Monday Update

Hi Parents,

Here's what we've been working on this past week:

Weekly Art Lesson:
Here are some pictures of our watercolor and spooky silhouette projects.   

 
Math:
We started timed tests. The children were assessed and placed at a math level accordingly. A packet came home last Friday with the timed test levels. Please keep the packet so that your child will know which facts to study when they progress to a new level. They will be tested every other week. We could use another parent volunteer every other Friday or Monday for 15-20 minutes to support us with this program so that we can give the timed test weekly. Please let us know if you are interested! 

 
Technology/Writing: 
 The children are continually working on their PowerPoint projects on their Netbooks. They are gathering information on animal predators from their National Geographic magazine. Make sure to ask them about Great White Sharks, Crocodiles and the Preying Mantis!

Poetry Tuesdays:
So far, we have learned how to write 4 different types of poems.   Here are a few examples of our work:

Science:
 We have been looking at the properties of rocks and sorting rocks into groups. This week we will use different sizes of screens to sort river rocks based on their size. Many kids are enjoying our Rock Identification book. We have quite the assorted rock collection!

Book Orders:
We are collecting book orders until October 31st. You can order online  or send in a check made out to Scholastic. Orders will be placed November 1st.   Thank you so much for ordering books this year.   With every book you order, our class earns points towards classroom books.    We are excited about filling our Imaginarium with lots of great books.

Halloween Party:
Thank you to our Halloween Party planning crew! Caroline, Stacey, Michelle, and Molly have a great party planned for us from 1:10-2pm (the very last section of the day after lunch). Our school parade will be from 11:15 until 11:45. Students may change into costumes at 11:00. If you are available to assist students in putting on their costumes, we'd love to have you join us at 11.

School Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting:
Nov. 27th from 6-7pm. This looks to be a fantastic event. Our school is also holding a 'Design a Flyer' contest for students. all entries must be available in an electronic copy.   Entries dues by Oct. 30th.

Reflections Art: Entries due this Friday! The theme is Magic of the Moment.

Lastly.... a big thank you to our parents who have been acting as special guest teachers!    Last week, Layton's mom gave us a lesson on Spanish numbers. Coming soon.... Hanako's mom will be giving us a Japanese lesson!

 Today, Jordan's mom read the class a book and led them in a clay activity.  Students brought home their clay today.

Have a wonderful week!
Erin and Janna