So I am writing this blog on a Sunday. Easter Sunday at that, but I have found it important to write when inspired to do so. Oh! I am so wanting to add my name to the plethora of blog writers that are "out there" but I just don't know how to start it or what "theme." Anyway... I do know where I want to start for this school blog.
MAGNETS: We have science in the afternoons. On Tuesday we wrapped up our unit on Magnetism. The Magnetism unit is, by far, my favorite science unit to teach! Through demonstration and hands-on experiment the students learned about the magnetic poles, attracting and repelling, and how to manipulate metal objects with magnets. FAMILIY DANCE: I didn't get to stay long - less that a half hour - but that half hour was wonderful. The MPR looked so good and I got to see some of my students - both current and from past classes. I got to dance with my students too (current and past.) At the time I left many of the little ones had opted to play outside. I bet the rest of the night was fun! READERS: Think back when you learned to read. Do you remember the feeling you had when you first looked at a group of words and suddenly realized that not only could you read the words but you actually understood what they said? Think back and remember because then you will know what your little ones are experiencing. To witness that on a daily basis is truly amazing! Then the hunger comes. I see that too. The hunger to read - to read everything they lay their eyes on. With some, it is almost as if there are a not enough words in the world to satisfy that hunger to read. TEACHER MEETINGS: If you would like to meet with me to discuss how your child is currently doing in school as well as discuss ways to support them during the summer please e-mail me and we can schedule a meeting. [email protected] LITERATURE BOOKS: Last week the class got to read and discuss the first of the three books in the Little Bear boxed set. We will continue to read the second and third books in the boxed set over the course of the next two weeks. After the Little Bear books we will be reading Mouse Soup, Mouse Tales, and Grasshopper on the Road. If you scholar does not have these books please be sure to send them to school as soon as possible. Below is the list with the ISBN numbers for ordering: Mouse Soup – Arnold Lobel 9780064440417 Mouse Tales – Arnold Lobel 9780064440134 Grasshopper on the Road – Arnold Lobel 9780064440943 If your scholar does not have the books and you are not able to purchase them due to financial hardship please e-mail me. GENERAL ACADEMICS: Spalding - Over the course the next three days students will be writing all 70 phonograms. This will be a good gauge to see which phonograms that understand and which ones needs more practice. Word focus for this week: see, sea, bird, cool, earth, feed, fur green, oil. There will be not Spelling test on Thursday. Math - Subtraction Science - Space History - Abraham Lincoln Literature / Grammar - Little Bear - Father Bear Comes Home UPCOMING DATES: No School: Friday, April 14 Restaurant Day: Wednesday, April 19 Clean-Up Service Project: Saturday, April 22 Spirit Day: Friday, April 28 Admin Appreciation Day: Friday, April 28 Please see the weekly Friday Roosevelt Review for more information about the upcoming dates and events. ON A PERSONAL NOTE: On Friday, while at my Arthur Murray group dance class I happened to look toward the window and saw one of my little girls with her face pressed against the glass. I immediately left the class and popped outside to chat with her. I think the two of us could have easily chatted about dance for the next half hour. Ms. Gross takes the class out for one recess each day and I take the class out for the other recess each day. I enjoy recess duty as I can watch the kids play. I also have the opportunity chat with the kids on variety of topics. One day I had a very "serious" conversation with a student about the best types of dance dresses and dance costumes are best to wear. Another day a student spent part of his recess teaching me the best way to bounce a ball when playing Four Square. He also informed me of the Four Square rules - rules which kept changing every 30 seconds or so... ; - ) NAME THE GOOD: - Dancing with my students - Seeing my students while I am at dance class - April is just a really cool month - Easter baskets! Have a happy week!!
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