With so many exciting events and projects under way, it is hard to believe this is the last newsletter of the 2008-2009 school year. A number of field trips, class picnics, end of year projects and celebrations will take place in the next few weeks. Each day please continue to review assignment planners, class newsletters and materials with your child to keep informed and support your child’s preparation.

Our spring concert on May 20 featured uplifting and technically challenging performances from the 5th and 6th grade chorus, band, orchestra and the DRUM group. Congratulations to all of our musicians, Mrs. Kimbler, Mrs. Bresnahan, Mrs. Mattison and Mrs. Guba for a spirited and moving concert.

Summer reading program materials will be coming home very shortly for students entering grades 3-6. The summer reading program is intended to reinforce reading skills and the love of reading throughout the summer months. Children may choose books to read from the recommended reading list and prepare to discuss their reading when they return to school in September. The William K. Sanford Town Library also has a summer reading program that many of our students enjoy each summer. Information about the town library program will be presented to students during the last week of school.

As we bring this school year to an end, I am especially grateful to all of the families, faculty and staff members who work together to foster citizenship, respect, curiosity and scholarship in our students. We truly have a special caring community of learners at Loudonville School.

Thank you!

Principal Kerry Flynn