Weekly Reminders
- Thursday and Friday next week are half days;
dismissal is at 11:45.
- If your student would like a math work packet with a
semester worth of concepts to work on over the holiday break send me an
email. It is not required and would only
like to make copies as needed. :]
- Treat Friday money, please tuck away in your child’s
lunch box, the coins out in class have become a bit of a distraction.
- Travelin’ for Traditions: An optional non-fiction
reading and snack will take place before school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. If your child would like
to read about traditions that take place this time of year throughout different
places around the world please have them arrive promptly at 7:20.
- Travelin’ in class, we will be snacking, reading,
and crafting on Thursday and Friday as we travel to Israel, Mexico, and back
home to the United States!
- Holiday Sign up genius, THANK YOU families who have
already signed up to bring an item. We appreciate the support, if you could
provide anything to help us travel, please do so.
- Cozy game day: Next Friday the students will be
doing a cozy game day party! Each child
may bring a game (cards, checkers, chess) and small stuffed animal (needs to
fit in their backpack). We will have a
cozy fire going, lots of space to play, and a chance to spend time together
playing some of our favorite games!
A Look at Next Week:
Math
Next week the students
will continue to work on interpreting data using various types of graphs. I am looking for 2 volunteers to run math
groups; I have 2 activities planned that require some hands on help. Math groups are from about 9:55-11:10. If you would like to come help, please send
me an email, we would be happy to have you!
Science
Continuing with Earth layers and
minerals. Students will discover that
Earth is composed of layers, they will also learn about what each layer is
composed of. This past week we worked on
Earth layer mobiles: they look great!
Took a bit longer than planned, so we are rolling over a few items into
next week with an introduction to minerals including the mineral cookie dig
activity.
Literature
We will complete our
Frog and Toad unit with mini play retells, writing letters, and describing our
favorite character (Frog or Toad). Scholars
will also use the adventures of Frog and Toad to reflect and write about our Archway
virtues. Throughout our stories we were
able to see examples of the virtues we strive to implement each day. I look forward to our conservations and
reflections! We will also take the time to recite "Table Manners", we LOVE practicing this one!
History
We will continue onto
our last world religion, Islam. The
students will be learning about the 5 pillars, Islamic symbols, and details to
praying rituals. Everyone has been extremely respectful when learning and
sharing ideas and thoughts about our religious studies, it has been very much
appreciated.
