September 30, 2022

  

We are finishing our study of the life cycle of the butterfly. Some caterpillars are in chrysalis mode and working on that fabulous metamorphosis and some are already on their way to Mexico! We have released 12 so far~~~

We had a FABULOUS trip to Rocky Ridge Orchard and had a delicious apple and doughnut. We picked up a small pumpkin and painted it in art class~(it hopefully made it home)! The hay ride was so much fun. We also brought home a bag of apples and will make a warm applesauce next week.  

Books Read: Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn, There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.  The Big Apple, and the song-A-P-P-L-E

 (which is sung like "Bingo)

In math we are getting to know numbers 0-10, sorting, discussing a graph, using math manipulatives, 10 frames,  finger counting, working with shapes and continuing our calendar routines. 

We began a letter of the day series and we have completed A, B, C, D, E, F! You might see headbands coming home with a picture that represents that letter and sound we are working on for the day. This is a very quick review of 26 letters in 26 days and is a whole lot of fun!

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)

Upcoming Events: 

October 7- NO SCHOOL- Teacher Professional Day

October 10- NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Sarah

September 22, 2022

 

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!!!

5:30-6:00

Parfaits in Cafeteria

6:00-7:00 

Come to the classroom and see what we have been up to!

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW

Wear your best smiles!!!

September 16, 2022

 

In science we continue to learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. We currently have 4 caterpillars still munching. Hopefully they will think about becoming a chrysalis soon so we can release them for their flight to Mexico before the cold weather sets in! We have 12 in chrysalis already. We have learned so much about the caterpillar life cycle! 

We are starting our Go2Science mission about Groundwater. We are in search of evidence for our hypothesis: Will we find warter underneath HIP Academy in Kenya, Africa. If you don't know about Go2Science yet, you are soon going to know a lot about it!!! Fun!

Books: Cont. re-reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar (and doing some very fun activities), and reading some fun ABC books. Pete the Cat has also been a favorite of ours this week! We also have started using our book boxes and developing good reading skills. 

In math we are getting to know numbers 0-10, sorting, discussing a graph, using math manipulatives, using 5 frames, practicing with quick looks at collections of dots, finger counting, working with shapes and continuing our calendar routines.  

We are still learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday Sept. 22- Open House 5:30pm-7:00pm                            

Friday Sept. 23-PICTURE DAY! ***smile***

Upcoming - Field Trip to Rocky Ridge (more information coming soon!)

Friday Oct. 7- No School- Professional Day

Monday October 10-No School Columbus Day

September 9, 2022

 Dear Families,

***Please make sure all paperwork that came home this week is returned as soon as possible. ***

It has been a very busy week. We are continuing our procedures and community building. We have enjoyed going to the different specials classes and meeting many new faces and doing fun activities. 

Specials are: Monday-Library, Tuesday-Art, Wednesday-Guidance, Thursday-Music, Friday- P.E. 

Thank you for all of your emails and continual patience with me this week. It is a lot to keep these little ones safe and happy and if somehow I have left you with more questions, please reach out to me and let me know. I am trying! 

Books Read: A variety of Pete the Cat stories, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten, and Franklin's First Day of School. 

In math we are getting to know numbers, introducing attributes of shapes, sorting, graphing birthdays, and our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observation, and the days  of the week.

 Many reading and writing assessments have taken place these first few days of school. We will begin a more structured approach to reading and writing beginning soon. 

We have begun to be scientists and use our observation skills to watch caterpillars grow-and grow-and grow! Most of them are still in the very hungry stage! 

We are learning about the Woolwich Way! The Woolwich Way is made up of 6 qualities that will help us to be the best we can be! (Courtesy- I can use good manners, Compassion-I can help others, Respect- I can treat others kindly, Honesty-I can tell the truth, Responsibility- I can take care of myself and my stuff, Quality- I can do my best even when things are hard)