Wow! What a great event and turn out. Thank you to everyone who helped count laps, set up/take down, and cheer our students on. This is such a great event for everyone to come together. It brings our school together as a community, gets kids outside, and builds team spirit! The students had so much fun and I heard so many of them at the end of the day say, "I beat my goal" Way to go TEAM LESCHI!!!
Work Plans
This week all the kindergarteners practiced what it is like to have a work plan. Everyone worked very hard to challenge themselves at choosing different works, trying to check off goals they had, and work towards finishing their plans. All of their work plans went home so please talk with your child about what they are proud of and goals for next week.
End of Year Picnic
Every year we have a great end of year celebration and we spend the day at the park playing games, BBQing, hanging out, and celebrating the year. This year our plan is to have a K/1 picnic at Madrona Play field. We are coordinating as a K/1 team to make sure to have enough food, activities, and volunteers to help with this event. I will be sending out a flyer/e-mail soon to ask for help with food and activities. The Date for this End of Year event is June 17th from 10-2
Readers Workshop and Writers Workshop
Wow we have a room full of Poet's. This week students have worked so hard on learning about different poems. We learned how to read poems that have onomatopoeia with expression and fluency. Students learned to look for similes to trying to convey the meaning of poems through figurative language. So far in this unit students have learned how poems have rhyme, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. Students have read a variety of different styles and authors. Ask your child what their favorite poem has been so far and what type of poems they like the best. Students wrote “If I were poems and are starting to work on the “Best part of me” by brainstorming things about themselves that they love and things that they do. Look for those poems to be displayed in the hall soon! Next week we will be wrapping up our poetry unit by reading some of our favorite poems to our 4/5th
Geography
Australia this week students learned more about the great white shark. They labeled different parts of the shark and learned about the sharks habitat. Students also worked on an animal report. They chose an Australian animal and researched their animals habitat, diet, facts, and any other interesting thoughts. Ask your child what they did their research on.
Ms. Ooton’s Corner
I'm excited to let you know that I will begin lead teaching in Room 204 next week. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take on the full responsibilities of our classroom - this includes taking the lead on planning, whole group lessons, and all the little odds and ends of making the class run smoothly. Mrs. Castiglia and I have also been working together closely all year to ensure that students feel supported and have attention from all the available adults in the room. If you have any questions about this time, feel free to contact me at any time at alooton@seattleschools.org.
This week, the students in room 204 blew me away with the fantastic with the work they are doing on reading and writing poetry. So far, students have written 3 kinds of poetry and will be learning one more kind next week before they publish their book of poetry. Mrs. Castiglia and I are planning on holding a "poetry slam" to celebrate all the great work our class has done. Students will have the opportunity to read a favorite poem or one of their original works. More details to come soon next week!
Star Student!
Nina has been a consistent role model in our classroom this year. She has pushed herself as a reader and writer, making huge growth! She focuses on her goals and then challenges herself to do more! She is a welcoming, kind, and nurturing friend to everyone in class. While we will miss her in our class next year, she is ready for 2nd grade!!!!
Ava consistently challenges herself during work time. She pushes herself to always finish her work plan and then see what other goals she can make for herself. She is always willing to help others and is a great comforting friend. She is a strong role model in our classroom and is a strong member of our classroom community! Way to go Ava
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