Jan 16th

Work Time!!!

Students have really been challenging themselves this week. All students learned about a language work plan. These language work plans help them move through the progression of short vowel words, blends, digraphs, and vowel patterns. A goal is for them to work on their language work plan, words-their-way, and math everyday. I have noticed students working on choosing works from all different areas ( practical life, science, language, math, geography, and science). Ask your child what work they like to choose that might be challenging for them?

Readers Workshop This Week in Readers Workshop Students have been learning non-fiction text features. They have learned about table of contents, index, glossary, heading, etc. While reading at home try to choose some non-fiction books and see if they can recognize non-fiction text features. I sent home reading awards to show how hard every student has been working and moving up reading levels! Keep up the great reading!

Writers Workshop Wow, the students have been writing like crazy. They have really challenged themselves to write more details, use two finger spacing, add more details to their pictures, and use transition words! Ask your child what they are writing about and look for their how-to’s to come home soon!

Geography We had our initial introduction into Asia this week. We learned about the largest continent, largest country, and the country with the most amount of people? See if your child can answer! In the next couple of weeks we will be focusing on the country of Japan!

Roots of Empathy!!!

This week we had a visit from baby Sam! The unit we are focusing on is emotions. Students learned how the parent recognizes the baby's feelings. We also focused on that feelings are a sign to others, and that all feelings are okay. Some goals were to help to students realize that they can help others who are feeling sad or mad; to show students how feelings can be contagious; to have students understand that loving a baby teaches the baby how to be a loving, caring person.
Of course some more baby Eadlyn photos!

Buddy Classroom

On Thursday we were able to go and visit our buddy classroom (Mrs. Deese’s 4th/5th graders) and try out their fun games! As part of their science unit ( models) they made their own arcade games out of just cardboard boxes. The students were able to visit their “arcade” and test out all the games. The students had a blast and were able to see all the hard work and creativity that went into making the games. The rest of the year we will do a lot more fun projects, reading time, and experiences with our buddy classroom.

Star Student Kaz!!! Kaz has worked so hard this week to challenge himself at learning new materials! In work time he has learned many new works and continued to practice them throughout the week. During writers workshop Kaz has challenged himself to write numerous How to’s. Katz is a great friend and welcoming to everyone in class. Way to go Kaz!

Important Dates:
Jan 19th NO-SCHOOL MLK
Jan 29th Open House 6:00-7:30
Jan 30th NO-SCHOOl day between semesters

Reminders: Thank you to those of you who have returned forms.
Leschi Elementary School Presents…
Aladdin!
If you like to act, sing, dance, or just want to try something new, then this is the perfect play for you! All students grades K-5 are invited to participate in Leschi’s first all school play.
• Speaking roles • Set building • Stage help
There is an opportunity for everyone to be involved! The final production will be in May and rehearsals will take place February-April. If you would like to participate please return the forms by Tuesday.