and support this year. Stargate parents are the GREATEST!!!

Theme

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:44:39 GMT

The Friends have been sharing interesting things about animals, habitats, and Africa. It's great to see them learning from each other. Last week they researched an animal of choice with a partner, and this week will share what they learned with the class. The students will write three things or facts they learned about Africa, and then we'll finish up the continent.

Next we'll focus more on vertebrates and the five groups of animals: birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, and their characteristics.

Homework is to create a riddle of an animal that they have learned about either on the savanna, or in the rainforest.

Thank You

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:27:25 GMT

I have been blessed again with a gift that will allow me to be with my mother who is ill. I applogize for taking so much time off this year, but I leave you in great hands with Mrs. Morelli. I thank you all for your support and kindness. I feel like you all are family and I'm not alone but surrounded with care and support. I have experienced so much love and appreciation I'm overwhelmed daily. Because of the short week and my absence homework is to give your kids an extra hug for me!!

100 Day Party

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:45:31 GMT

Wednesday we will celebrate our 100th day of school with fun activities throughout the day. The Friends can wear their PJ's, bring a stuffed animal, and have crazy hair if they choose. We are asking that they bring 100 of anything small i.e., stickers, pennies, cereal, goldfish you get the idea. They will count, group, and exchange their things with others in the class. Happy counting!!

Upcoming Fieldtrip

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:37:35 GMT

Kindergarten will go to the Arvada Center Tuesday, Feb. 26th. to see a charming musical called, "A Year With Frog and Toad." The play follows the adventures of two best friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the grumpy, worry-wart Toad, as they journey through four fun-filled seasons.

Everyone please bring a sack lunch so we can eat in our room when we return. Half-day students need to be picked up by 12:30. We look foward to all the fun!!

Africa for Theme

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:14:02 GMT

Our next theme unit is the great continent of Africa. We will learn about the rich diversity of the people, land, and animals. We will explore life on the African savannah, and other habitats including the rainforest. Through literature and folk tales we'll emphasise the strength of common ties between cultures.

The students will do an in class animal project. They will choose an animal, research it and report what they learned to the class. They will have a partner to work with on this project. African shares are welcome!!!