Dear Parents,
Today we learned all about changes in matter. A snowman (really more a iceman) was brought in for students to touch and feel. We decided the snowman was wet, cold, and smooth. After watching the snowman melt for a while (and after blowing him with a hair dryer) we saw the ice turn into water. The water was also very cold. Next we put the water in the microwave and turned it very hot into steam. The kids seemed to really enjoy this activity.
Also we had a fire drill this morning. The kiddos were super well behaved and I was very proud how they all walked in a line very nicely.
In the afternoon we practiced counting by counting dots on the penguin bellies.
Please Please Please don't forget to be saving your Box Tops. They are due Feb. 15.
Be on the look out for letter about whether or not it is OK for your child to be filmed using technology. Mrs. Powell, the media specialist, is creating a short promotional video about how our school uses technology. If you would like your child to be able to participate please return the form saying yes.
Important Dates:
February 13- Send in Valentine's Day Boxes
February 14- Happy Valentine's Days
February 15- Send in Box Tops
February 17- School Closed
February 20- School Closes
March 1- Send in your plain white t-shirt for Mrs. Massey to tie dye
March 9- Teacher Workday
March 23- Spring Show
April 2-9 Spring Break
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Marvelous Monday
Hi Parents,
Today we continued our talk on winter. We also discussed how some places are colder than others and people live in different kinds of houses (there is a great little videon on sesamestreet.org about this). We watched a short you tube about Eskimoes building igloos. Then each student received a cut out of an igloo. We practiced making horizontal and vertical lines to draw the ice cubes. Then students were able to practices making crosses for the snow in the sky.
One reminder...please send your child's folder to school everyday. At the beginning of the year I had some extra in case someone lost theirs; however, I am now out of extras so unfortunately papers and notes will just have to be put into back packs. If you have more than one folder please send it back.
Mark your calendar for Friday, March 23 at 9:00am for the Spring Show! We have started rehearsing some and we are good! Please send in a solid white t-shirt by March 1, 2012. This shirt will be tye dyed and used for costumes.
You also have homework! I would like you and your child to decorate a paper bag/shoe box for Valentine’s Please bring it to school by Monday, February 13 along with a picture of your child working on it so we can talk about it as a group. Below are the requirements
Today we continued our talk on winter. We also discussed how some places are colder than others and people live in different kinds of houses (there is a great little videon on sesamestreet.org about this). We watched a short you tube about Eskimoes building igloos. Then each student received a cut out of an igloo. We practiced making horizontal and vertical lines to draw the ice cubes. Then students were able to practices making crosses for the snow in the sky.
One reminder...please send your child's folder to school everyday. At the beginning of the year I had some extra in case someone lost theirs; however, I am now out of extras so unfortunately papers and notes will just have to be put into back packs. If you have more than one folder please send it back.
Mark your calendar for Friday, March 23 at 9:00am for the Spring Show! We have started rehearsing some and we are good! Please send in a solid white t-shirt by March 1, 2012. This shirt will be tye dyed and used for costumes.
You also have homework! I would like you and your child to decorate a paper bag/shoe box for Valentine’s Please bring it to school by Monday, February 13 along with a picture of your child working on it so we can talk about it as a group. Below are the requirements
Requirements:
- Make sure you and your child do this project TOGETHER!
- Make sure an adult sized hand can reach into the bag/box easily
- Make sure it has your child’s first name on it and that it can be easily located. Your student can trace, write, or put their name on with stickers. See if your child can correctly sequence their name or identify the first the letter!
- If you are using stickers to decorate be sure to use a pincer grasp when pulling them off.
- If use small objects like pom poms, small jewels or beads- try picking them up with tweezers, tongs, clothespins or chip clips for hand strengthening
- Be creative! Make it a project you and your child enjoy!
- A list of the children in the class will go home at the end of this week if you want to send in Valentine's on Tuesday, February 14.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Recap
Dear Parents,
We have had a lot of fun the past two days. Yesterday we talked about Martin Luther King Jr. We read The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf. We talked about how we all are different, but we can still be friends. Then students made a hand print painting using different colors.
Today we continued our discussion about snowmen. Today students practiced drawing circles and used them to create snowmen. They then were given the freedom to decorate the snowman as they wanted. In the afternoon, we turned coffee creamers into snowmen with red hats. When talking about the snowmen we are discussing the big, medium, and little sized ball and the fact that it is cold. In rotations this week students are making snow trees and little books about penguins. Talk to your student about their different projects!
Enjoy your afternoon!
We have had a lot of fun the past two days. Yesterday we talked about Martin Luther King Jr. We read The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf. We talked about how we all are different, but we can still be friends. Then students made a hand print painting using different colors.
Today we continued our discussion about snowmen. Today students practiced drawing circles and used them to create snowmen. They then were given the freedom to decorate the snowman as they wanted. In the afternoon, we turned coffee creamers into snowmen with red hats. When talking about the snowmen we are discussing the big, medium, and little sized ball and the fact that it is cold. In rotations this week students are making snow trees and little books about penguins. Talk to your student about their different projects!
Enjoy your afternoon!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Fun Fridays
Hi Parents,
As usual we are having a lot of adventures in PSE. On Thursday, we made winter trees out of paper plates in art class. Students practiced their cutting skills and pincer grasp. On Friday, we had music class. Ms. Jessi (Mr. David's intern) is very fun and she brings lots of props to go along with the music. Also the date for our spring show has been set! We will be performing Friday, March 23 at 9am! Mark your calendar!
Every other Friday afternoon, students are helping with the recycling program. We go around the school to collect the blue recycle bin and we talk about saving the planet.
Also many thanks from Ms. Nancy for her birthday cards. She loves them!
Don't forget no school on Monday, January 17!!!
As usual we are having a lot of adventures in PSE. On Thursday, we made winter trees out of paper plates in art class. Students practiced their cutting skills and pincer grasp. On Friday, we had music class. Ms. Jessi (Mr. David's intern) is very fun and she brings lots of props to go along with the music. Also the date for our spring show has been set! We will be performing Friday, March 23 at 9am! Mark your calendar!
Every other Friday afternoon, students are helping with the recycling program. We go around the school to collect the blue recycle bin and we talk about saving the planet.
Also many thanks from Ms. Nancy for her birthday cards. She loves them!
Don't forget no school on Monday, January 17!!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
We keep on movin' and groovin'
Dear Parents,
Despite this yucky weather we have been having your students are doing their best to settle back down into the school routine and work hard. This unit is on winter. We are right now focusing on penguins and polar bears. We have looked at pictures of where penguins and polar bears live and discussed how it is very cold there. Also other exciting news is that our class has received an IPAD. I am currently looking into different apps for students to use to enhance the learning environment. If you are using an IPAD at home and have a favorite app please let me know.
Box Top competition has started! Please turn in all box tops by February 15. It is important you cut them out on the dotted line and please count them. Write the number of box tops on a piece of paper or on the outside of the bag to help us out.
Ms. Nancy's birthday is Friday! You received a manila envelope with a piece of paper to make a card. Please allow your child to be as creative as they want.
Despite this yucky weather we have been having your students are doing their best to settle back down into the school routine and work hard. This unit is on winter. We are right now focusing on penguins and polar bears. We have looked at pictures of where penguins and polar bears live and discussed how it is very cold there. Also other exciting news is that our class has received an IPAD. I am currently looking into different apps for students to use to enhance the learning environment. If you are using an IPAD at home and have a favorite app please let me know.
Box Top competition has started! Please turn in all box tops by February 15. It is important you cut them out on the dotted line and please count them. Write the number of box tops on a piece of paper or on the outside of the bag to help us out.
Ms. Nancy's birthday is Friday! You received a manila envelope with a piece of paper to make a card. Please allow your child to be as creative as they want.
Media Center Open Late Days start this Thursday! From 4:00 – 6:00 pm the media center is open to students and an accompanying adult for reading pleasure, homework time, AR or IXL! There is no special program planned, just a time for students to use the library for their own personal need and interest.
That is all for now! Please e-mail or call with questions or concerns! Don't forget we are not in school on Monday, January 16.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
What a week!
Parents,I am embarrassed to say I forgot to publish this post before winter break. Well here it is now for you to enjoy. =)
Dear Parents,
Our festive week started last Friday with the fabulous show and wonderful party and crafts! Special thanks to all the moms who helped out with the snacks and crafts!
Monday was our gingerbread people. Each student received a boy and a girl shapes cookie (some cookies were made out of gingerbread and others were made out of sugar cookies). First all the students received a picture of their cookie with decorations on it. The students then copied the pattern onto their cookie. Then students also had a creative cookie where they could decorate it in their own manner. Thanks to Ms. Susan for organizing this. Also THANK YOU to ALL of you for donating the supplies!
On Tuesday came in educated on how people in England celebrate Christmas. First we learned all about what happens Christmas day and words that are different depending on the country. Each student received a "cracker" ( this post gives you the idea http://www.britshoppe.com/brpacr.html). We made triffles out of pudding, pineapple, lady fingers, and blueberries.
On Wednesday we celebrated the Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Mrs. Patorgis dressed as Mrs. Clause and read the story to us in the media center. We then came back down the classroom and sipped hot (really just warm) chocolate and ate graham crackers.
On Thursday, Tucker's mom had dancers come in from Rhythm Dance Center perform some holiday favorite dances. The students were enthralled watching the dancers on stage. They clapped and smiled through the entire performance. Also as usual show and tell was a big hit! The students love being able to get up in front of their classmates and show their favorite items. We enjoyed homemade pizza from Alex's mom for snack.
Thank you for everyone who has worked so hard this past week to make this memorable for our students. I apologize if I left anyone out in my thank yous and memories. Also thank you everyone for you donations and time this first semester. Second semester this year is sure to be great!
Dear Parents,
Our festive week started last Friday with the fabulous show and wonderful party and crafts! Special thanks to all the moms who helped out with the snacks and crafts!
Monday was our gingerbread people. Each student received a boy and a girl shapes cookie (some cookies were made out of gingerbread and others were made out of sugar cookies). First all the students received a picture of their cookie with decorations on it. The students then copied the pattern onto their cookie. Then students also had a creative cookie where they could decorate it in their own manner. Thanks to Ms. Susan for organizing this. Also THANK YOU to ALL of you for donating the supplies!
On Tuesday came in educated on how people in England celebrate Christmas. First we learned all about what happens Christmas day and words that are different depending on the country. Each student received a "cracker" ( this post gives you the idea http://www.britshoppe.com/brpacr.html). We made triffles out of pudding, pineapple, lady fingers, and blueberries.
On Wednesday we celebrated the Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Mrs. Patorgis dressed as Mrs. Clause and read the story to us in the media center. We then came back down the classroom and sipped hot (really just warm) chocolate and ate graham crackers.
On Thursday, Tucker's mom had dancers come in from Rhythm Dance Center perform some holiday favorite dances. The students were enthralled watching the dancers on stage. They clapped and smiled through the entire performance. Also as usual show and tell was a big hit! The students love being able to get up in front of their classmates and show their favorite items. We enjoyed homemade pizza from Alex's mom for snack.
Thank you for everyone who has worked so hard this past week to make this memorable for our students. I apologize if I left anyone out in my thank yous and memories. Also thank you everyone for you donations and time this first semester. Second semester this year is sure to be great!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Ms. Brooke's Thoughts
This month’s vocabulary:
Snowman
Snowflake
Gloves
Scarf
Shovel
Snow
Boots
Penguin
Dressing
Stacking
With the sudden rush of cold temperatures it is the perfect time to talk about warm clothing: hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, and boots. Dressing for going out into the cold elements is great vocabulary and language development time. Discuss what the child is putting on as well as the action words that fit the activity. Here is a cute little song I found to get your child motivated to put on their shoes and socks in the morning J
Put on your Socks and Shoes (sung to “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean”)
It’s time to put on your socks,
It’s time to put on your shoes.
Come sit on the floor down beside me,
We’ll put on your socks and your shoes.
Put on, Put on,
Put on your socks and your shoes.
Put on, Put on,
Put on your socks and your shoes.
Stay warm! J
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