Dear Families,
I want to thank you all for the lovely cards, candies, bubble bath, candles, and coffee, etc. that I received before the Holiday break. I am so blessed to be at a school with such supportive and caring families. Thank you! I hope you all had an opportunity to enjoy your beautiful children during the break. I had an opportunity to hear about their vacations in our morning meeting today. Every child shared!
During our teacher professional day on Monday, we talked about what it is you need as a parent and since I am a parent it was easy to contribute. I know you probably need the following:
What contribution is my child making in class?
What are they studying and exploring?
How do they interact with others?
Are they enjoying school?
What is happening at school?
Please let me know through email, by stopping by, or by appontment any concerns you may be having. I am available to answer your questions. Don't be shy because we are raising these kids up together!
Please take a look at our many backpacks, lunch boxes, and jackets, etc. that have been placed just outside Donna's office. All of these items will be donated on Friday if not claimed.
In class, we are now shifting gears to Life Science. Your children have been asked to choose an animal and use notecards to identify specific information. They will be giving speeches (without notecards starting on Friday). They are also creating beautiful torn art pieces to accompany their speech. Ask your child about their work - they are very excited about animals. I have questions like, "Can I do more than one animal?" "Can we report on another animal in the future?" The answer, of course is "YES"!
Next week we will begin the JA Biztown program. Your children will learn about the flow of money, government, they will be creating their own business, and will be interviewing for jobs. Once they have been chosen for a position, they will spend a day carrying out the responsibilities of that job. This is a very fun process and I will need volunteers when we attend the fieldtrip. I will advise you of the date.
I hope this gives you a peek into our classroom.
1 comment:
Thanks for posting the children's questions, it's always interesting to hear what they want to know about new projects. That's so cool. Since they are doing these presentations without cards, I am wondering how the students will support eachother by sharing strategies to feel ready for this "mini" public speakiing moment. It would be interesting to know the type of list they would brainstorm! Thanks Kim!
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