School Closing at 1:00 TODAY

Due to possible inclement weather, we will be closing today at 1:00. 

Week in Review : April 22 - 25

We had another great week in Lower Elementary! Even though it was a short week, we worked very hard and accomplished a lot! 

For language jobs this week,  First grade students found inferences in poetry and practiced reading comprehension skills.  Second grade students had practice with poetry and reading comprehension skills. Third Grade students were introduced to various types of poetry and practiced reading comprehension skills.

For math jobs this week,  First grade practiced identifying geometric solids, worked with subtraction facts, and explored liquid measurement conversion. Second grade students sorted geometric solid shapes, had practice with division, and explored liquid measurement conversion. Third Grade students practiced all their math facts, identified vertices, edges, and faces of the geometric solids, and practiced liquid measurement conversion.  

In history, students discussed which service project they would like to do during the month of May. Be on the look out for more information about how you can help our students make a difference!

In science, students continued to study vertebrates. Students have compared/contrasted amphibians and reptiles. As a follow up, students completed the 3 part cards for either the amphibian or reptile and then filled out a Venn Diagram (comparing and contrasting the two) with a partner!  

Next week, students will be busy at work exploring poetry, working with fractions, telling time, completing word problems, and editing text. 

REMINDERS:

-All homework is typically sent home on Monday and is to be completed during the week. It is due on Friday. Students will be given Spelling tests and Math Timed tests in class every Friday. 

- Per the handbook, if a student has a fever or vomiting, they may not return to school for 24 hours. This simple practice helps all of us to be present and ready to work each day.

April Events

April 29th- JBMA Student Art Show


                                                                         May Events
May 1st- Field Day
May 5th-9th - 3rd Grade Testing
May 16th- End of Quarter
May 21st- Progress Reports go home
May 23rd- LAST DAY of School- Dismiss at 1:00

Sack Lunch and Drink for Tomorrow's Field Trip

Hello Parents! Just a quick reminder that students will need a sack lunch AND a drink for tomorrow's field trip. We will be stopping by Veteran's Park after a performance at the Children's Theater. Thanks!

JBMA dismissal at 1:00 on 4/17

Hello Parents! Just a quick reminder that JBMA will be closing tomorrow at 1:00 with NO Aftercare! Have a great long weekend!

Week in Review: April 7-11

We had another exciting week in Lower Elementary! We worked very hard! 

For language jobs this week,  First grade students were introduced to verbs of being (is, am, are, was, were), made inferences from a text they read, and were introduced to paraphrasing.  Second grade students had practice with verbs of being, wrote sentences with contractions, and practiced paraphrasing text. Third Grade students created a verbs of being chart, practiced contractions, and paraphrased a text on meteors and asteroids. 

For math jobs this week,  First grade practiced subtraction, counted by 2's, 5's, and 10's, and were introduced to liquid measurement conversions.  Second grade students practiced division, were introduced to front end estimation, and reviewed liquid measurement conversions. Third Grade students reviewed all four math operations, had continued practice with hands on equations, and were introduced to rotations and reflections of geometric shapes.  

In history, students watched short videos about youth and young children who have made differences in the world around them. Students were challenged to find ways of "filling someone's cup" and making a difference in the world around them. No act of kindness is too small! Everyone can make a difference!

In science, students continued to study vertebrates. Students watched short videos on fish and learned several facts about fish and their body parts. Students also completed a set of 3-part-cards as a follow up to the lesson. Next week, students will compare and contrast amphibians and reptiles. 

Next week, students will be busy at work reviewing dictionary skills, solving word problems with division and subtraction, counting coins, sentence analysis, and probability. 

REMINDERS:

-All homework is typically sent home on Monday and is to be completed during the week. It is due on Friday. Students will be given Spelling tests and Math Timed tests in class every Friday. 

- Per the handbook, if a student has a fever or vomiting, they may not return to school for 24 hours. This simple practice helps all of us to be present and ready to work each day.

April Events

April 17th - Dismissal at 1:00 NO AFTERCARE 

April 18th and 21st-  No School

April 24th- Lower Elementary to the Children's Theater 

Summer Camps at JBMA

Check out the opportunities for summer programs! Applications can be found on our website!




The board of JBMA would like to encourage our Bruno students to sign up for the summer programs.  We are very fortunate to be able to offer our students such high caliber summer programs and they will be held at the school for the convenience of our families. We are excited about partnering with Roy Hudson, artistic director of the Virginia Samford Theater, Kimberly Kirkland from the Alys Stephens Center, and also Dr. Carmel McNicholas-Bevensee, Ph.D from the UAB Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology.


Please considering enrolling your child in a summer program at JBMA this summer!

A Gentle Reminder

Hello families! We wanted to send you a quick reminder about student illnesses. Per the handbook, if a student has a fever or vomiting, they may not return to school for 24 hours. This simple practice helps all of us to be present and ready to work each day. Thanks!

Week in Review: March 31 - April 4

We had another wonderful week in Lower Elementary! We were very busy and enjoyed a week full of learning! 

For language jobs this week,  First grade students reviewed antonyms, practiced retelling and comprehension skills, and symbolized sentences they created.  Second grade students practiced retelling and comprehension skills, identified the setting, character, and plot of a story, and reviewed prepositions. Third Grade students reviewed pronouns, practiced retelling and comprehension skills, and choose a word study job from the cabinet.  

For math jobs this week,  First grade students reviewed place value and were introduced to subtraction.  Second grade students were introduced to division and worked with pictures to determine probability. Third Grade students found the average of numbers, reviewed all the math operations, and identified the parts of a circle. 

All students worked together to a create charts depicting what students did during Spring Break. 

Next week, students will be busy at work identifying verbs of being. Students will also work with subtraction, division, contractions, paraphrasing, and liquid measurement. 

REMINDERS:

-All homework is typically sent home on Monday and is to be completed during the week. It is due on Friday. Students will be given Spelling tests and Math Timed tests in class every Friday. 

April Events

April 17th - Dismissal at 1:00

April 18th and 21st-  No School

April 24th- Lower Elementary to the Children's Theater 

Book Fair Link!

Hello families! If you haven't had an opportunity to check out our great book fair - have no fear! Mrs. Jessica has created an account online where you and your child can order books and also view the teachers' wish lists for classroom books. Check it out! Happy Reading!


http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=jsbrunomontessoriacademy