Jan
Week 19
Posted in Classroom | No Comments »Happy 2016! I had a funeral last weekend, so sorry to not post.
Hope you are having a nice long weekend! The kids came back to school ready to go. This past week it seems they are falling into that antsy in your pantsy time of year. Emilee and I are really maintaining the grace and courtesy of our classroom, with some students, and are still going over reminders and procedures to keep everyone still working as a team community.
Past Week:
We had our first round of computers this past Monday. Our school is now offering a whole computer cart to go to a classroom for an hour and half. We used that time to take the mid year math assessment, 3rd grade practice fraction SAGE test, and MyOn. In February, I have signed us up to have it once a week. I will take 2 grade levels at a time to work on: writing/SAGE skills with 3rd graders, typing/writing skills for 2nd graders, and reading skills with 1st graders.
In group lessons:
Level 1s: answering the 5 questions (who, what, where, when, why in a story)
Level 2s: answering the 5 questions (who, what, where, when, why in a story)
Level 3s: Topic sentences, answering the 5 questions (who, what, where, when, why in a story)
In cultural lessons: Zoology
Level 1s: Reptiles
Level 2s: Manatees and Dugongs
Level 3s: Mollusks and Clams
Upcoming Week:
Tomorrow, Tuesday 1/19 from 7-8: Do you know of someone who wants to know what Montessori is? Maybe wants to send their child to MMA, but needs to know more? Here is the chance! From 7-7:20, have someone who would be interested, come and learn the basics of “What is Montessori?” After the presentation, each Lower and Upper teacher will take a few parents to their rooms to give a quick tour of the classroom and then answer one on one questions. Arrive a little earlier to watch a slide show and get a parking space!
I mentioned that our classroom does a Science Fair and a lot of the students are super excited. I mentioned it will take place in March, but some students have some BIG ideas they want to explore. If your child is talking about or seems to be more into science, have them start exploring 🙂 We will start going over that project in February.
I’d like to do a classroom Valentine’s Day party. If you have any ideas or want to help, let our room mother, Jaida, know. Right now, we haven’t planned anything, but will be in talks about it soon!
Winter Gear: Some students are not coming to school with much cold weather gear. Students go outside for recess. Please make sure your student has boots, gloves, and a coat that keeps them warm. Mondays are still PE days. Please make sure your child has sneakers too to run around the gym in on Mondays. Boots can be uncomfortable (so the kids tell me).
That should be about it. If anything else comes up, I’ll give another post!
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Cheers!
Ms. K