Week in Review: February 21st-24th

Students had a great short week in Lower Elementary! They enjoyed the warmer weather and sunshine! Students also enjoyed a special presentation from Dr. Denny (Sara Elizabeth's Mom). She talked about her job as an orthodontist in conjunction with National Dental Health Month (which is February).

For language arts jobs, first grade students reviewed singular possessive nouns, were introduced to homonyms, and wrote sentences with verbs. Second graders reviewed singular and plural possessive nouns, completed a pronoun job, and reviewed homonyms. Third graders reviewed singular and plural possessive nouns, symbolized sentences, and reviewed homonyms.

For math jobs, first grade students solved large subtraction problems, identified missing variables in equations, solved fraction word problems, and practiced skip counting. Second graders reviewed division, identified missing variables in equations, and solved fraction word problems. Third graders solved problems with all math operations, identified missing variables in equations, solved fraction word problems, and identified factors of numbers.

For cultural lessons, students began a study of the Harlem Renaissance and identified several of the famous African Americans who contributed poetry, music, and other art during this time period. In science, students continued their study of invertebrates by comparing and contractions flatworm (Platyhelminthes) and roundworms (Nematodes).

Dr. Denny brought in models of braces and retainers! 

Dr. Denny showing us some X-rays

Goodie bags! 

Week in Review: February 6- February 10

We had a wonderful week in Lower Elementary! Students had a great time learning new information in class as well as practicing how to set a pace while running laps during P.E.

For language arts jobs, first graders were introduced to singular possessive nouns, homographs, and analogies. Students also sorted verbs based on their tense (past or present). Second grade students were introduced to singular and plural possessive nouns, homographs, and analogies. Students also completed work with pronouns. Third grade students were introduced to singular and plural possessive nouns and homographs. Students also reviewed analogies and wrote sentences with interjections.

For math jobs, first graders practiced completing large subtraction problems, found the position of straight lines within our classroom, and practiced measuring objects with a ruler. Second grade students reviewed subtraction, were introduced to the different types of angles, and practiced finding the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. Third grade students solved problems with all operations, reviewed how to convert decimals into simple fractions, and reviewed how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. Third graders continued to solve algebraic equations using the Hands On Equation materials.

For cultural jobs, students learned about the Underground Railroad and conductors like Harriet Tubman. In science, students explored the body parts and functions of the invertebrate animals called porifera (sponges). In geography, students discovered the various layers of the ocean and identified animals that live at each level.

Reminders 

Tuesday, February 14th - Vision Screening (5K through 5th grade) and Valentine's Day Party (more information to come) 

Wednesday, February 15th - Lower Elementary Classrooms 1 and 2 to the Birmingham Southern Environmental Center. 

Thursday, February 16th - Lower Elementary Classroom 3 to the Birmingham Southern Environmental Center 

Friday, February 17th - Peace Ceremony 

Monday, February 20th - No School due to President's Day holiday 

Week in Review : January 30th - February 3rd

We had another wonderful week in Lower Elementary! Students were busy at work discovering the various types of invertebrates, learning about ocean currents, and researching famous African-Americans as a part of a Black History Month assignment.

For language jobs, first graders reviewed plural words, sorted verbs into present and past tense, and wrote a friendly letter for their creative writing assignment. Second graders reviewed plural words, were introduced to pronouns, and wrote a friendly letter. Third graders reviewed plural words, were introduced to analogies, and wrote sentences containing interjections.

For math jobs, first graders solved large subtraction problems, identified the positions of a straight line (horizontal, vertical, oblique), and were introduced to measuring with a ruler. Second graders completed large addition, multiplication, and subtraction problems, identified the parts of an angle, and reviewed how to calculate the perimeter and area of squares and rectangles. Third graders solved problems covering all four operations, review how to calculate perimeter and area, and were introduced to the decimal system.

For cultural jobs, students explored invertebrates of the ocean, identified the causes of ocean currents, and explored the contributions of some famous African-Americans.

Reminders

Tuesday, February 7th - Camp McDowell meeting for 3rd grade parents (7:15 in Classroom 3)  

Tuesday, February 14th - Vision Screening (5K through 5th grade) and Valentine's Day Party (more information to come) 

Wednesday, February 15th - Lower Elementary Classrooms 1 and 2 to the Birmingham Southern Environmental Center 

Thursday, February 16th - Lower Elementary Classroom 3 to the Birmingham Southern Environmental Center 

Friday, February 17th - Peace Ceremony 

Monday, February 20th - No School due to President's Day holiday