Wintry Week

Greetings from our wintry place: ). Personally, this time of year can be so discombobulating.  We're all running around with obligations, there is so much to teach and cover in the room, kids are antsy because they aren't as active... The list goes on and on. In the same breath however, it's refreshing. We do get to focus on time with one another, we do get to warm up with hot cocoa, we do get to enjoy the sparkle of fresh fallen snow... Pros and cons. 

This week we have been well underway with our reading assessments. That is also why you are seeing less change in the book pouches. The assessments take longer, kids get to keep books that we haven't read yet, and new books aren't read each day.  We will be back to our normal routine early next week. 

During math and science, we are studying properties and breaking objects into different groups according to their properties. Color, shape and size are the first ones taught, but then we looked at floating vs. not floating. It's a great combination of the subjects and a lot of hands on exploration.  

Monday is LIBRARY. Please send books in Monday. 

Have a super weekend!! We plan on watching some good movies, a little grocery shopping (well a lot of groceries!) and projects.

Today

Well, I can't say we were completely technology free. However, the kiddos did get a chance to play games together. It is warms my teacher heart to see them communicating and working together.  I would've let them play a little longer if we didn't have library.

Speaking of library, as first graders they now get to take out 2 books! Yea!!! We will have library again in two weeks. So our next library time is Monday, the 25th.

Compliments Party

We are only TWO compliments away from one hundred compliments! The kids will be coming home with some news about what are party is and when it is to happen. Stay tuned...

Two New Events

Greetings! Two events have arisen this week. The first is a PBIS assembly this Friday, which means wearing yellow. If your child has a yellow shirt, please have him or her wear it this Friday. 

The second is on Monday, the 11th, we are unplugging from technology. As a school, we are unplugging from our email, smartboards, laptops, iPads, etc. 

In our class, we will have our usual schedule with some twists. We will use board games during recess, have a read-a-thon during our morning work, and use more pen/paper usage during math.  If your child would like, please have them bring in a card or board game for recess on Monday.

Reminder: Library this Monday

This coming Monday is our library day. Your child will have a chance to return their book they have had since break for another one.