Today we spent some time learning more about Chinese New Year celebrations. We created a Chinese Zodiac and explored Tangram puzzles. I'm sure your child will bring home something they created today!
Here are what the students had to say:
"I liked the dragon face coloring." Sami, Colin, Aoife, and others...
"I enjoyed all of the Chinese New Year activities- particularly the Tangrams." Grace
"I really liked how my dragon turned out." Calvin
"I thought the Chinese New Year video was really interesting." Aoife
"It was nice when Della gave me a book that she had finished reading." Savannah
It was a fun, busy, messy day! Happy Chinese New Year!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday February 11
Hi everyone!
News: I just received an email from Donor's Choose! They are offering to double the donation AGAIN! For a limited time, from February 11- February 18, they will double any donation. Just use the code provided. Here is the email:
News: I just received an email from Donor's Choose! They are offering to double the donation AGAIN! For a limited time, from February 11- February 18, they will double any donation. Just use the code provided. Here is the email:
Hi Friends,
We're halfway
through the school year! I want to make sure my students have the
materials they need to succeed. So I've created a classroom project
request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity.
I'm asking for
donations of any size to help my kids. Now through February 18, any
donation you make to my project will be doubled! If you know anyone who
is passionate about education, please pass this
along. Your donation will brighten my students' school year, and you'll
get photos and thank yous from our class.
To have your donation matched dollar for dollar, enter the match code
HEART on the payment screen. This awesome match offer lasts through February 18.
My students and I greatly appreciate your support.
With only $300 of actual donations, we will be there! :)
News and compliments:
" I liked the activity 'What's it Worth' during math." Aoife, Kora
"I was impressed when Bailey gave up his spot at marble creation for his friend Hayden. It was really nice! " Mrs. Robb
"Thanks Mrs. Robb for complimenting my work." Sami
" I liked how my project turned out in art!" Teddy
"It was nice when Hayden returned the glue that I was using during art." Bailey
Happy Monday everyone! See you tomorrow!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Friday February 8
Compliments and News from the kids...
"During choice time, it was really nice when Cole shared the Wigets with me!" Bailey
"Colin and Bailey complemented the picture I drew." Evan
"Evan and Colin complimented the picture I drew and that was very nice." Sami
"Today we learn about the digestive system." William
Remember, order books today and I will put the order in on Saturday. Thanks for supporting the class library this way.
It is absolutely beautiful outside the classroom windows right now- I hope this weather holds!
Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll see you Monday!
"During choice time, it was really nice when Cole shared the Wigets with me!" Bailey
"Colin and Bailey complemented the picture I drew." Evan
"Evan and Colin complimented the picture I drew and that was very nice." Sami
"Today we learn about the digestive system." William
Remember, order books today and I will put the order in on Saturday. Thanks for supporting the class library this way.
It is absolutely beautiful outside the classroom windows right now- I hope this weather holds!
Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll see you Monday!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
February 7
Hello everyone! We had a fun, busy, and productive day at school. Here are some things we did...
"I enjoyed learning about different kinds of triangles during math." Grace, Ava and others
"I liked the new math song- counting by 9's"- Madeline
"I really like creating a food pyramid." Della, Cole, Colin, Zac, Kora
"I enjoyed the new math activity - Geoblock Architecture" Sami & others...
"I liked reading the books about Chinese New Year." Zac
Great! Tomorrow please bring homework and library books. Also, if you want to, don't forget to order books by tomorrow! See you then!
"I enjoyed learning about different kinds of triangles during math." Grace, Ava and others
"I liked the new math song- counting by 9's"- Madeline
"I really like creating a food pyramid." Della, Cole, Colin, Zac, Kora
"I enjoyed the new math activity - Geoblock Architecture" Sami & others...
"I liked reading the books about Chinese New Year." Zac
Great! Tomorrow please bring homework and library books. Also, if you want to, don't forget to order books by tomorrow! See you then!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
February 6
We had a wonderful time today taking pictures around the school for our Auction Art project. Everyone was able to take some pictures. Thank you to everyone who brought a camera, and also thank you to all of the students who enjoyed sharing their cameras so that everybody had a chance to take a picture.
Finally, a biggest thanks to Alphonse for organizing the whole project, and to Nicole and Rosemary for helping out today! You are all amazing!
Just a reminder, books orders are due by Friday February 8.
Your child should have a class list in their take home folder to write Valentines. This is a voluntary activity. You will receive an email about Valentine's Day as well.
See you tomorrow!
Finally, a biggest thanks to Alphonse for organizing the whole project, and to Nicole and Rosemary for helping out today! You are all amazing!
Just a reminder, books orders are due by Friday February 8.
Your child should have a class list in their take home folder to write Valentines. This is a voluntary activity. You will receive an email about Valentine's Day as well.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
February 5
News from the students:
"We finished our quilt designs today!" Bailey
"I enjoyed making the quilt designs." Kora, Teddy, and many others.
"Peter and Sami and Zac were nice to me during reading when they shared a book." Savannah
"I liked it when Katie played a math game with me when everyone else was still working on their first job." Ava
"During quiet reading, Della gave me a book after she finished reading it." Grace
Today we looked at pictures of meals (for example, spaghetti, red sauce and meatballs) and evaluated how many food groups were being eaten in that meal. The students did very well deciding which meals were the healthiest choices!
See you tomorrow with your cameras!
"We finished our quilt designs today!" Bailey
"I enjoyed making the quilt designs." Kora, Teddy, and many others.
"Peter and Sami and Zac were nice to me during reading when they shared a book." Savannah
"I liked it when Katie played a math game with me when everyone else was still working on their first job." Ava
"During quiet reading, Della gave me a book after she finished reading it." Grace
Today we looked at pictures of meals (for example, spaghetti, red sauce and meatballs) and evaluated how many food groups were being eaten in that meal. The students did very well deciding which meals were the healthiest choices!
See you tomorrow with your cameras!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday February 4 - LOTS OF NEWS
Hi everyone! Here are some ideas about today:
"I liked making animal prints during art!" Riley, Ave, Grace
"We created quilt blocks and looked at lines of symmetry during math." Sami
"I like the new Calendar pattern this month." Catalina
News:
1. Book orders went home today. The orders are due in no later than Friday, February 4th.
2. Please check email for information regarding our class art project for the auction. Each student needs to bring a digital camera with a memory stick labeled with your child's name on WEDNESDAY. Thank you to Alphonse for coordinating this project.
3. Donor's Choose- The iPad grant is still active. Although you cannot double your donation, the grant is still accepting donations. Every little bit helps, and $20 here and there can add up fast. If you are able, please continue to spread the word to your wide range of family and friends who support education. Everyone who has donated has been so generous, but we need to keep spreading the word. Thanks again for all the support!
"I liked making animal prints during art!" Riley, Ave, Grace
"We created quilt blocks and looked at lines of symmetry during math." Sami
"I like the new Calendar pattern this month." Catalina
News:
1. Book orders went home today. The orders are due in no later than Friday, February 4th.
2. Please check email for information regarding our class art project for the auction. Each student needs to bring a digital camera with a memory stick labeled with your child's name on WEDNESDAY. Thank you to Alphonse for coordinating this project.
3. Donor's Choose- The iPad grant is still active. Although you cannot double your donation, the grant is still accepting donations. Every little bit helps, and $20 here and there can add up fast. If you are able, please continue to spread the word to your wide range of family and friends who support education. Everyone who has donated has been so generous, but we need to keep spreading the word. Thanks again for all the support!
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