Week in Review : April 20th - 24th

We had a great week in Lower Elementary! While the third graders were busy with testing, first and second graders were busy with jobs!

For language arts jobs, first graders reviewed compound words, explored long vowel sounds, were introduced to adverbs, and edited sentences for capitalization. Second graders reviewed common and proper nouns, had further practice with antonyms/synonyms, edited sentences, and completed work with a pronoun grammar box.

For math jobs, first graders solved subtraction problems using the stamp game, reviewed how to add fractions, and practiced counting mixed coin amounts. Second graders solved division problems, added/subtracted fractions, and completed word problems containing money.

The highlight of our week was a visit from Sophia's dad. For her share, Sophia chose to have him bring in three of her family's snakes! Everyone enjoyed petting the snakes! Students were excited to learn the names of the snakes, where they came from, and what they ate.

Next week, students will have continued practice with all math operations, begin a unit of study on the human body, work with grammar symbols, use thermometers to measure temperature, and much more! It will be a great week! 

Important Dates 

4/30- JBMA Art Show 3:00- 7:00

5/8 - Field Day 

Week in Review : April 7th - 10th

Students had a great week back from Spring Break! We enjoyed our time seeing "Robin Hood" at Children's Theater and playing at Veteran's Park afterwards.

For language jobs, first grade students identified rhyming words in several poems, symbolized sentences containing prepositions, and were introduced to similes. Second graders were introduced to several different types of poems (ballad, epic, blank verse, ode), symbolized sentences containing adverbs, and were introduced to similes. Third grade students explored poetry, analyzed sentences, and explored similes.

For math jobs, first grade students reviewed geometric solids, were introduced to subtraction, and explored liquid measurement (pint, cups, gallons). Second grade students solved division problems using the test tube materials, explored liquid measurement equivalences, and explored geometric solids.

For cultural jobs, students went outside and identified common decomposers found in nature (worms, beetles, etc.). Students also began studying the body functions of the five classes of vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals).

Next week, students will explore poetry, have continued work with similes, solve problems containing all math operations, and expand on their knowledge of liquid measurement. All students will continue their study of weather and vertebrate body functions!  It will be a great week!

Important Dates 

4/20- 4/24: Testing for Third grade students 

4/23: Last day to order Field Day T-shirts 

Field Trip to the Children's Theater on Thursday

Dear Parents, 

We will be attending a performance of Robin Hood on Thursday, April 9th. The children will need to return their permission slips as soon as possible. We will also be going to Spain Park afterwards to enjoy a picnic. Please prepare a sack lunch with a drink for your child on this day. Thank you! 

Week in Review: March 23-27

Students had a great week reviewing skills and catching up on other jobs. The highlight of our week was a visit from Dr. Denny (Sara Elizabeth's Mom). She shared a little bit about her job as an orthodontist. Students had a great time looking at the various models of teeth that she brought!

Next week (April 7-10), students will explore poetry, symbolize sentences, identify similes, and learn about the basic body functions of vertebrates! It will be a great week! We hope that everyone has had a wonderful Spring Break!

Important Dates 

4/9 - Lower Elementary Students to Children's Theater
4/9 - 7:00 Dr. Vivian Friedman speaks on "How to talk so your child will listen and listen so your child will talk"