Dear Parents,
We are getting closer to a blog with photos to support. I have figured out how to add the photos, just not quite where I want them. Hopefully next week.
Highlights
Last week was as busy and exciting as usual. In Language Arts, we continued to read and discuss Dear Mr. Henshaw. We had really good conversation, diving into the less than obvious meaning of the book. These kids are quite insightful, adding meaningful comments, questions, and connections to our conversations. We will finish Dear Mr. Henshaw this week. We will also be wrapping up our read aloud, Maniac Magee. Once we finish both books, we will analyze our Newberry books and guess what criteria a book must have to be selected for a Newberry.
We have also been plugging away at our book summaries. Tomorrow we launch our Writer's Workshop, starting with personal narratives. We will work on these for the next few weeks and will end the unit with a Publishing Party in mid-November. I will keep you posted.
In Math, we created, analyzed, and interpreted line graphs and circle graphs. We will begin this week with coordinate grids which will end our graphing unit, for now. We will then jump into Number Sense and Operations. We will begin with pre-assessments and will then break up into groups where we will start N&O exploring place value.
In Social Studies, the class began a project about Virginia's five regions. With the information they have gathered and will continue to acquire through research and discussion, the kids are putting together brochures packed with important facts.
We welcomed our new batch of trout eggs last Tuesday during Science! The kids were so excited. Ms. Lockwood and Chubby introduced the class to the eggs and what they will need to do to take care of them. The trout are a great connection to our river studies. This Friday we go to Riverview Park and the Rivanna River. While at the river, the students will identify leaves from the trees surrounding the river, examine the rocks in and around the river, and will use instruments to investigate the river's water. It will be a great trip.
On top of all of this, we had Spanish, Music, and P.E., spent time with our Book Buddies, walked to Meade Park, and ended our week with a great trip to McGuffey Art Center. While there, we experienced many different styles of art, utilizing many different mediums. The exhibit Art for Heart, highlighting local children's painitings and photographs auctioned off to benefit the UVA Children's Hospital, was very touching. It was good to experience kids giving back to their community. Thank you Lindsay for bringing this to our attention.
Notes and Reminders:
- This Friday, we will be walking to Riverview Park. We will leave at 11:30 and will return by 3:30. We will eat lunch at the park, spend time at various science stations, and play on the playground before walking back to CDS. Please make sure your child wears appropriate clothing and shoes. Water shoes are great so long as your child can comfortably walk in them. Please pack an additional bottle of water for this trip and a brown bag lunch, using disposable containers and utensils.
- Friday, October 21st is Special Friends' and Grandparents' Day. On Saturday (October 22nd) you and your families are invited to attend a special concert with local musicians John D'Earth and Pete Spaar. Specific details about this wonderful event will be sent out soon.
- Monday, October 31st is our annual Harvest Festival. While details are soon to come, please note that school is dismissed following the Harvest Festival at 11:30 a.m.. If you need your child to attend our Kids Camp, please contact Kim Kotarski or Jan Breeden.
- Tuesday, November 1st are Parent/Teacher Conferences and there is no school for students. If you need your child to attend our Kids Camp, please contact Kim Kotarski or Jan Breeden.
* Our class is still in need of parent volunteers. We need people to help with Whole School Circles, class parties, Harvest Festival, Earth Day Celebration and more. If you are able to help, please sign up. I will post the sign-up sheet on our bulletin board. Thank you SO much!
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
All the best,
Annelise
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