WOW! It is amazing to see all the work the students have been doing lately. In the past two weeks, many first graders have worked very hard to finish their work plans. We've talked about strategies to plan out how they are going to accomplish their goals for the week. Starting with the hardest work first, highlighting works each day, trying to finish three each day, etc. This planning and time management is a great skill that students will be able to carry with them through out their lives.
Some kindergarteners even received a work plan this past week. They were showing their determination to challenge themselves, work on a variety of works, and be independent. The goal is to continue to introduce workplans to kindergarteners each week. Ask your child what was one their goals and how they are managing their time to finish it each week!
Black History Month:
Students have really been diving in to learn more about many different African Americans that have impacted history in a variety of ways. We've been learning about the challenges Wilma Rudolph over came as a child, a women, and an African American. The students have been fascinated with her determination to win three Gold Medals. For the month of February the students are working in groups to research various African Americans throughout history who have made a difference. The students choose to research Charles Drew, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama. Students are working together in groups to research and write All About books about their person of interest. ON Feb. 26th for Black History Night, you will be able to see a video of your child's presentation as well as other classrooms presentations.
Readers Workshop and Writers Workshop:
For the next few weeks students have been working on researching and writing an All About a significant African American from history. The students are learning how to look for new information, working together in a group, and write in their own words an All About book. Ask your child how their research is going, what is their favorite part, what have they learned about so far?
Geography:
For the past two weeks we have been learning about Japan. We were able to watch a documentary on a famous sushi Chef from Tokyo. Mr. Glenn then came in and made sushi with us while we watched a famous Japanese cartoon, My Neighbor Totoro. The students also made their own Co fish flags for CHildren's Day. They have learned to count to 10 in Japanese and write a few Kanji symbols.
Science:
We have started our unit on Balls and Ramps. So far students have been learning a lot about how to look for similarities and differences using our senses. They took a look at different attributes of rubber balls and polystyrene.
Star Student:
For the month of February I will not be choosing a start student. Every Monday morning we will be having special guest speakers for Black History Month. We will not be reading out start students on these mornings.
Valentines Day Party:
On Friday I sent home a letter about our Valentines day party. We will be having the party from 11:50-1:15. We will be enjoying some Valentines day snacks, passing out cards, working on a craft, and playing a few games. I will be sending out a link to sign up on Volunteer spot if you would like to help contribute to the party or participate in an activity.
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Sign-ups.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/cdCZJ7
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
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