Sept. 16-20

Dear Firsties and Families,
    Can you believe we are nearing the end of September? Your child has been working diligently as we continue to think deeply and critically in the classroom. I hope you have enjoyed hearing about the many things we have discovered together through our study of biomes. The children have absolutely loved researching about the unique animals that live in our world. We will continue to "travel"under the   sea and to the Deserts in the U.S. There will be some VERY unique animals with interesting adaptations in those habitats. My goal is to ignite the existing passion that your child is already exhibiting towards learning about animals so that they will learn to LOVE research!

     Your child will complete their first Math Assessment this week as we conclude our study of Interpreting and Collecting Data. We will begin looking at analog and digital clocks to tell time. I have noticed that many children already wear watches and are responsible for telling time. This is great! Time is such a relatable and important math concept.

        Here is what else to look forward to in the curriculum

Reading: Identifying the sequence of events and main idea of a story.

Grammar: Identifying the noun in a sentence.

Phonics: Consonant blend-/ch/ ex: (champ, cheer)

Consonants: b, j, n

Vowel: Short /u/- (pup, mud, but)

Writing: Writing a "How To" informational piece.

Social Studies/Science: Locating the main oceans in the world and studying living organisms that live in oceans.

Math:  Telling time to the hour and half hour using an analog and digital clock.

Important Reminders and Announcements:

• Our class will be conducting engaging Science experiments with a team of scientists on Wednesday this week from 10:00-11:30 for our first On Campus Field Trip.

• The Tahino Musical Group will be performing at the Primary Campus Friday morning to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Your child may wear traditional Hispanic clothing.

• Fall Book Fair: Our class is scheduled to preview books at the Book Fair Monday, Sept. 26th. They will have the opportunity to purchase books the Friday of that week on Sept. 30th from 12:45-1:15. You may join your child on our Purchase Day if you would like to do so. 

THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you to our Small Group leaders and Mystery Readers' for serving and enriching our classroom last week! I look forward to working with next groups' volunteers as well. 

Congratulations to our new Star Student, Ridley Newton!! Ridley has done a fantastic job exhibiting curiosity and enthusiasm towards learning inside and even outside of the classroom! Her love for learning has been contagious from day one. Way to go, Ridley!