Hello Again,
Things are going well in our classroom. The kids are normalizing and we are able to teach more lessons so more works are getting done and progress is being made. Level 1s learned about vertebrates in zoology this week and had an intro to the 5 classes of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Level 2s started learning about nutrition through resources like myplate and mypyramid. Level 3s had an introduction to invertebrates and some of the main types. This coming week we will be starting geography. Level 1s will start learning about the globe (latitude, longitude, the hemispheres, etc.) Level 2s will learn about the layers of the earth. Level 3s will learn about the relationship of the sun and earth and the layers of the atmosphere.
We have already had two students give wonderful “I wonder…” presentations. One student presented on elephants and the other on cats. I am excited to see what other things we will get to learn from the student’s presentations. I learned that elephants can travel about 90 miles in one day and that cats have 32 muscles in each ear. Don’t forget that home projects are due any time next week. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tomorrow is the school’s 5K color run. I hope you all can make it. Unfortunately, I will not be there this year. I have a prior family thing. Tomorrow is also the Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome and my family and I will be participating in that to support the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. However, Ms. Sara will be there. Make sure you tell her hi and stay for the pancake breakfast.
We will also have our back to school party at Cody’s house. I don’t think it’s supposed to rain, it will be chilly so dress appropriately and bring a snack or drink to share. If you have young children that you are bringing, you will need to keep an eye on them while you are there. The party will be from 2-4 p.m. and the address is 2220 Fruitland Drive, North Ogden. Hope to see you there.
We have P.E. and music on Monday so please make sure your child has good shoes for running in that day.
Have an amazing weekend. Hope to see you tomorrow.
Take care and thanks for all you do.
Jalee