We have just completed our unit titled "Quilt Squares and Block
Towns." Students have taken home their test and this should be
returned to school with a parent signature as soon as possible. We learned
about 2 and 3 dimensional shapes. Students worked with pattern blocks
and geoblocks for many of the tasks involved in this unit.
We are currently working on our next problem solving strategy, "Use
or Look for a Pattern." This assessment will come home in the near
future for your review and signature.
We have just completed our study of penguins. Some of the skills incorporated
into this unit included taking note facts and making an outline. We
also produced webs in the computer lab using the program "Kidspirations."
The children worked extremely hard on their webs. They are currently
in our display case, but will be sent home in the near future.
Students learned many facts about the Emperor penguin. They became experts
on this topic. Please ask your child to share some of their newly learned
facts with you.
After April vacation, we will be beginning our next Science kit titled
"New Plants." Students will be caring for plants to learn
what they need to grow and develop. They will also be observing and
describing changes that occur as plants grow and organizing their observations
in their science journal. This will be another hands on, exciting learning
experience!
Thank you so much for all of your donations for our future dinosaur
performance! They are appreciated! If you have any recyclable materials,
such as egg cartons, Styrofoam trays, or cardboard, please feel free
to keep sending them in.
Just a reminder that students should be returning their book envelopes
to school each day. If the book is lengthy, it can be kept for more
than one night.
Thank you for your support,
Ms. Ford
