Parents,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day and three-day weekend. It is hard to believe we only have two weeks of school left! Next Monday is a full school day, but Tuesday through Friday we will be on the half day schedule. The students will not have lunch at school on those half days. If your student is not planning on being at school on the last day, please let me know so I can ensure they take all their belongings with them before the end of the week.
There will be no more reading groups for the remainder of the school year.
Here is a peek at what we will be learning the last two weeks of the school year:
Literature: Students will continue to listen to stories from the Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.
Science: We will conclude our Astronomy Unit with constellation report presentations. We will also be learning about famous astronauts and their historic missions into space.
History: We will continue learning about Mexican traditions and culture. On the last day of school, we will be celebrating with an end of the year Fiesta! More details regarding the Fiesta will be sent out soon!
Have a great week!
Mrs. Figueroa
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Week of May 5, 2014
Parents,
I am glad to
be back in the classroom with your students!
Being away for three months, I’ve noticed a big change in how much they
have grown both physically and academically.
I am very pleased with how hard they have worked this year. It is hard to believe the school year is
almost over and they will soon be going on to second grade!
Don’t
forget, tonight is Fine Arts Night at Archway starting at 5pm. I hope to see you there!
There is No School this Friday, May 9th.
Mrs. Narens
is looking for a parent volunteer.
Please read her message below:
Parents we are in need
of a volunteer to help sort Q4 art for our class' portfolios. If you are
interested please sign up below. Mrs. Narens can send this home to be done at
home and returned.
Here is a look at the week ahead:
Literature: We will be
reading some of the Adventures of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne. Later in the week, students will be making
stick puppets of the characters and acting out some of the stories.
Science: We will be continuing our space unit with a
review of the planets and a closer look at constellation myths. Each student will write a report about a
constellation and will share their report with the class.
History: As part of our
unit on Modern Mexico, we will be celebrating and learning the history behind
Cinco de Mayo. We will also be learning about other Mexican holidays and
traditions.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Week of April 21, 2014
Welcome back from our long weekend! I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed the extra time with your children.
This is the last full week that I will be in the classroom with the children. Mrs. Figueroa will return to work next week. Once she is back, I have been asked to step into a Kindergarten classroom in order to take over for Ms. Parkins who will soon be going on maternity leave. Mrs. Figueroa, Mrs. Hill, and Ms. Grace will be the ones with the class for the last month of school. I will definitely miss seeing our class each day.
Literature: We have finished reading My Father's Dragon in reading groups and are now reading Elmer and the Dragon. The students have enjoyed both of these books. This week in class, we will be studying the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the Chinese folk tale of Lon Po Po. We will read and discuss each of these tales followed by comparing and contrasting of these two stories.
History: We are starting to learn about Mexico this week. During the beginning of the week, we will talk about where Mexico is located and some of the geographical elements that are a part of Mexico. After that, we will start talking about the different cultures that influenced life in Mexico today.
Science: We will continue our study of space this week by studying the inner planets. We spend one day on each of the inner planets and make a fun foldable to go along with this. There are so many fun facts to learn
Riggs: We are learning lists 143-147 and being tested on lists 138-142. All lists can be found on the link to the right titled, "1st Grade Riggs Words."
This is the last full week that I will be in the classroom with the children. Mrs. Figueroa will return to work next week. Once she is back, I have been asked to step into a Kindergarten classroom in order to take over for Ms. Parkins who will soon be going on maternity leave. Mrs. Figueroa, Mrs. Hill, and Ms. Grace will be the ones with the class for the last month of school. I will definitely miss seeing our class each day.
Literature: We have finished reading My Father's Dragon in reading groups and are now reading Elmer and the Dragon. The students have enjoyed both of these books. This week in class, we will be studying the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the Chinese folk tale of Lon Po Po. We will read and discuss each of these tales followed by comparing and contrasting of these two stories.
History: We are starting to learn about Mexico this week. During the beginning of the week, we will talk about where Mexico is located and some of the geographical elements that are a part of Mexico. After that, we will start talking about the different cultures that influenced life in Mexico today.
Science: We will continue our study of space this week by studying the inner planets. We spend one day on each of the inner planets and make a fun foldable to go along with this. There are so many fun facts to learn
Riggs: We are learning lists 143-147 and being tested on lists 138-142. All lists can be found on the link to the right titled, "1st Grade Riggs Words."
Monday, April 14, 2014
Week of April 14, 2014
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! First of all, thank you to all who contributed to help my birthday be so wonderful! It was a nice day and we all had fun. My favorite part of the day was when I let the kids guess what year I was born and the first guess was 1804. :) Fortunately, I am not 210 years old.
This week is a short week. Friday there is no school and Thursday is a half-day (12:15/12:30 release time). On Thursday, you do not need to send in a lunch but you will want to send in a big snack so the kids can make it to the end of the day.
Despite the short week, we have many things planned.
Literature: We will be working on our sayings all this week. We will talk about the meaning of am and pm and the different things we do during the am and pm. Additionally, we will talk about the saying, "Hit the nail on the head." Finally, we will be compiling all of our sayings into a book with all of the sayings we have learned this year.
History: We are finishing up learning about Exploring the West this week. We are continuing to talk about Lewis and Clark and reading about the expedition from Seaman's point of view. We will also be finishing up a lapbook that the students have been working hard on and you should see it coming home at the end of the week.
Science: The students have enjoyed starting to learn about space. This week we will learn more about the sun including why we have day and night and how shadows are formed. At the end of the week, we will be learning about the moon and why the moon changes shape in the sky.
This week is a short week. Friday there is no school and Thursday is a half-day (12:15/12:30 release time). On Thursday, you do not need to send in a lunch but you will want to send in a big snack so the kids can make it to the end of the day.
Despite the short week, we have many things planned.
Literature: We will be working on our sayings all this week. We will talk about the meaning of am and pm and the different things we do during the am and pm. Additionally, we will talk about the saying, "Hit the nail on the head." Finally, we will be compiling all of our sayings into a book with all of the sayings we have learned this year.
History: We are finishing up learning about Exploring the West this week. We are continuing to talk about Lewis and Clark and reading about the expedition from Seaman's point of view. We will also be finishing up a lapbook that the students have been working hard on and you should see it coming home at the end of the week.
Science: The students have enjoyed starting to learn about space. This week we will learn more about the sun including why we have day and night and how shadows are formed. At the end of the week, we will be learning about the moon and why the moon changes shape in the sky.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Week of March 31 and April 7
We had a great week last week. Every morning we had the Stanford 10 test. This will continue this week also. Please continue to get your children to school by 8:10 so that they are ready to start the test with the class at 8:30.
Literature: In literature we studied The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Many students were familiar with this story and it made for a fun story to study. Each child should have brought home puppets and settings that they can use to retell the story to you. This week is a poetry week. We will study a different poem every day.
History: We studied the Lewis and Clark expedition all last week. We wrote in journals just like they did on the Lewis and Clark expedition. This week we will continue to study Lewis and Clark but from the perspective of their dog, Seaman.
Science: Last week we wrapped up the unit on Earth Science. We discussed rocks and how they are formed. We also talked about how to take care of the earth and they worked in pairs to make posters about taking care of the earth. This week we will be starting our new unit on the Planets and Astronomy. In particular, this week, we will talk about space and starting to talk about the sun.
Upcoming Events:
- Faculty vs. Student Dodge Ball game: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - go to the Archway homepage for more information and to register.
- Upcoming Half-day/No School: Thursday, April 17 is a half-day and Friday, April 18 there will be no school.
I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Monday, March 24, 2014
Week of March 24, 2014
Important News:
Tuesday March 25th
we have our Spring Concert at Grace Community Church at
5:30 p.m. *Students should be there
and ready at 5 p.m.
March 31- April 4- Stanford
Testing
Please make sure your
child arrives on time to school and has had a good breakfast. Testing starts
everyday at 8:50 a.m. Also, please do not schedule doctor or other appointments for the mornings during these two weeks.
No volunteers before noon during
testing days.
This week:
History: In History, we will be
examining the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We will look at
obstacles they encountered and how they prepared for their journey out west. We
will be reading parts of Lewis and Clark- A Journey West by William
Fruge.
Science: We are studying The
Earth. We are going to be learning about volcanoes and the different types. We
will be learning about a Shield Volcano, Cinder Cone Volcano, and
Composite Volcano.
Literature/Reading: In Literature this week
we will be discussing the saying “Never leave Till Tomorrow What Can Be Done
Today.” We will also read the folktale, The Boy at the Dike. This
folktale we will be talking about Heroes and how each of them can make a
difference. We are continuing to read My Father’s Dragon during
reading groups.
Riggs: This week’s lessons will
be 125-129.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Week of March 17, 2014
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you all had a nice, relaxing break and all the children enjoyed it. I had a nice time relaxing and spending time with my family. It was nice to come back and see all your darling children today.
With the beginning of the 4th quarter, we will also be starting new units.
Literature/Reading: We will start reading My Father's Dragon today in reading groups. This is a fun book that I think all of the kids will really enjoy. We will also be studying the fun poem "I Know All the Sounds that the Animals Make" and reading the book "Duck on a Bike" this week. Both of these will be really fun for the kids to read.
History: In history, we will be starting our unit on Exploration to the West. We will start the week learning about Daniel Boone and why he was an important explorer. At the end of the week we will learn about the Louisiana Purchase and why that purchase was so important for the United States.
Science: We are starting our unit on Earth Science this week. We will be using the book Planet Earth/Inside Out all week as we learn about the earth. We will learn about the layers of the earth, the tectonic plates and how they move, and end the week talking about different land forms found on the earth.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Spring Music Concert which will be taking place on March 25 at Grace Community Church. All first graders will need to be checked in by 5:15 with the concert starting at 5:30.
With the beginning of the 4th quarter, we will also be starting new units.
Literature/Reading: We will start reading My Father's Dragon today in reading groups. This is a fun book that I think all of the kids will really enjoy. We will also be studying the fun poem "I Know All the Sounds that the Animals Make" and reading the book "Duck on a Bike" this week. Both of these will be really fun for the kids to read.
History: In history, we will be starting our unit on Exploration to the West. We will start the week learning about Daniel Boone and why he was an important explorer. At the end of the week we will learn about the Louisiana Purchase and why that purchase was so important for the United States.
Science: We are starting our unit on Earth Science this week. We will be using the book Planet Earth/Inside Out all week as we learn about the earth. We will learn about the layers of the earth, the tectonic plates and how they move, and end the week talking about different land forms found on the earth.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Spring Music Concert which will be taking place on March 25 at Grace Community Church. All first graders will need to be checked in by 5:15 with the concert starting at 5:30.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Week of March 3, 2014
Upcoming Events:
Field Day is on Wednesday, March 5 for kindergarten and
1st grade. Students do not need to wear their uniforms on Field Day as long as
they wear athletic clothes. Students are also permitted to bring hats and
sunglasses. Please remember to put sunscreen on your child. Please note that
while this is a fun day for the children, unfortunately we cannot have parents
who are not signed up to volunteer come and watch. The events will begin at
8:15 A.M. and will end around 11:30 A.M. If you are able to volunteer your time
and have your fingerprint clearance card from Great Hearts, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EAFAC23AB9-archway.
Spring Break is March 8-16.
Literature: This week we are reviewing some of the
Brother Grimm fairytales they have read this year. Students will discuss all
the elements that make up a fairytale. I will be
checking homework a little more closely and expecting high quality work.
Students should be writing sentences that are interesting, creative and detailed.
Science: This is our last week of studying the ocean.
Students will learn about coral habitats. Students will also explore the
different kinds of animals that thrive in this habitat. Students will also
learn where seashells come from and be able to sort the different kinds of
seashells. Last week Dr. Cheroske came in to teach us the different kinds of
sea life animal classifications. He brought in many unique species. It was an
amazing presentation and the students really found it fascinating.
History: This week students will learn the important
roles of a president. We discuss the
white house, seal of the president and Washington D.C.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Week of February 24th
Wow! There are only two more weeks of this quarter. It is crazy how quickly it has flown by. Thank you to all the parents who helped out at our field trip either by being a chaperon or by donating snacks. The children had a grand time and we all enjoyed seeing all the animals.
As always, we have a busy week ahead of us.
Literature: This week we are studying "Rumpelstiltskin." We had a fun time reading the story this week. Throughout the week we will work on sequencing, and writing summaries. We are also starting to work on writing better sentences. We have started talking about what makes a sentence and how to make it more interesting. We will continue to work on this throughout the rest of the year. Please note that as we are working on getting the children ready for second grade, we are also going to be checking homework a little more closely and expecting high quality work.
Science: This is our week where we will be studying sharks. This is always an exciting unit for the kids as we get to draw and paint life-size sharks. This year we will also be making dolphins with our sharks. We will be painting on Thursday morning. If any parent, with a fingerprint clearance card, wants to come and help us, please send me an email and I will let you know the definite time.
History: We are starting to wrap up our unit on the Revolutionary War. We will end this unit talking about some of the important symbols of our nation. We will specifically talk about the American Flag, the bald eagle, and Washington D. C. We will finish the week with a fun review of the Revolutionary War.
Upcoming Events:
Field Day is on Wednesday, March 5 for Kindergarten and 1st grade. Students do not need to wear their uniforms on Field Day as long as they wear athletic clothes instead. Students are also permitted to bring hats and sunglasses to use while on the field. Please remember to put sunscreen on your child also. Please note that while this is a fun day for the children, unfortunately, we cannot have parents who are not signed up to volunteer come and watch.
Spring Break is March 8-16.
As always, we have a busy week ahead of us.
Literature: This week we are studying "Rumpelstiltskin." We had a fun time reading the story this week. Throughout the week we will work on sequencing, and writing summaries. We are also starting to work on writing better sentences. We have started talking about what makes a sentence and how to make it more interesting. We will continue to work on this throughout the rest of the year. Please note that as we are working on getting the children ready for second grade, we are also going to be checking homework a little more closely and expecting high quality work.
Science: This is our week where we will be studying sharks. This is always an exciting unit for the kids as we get to draw and paint life-size sharks. This year we will also be making dolphins with our sharks. We will be painting on Thursday morning. If any parent, with a fingerprint clearance card, wants to come and help us, please send me an email and I will let you know the definite time.
History: We are starting to wrap up our unit on the Revolutionary War. We will end this unit talking about some of the important symbols of our nation. We will specifically talk about the American Flag, the bald eagle, and Washington D. C. We will finish the week with a fun review of the Revolutionary War.
Upcoming Events:
Field Day is on Wednesday, March 5 for Kindergarten and 1st grade. Students do not need to wear their uniforms on Field Day as long as they wear athletic clothes instead. Students are also permitted to bring hats and sunglasses to use while on the field. Please remember to put sunscreen on your child also. Please note that while this is a fun day for the children, unfortunately, we cannot have parents who are not signed up to volunteer come and watch.
Spring Break is March 8-16.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Week of February 18th
Welcome back from our three day weekend! Thank you to everyone who sent in snacks and goodies for our Great Heart's Day celebration. The students had a fun time and we all enjoyed celebrating a week of friendship.
This week will go by quickly with only four days of school and one of those being a field trip. All the students are so excited for the field trip. It will be a great week this week!
Literature: We are learning about Sleeping Beauty this week. We will read the story, do some sequencing of events, fill out a vocabulary worksheet, and do some creative writing all having to do with Sleeping Beauty.
Science: We are still learning about Oceans. This week we will keep talking about tides and what causes the tides. We will also talk about tide pools and what you can find in a tide pool. Finally, we will begin to talk about sharks.
History: In history, we are still learning about the early colonies to independence. This week we will focus a couple of days on George Washington and who he was. We will also start talking about some of our American Symbols starting with the Liberty Bell.
Field Trip: We are very excited for our field trip this week. We will leave the school by 8:30 and be back around 2:30 or 2:45. Please remember to put sunscreen on your students in the morning. Also, please send them with a lunch that is in a disposable bag with disposable containers and a disposable water bottle.
This week will go by quickly with only four days of school and one of those being a field trip. All the students are so excited for the field trip. It will be a great week this week!
Literature: We are learning about Sleeping Beauty this week. We will read the story, do some sequencing of events, fill out a vocabulary worksheet, and do some creative writing all having to do with Sleeping Beauty.
Science: We are still learning about Oceans. This week we will keep talking about tides and what causes the tides. We will also talk about tide pools and what you can find in a tide pool. Finally, we will begin to talk about sharks.
History: In history, we are still learning about the early colonies to independence. This week we will focus a couple of days on George Washington and who he was. We will also start talking about some of our American Symbols starting with the Liberty Bell.
Field Trip: We are very excited for our field trip this week. We will leave the school by 8:30 and be back around 2:30 or 2:45. Please remember to put sunscreen on your students in the morning. Also, please send them with a lunch that is in a disposable bag with disposable containers and a disposable water bottle.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Week of February 10, 2014
We have a week full of lots of fun things.
Literature: We will be talking about friendship all week in celebration of Great Hearts' Day. We started by talking about friendship today and writing a letter to a "secret" friend. We will make these letters into a card later this week and then they will exchange these cards on Friday. We will also read the poem, "Sing a Song of People" by Lois Lensky and read The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.
Science: Today we talked about the lantern fish and we will get to make one this week. We will also be talking about what makes the ocean salty. We have two experiments that we will get to do in relation to the salt in the ocean. At the end of the week we will talk about waves and what causes high and low tides.
History: We started the week off talking about Thomas Jefferson and his important role in writing the Declaration of Independence. The rest of the week we will be talking about Benjamin Franklin and the important contributions that he made to our nation. In connection with this, we will read Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares in reading groups. If you have not sent yours in, please send it in as soon as possible.
We will also have a small celebration on Friday in honor of Great Hearts' Day. Our classroom liaisons are helping to plan the celebration and it should be a fun time for the kids.
Please remember to send in your Ben Franklin books and to register for the Field Trip. The registration for the field trip ends on Wednesday. You can register here: http://archwaychandler.org/component/content/article/92-general/409-wildlife-world
Have a wonderful week.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Week of February 3, 2014
Welcome back to a new week! We are excited to announce that we are going to have a 1st Grade field trip on Friday, February 21 to the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium. I will send you a link sometime this week in order for you to sign your child up for it. We will also be looking for 7 parent volunteers to join us.
Here is the curriculum for the coming week.
Literature: Today we discussed the saying, "It could always be worse." Tomorrow we are going to start studying Rapunzel. We will spend the week talking about the story and its different story elements. We will also get to talk about adjectives that describe Rapunzel.
Science: This is our week on Whales. We will talk about the two different types of whales. This afternoon we made the Orca Whale (which can also be considered a dolphin). We will also talk about the Norwahl, the Beluga Whale, and the Humpback Whale.
History: We will continue to talk about Colonial America. We started the week talking about Paul Revere and his midnight ride. We will also talk about the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Finally, we will end the week talking about the Declaration of Independence and making our own Declarations of Independence.
We hope you have a marvelous week!
Here is the curriculum for the coming week.
Literature: Today we discussed the saying, "It could always be worse." Tomorrow we are going to start studying Rapunzel. We will spend the week talking about the story and its different story elements. We will also get to talk about adjectives that describe Rapunzel.
Science: This is our week on Whales. We will talk about the two different types of whales. This afternoon we made the Orca Whale (which can also be considered a dolphin). We will also talk about the Norwahl, the Beluga Whale, and the Humpback Whale.
History: We will continue to talk about Colonial America. We started the week talking about Paul Revere and his midnight ride. We will also talk about the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Finally, we will end the week talking about the Declaration of Independence and making our own Declarations of Independence.
We hope you have a marvelous week!
Monday, January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014
Hello First Grade Families!
I hope that you had a fabulous and relaxing weekend. Just for your information, Mrs. Figueroa will be started her maternity leave today. Baby Owen has not been born yet but we are hoping that he will be born within the next few days. We will let you know when he has been born.
We have some exciting things planned for this week.
Literature: We started the week talking about the saying "sour grapes." All your students should be able to tell you what it means. We will also continue our Aesop's fables unit with "The Goose the Laid the Golden Eggs." On Friday, the students will get to try to create their own fable.
History: We wrapped up our unit on Early American Explorers and Settlers today. A book was sent home with all the work from this unit. Tomorrow we will start our unit titled "Colonies to Independence." We will start by talking about the 13 colonies and the Boston Tea Party this week.
Science: Your students have really been enjoying the Oceans unit. Today and tomorrow we are learning about Manatees. We will also learn about dolphins and Orca whales this week.
Reminders:
I hope that you had a fabulous and relaxing weekend. Just for your information, Mrs. Figueroa will be started her maternity leave today. Baby Owen has not been born yet but we are hoping that he will be born within the next few days. We will let you know when he has been born.
We have some exciting things planned for this week.
Literature: We started the week talking about the saying "sour grapes." All your students should be able to tell you what it means. We will also continue our Aesop's fables unit with "The Goose the Laid the Golden Eggs." On Friday, the students will get to try to create their own fable.
History: We wrapped up our unit on Early American Explorers and Settlers today. A book was sent home with all the work from this unit. Tomorrow we will start our unit titled "Colonies to Independence." We will start by talking about the 13 colonies and the Boston Tea Party this week.
Science: Your students have really been enjoying the Oceans unit. Today and tomorrow we are learning about Manatees. We will also learn about dolphins and Orca whales this week.
Reminders:
- Yearbooks are on sale now. A note went home with your student today. You can buy them online at http://www.archwaychandler.org/yearbooks. They cost $20 until February 21 at which time the price goes up by $10.
- Friday is a half-day. All students will be released at either 12:15 or 12:30.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January 21, 2013
Hello wonderful first grade families! We hope that you had a fabulous 3-day weekend especially with such beautiful weather. We had a nice week last week getting to know Mrs. Hill and we are very excited to have her in our class. Here is a summary of what we are studying this week.
Literature: We will be studying two new fables this week, "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" and "The Fox and the Grapes." Ask your students to tell you about these fables and what the moral of each story is.
Science: The students have been really enjoying our ocean unit. This week we will be learning about sea horses, invertebrates that live in the Abyss, sea stars, and angular fish. Angular fish have a special feature called bioluminescense that the children will be able to tell you all about by Friday.
History: We are excited to learn about the pilgrims this week. We will talk about the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving. We will also talk about the Puritans along with similarities and differences between the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
Have a wonderful week!
Literature: We will be studying two new fables this week, "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" and "The Fox and the Grapes." Ask your students to tell you about these fables and what the moral of each story is.
Science: The students have been really enjoying our ocean unit. This week we will be learning about sea horses, invertebrates that live in the Abyss, sea stars, and angular fish. Angular fish have a special feature called bioluminescense that the children will be able to tell you all about by Friday.
History: We are excited to learn about the pilgrims this week. We will talk about the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving. We will also talk about the Puritans along with similarities and differences between the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13, 2013
Welcome back to school! With conferences happening last week, I did not get a chance to update the blog. We told everyone at conferences that I (Mrs. Pratt) will be taking over teaching for Mrs. Figueroa when she goes on maternity leave. She is due on January 27 and is planning on working up until then. We will be sure to let you know when the baby is born. The other changes that we have in the classroom are that Ms. Noori was asked to move into Mrs. Mott's classroom and we have a new assistant teacher that started today. Her name is Mrs. Hill. She will be here full-time with me while Mrs. Figueroa is gone. She is excited to get to know the kids and start working with them.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Hill (chill@archwaychandler.org) or me (cpratt@archwaychandler.org) with anything that you need.
Here is what we started last week in our curriculum and will continue this week.
Literature: Last week we started fables. We discussed what fables are and read "The Country Boy who Cried Wolf." We also made masks and had the students put on a play with this fable. This week, we will be reading "Dog in the Manger" and "Maid and the Milk Pail."
History: Last week we started our unit on Early Explorers and Settlers. All of last week we talked about Christopher Columbus, where he came from, what he was trying to find, and where he did find. This week we will talk about the first settlers along with some of the hardships they faced as well as their successes.
Science: We have started our unit on Oceans. This is always a favorite unit for the students. We started by talking about where the oceans are as well as their names and also the continents and their names. This week we will also talk about the five different layers of the oceans.
We also started reading groups up again today. Mrs. Schubring created a new sign-up genius for you to sign up for reading groups. Please remember to sign-up and come help us with reading groups. Here is the link for the sign-up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044CABA92F4-classroom1.
Please remember that next Monday is a Martin Luther King Day. There will be no school that day. Also, mark your calendars for January 31 which will be a half day.
We hope you all have a wonderful week!
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Hill (chill@archwaychandler.org) or me (cpratt@archwaychandler.org) with anything that you need.
Here is what we started last week in our curriculum and will continue this week.
Literature: Last week we started fables. We discussed what fables are and read "The Country Boy who Cried Wolf." We also made masks and had the students put on a play with this fable. This week, we will be reading "Dog in the Manger" and "Maid and the Milk Pail."
History: Last week we started our unit on Early Explorers and Settlers. All of last week we talked about Christopher Columbus, where he came from, what he was trying to find, and where he did find. This week we will talk about the first settlers along with some of the hardships they faced as well as their successes.
Science: We have started our unit on Oceans. This is always a favorite unit for the students. We started by talking about where the oceans are as well as their names and also the continents and their names. This week we will also talk about the five different layers of the oceans.
We also started reading groups up again today. Mrs. Schubring created a new sign-up genius for you to sign up for reading groups. Please remember to sign-up and come help us with reading groups. Here is the link for the sign-up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044CABA92F4-classroom1.
Please remember that next Monday is a Martin Luther King Day. There will be no school that day. Also, mark your calendars for January 31 which will be a half day.
We hope you all have a wonderful week!
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