NO SCHOOL ON MAY 27th, MONDAY, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

RECYCLING UPDATECongratulations Ms. Cathy and the Dinosaur class for winning the recycling contest last month! They won a special snack. The final count is:

Kangaroos (Ms. Susie): 513

Giraffes (Ms. Leeza): 441

Dinosaurs (Ms. Cathy): 1,574

Thank you to all the families that participated!

TEACHER and STAFF APPRECIATION DAY Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day is on Tuesday, May 7th.  Show how much you appreciate GTMS teachers and staff by showering them with little tokens like cards, flowers, gift cards or treating them to a special breakfast or lunch.

CINCO DE MAYO The children will learn about Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 3^rd. They will also have Spanish lessons this day.

GRADUATION This year’s graduation for our Pre-Kindergarten and the Kindergarten class is on Thursday, June 27th.  It will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Padillo Room next to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. The graduating students will begin rehearsals by the middle of May. We will also have two rehearsals at the Padillo room.  Rehearsal dates are June 18th and 25th.  Please make sure that your child is present on these days.  A graduation fee of $70.00 will be collected. They will receive a graduation DVD. More information will be given out by Ms. Donna later on in the month.

PICTURE DAY The graduating students will have their graduation photos taken on Tuesday, June 4th beginning at 8:30 am.

MOTHER’S DAYCELEBRATION Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for all that they do for us. This year Mother’s Day is on May 12th.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the GTMS moms!