We are very excited about all the happenings taking place during the week ahead! Students have been practicing very hard for their holiday performance on Tuesday as well as practicing carols to sing at the nursing home on Wednesday (Classroom 1 and 2) and Thursday (Classroom 3). In addition to all this, students will receive lessons with Roman numerals, suffixes, and parts of speech such as adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions. This promises to be a wonderful week!
Here is a breakdown of what is happening!
Tuesday, December 13th - Holiday Program 7:00 (Students should arrive no later than 6:40)
Wednesday or Thursday, December 14th or 15th - Field Trip to Shelby Ridge nursing home
Friday, December 16th - Field Trip to Oak Mountain Lanes. Pizza served for lunch (no cafeteria lunch). Dismissal at 1:00. NO AFTERCARE.
We want to wish everyone a very restful, happy, and safe Winter Break! Thank you for all your support! See you January 3rd!
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
The Week Ahead: November 28th-December 2nd
We hope that everyone had a wonderful week off of school! We will be back in action this week and are looking forward to the many lessons and activities that the month of December will bring. Please take a moment to look at the link entitled "November Updates" on the right hand side of the blog in order to keep up to date on all the happenings!
For language job this week, first grade students will be introduced to suffixes, will review adjectives, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words. Second grade students will review suffixes, will be introduced to adverbs, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words. Third grade students will review suffixes, will be introduced to conjunctions, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words
For math jobs this week, first grade students will practice with large addition and multiplication problems, review fractions, be introduced to Roman Numerals and rounding, and review number words 1-100. Second grade students will practice with large addition, multiplication, and subtraction problems, and review fractions, Roman Numerals, and rounding. Third grade students will practice all operations, be introduced to coordinate grids, and review fractions, rounding, and Roman Numerals.
For cultural jobs, students will learn about electric circuits and create a model of a closed electric circuit. Students will learn about the history of electricity and aspects of weather as well. It will be a wonderful week!
Reminders
Homework - A small homework packet will be sent home on Monday, November 28th. The packet will be due on Friday, December 2nd.
December 9th- Parent's Night Out
December 13th - 1st - 8th grade Holiday Program 7:00 pm
For language job this week, first grade students will be introduced to suffixes, will review adjectives, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words. Second grade students will review suffixes, will be introduced to adverbs, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words. Third grade students will review suffixes, will be introduced to conjunctions, read grade level sight words, and spell grade level sight words
For math jobs this week, first grade students will practice with large addition and multiplication problems, review fractions, be introduced to Roman Numerals and rounding, and review number words 1-100. Second grade students will practice with large addition, multiplication, and subtraction problems, and review fractions, Roman Numerals, and rounding. Third grade students will practice all operations, be introduced to coordinate grids, and review fractions, rounding, and Roman Numerals.
For cultural jobs, students will learn about electric circuits and create a model of a closed electric circuit. Students will learn about the history of electricity and aspects of weather as well. It will be a wonderful week!
Reminders
Homework - A small homework packet will be sent home on Monday, November 28th. The packet will be due on Friday, December 2nd.
December 9th- Parent's Night Out
December 13th - 1st - 8th grade Holiday Program 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Week in Review: November 7-10
We had a great week in Lower Elementary, even though is was unexpectedly short! Students were busy with language, math, and cultural jobs.
For language jobs, first grade students reviewed prefixes and adjectives. Second grade students reviewed prefixes and wrote sentences with prepositions. Third graders reviewed prefixes and wrote sentences with pronouns.
For math jobs, first graders had further practice with large multiplication problems, worked with bar graphs, added fractions, and wrote number words. Second graders had further practice with one digit and two digit multiplication problems, worked with bar graphs and pie charts, and added large fractions. Third graders worked with all math operations, created their own graphs, added and subtracted fractions, and measured angles.
For cultural jobs, students finished their work with King Tut and Egypt. Students were also introduced to electricity this week.
We look forward to a busy November and December! Please be sure to check the blog and your child's red folder for upcoming events and information. Please look under the Links section of the blog to see the November Updates newsletter.
For language jobs, first grade students reviewed prefixes and adjectives. Second grade students reviewed prefixes and wrote sentences with prepositions. Third graders reviewed prefixes and wrote sentences with pronouns.
For math jobs, first graders had further practice with large multiplication problems, worked with bar graphs, added fractions, and wrote number words. Second graders had further practice with one digit and two digit multiplication problems, worked with bar graphs and pie charts, and added large fractions. Third graders worked with all math operations, created their own graphs, added and subtracted fractions, and measured angles.
For cultural jobs, students finished their work with King Tut and Egypt. Students were also introduced to electricity this week.
We look forward to a busy November and December! Please be sure to check the blog and your child's red folder for upcoming events and information. Please look under the Links section of the blog to see the November Updates newsletter.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Week in Review: October 24th- 28th - Picture Edition!
We had a very exciting week in Lower Elementary! Students from classroom 1 and 2 had a presentation on Egypt from Mrs. Citlalli. All classes also carved pumpkins as part of an expository writing experience and had a special Diwali celebration on Friday! It was a wonderful week!
Monday, October 24, 2016
October 17th-21st
Hello! We are going to have a wonderful week in Lower Elementary!
For language arts jobs, first graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and articles. Second graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and prepositions. Third graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and pronouns. All students will have practice writing an expository writing piece detailing the steps to carving a pumpkin.
For math jobs, first grade students will be introduced to multiplication, compare fractions, be introduced to polygons, explore tally charts, and write number words. Second grade students will have further work with multiplication, add fractions, find the symmetry of polygons, and explore information found in tally charts and pictographs. Third grade students will have further practice with subtraction, solve fraction word problems, identify and measure angles, and explore information found in tally charts, bar graphs, circle graphs, and pictographs.
For cultural lessons, students began an engineering design project in response to their learning of how the great pyramids were built using simple machines. In history, students heard the Fifth Great Lesson : The History of Numbers. Students continued their study of Ancient Egypt as well.
It will be a great week!
Reminders
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
For language arts jobs, first graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and articles. Second graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and prepositions. Third graders will have further practice with syllables, prefixes, and pronouns. All students will have practice writing an expository writing piece detailing the steps to carving a pumpkin.
For math jobs, first grade students will be introduced to multiplication, compare fractions, be introduced to polygons, explore tally charts, and write number words. Second grade students will have further work with multiplication, add fractions, find the symmetry of polygons, and explore information found in tally charts and pictographs. Third grade students will have further practice with subtraction, solve fraction word problems, identify and measure angles, and explore information found in tally charts, bar graphs, circle graphs, and pictographs.
For cultural lessons, students began an engineering design project in response to their learning of how the great pyramids were built using simple machines. In history, students heard the Fifth Great Lesson : The History of Numbers. Students continued their study of Ancient Egypt as well.
It will be a great week!
Reminders
Halloween Parade - The JBMA Halloween Parade is one of our annual traditions where students have an opportunity to dress up as a character and learn from one another. This year, Lower Elementary students are looking forward to the Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31st.
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
Halloween Party - We are still in need of items and volunteers for our Halloween Party on October 31st. Please go to the following link to see how you can help! http://signup.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Week in Review: October 3rd-7th
We had another wonderful week in Lower Elementary! Students enjoyed the cooler weather and were busy with many activities in the classroom as well.
For language arts jobs, first graders were introduced to articles, edited text for capitalization, and alphabetized words by their first letters. Second graders edited text for capitalization and punctuation, wrote their own compound words, alphabetized words by their second letters, and wrote sentences which contained an article, adjective, noun, and verb. Third graders reviewed adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, alphabetized words by their third letters, and edited text for capitalization, commas, and punctuation.
For math jobs, first graders compared numbers, practiced addition, reviewed even and odd numbers, counted quarters, compared fractions, and combined triangles to create quadrilaterals. Second graders were introduced to column addition, reviewed expanded notation, discovered equivalent fractions, wrote number words as numbers, and found the perimeter of polygons. Third graders solved word problems, identified types of fractions, discovered equivalent fractions, reviewed perimeter of various shapes, and identified the types of triangles.
For cultural jobs, students took a trip to the Middle School science lab where they learned about the parts of a microscope and then were able to look through some microscopes to observe pond water, dog hair, and a butterfly wing (to name a few). In history, students explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In geography, students identified the parts of a river and had the opportunity to label the major rivers in Africa.
Next week, students will have a short but busy week! Students will be introduced to prefixes, review grammar, and find missing variables in addition and multiplication sentences. It will be great!
Monday, October 10th - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students
Wednesday, October 12th - Progress Reports will go home
Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th - School will dismiss at 1:00 both days for Parent Conferences.
Parent Conferences are quickly approaching! Please sign up for a conference via the link sent in a email. If you have questions about the sign up, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible in order to schedule your conference.
Sunday, October 23rd- Fall Festival
For language arts jobs, first graders were introduced to articles, edited text for capitalization, and alphabetized words by their first letters. Second graders edited text for capitalization and punctuation, wrote their own compound words, alphabetized words by their second letters, and wrote sentences which contained an article, adjective, noun, and verb. Third graders reviewed adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, alphabetized words by their third letters, and edited text for capitalization, commas, and punctuation.
For math jobs, first graders compared numbers, practiced addition, reviewed even and odd numbers, counted quarters, compared fractions, and combined triangles to create quadrilaterals. Second graders were introduced to column addition, reviewed expanded notation, discovered equivalent fractions, wrote number words as numbers, and found the perimeter of polygons. Third graders solved word problems, identified types of fractions, discovered equivalent fractions, reviewed perimeter of various shapes, and identified the types of triangles.
For cultural jobs, students took a trip to the Middle School science lab where they learned about the parts of a microscope and then were able to look through some microscopes to observe pond water, dog hair, and a butterfly wing (to name a few). In history, students explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In geography, students identified the parts of a river and had the opportunity to label the major rivers in Africa.
Next week, students will have a short but busy week! Students will be introduced to prefixes, review grammar, and find missing variables in addition and multiplication sentences. It will be great!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, October 12th - Progress Reports will go home
Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th - School will dismiss at 1:00 both days for Parent Conferences.
Parent Conferences are quickly approaching! Please sign up for a conference via the link sent in a email. If you have questions about the sign up, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible in order to schedule your conference.
Sunday, October 23rd- Fall Festival
Halloween Parade - The JBMA Halloween Parade is one of our annual traditions where students have an opportunity to dress up as a character and learn from one another. This year, Lower Elementary students are looking forward to the Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31st.
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Week in Review : September 26-30
Students had a great week! The highlight of our week was our trip to the Birmingham Children's Theater to see a performance of two folk tales told in the traditional African style. Students enjoyed moving, dancing, singing, and interacting with the actors. Students also enjoyed a trip to Veteran's Park for lunch and some playtime.
For language and math jobs this week, students completed quarterly reviews which covered concepts addressed this quarter in presentations and independent work. Students were able to review concepts in the cultural subjects of history, geography, and science as well.
This week, students will be identify equivalent fractions, write numbers in expanded notation, review perimeter, edit text for capitalization and punctuation, put words in ABC order, and review grammar symbols. In Science, students will take a trip to the Middle School science lab in order to have a lesson on microscopes. In History, students will explore the fundamental needs of people and look at the Ancient Egyptian culture. In Geography, students will study the parts of a river.
REMINDERS
Thursday, October 6th - OPEN HOUSE
Drop by the classrooms to see what exciting learning has been taking place this first quarter of school!
Monday, October 10th - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students
Wednesday, October 12th - Progress Reports will go home
Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th - School will dismiss at 1:00 both days for Parent Conferences.
Parent Conferences are quickly approaching! Please sign up for a conference via the link sent in a email. If you have questions about the sign up, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible in order to schedule your conference.
Sunday, October 23rd- Fall Festival
For language and math jobs this week, students completed quarterly reviews which covered concepts addressed this quarter in presentations and independent work. Students were able to review concepts in the cultural subjects of history, geography, and science as well.
This week, students will be identify equivalent fractions, write numbers in expanded notation, review perimeter, edit text for capitalization and punctuation, put words in ABC order, and review grammar symbols. In Science, students will take a trip to the Middle School science lab in order to have a lesson on microscopes. In History, students will explore the fundamental needs of people and look at the Ancient Egyptian culture. In Geography, students will study the parts of a river.
REMINDERS
Thursday, October 6th - OPEN HOUSE
Drop by the classrooms to see what exciting learning has been taking place this first quarter of school!
Monday, October 10th - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students
Wednesday, October 12th - Progress Reports will go home
Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th - School will dismiss at 1:00 both days for Parent Conferences.
Parent Conferences are quickly approaching! Please sign up for a conference via the link sent in a email. If you have questions about the sign up, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible in order to schedule your conference.
Sunday, October 23rd- Fall Festival
Halloween Parade - The JBMA Halloween Parade is one of our annual traditions where students have an opportunity to dress up as a character and learn from one another. This year, Lower Elementary students are looking forward to the Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31st.
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
Students are invited to dress up ONLY as a character from a book, a historical figure, or cultural representative. We aim to keep Halloween light-hearted and fun for everyone, and therefore will not allow weapons, blood, or anything scary. Our costume parade brings all ages together and we need to respect the needs of the younger children.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Pictures!
Here are some pictures of our students hard at work and play!
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| Drama of the Archeozoic Ocean |
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| Timeline of Life Research |
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| Practical Life |
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| Skip counting with bead chains |
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| Practical Life |
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| 45 Layout |
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| 45 Layout |
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| Science Experiments |
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| Constellation Pin Map |
Week in Review - September 12th -16th
We had another great week in Lower Elementary! Students enjoyed completing research on constellations and an organism from the Timeline of Life. Second and Third grade students also created presentations on land and water forms! It was a great week!
For language jobs, first grade students were introduced to synonyms, matched animals to their homes, and were introduced to common and proper nouns. Second grade students reviewed synonyms, identified helping verbs, and reviewed common and proper nouns. Third grade students reviewed synonyms, worked with adverbs, and reviewed common and proper nouns.
For math jobs, first grade students practiced addition, wrote number words, were introduced to even and odd numbers, identified fractions, were introduced to quadrilaterals, and counted dimes. Second grade students practiced multiplication, reviewed even and odd numbers, compared fractions, and made quadrilaterals. Third grade students practiced two digit multiplication, reviewed even and odd numbers, compared fractions, and identified triangles by their sides.
This week, students will compare fractions, review even and odd numbers, review synonyms, and compare numbers. It will be a great week!
For language jobs, first grade students were introduced to synonyms, matched animals to their homes, and were introduced to common and proper nouns. Second grade students reviewed synonyms, identified helping verbs, and reviewed common and proper nouns. Third grade students reviewed synonyms, worked with adverbs, and reviewed common and proper nouns.
For math jobs, first grade students practiced addition, wrote number words, were introduced to even and odd numbers, identified fractions, were introduced to quadrilaterals, and counted dimes. Second grade students practiced multiplication, reviewed even and odd numbers, compared fractions, and made quadrilaterals. Third grade students practiced two digit multiplication, reviewed even and odd numbers, compared fractions, and identified triangles by their sides.
This week, students will compare fractions, review even and odd numbers, review synonyms, and compare numbers. It will be a great week!
Reminders
Parent Internet/Social Media Night - PTO will sponsor a parent internet/social media safety night on Tuesday, September 20th.
Children's Theater- Classroom 1 and 2 will attend a production at Children's Theater on September 28th and Classroom 3 will attend a production on September 30th. Permission slips will be sent home soon.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Week in Review - September 5th-9th
We had a wonderful (though short) week in Lower Elementary! Students have established classroom rules and expectations and are working hard at maintaining peaceful and productive environments! Students enjoyed some role playing and acting out of scenarios which highlighted some situations which can arise in the classroom. Students worked together to discuss the best option for how to react to each scenario. Students also enjoyed participating in the first Peace Ceremony of the year!
In language arts, first grade students had continued work with antonyms and matched sets of animals to their young. Second grade students reviewed antonyms and had continued work with verbs. Third grade students have continued work with antonyms and identified the various types of adverbs.
In math, first grade students continued work with addition, wrote number words, matched fraction cards, and created art work using plane shape (modeled after the work of artist Paul Klee). Second grade students had continued work with multiplication, wrote numbers in expanded notation, found equivalent fractions, and found the perimeter of quadrilaterals. Third grade students worked with two digit multiplication problems, wrote numbers in expanded notation, found equivalent fractions, and made quadrilaterals.
For cultural lessons, students discussed constellations in science. In History, students were presented the Timeline of Life. In Geography, students completed research on the basic land and water forms.
Next week, students will work with synonyms, even and odd numbers, common and proper nouns, and will compare fractions! It will be a great week!
In language arts, first grade students had continued work with antonyms and matched sets of animals to their young. Second grade students reviewed antonyms and had continued work with verbs. Third grade students have continued work with antonyms and identified the various types of adverbs.
In math, first grade students continued work with addition, wrote number words, matched fraction cards, and created art work using plane shape (modeled after the work of artist Paul Klee). Second grade students had continued work with multiplication, wrote numbers in expanded notation, found equivalent fractions, and found the perimeter of quadrilaterals. Third grade students worked with two digit multiplication problems, wrote numbers in expanded notation, found equivalent fractions, and made quadrilaterals.
For cultural lessons, students discussed constellations in science. In History, students were presented the Timeline of Life. In Geography, students completed research on the basic land and water forms.
Next week, students will work with synonyms, even and odd numbers, common and proper nouns, and will compare fractions! It will be a great week!
Reminders
Work Binders - Work Binders will be sent home Monday, September 12th. Please look through the work with your child, sign the top sheet, and return it to school.
Parent Internet/Social Media Night - PTO will sponsor a parent internet/social media safety night on Tuesday, September 20th.
Children's Theater- Classroom 1 and 2 will attend a production at Children's Theater on September 28th and Classroom 3 will attend a production on September 30th. Permission slips will be sent home soon.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Week in Review : August 22nd - 26th
We had another wonderful week in Lower Elementary! It is hard to believe that we have been in school for 3 weeks already! Students really enjoyed completing science experiments this week! They especially enjoyed watching paraffin wax change from a solid to a liquid to a gas when the wax was held over a flame.
For language jobs this week, first grade students reviewed compound words, reviewed ABC Order, and sorted nouns into people/places/things. Second grade students created a list of compound words, explored irregular past tense verbs, and matched initial blends to the correct picture. Third graders wrote sentences with compound words, worked with prepositions and adverbs, and matched cards to create words that began with phonics blends.
For math jobs this week, first graders completed addition problems using the golden beads, wrote number words for 1-10, were introduced to fractions, and reviewed plane shapes (circle, square, rectangle, etc). Second graders completed large addition and multiplication problems, wrote number words, and reviewed fractions and plane shapes. Third grade students completed large multiplication problems, wrote number words, and reviewed fractions and plane shapes.
In History, students represented the various time periods using The Clock of Eras. In Geography, the learned the parts of a volcano.
Next week, students will have continued work with number words and expanded notation, study quadrilaterals, explore Antonyms, edit writings for errors, learn basic land and water forms, explore the life cycle of a star, and hear The Drama of the Archeozoic Ocean. It will be a great week!
- Monday, September 5th - No school due to Labor Day holiday
-Wednesday, September 7th - Speech and Hearing Test ( more information to come)
- Friday, September 9th - Peace Ceremony - Join us at 9:00 in the gym!
For language jobs this week, first grade students reviewed compound words, reviewed ABC Order, and sorted nouns into people/places/things. Second grade students created a list of compound words, explored irregular past tense verbs, and matched initial blends to the correct picture. Third graders wrote sentences with compound words, worked with prepositions and adverbs, and matched cards to create words that began with phonics blends.
For math jobs this week, first graders completed addition problems using the golden beads, wrote number words for 1-10, were introduced to fractions, and reviewed plane shapes (circle, square, rectangle, etc). Second graders completed large addition and multiplication problems, wrote number words, and reviewed fractions and plane shapes. Third grade students completed large multiplication problems, wrote number words, and reviewed fractions and plane shapes.
In History, students represented the various time periods using The Clock of Eras. In Geography, the learned the parts of a volcano.
Next week, students will have continued work with number words and expanded notation, study quadrilaterals, explore Antonyms, edit writings for errors, learn basic land and water forms, explore the life cycle of a star, and hear The Drama of the Archeozoic Ocean. It will be a great week!
Reminders
- Homework goes home each Friday and is to be returned the following Friday.- Monday, September 5th - No school due to Labor Day holiday
-Wednesday, September 7th - Speech and Hearing Test ( more information to come)
- Friday, September 9th - Peace Ceremony - Join us at 9:00 in the gym!
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Week in Review : August 15th - 19th
We had another great week in Lower Elementary! Students enjoyed cultural presentations and follow ups such as completing science experiments, making models of the Inner Earth, and researching about the planets.
In language arts, first graders were introduced to nouns, ABC Order, and reviewed compound words. Second graders reviewed ABC order and compound words. They also explored verb tenses. Third graders reviewed ABC order, compound words, and reviewed the parts of speech such as prepositions and adverbs.
In math, first graders reviewed place value, told time to the hour, and practiced addition facts. Second graders reviewed addition, told time to the five minute mark, and practiced skip counting. Third graders reviewed all math operations, told time to the 1 minute mark, calculated elapsed time to the hour, and practiced skip counting.
Next week, students will be introduced to/review fractions, write number words, review plane shapes, and continue to work with grammar symbols. Students will continue to complete science experiments, will identify the parts of a volcano, and will learn about the different eras of time. It will be a great week!
In language arts, first graders were introduced to nouns, ABC Order, and reviewed compound words. Second graders reviewed ABC order and compound words. They also explored verb tenses. Third graders reviewed ABC order, compound words, and reviewed the parts of speech such as prepositions and adverbs.
In math, first graders reviewed place value, told time to the hour, and practiced addition facts. Second graders reviewed addition, told time to the five minute mark, and practiced skip counting. Third graders reviewed all math operations, told time to the 1 minute mark, calculated elapsed time to the hour, and practiced skip counting.
Next week, students will be introduced to/review fractions, write number words, review plane shapes, and continue to work with grammar symbols. Students will continue to complete science experiments, will identify the parts of a volcano, and will learn about the different eras of time. It will be a great week!
There are a few housekeeping things to keep in mind :
1. Please remember that snack is one item of fruit or vegetable.
2. School dismisses at 2pm every Monday.
3. All children will need a pair of non-marking PE shoes to wear in the gym.
4. Red folders are sent home in backpacks. Please complete your child's reading log each night.
5. Homework is due on Friday, August 26th!
Family Movie Night is Friday, August 26th! Join us for a fun family film! Be sure to turn in your sheet to vote for the movie you would like to see!
5. Homework is due on Friday, August 26th!
Family Movie Night is Friday, August 26th! Join us for a fun family film! Be sure to turn in your sheet to vote for the movie you would like to see!
Saturday, August 13, 2016
The First Week of School
We are so excited to say we had an awesome first week back at school. We established procedures and got to know each other better. Students also took a nature walk outside, completed a "Student Bingo" game, discussed the work cycle, and completed their first jobs of the school year! We are looking forward to a great year in Lower Elementary!
Next week, first graders will receive math presentations and complete jobs covering place value, telling time to the hour, and addition facts. Second graders will review addition, tell time to the 5 minute mark, and review skip counting. Third graders will review all math operations, tell time to the 1 minute mark, calculate elapsed time, and review skip counting.
For language work, first graders will be introduced to ABC order and nouns. Students will also review compound words. Second graders will review ABC order to the second letter, review grammar symbols, and also review compound words. Third graders will review ABC order to the third letter, review grammar symbols, and also review compound words.
For cultural lessons, students will complete 3 science experiments which stem from our First Great Lesson: The Coming of the Universe. Students will discuss the layers of the Earth in Geography and explore the solar system in History.
There are a few housekeeping things to keep in mind :
1. Please remember that snack is one item of fruit or vegetable.
2. School dismisses at 2pm every Monday.
3. All children will need a pair of non-marking PE shoes to wear in the gym.
4. Red folders are sent home in backpacks. Please complete your child's reading log each night.
5. The first homework of the year will be sent home on Friday, August 19th. Homework is due Friday, August 26th.
Thank you all so much for allowing us to participate in your child's life! We look forward to a wonderful year learning and growing together!
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Welcome Back to School!
It's beginning to look A LOT like "Back to School" time! Teachers have been busy preparing our beautiful environment in eager preparation for the 2016-2017 school year.
We know that students can reach their highest potential when teachers and parents partner together. A strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child's education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children's success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities.
We want to welcome Mrs. Melissa and Mrs. Sara to our Lower Elementary team! They will be assisting the Lower Elementary classrooms throughout the day along with Mrs. Naomi!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Lower Elementary orientation on Thursday, August 4th at 10 am! We will meet in the Gym. We will discuss important information about the coming school year and will have an opportunity to answer any questions you may have. We are looking forward to a great year!
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Week in Review: May 2nd- 5th
Lower Elementary students had a wonderful week! Third graders were busy taking the SAT while first and second graders were busy in the classroom working on jobs.
For language jobs, first graders practiced dividing words into syllables, used and identified nouns in a sentence, identified main ideas and details, combined root words word to create compound words, and placed words in ABC order by their first letter. Second graders practiced reviewed grammar symbols, reviewed compound words, and identified pairs of words as synonyms and antonyms. Third graders identified the characters, setting, and major events of a story, reviewed grammar symbols, and identified the subject and predicate of a sentence.
For math jobs, first graders solved addition problems, skip counted by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's, and solved word problems. Second graders solved addition and multiplication problems, wrote numbers in expanded notation, practiced addition and multiplication facts, and rounded numbers to the 10's and 100's place. Third graders solved problems with all operations, wrote numbers in expanded notation, identified place value in whole and decimal numbers, identified even and odd numbers, compared numbers, and rounded numbers to the 10's, 100's, and 1000's place.
For cultural jobs, students studied seed dispersal in Science. For History, students researched the Northwest North American tribes.
Next week, students will complete quarterly reviews in Language and Math. Students will also be practicing a song for the Peace Ceremony on Friday, May 13th.
For language jobs, first graders practiced dividing words into syllables, used and identified nouns in a sentence, identified main ideas and details, combined root words word to create compound words, and placed words in ABC order by their first letter. Second graders practiced reviewed grammar symbols, reviewed compound words, and identified pairs of words as synonyms and antonyms. Third graders identified the characters, setting, and major events of a story, reviewed grammar symbols, and identified the subject and predicate of a sentence.
For math jobs, first graders solved addition problems, skip counted by 1's, 2's, 5's, and 10's, and solved word problems. Second graders solved addition and multiplication problems, wrote numbers in expanded notation, practiced addition and multiplication facts, and rounded numbers to the 10's and 100's place. Third graders solved problems with all operations, wrote numbers in expanded notation, identified place value in whole and decimal numbers, identified even and odd numbers, compared numbers, and rounded numbers to the 10's, 100's, and 1000's place.
For cultural jobs, students studied seed dispersal in Science. For History, students researched the Northwest North American tribes.
Next week, students will complete quarterly reviews in Language and Math. Students will also be practicing a song for the Peace Ceremony on Friday, May 13th.
Reminders
May 13th - Peace Ceremony at 9:00 followed by Latin Dance Recital
May 18th- End of the fourth quarter
May 19th- Field Day
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