February 9, 2023

 

Hi! I am writing a day early because I won't be here tomorrow. 

We have had such a wonderful week learning about manatees, reading, writing, becoming better mathematicians, and also having tons of fun playing in the snow! All is very good!

We completed our gingerbread unit with a bit of a gingerbread snack (for those who can) and a special snack (for those friends who couldn't share them). Thank you Clara for your family's thoughtfulness! 

Coming up...the week before vacation...

Kindergarten is going to attempt to collect 100 non-perishable food items before February vacation. We are incredibly excited to be able to do this community service project again. If you are able, please consider donating food for this drive. Thank you~

Valentine's Day Party on TUESDAY February 14~ Please send in already written Valentines for our exchange~

February 20-24 February Vacation

February 3, 2023

 

We have been learning so much about Florida and manatees with our Go2Science mission! We have 2 weeks left to test our hypothesis.  If you are on Facebook you can check out the Go2Science page to keep up to date with what we have been working on. We also decided to adopt a manatee and give support to their health and information to the public about the importance of their existence. I have made him our "class pet" and have told the students I would pass along the information to you in case they were able to adopt a manatee at home. Check out the link if you are interested! 

https://www.savethemanatee.org/how-to-help/adopt-a-manatee/#adoptees

During writing time they are spending their time editing previous work. They are learning to add details and label pictures to make their writing more interesting to the reader.

In math we are working with teen numbers, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice, counting by 5s and 10s, working with probability through dice games, reading and creating graphs.  Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tallies, coins, patterns, and tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

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)

If you would like to send in Kleenex or Clorox wipes, we are quickly running out! Thank you!

Upcoming Events: 

Kindergarten is going to attempt to collect 100 non-perishable food items before February vacation. We are incredibly excited to be able to do this community service project again. If you are able, please consider donating food for this drive. Thank you~

Valentine's Day Party on TUESDAY February 14~ Please send in Valentines for exchange~the names of students are attached to this newsletter. 

If your Gingerbread project hasn't come in, please send it so it can be on display!

February 20-24 February Vacation

January 27, 2023

 

Dear Families,


We have read a great many versions of the Gingerbread Man (boy, girl, baby, etc.) and are enjoying the similarities and differences in the outcome of the gingerbread being.  Talk about the different characters and settings has also been part of this process. You had a gingerbread project come home this week. Have fun designing him/her and send it back in for display. 

We have been learning so much about Florida and manatees with our Go2Science mission! If you are on Facebook you can check out the Go2Science page to keep up to date with what we have been working on. 

During writing time they are starting to orally tell their stories with a beginning, middle, and ending so we will be able to get our stories on paper! 

In math we are working with teen numbers, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice, counting by 10s, number matches with dominoes, subitizing practice, and reading graphs.  Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, charting days of the week, weather observations, tallies, money, patterns, solving addition problems, talking about odd and even numbers, and tracking the number of days we have been in school. 

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: 

Kindergarten is going to attempt to collect 100 non-perishable food items before February vacation. We are incredibly excited to be able to do this community service project again. If you are able, please consider donating food for this drive. Thank you~

February 20-24 February Vacation

January 13, 2023

 

Dear Families,

I want to start this by apologizing for not getting a newsletter out lately. My mom is dealing with some health issues and I am her caretaker, so my life has been a little scattered. I also ended up in the emergency room on Monday, with a scare, but all ended well. I am fine. BUT we are keeping it real here at school and have some wonderful activities and growth these past few weeks! 

We have been consumed by an author study of Jan Brett. Her stories and illustrations are perfect for this time of the year! Books Read: The Mitten, The Hat, The Umbrella, and The Three Snow Bears.  

We have been learning so much about Florida and manatees with our second Go2Science mission! If you are on Facebook you can check out the Go2Science page to keep up to date with what we have been working on. 

In math we are working with teen numbers, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice, counting and number recognition through graphing , and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

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: 

Monday January 16- Martin L. King Jr. Day~ No School

December 16, 2022

  

Tuesday December 20th will be our Polar Express fun day! Students can wear or bring their (school appropriate) pajamas, slippers, bathrobes, and a stuffed animal (as long as it will fit in their backpack). 

We will be joining Mrs. Plummer's class and be reading the book: The Polar Express and acting out the scenes as they unfold in the story.  

A reminder that Christmas vacation begins on Thursday December 22nd and we return on January 3rd, 2023! 

I want to take just a second to thank you all for making this year amazing for me. You are all so thoughtful, kind, and wonderful. I am honored and humbled to finish out 2022 with your children and I am so looking forward to a 2023 filled with so much love and growth! Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!!!

Sarah~

December 9, 2022

 

Dear Families, 

We have been having so much fun learning about the solar system this week! We traveled with a rover to Mars and had an astronaut on the space station read a book to us! (Her hair was floating all around her!)

Books Read: Good Night Moon, The Man in the Moon, Rock-a-bye Moon, and individual planet fact books.

Reading workshop is going very well. We are engaging in daily practice of reading books at our level as well as exploring picture books that we might not be able to read yet, but that teach us about non-fiction topics of interest and stories that we can follow through pictures- even if we can't read the print. 

Writing workshop gets into full swing next week! 

In math we are working with teen numbers, playing games with partners, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

As the weather is cooling down and the snow has arrived, remember we go outside on days above 10 degrees and as long as it isn't rain or ice. Fresh air is so important and I ask you to help me by sending your child with warm clothing and to make sure they have an extra set of clothing in case of emergency. 

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: 

December 14- Report cards home

December 22-January 2-  Christmas Vacation

December 2, 2022

 

Dear Families, 

Rabbit! Rabbit! Ask your child what it means if you are unsure! 

PLEASE remember that we are very busy at school and the sharing of toys, jewelry, hair accessories, and cash should not be something we are doing at school. It is confusing and distracting. Thank you.

We have been having so much fun learning about the solar system this week! We know what makes day and night and that the sun is our closest star. How exciting! 

Books Read: Out In Space, Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System, Stars! Stars! stars!, Eight Spinning Planets, There's No Place Like Space, Sun: Our Nearest Star, What Makes Day and Night?

Reading workshop is going very well. We are engaging in daily practice of reading books at our level as well as exploring picture books that we might not be able to read yet, but that teach us about non-fiction topics of interest and stories that we can follow through pictures- even if we can't read the print. 

In math we are working with teen numbers, playing games with partners, formation of numbers, making pictures to match the number written, addition and subtraction practice and continuing our calendar routines. Our routines at calendar time include; counting to the calendar number of the day, weather observations, tracking the number of days we have been in school and days of the week. 

As the weather is cooling down and the snow has arrived, remember we go outside on days above 10 degrees and as long as it isn't rain or ice. Fresh air is so important and I ask you to help me by sending your child with warm clothing and to make sure they have an extra set of clothing in case of emergency. 

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: 

December 14- Report cards home

December 22-January 2-  Christmas Vacation