Week 13

Here are some highlights from the very short week...

For science, we continued learning about our igneous rocks. We have been focusing on the features, textures, colors and location of each rock and adding information to our rock journals. The students also got to see what happened to their rocks (basalt, scoria and tuff) when they put them in water. They made great observations about the changes that not only happened to the rocks, but also to the water! The first grade geologists are doing a great job and I am excited to continue our study of rocks!

We ended our short week with our 4th grade buddies. The kiddos enjoyed a popcorn "feast" and shared what they are thankful for. All of the kiddos had lots that they are thankful for :)

Reminders:

11/29 -- PTA Pizzacato Dine Out

Here are some photos from the week...

Week 12

Here are some highlights from the week...

Science is off to a great start! We have started our Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Silt Unit and the Room 112 geologists got their official rock journals. They explored and sorted 3 different igneous rocks (basalt, scoria, tuff). We will continue exploring rocks and learning how they are formed. The first grade geologists ROCK -- pun intended :)

In math this week we really focused on place value. The first graders are learning and identifying that the different place of a digit represents a different value (34 -- 3 tens and 4 ones). Place value is an important concept as we continue to build our number sense. 

Reminders:

11/23 - 11/25 -- No School - Thanksgiving

Here are some photos from the week...

Week 11

I loved getting the chance to meet with all of you and I am looking forward to continuing to work together to make this a successful year for your students!


The short week started with Grandparents/Special Friends' Day! It was truly special to see and meet all of the guests in Room 112, and the first graders were absolutely beaming! What a great way to start the week :)

On Tuesday we had a busy day filled with writing Veterans Day cards, decorating place-mats for Meals on Wheels with our 4th grade buddies, and participating in a Room 112 election day vote. 

Reminders:

11/14 -- Ms.Soulas gone - Substitute Day
11/15 -- Picture Retakes @ 8:00am 

Here are some photos from Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day...

Week 10

Here are some highlights from the week...

In reading this week, we really focused on dropping those bad reading habits and picking up good habits. We all have bad habits, but when we know what they are, we can drop them and pick up good habits instead!

Some bad reading habits that we want to drop are:

• The Freeze
• The Tell Me
• The Blooper 

When we come to a tricky word, sometimes we freeze up, we ask someone to tell us what it is, or we just guess. Instead we want to pick up good habits.



Some good reading habits that we want to pick up are:

• Check the picture
• Look at ALL the parts of a word
• Check-it (does it look right, does it sound right, does it make sense)

In writing, students have been doing a great job sharing their small moments and stretching their small moments across pages. We have been focusing on being a supportive writing partner by listening, giving specific compliments and asking questions. It is awesome to see the eager and excited authors of Room 112!

Reminders:

11/7 -- Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
11/7 - 11/10 -- Scholastic Book Fair
11/9 - 11/10 -- No School - Conferences
11/11 -- No School - Veterans' Day
 

Here are some pictures from the week...