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| Chance and Tate play Marble Race |
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
We returned from spring break well rested and ready to take on the balance of the school year. We began a new science unit focusing on the Water Cycle. We are reading, discussing and learning about the 3 different processes in the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. We will also be learning how to honor and take care of Mother Earth. Next week we will begin to focus on seeds and their growth. This ties in nicely with Earth Day and leads up to Vermont’s Annual Green Up Day, on Saturday, May 4th. Mrs. White and I hope you are able to sign up to help clean up a local road at the Fire Station 8:00 Sat. morning. Mrs. White is the Town Coordinator for Green Up Day and we are big supporters of this special day.
On Wednesday we saw fantastic performance by the No Strings Marionette Company, called “The Dragon’sTale.” The children thoroughly enjoyed it. This was sponsored by our art teacher, Janet Cathey. The Marionette Company will be working with the 3rd and 4th grade in the coming days.
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| Bryant paints a tree by blowing through a straw. |
Cross Curriculum: Science/Language Arts
We have been reading a lot of fiction and non-fiction books focussing on spring themes and the water cycle. We have been singing songs like “The Itsy, Bitsy Spider,” and have also been enjoying listening to an online song that explains the water cycle. You can find it at home on Youtube. They really love it! Go to: Watercycle Song
Share: This week the children enjoyed bringing in free shares. Next week please have your child choose something that represents spring time.
Math/ELA: We are working in our April Math journals which are helping us learn how to solve word problems by drawing pictures, then writing math sentences using symbols & numbers.
Centers: Our activity centers included phonics puzzles, painting projects to illustrate spring, butterflies and fruit blossom trees, and making a water cycle model.
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| Paige and Molly work in the Salmon Journal. |
Sixth Grade Buddies: We enjoyed meeting with our 6th Grade buddies again this week. This is a great time to read and hang out with our buddy while also learning about their classroom salmon. The salmon started as eggs and have hatched and have grown considerably. They will be released by the 6th grade in the upcoming week.
We have been enjoying the beautiful weather and have been able to get outside for recess. What a great opportunity to enjoy spring first hand! The children have enjoyed practicing their jump rope skills as well. They are becoming quite the jumpers!
Student News:
On Wednesday May 8, Keira has an awards ceremony at Vermont Public Television in Colchester at 5 for anyone that wants to attend - Friends, family, teachers and classmates are all welcome. The Kegelman's need a number to give to VT PBS by May 1st. Please let Stacey or Ted know who will attend or please call VT PBS at 1-800-639-3351.
http://www.vpt.org/writers
http://vpt.org/img/pdf/
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| Tylor paints his butterfly wings. |
CALENDAR:
- No TV Week: April 29–May 5 is Screen-Free Week.
Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is the host of this annual celebration geared toward turning off screens and turning on life. And the list of endorsers is long and growing.
Read books. Organize a group hike. Cook a healthy meal. Ride a bike. Go outside and play! With best wishes for a playful week,
--Alliance for Childhood
- Group Snack: This week’s healthy snacks were provided Paige’s family. We enjoyed tasty yogurt snack, Goldfish crackers, Carrots, Cucumbers, Pirates Booty and more! Thank you! Lucia’s family will be providing our healthy snack next week.
- Our classroom buddy George went home with Lucia over break and Chance this week. We enjoyed hearing about his adventures with them and look forward to hearing about his upcoming adventure with Tate.
- Carol Witherington is retire. If you would like to wish her well meet at the Rec on Sunday, May 19, from 1 to 5:00pm.
- May 28th: Parent Appreciation Concert: Grades K-5, 6:30pm.
- Kindergarten End Of Year Celebration: Tentatively scheduled in our classroom for June 13th (1/2 day of school).
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bodnar
