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| We were listening intently during the performance. |
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Spring has begun and we are enjoying warmer weather and more time outside. Kelly Meacham came on Monday to help the children start some spinach seeds indoors for Farm to School Trek To Taste Project. We will be planting spinach under different conditions indoors and using the spinach we planted last fall to use in the kitchen and for making spinach dip for Trek To Taste an event at the Marsh Billing Farm Museum on Saturday, June 1st. More information to follow.
This week we attended two performances. On Wednesday, the jazz band from Hanover High School came to perform and was absolutely amazing! The children enjoyed the jazz music and singing. On Friday we will saw highlights from 5/6th grade play Snow White.
ELA Phonics: We continue to gain experience writing in our journals and responding to writing prompts. Please take the time this weekend to read your child’s journal and respond in writing to their entries. Providing a purpose to writing will go a long way to their enthusiasm. I have collected the purple Sound Books and Tins to update for next week. Don’t worry if you don’t see them in your child’s folder. Thank you!
Share: This week the children shared items for the sound /v/. Here is a sampling: van, Vermont Maple Syrup, and Violet the squirrel, Vermont Quarters.
Next week’s share: /er/
Science/Math/ELA: We have been tracking our Lion and Lamb days since the beginning of the month. The children are seeing how the month is trending toward more lamb days. With the warmer days and no more snow on the playground we aren’t wearing our snow pants anymore, however, the ground is still damp and we are still wearing boots. April will hopefully bring warmer weather.
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| Tea and Raisins. |
Warming Time: Thank you to everyone who was able to donate a mug and extra mugs for this special time that we are making in our day. On Thursday afternoon we had our first afternoon tea of organic apple mint. We first discussed where tea comes from, how it is made and introduced vocabulary, “to steep.” We served it with some milk and a touch of honey. This was a new and different experience for many.
CALENDAR:
- Next Week: National Public Health Week. Mrs. Christie-Maples, our nurse, has organized a fun-filled, week of many activities. There will be a rollover car, State Trooper Cruiser and Rescue Truck to see. Also puppet shows from Kinds on the Block about Medical Safety and Anti-Tobacco Education. Wednesday is National Walk to School Day. We will also take walks around the schoolyard to add miles to the map that we have been adding to for the past two years (Distance travelled to a number of different Hartlands in the US), on Thursday we will have a fun healthy activity with Michael Zerphy, and a presentation by two of our very own HES classmates to share about differences between people. We will have smoothies on Friday provided by the “Smooth Ride” a bicycle that makes smoothies!
- Parent Teacher Conferences: Please sign up for a first and second choice for Parent - Teacher Conference Dates, and return as soon as possible.
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| Kerridwyn constructs her marble tower for a race. |
- Bicycle Helmet Orders: If you child does not have a bike helmet, it is a great opportunity to order the helmet (Monday due date!) at such reduced prices. I’m going to order 2!
- Walking Field Trip: We are still planning a walking field trip to Sherry Clarke’s farm around the corner from school to see her goats and chickens. The date for the walking field trip is to be schedule soon!
- Group Snack: This week’s healthy snacks were provided Chance’s family. We enjoyed tasty pretzels, applesauce and yogurt. Thank you! Keira’s family will be providing snack next week.
- Our classroom buddy George went home with Tylor last weekend. We are enjoyed hearing about his adventures and hope he has a great weekend with his next hosts!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bodnar
