Weekly News for April 29th- May 3rd:
Learning Goals:
Reading: This week in reading we will begin a new unit studying fables, folktales, and fairy tales. As students begin the unit they will use the story of Little Red Riding Hood retold Candice Ransom to practice reading with expression. Students will learn how good readers really think about the characters in the story and change their voice and expressions to reflect these characters. Students will practice rereading as a way to study characters and determine what they're thinking.
Writing: This week in writing, we will encourage our class of writers to expand their search for author mentors. Students will study books they love to see what moves these authors have done to write great stories. Students will then be encouraged to try these moves in their own writing. Towards the end of the week students will pick one of their recently written stories to begin editing and publishing.
Math: This week in math we will continue studying measurement with a lot of measurement practice! Students will discuss the difference in units between the Metric system and the U.S. Customary System. Students will use both measuring systems to gather data about their bodies (for example their arm span, height, and long jump length.) Students will then use this data to make line plots. If you have measuring tools like yard sticks, meter sticks, or rulers at home take them out, discuss them, and practice measuring all around the house!
Science: This week in science we will return to our study of life cycles. At the beginning of the week we will dissect pea seeds and plant our own pea plants. Later on, we will conduct experiments to see how different variables like light, water, and soil affect the growth of the pea plants. Mid-week we will receive our shipment of painted lady caterpillars! Students will set up a habitat in our classroom to watch the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly! This process usually takes about two weeks. Please stop by our classroom to take a peak!
Announcements:
My Maternity Leave will begin Monday 4/29/19: After listening to my body and doing some reflecting, I've decided to begin my maternity leave this upcoming Monday 4/29/19. It is very bittersweet for me to leave your children! I've so enjoyed getting to know them this year and care deeply for them. Yet I leave our classroom in very capable hands. Lauren Hansen our student teacher has gotten to know each child in our class and is well prepared to finish the year with our class. Should you have any questions for Lauren please email her directly at lakayha@umich.edu.
Calling all Grandparents! Please join us tomorrow, Friday April 26, at 3:00 P.M. We've just finished a project in social studies where students learned all about the past. Students have made a set of historical postcards and would love to share them with you! Here are some of the questions we'd love to talk to our visitors about: How did you learn about what schooling and transportation were like in the past? How did you learn about this noteworthy characteristic of your community? How is life today different than it was in the past? Please share this website with family members who aren't able to come visit our class!
Our next Power Paw Celebration: Our class has worked hard to collectively earn 150 Power Paws! To celebrate this upcoming Friday 5.3.19, we've decided to wear pajamas and watch a short G-rated movie! Please help remind your child to wear pajamas on Friday!
Rain Boots: Please help your child to remember to bring a set of rain boots or change of shoes for outdoor recess. We try to go outside twice each day and currently our playground is very muddy. A pair of rain boots or change of shoes will help keep our classroom and school much cleaner! Students are welcome to leave their boots or shoes at school as needed.
Wines Auction: Please join us this Saturday April 27th at 6PM for the annual Wines school auction. The event will be held at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen in Dexter. Among many great prizes, our class has created a beautiful piece of art that will be auctioned this evening. You may purchase tickets here. We hope you can join us! The class with the most families in attendance wins a pizza party!
Scholastic Books Orders: If your child would like to order books this month please order online using our class code (P93YR) or send in your child's order to class. I will submit all orders at the end of the month.
Class Wish List: I have created a short amazon wish list of odds and end items that would benefit our classroom. I will be adding to this periodically as our classroom needs develop. Please click the link to the right to see our class list: a.co/8fPKjiV
Reading: This week in reading we will begin a new unit studying fables, folktales, and fairy tales. As students begin the unit they will use the story of Little Red Riding Hood retold Candice Ransom to practice reading with expression. Students will learn how good readers really think about the characters in the story and change their voice and expressions to reflect these characters. Students will practice rereading as a way to study characters and determine what they're thinking.
Writing: This week in writing, we will encourage our class of writers to expand their search for author mentors. Students will study books they love to see what moves these authors have done to write great stories. Students will then be encouraged to try these moves in their own writing. Towards the end of the week students will pick one of their recently written stories to begin editing and publishing.
Math: This week in math we will continue studying measurement with a lot of measurement practice! Students will discuss the difference in units between the Metric system and the U.S. Customary System. Students will use both measuring systems to gather data about their bodies (for example their arm span, height, and long jump length.) Students will then use this data to make line plots. If you have measuring tools like yard sticks, meter sticks, or rulers at home take them out, discuss them, and practice measuring all around the house!
Science: This week in science we will return to our study of life cycles. At the beginning of the week we will dissect pea seeds and plant our own pea plants. Later on, we will conduct experiments to see how different variables like light, water, and soil affect the growth of the pea plants. Mid-week we will receive our shipment of painted lady caterpillars! Students will set up a habitat in our classroom to watch the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly! This process usually takes about two weeks. Please stop by our classroom to take a peak!
Announcements:
My Maternity Leave will begin Monday 4/29/19: After listening to my body and doing some reflecting, I've decided to begin my maternity leave this upcoming Monday 4/29/19. It is very bittersweet for me to leave your children! I've so enjoyed getting to know them this year and care deeply for them. Yet I leave our classroom in very capable hands. Lauren Hansen our student teacher has gotten to know each child in our class and is well prepared to finish the year with our class. Should you have any questions for Lauren please email her directly at lakayha@umich.edu.
Calling all Grandparents! Please join us tomorrow, Friday April 26, at 3:00 P.M. We've just finished a project in social studies where students learned all about the past. Students have made a set of historical postcards and would love to share them with you! Here are some of the questions we'd love to talk to our visitors about: How did you learn about what schooling and transportation were like in the past? How did you learn about this noteworthy characteristic of your community? How is life today different than it was in the past? Please share this website with family members who aren't able to come visit our class!
Our next Power Paw Celebration: Our class has worked hard to collectively earn 150 Power Paws! To celebrate this upcoming Friday 5.3.19, we've decided to wear pajamas and watch a short G-rated movie! Please help remind your child to wear pajamas on Friday!
Rain Boots: Please help your child to remember to bring a set of rain boots or change of shoes for outdoor recess. We try to go outside twice each day and currently our playground is very muddy. A pair of rain boots or change of shoes will help keep our classroom and school much cleaner! Students are welcome to leave their boots or shoes at school as needed.
Wines Auction: Please join us this Saturday April 27th at 6PM for the annual Wines school auction. The event will be held at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen in Dexter. Among many great prizes, our class has created a beautiful piece of art that will be auctioned this evening. You may purchase tickets here. We hope you can join us! The class with the most families in attendance wins a pizza party!
Scholastic Books Orders: If your child would like to order books this month please order online using our class code (P93YR) or send in your child's order to class. I will submit all orders at the end of the month.
Class Wish List: I have created a short amazon wish list of odds and end items that would benefit our classroom. I will be adding to this periodically as our classroom needs develop. Please click the link to the right to see our class list: a.co/8fPKjiV
