Week of November 15th

We had a very busy week! The students were extremely excited about their rocks.  After observing them they got to write their rock's story.  It was great to see the kids get so excited about writing, and then sharing, their stories!

Progress reports went home on Tuesday in the Brown folders.  Please sign and return and I will return a copy for your records.

On Wednesday, the kids led conferences with their parents.  If you did not get a chance to meet with your child it is not too late, just drop by a little early one morning or after dismissal.

Ms. Papp came in on Thursday and taught an Art a la carte lesson on patterns, which fit in perfectly with our patterns study in Math.

And, on Friday, our class was the audience for a rehearsal.  Ms. Morrison's second grade class invited us to watch the performance they would present to their parents later in the day.  Our class had a blast and they look forward to doing that next year when they are in second grade.

Due to the short week ahead, 2 days only, there will be no homework :)  Enjoy the holidays!

Week of Nov. 8th

Math: we will work on subtraction facts to 12, including a review of doubles.

Language Arts: sounds of the week are initial blends and short e. We will continue working on sequencing activities and writing.  The children can access our reading program online; login ids and passwords were sent home in the Tuesday folders.  The children have been using a class id during stations and should be able to to login in with little to no help!

Science: we will be discussing rocks, observing them, and sorting them by different attributes.

Planner: we will study masks from different parts of the world and continue "Looking at Art."

Student Led Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th from 3:00-4:30 in 30 minute slots.  If you have not already signed up please do so.  This is a great opportunity for your child to demonstrate the learning...

Late October, early November in review:

Week of Nov. 1

Math: we will continue working on number stories this week.

Language Arts: sounds of the week are inflected -s and -ing.  We have also been working on sequencing activities, first, next, then, finally...

Science: we are recording the temperature twice daily while reinforcing symbols, a.m./p.m., and accuracy of data

Planner: we will discuss Pop Art this week and work on "Looking at Art."