Linn Lion's Roar Report
May 2026
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- May 1: 3rd Grade Kansas Fitness Day!
- May 4-8: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- May 15: PRIDE Awards @2:30 in Gym
- May 20: Kinder Promotion; see flyer below
- May 20: 5th Grade Promotion; see flyer below
- May 21: Last Day of School!! 🌞
Kindergarten Promotion
5th Grade Promotion
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Grade Level News
Kindergarten: Mrs. Hernandez and Mrs. Moore
This school year has gone by so quickly. The students have learned so much and have made a lot of progress. The final Fastbridge testing will begin on May 4th. The students will be tested on letter names and sounds, word segmenting, nonsense words, sight words, number identification, number sequencing, and decomposing. We are excited to see their scores. Thank you for all of the hard work of also helping your child at home.
Kindergarten promotion will be on May 20th at 10:00 in the morning. We are excited to see everyone there. More details to come.
Math Home Support
1st Grade: Mrs. Adame and Mrs. Fry
Can you believe it’s May! Time sure did fly by this year! We’ve had such an amazing year with these kids!
In Reading, We are focus on learning about retelling a story and identify words and phrases that describe the characters and setting. The students are also learning about the central message of a story. Please continue to read every day for 20 minutes and especially in the summer.
In writing, we are writing about our opinions and to give examples of why. How can you help at home? Read every day for at least 20 minutes. This will help your student’s language skills and help them with their fluency.
For math, our students are focused on Place Value. Students are also comparing the numbers using the greater than ( >), less than (<), or equal to(=). Finally, students will also be working on adding and subtracting up to 100. How can you help at home? You can work with you child by giving them addition and subtraction facts up to 100. Also, you can work on math flash cards as this will strengthen their basic math skills. Please continue to work on math facts during the summer as this will help your child get ready for second grade.
In May, the First Graders will be taking a Field Trip to Garden City Zoo. They are already excited for it! Thank you for helping your child grow in First Grade! We have made a lot of gain in their education along with some wonderful memories. Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Mrs. Adame and Mrs. Fry
Math Home Support
2nd Grade: Mrs. Rosales and Ms. Solis
Hello second grade families!!
It is almost the end of the school year and we are finishing the year strong! For this last quarter students will continue to work on their opinion writing.
In Math, we will start module 8. In this module will learn more about time, shapes, and fractions as equal parts of shapes.
Our year is quickly coming to an end! However, we will be working hard until the last day! We have really enjoyed having your students in second grade!
Math Home Support
3rd Grade: Mrs. Laskowsky, Miss Northcutt, and Mrs. Salmans
Greetings 3rd Grade Family & Friends,
What an incredible year celebrating learning in 3rd Grade! State Testing is complete. The last FastBridge Screener will happen soon, and data will be shared about your student’s progress in 3rd Grade. Be on the lookout for the DATA sheet!
The final month has begun! We all must continue to focus on academic growth and maintaining positive behavior until the end.
Get Ready! Mark your calendars! Our 3rd-grade Field Trip to Boot Hill and Wright Park is on Wednesday, April 29th, and KS Kids Fitness Day is on Friday, May 1st.
Please make sure your student wears comfortable athletic attire, tennis shoes/sneakers that tie, a hat/visor, and sunscreen for our adventures.
We will finish the year strong as we continue to work on addressing student gaps to create effective summer learning plans. Everyone should stay sharp with their learning over the summer by reading, practicing math facts, writing in a summer journal, exploring nature at playgrounds and parks, checking out historical texts from the Public Library, cooking, completing chores, exercising, and learning new interests and hobbies. Please have a family meeting to discuss a routine for the summer. We want ALL our students to retain and grow their skills to start next year strong!
It has been a blessing to support your students this year. We look forward to staying in touch to see students' progression at Linn Elementary and how their USD443 school careers continue. Continue to access and use Parent Square and Linn Elementary social media. Stay connected!
Have a fun-filled summer!
The 3rd-Grade Team
Ms. Northcutt
Mrs. Salmans
Mrs. Laskowsky
Math Home Support
4th Grade: Mrs. Castro and Mrs. Rolle
Dear 4th Grade Families,
We hope this message finds you well. Here is an update on what we will be working on during our last month of school:
ELA
In ELA, students will be learning about economics and how it works in the real world. For writing, students will focus on opinion writing about technology related innovations that have impacted the economy and changed the way people live. Students have been engaged and are excited to connect their learning to real life.
Math
In Math, we are in Module 7, which is our final module in fourth grade. Students are learning how to convert measurements, such as feet to inches, yards to feet, hours to minutes, and minutes to seconds. One way to support your child at home is to have them practice these skills in real life situations.
Market Day Project
We will be starting our Market Day project, where students will create an item made of paper and design a pop-up store. They will use their creativity while applying what they have learned about economics. Students are very excited to get started. Be sure to ask your child about their ideas for their project.
Field Trip
We are also looking forward to our field trip on May 6th to the Wichita Zoo. Students will have a hands-on learning experience as they explore different animals and their habitats.
Reading at Home
We are excited to see the progress our students are making in reading fluency. To continue supporting your child’s growth, please have them read aloud to you or a family member for at least 20 minutes each day.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us through ParentSquare if you have any questions.
Warmly,
The 4th Grade Team
Math Home Support
5th Grade: Mrs. Rogers, Miss Sughroue
Dear Families,
We made it to the last month of school! Happy May!
Important Announcements
● As we head into the last weeks of school, our focus will be reviewing the year.
○ Math: We are finishing up Module 6, then will review all the math skills students have learned this year.
○ ELA & Social Studies: We are studying the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
● Final FastBridge testing: May 11th–15th. Please ensure your child is rested, arrives on time, and comes ready to do their best. We can't wait to see the progress students have made.
Additional Information & Important Dates
● Wednesday, May 20th : 5th Grade Graduation at 2:00 PM
● Thursday, May 21st: Last Day of School
● ParentSquare is the best way to reach your child’s teacher for questions or quick messages.
Thank you for your ongoing support in helping your child succeed. We are grateful for everything you do to partner with us.
We look forward to finishing the year strong together and celebrating our students’ accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rogers and Ms. Sughroue
Math Home Support
Music: Mr. Adams and Mrs. Shuler
In music 1st Grade is working on writing and performing rhythm patterns.
2nd Grade is working on recognizing rhythm patterns.
4th grade is working on recorders and reading and performing melodic patterns.
5th Grade is working on recorders, studying the instrument families to get ready for middle school and dictating rhythm patterns performed by the teacher.
PE: Mr. Navarro and Miss. Morales
🏃♂️ Linn Lions K–5 Physical Education Newsletter – May 🦁
As we wrap up an exciting Wellness Week, we are heading into a fun and active month of May in Physical Education!
📅 Important Dates & Events:
May 1 – 3rd Grade Kansas Kids Fitness Day
Our 3rd graders will participate in Kansas Kids Fitness Day, celebrating the importance of staying active and healthy!
Early May – FitnessGram Testing (Grades 3–5)
Students in 3rd–5th grade will complete their FitnessGram assessments. We will compare these results to their beginning-of-the-year scores to highlight growth, progress, and goal-setting in physical fitness.
May 15 – 4th & 5th Grade Fun Run 🏃♀️
⏰ Starts at 9:45 AM
Families are welcome to come out and support our amazing Linn Lions as they participate in this exciting and energetic event!
May 21 – Field Day 🎉
We will wrap up the school year with our annual Field Day, full of fun games, teamwork, and celebration!
👕 Field Day T-Shirts
If you would like to purchase a Field Day shirt, orders are due by May 6.
💪 Looking Ahead
May is all about celebrating progress, staying active, and finishing the year strong. We are proud of the effort our students have put into developing their fitness, skills, and teamwork all year long!
Thank you for your continued support of our Physical Education program - we look forward to seeing you at our events!
-Mr. Navarro
Librarian's Corner: Mrs. Nolan-Santy
All library books are due Friday, May 15th! Lost or destroyed books must be paid for.
Sign up for the Summer Public Library Program and win prizes!
· SLP runs from June 1-July 10.
· Register at anytime during the Summer Program to start.
· All ages can participate, so get the whole family involved!
· Get prizes for signing up, getting halfway to your reading goal, and completing your reading goal.
· PLUS grand prizes based on reading, program attendance, and more!
Counselor's Corner
It has been wonderful working with your students this year. I hope we have made them feel loved and encouraged. I assure you that is how I hear their teachers, office, and specials speak of them. They are truly loved. Because your student was a Linn Student, we feel they are part of our family. If they have a significant life event, please don’t forget to share. We want to help in any way we can and be aware of those life events when the school year begins. Even when a student moves on to middle school, we would like to know if something is happening that we can assist with. We want your student to experience success everywhere they go.
Encourage your student to continue following the safety rules at Linn as the year progresses. We want every student to celebrate in the many fun activities. As graduations and fun runs occur, respecting each other will help the year end in a positive manner and prepare us for summer fun.
Finally, this will be my final year. I truly love all of the students, parents, staff, and teachers. It is so hard to say goodbye. Rest assured that you have a wonderful set of people that will still be there at Linn to love your students, and that is why I am able to retire. I have been truly blessed to be a Linn Lion. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s education.
Linn Elementary
Email: medrano.carla@usd443.org
Website: https://linn.usd443.org/
Address: 1900 W. Linn St. Dodge City, KS
Phone: 620-471-2114
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