Observing and Recording- We Are Scientists

Today, we spent some time observing and sketching sunflowers. The children and I discussed making accurate scientific sketches and entries in our nature journals. Also, this began our year long study of trees and plants.

Building Community

We have continued to spend time learning more about each other.  The children have enjoyed our daily greetings and cooperative games. Also, we worked together to create poster for Abigail who was absent on Friday.  We wanted her to know we missed her. Our morning recess time is another important part of our day. The children have enjoyed the time to play, imagine and laugh.

Tallying In The Classroom

We had a great time tallying classroom items on Friday morning. The children worked together to count and record. We continue to create classroom graphs. On Monday, we will make a graph about our favorite colors.  The children will the similarities and differences between a tally chart and bar graph.

Help Needed- 6 Pencil Sharpeners!

Hello All

 I am looking for 6 families who would be willing to sharpen our classroom pencils on the weekend. I would send home a bag of pencils on Friday afternoon and ask that they be returned on Monday morning. This would be such a great help! I have some electric pencil sharpeners to share if that is stopping you from volunteering. Please send me an email or note if this would work for your family.

Ice Cream Social

It was such fun to see everyone at the Ice Cream Social.  We all enjoyed the ice cream and toppings but most of all we enjoyed our time together!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB-ON LINE ORDERING INFORMATION

Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: DXNG8

Dear Families,

Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.

With Scholastic Reading Club:

• Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
• You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
• You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks

Each month, your child will bring home Reading Club flyers. Together you can choose from books hand-selected by teachers and experts, and then order online or by returning your order form and payment to me.

I'd also love some help growing our classroom Reading Club. If you'd like to help out, please let me know! I'm excited to get our class reading!

Thank you for your support,

•  VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
•  ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code DXNG8
  
•  SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books, value packs, and Storia eBooks
•  SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
•  All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!

Our Hopes And Dreams

The children and I read and discussed a wonderful book, This School Year Will Be The Best. After, we discussed our hopes and dreams for the school year. Here are our ideas:

Reece- I hope to see a rainbow.

Ava- I hope to make new friends.

Abi- I hope we have a movie day.

Cecelia- I hope my tooth will come out at school.

Megan- My hope is that I will make new friends.

Caden- I want a sports day.

Penelope- I want to make new friends.

Jonas- I hope that I will win a soccer game.

Ian-My hope is to visit the science museum.

Abigail- I hope to celebrate birthdays.

Gavin- I hope that the whole class gets to go fishing.

Jonathan- I hope to loose my tooth.

Ben- I hope we have a field day.

Alex- I hope I score a touchdown.

Amelie- I hope to bring a special toy to school.

Isabelle- I hope to learn to draw new things at Art.

Amaya- I hope when the school nurse measures me that I will be taller.