Principal Kathryn's Notes

I can’t believe we’re already in the home stretch of the 2025-2026 school year!

We have so many fun activities planned for the final five weeks—including exciting field trips, engaging class projects, and a special End-of-Year Celebration. It’s a wonderful way to wrap up the year and celebrate all the hard work and accomplishments from your child’s 4K experience.

• Our Last day of school for all students attending the ELC is Wednesday, June 3.
• Remember to come to the office on to pick up your child's medication(s). We cannot send medications home in backpacks.
• We look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming weeks!

Good-Bye ELC, Hello Kindergarten! At the end of the year Celebration of Learning Event, you and your child will enjoy a variety of fun activities, including a craft activity, photo opportunities, a resource fair....and maybe even a surprise visit from Tucker! No sign-up required. Drop in during one of the following time slots:

• 9 -10 AM

• 12 - 1 PM

• 4 - 5 PM

*See photos from last year's event below.

As the children are finishing up the year, they are practicing the many skills they have learned throughout the year. To support your child at home during the month of May and over the summer, here are some literacy and math activities you can do with your child.

Math Activities

Math (as well as literacy) is all around us! Include numbers in your daily conversations and in your child’s play.

Some simple math activities include:

• Counting fruit snacks or crackers in a package

• Counting toys during cleanup

• Looking for numbers while driving or shopping

You can also extend these activities by having your child:

• Sort items by color, size, or shape

• Compare groups using words such as “more,” “less,” or “equal”

• Talk about which group has the most or the fewest items

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home. Wishing your family a fun, safe, and enjoyable summer!

Literacy Activities

Read, Read, Read!

One of the single most important activities you can do with your child is read. Reading together is so much more than just reading the words in a book. Take time to:

• Let your child look closely at the pictures

• Ask questions about the pictures

• Encourage your child to tell the story using the pictures

Another helpful strategy is to point to each word as you read. Ask your child to point to the words (track the print) while listening to the story. To extend this activity, ask your child to:

• Find specific letters in the print

• Look for familiar words

• Identify letters in their name

Write, Write, Write!

Your child has done many activities at school involving writing. Encourage your child to continue writing at home. Children can practice:

• Writing letters

• Writing their name

• Writing words

• Creating simple sentences

Writing can be fun using many different materials—not just markers or crayons! Try using:

• Sidewalk chalk

• A paintbrush and water outside

• Finger writing in sand, shaving cream, or mud on a rainy day

This month children will practice using all their skills independently. We will provide opportunities for students to independently problem solve, express feelings, and appropriately identify feelings of others.

Your child can color in one Tucker every time they have been a super friend and follow a routine. When the coloring sheet is full, have your child bring the sheet back to the classroom for a special surprise.

• May 4-8, Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 11 - No Students - Parent Outreach Event
• May 13 - New Family Orientation 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• May 20 - ELC Bubble Fun Run
• May 22 - No School - Staff PD
• May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
• May 29 - ELC Fun Day
• June 2 - No Students - Parent Outreach Event: Celebration of Learning
• June 3 - Last Day of 4K!

Creative Play is a program sponsored by the Community Recreation that is specifically designed for children who will be 3 years old by September 1. The class is hosted at the ELC and aims to create a rich culture of inclusion and diversity by celebrating all identities, abilities, and backgrounds.

Creative Play will be running from September through May, offering a range of activities to support your child's development, including literacy, songs, play, arts/crafts, and more. For further details and enrollment information, please visit the Sheboygan Community Recreation Department.

Drop off and pick up is a busy time at the ELC. Thank you for continuing to keep each other safe! We especially appreciate you being good role models by showing our young children how to be safe and responsible in a parking lot. Please continue to park in the designated parking lot during drop off/pick up times and use crosswalks. Those parents parking in the East lot, please use caution pulling out of parking spaces. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. McKillip.