Update March 20th

Hello Students & Families!

I've attached another video to share with your children.  In this video I share what we've been up to at our house.  

Mrs. Conway Update 2, March 20

Yesterday, we had Fairy Tale day. We watched a few YouTube videos to learn about the elements of a Fairy Tale.  Here are the videos we watched:

Fairy Tale Elements 1

Fairy Tale Elements 2

We also watched a Fairy Tale.  We chose to watch the movie "Into The Woods" and we talked throughout about what made it a Fairy Tale.

Throughout the day, Arya picked books from our bookshelf for us to read together.  All of the books we read had to be Fairy Tales.

We also did the Fairy Floss Yoga on Cosmic Kids Yoga together.

Fairy Floss Yoga

Finally, we began writing our own Fairy Tale last night before bed.

We really had fun with our Fairy Tale Day.  If you would like to do some or all of these ideas, please do!  Have your parent send me a picture or video of you!

Update March 17th

Good Morning! You will receive more information from the district later this week/early next week about optional learning experiences students can do while at home for this extended time.  

This morning, Arya, Kit and I made a video about what we've been up to and we read the book "Pigeon Needs a Bath" by Mo Willems.  Check it out!

https://youtu.be/50EtEDzVOZg

We are going to try out this Mo Willems Lunch Doodle that was posted yesterday.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8

You could try it out too!  Feel free to send pictures of what you're doing while at home to my email, cconway@westfordk12.us

Update March 6th

*The Online Sign-Up for parent teacher conferences will go live at 3:30PM this Friday, March 13th. Conferences will take place from 2-8pm on Monday, March 23rd and 8:15-10:30am on Tuesday, March 24th. You can visit the Robinson School webpage on Friday to find the link to sign up for my conferences.
Robinson School Webpage

*On Friday, March 13th, our 4th Grade Book Buddies from Crisafulli will come to Robinson to read with us.

*In Writing, we will begin using an editing checklist to edit our Weekend News.  Students will focus on adding punctuation to the end of sentences.

*In Math, our focus is on fact families.  We will use dominoes and fact triangles to find the two addition facts and two subtraction facts that are in the family.  For example:

5, 3, 8

5+3=8

3+5=8

8-3=5

8-5=3

*In Social Studies, we are focusing on the different traditions that our families have for special days.  It would be helpful if you could have a conversation with your child about the traditions you have for:
*Birthdays
*Snow Days
*New Year
*Weekends

We will also begin to learn about symbols that we have for America. The symbol we will learn about this week is the Statue of Liberty.

*I am looking for donations of crayons.  I'd like to refresh our crayon boxes.  I have the standard 8 crayons colors.  I would love to restock with fun colors.  Boxes of 64 would be great!  Thanks.

Looking Ahead:

Monday, March 23rd- No School 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, March 24th- 2 Hour Delay 8:15-10:30 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Update February 28th

Hello!  Next week is a busy week as we celebrate Read Across America week.  A flier went home earlier this week with details on the week.  Here is the quick review of our Spirit activities.

Monday- Wear Red & White, Stripes or any Dr. Seuss attire.

Tuesday- No School, Green Eggs and Ham at home (lucky you!)

Wednesday- Wear wacky clothes, backwards clothes, just about anything goes!

Thursday- Wear clothes that have words.

Friday- Dress up as you who/what you want to be OR wear something with your favorite college/career.

This week, we will begin a new unit in Math.  Our focus will be on number families.  For example if I have the number 2, 3 and 5, I can make 

2+3=5

3+2=5

5-2=3

 5-3=2

We will also begin a new unit in Social Studies, called History: Unity and Diversity in the United States.  We will learn about what makes us the same, different and all part of this country.  We will begin the week by reading the book Families, Families, Families by Suzanne Lang.

We will complete our Opinion Writing unit by writing an opinion letter to make a change at home or school.  

Update February 7th

*On Monday, we will celebrate the 100th day of school.  We will enjoy fun, 100th day activities in Daily 5, Math and Writing.

*On Friday, we'll celebrate Valentine's Day with a party in the afternoon. Here is the signup genius to sign up to be a volunteer or to donate food.  Please note, you need to have an approved CORI in order to volunteer:  Valentine's Sign Up
 I sent home a class list today. Please remember to send Valentine's into school by Friday (no candy included.)

*On Friday, our 4th grade Book Buddies will come to Robinson to read with us!

*In Math, our focus will be on double facts (5+5=10, 3+3=6) We will also focus on making 10 to solve harder number sentences.

*In Science, we will focus on how sound travels.

*In Writing, we will learn how to write a letter.  Students will use a graphic organizer to write a persuasive letter.

Looking Ahead:

*No School, February 17-21

Update January 31st

We had a great week of Kindness with the Great Kindness Challenge at school this week!  Students showed they cared about other classmates, family, friends and teachers.  I hope these kind acts can continue throughout the school year.  You can view videos of all of the days of celebration on the Robinson School facebook page.

*Wednesday is a 12:20pm Early Release day.  We will not have lunch at school, but please send students with a snack!  I am still looking for mystery readers for the World Read Aloud Day.  I have a couple of time slots available.  Please email me if you can come in.  We will be reading Mo Willems books.

*We will continue our Science unit on Light and Sound this week.  Our focus will be on making shadows and how sound is made.

*In Writing, we will begin writing about something the students want to change.  They will also think about who the audience will be for their change.  For example.  I will ask my parents to change my bedtime. 

Looking Ahead:

February 5th- Early Release

February 14th 1:45pm- Valentine's Party- I will send out an email shortly with information

February 14th-Book Buddies at Robinson

February 17-21 No School, Winter Break, Return to School on February 24th

Update January 24th

*We had a great time visiting our Book Buddies at Crisafulli today. Some of my first graders even got to see their siblings while we visited.  The walk over was peaceful and fun walking through the snowy path!

*We have a busy week coming up as we will be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge.  Throughout the week, we will talk about kindness, focus on a kindness quote each day and read books about kindness.  We'll also participate in kindness activities and have school spirit days each day.

Monday: Wear Crazy Socks or Mismatched Shoes   

Our class will read "Slumberkins Big Foot" 

Teachers and Staff will make a kindness tunnel as students come into school in the morning.

Tuesday: Wear read!

Our class will read "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni

We will write kind opinions about a friend/cousin/parent/sibling/grandparent that we think is best!

Wednesday: Wear a tie-dye shirt or a tie!

 Our class will read "Because Amelia Smiled" by David Ezra Stein

We will tell a classmate why we think they're super!

Thursday: Wear your favorite superhero shirt or colors (no costumes, please.)

Our class will read "Spork" by Kyo Maclear

We will make cards for an adult in our school.

Friday: Wear Robinson School Shirt/Red & Black

Our class will read "Friends to the End" by Bradley Greive

*In Science, we will continue learning about how light and how in travels through fabrics.

*We will finish up our Mid Year Math assessment this week and finish up with Unit 5 of Everyday Math.  We will continue to compare numbers and find the difference in numbers.

*A new spelling list will go home on Monday.  There are activities shown on the back to give as examples for your child to practice.  You can do as many nights of practice as your child needs.  If they only need one night, that's fine!  If they need four nights of practice, that's fine too!  

*Most Tuesdays and Thursdays I will send home a math homework to be returned the next day.

*The class is doing an awesome job during reading groups and I'm so happy with the growth I've been seeing.  Many students are beginning to read books with chapters (2-5 chapters.)  Please take a look at the reading log I send home with students before they begin reading.  Most nights I send students home to read one or two chapters a night.  Please only read what is assigned so we can focus on different strategies each reading group, such as making predictions, making connections and reading with fluency.

Update January 17th

*This is a reminder that there is No School on 

Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

*Since it is a short week of school, we will home this week's spelling list on Friday.  Students will be working on blends with the letter r, for example: frog, crib, pride.

*In Math, we will focus on finding the difference between numbers and creating subtraction number models (equations.)  We will also begin our mid-year math assessment to see how students are doing with the concepts we've learned throughout the year.

*In Science, we will experiment with sound and learn how movement creates sound.  We will explore using different musical instruments.

*In Writing, we will continue to learn and write about facts vs. opinions.

Looking Ahead:
February 14th- Valentine's Party: I will send a Sign Up soon for volunteers and donations of food.

Winter Break- February 17-21.  We return to school February 24th.

Update January 10th

*In Math, we will measure crooked paths, continue to compare numbers and continue to work with place value (tens and ones.)

*In writing, students will begin our Opinion Writing Unit.  We learn the difference between a fact and an opinion.  This can be very difficult for first graders.  Many of them believe their opinions are facts!  We will begin to make opinions and back them up with facts.

*We will finish our Social Studies unit on Mapping this week. Students will explore and create a map key for the United States.  We will also finish reading the book Around the World, Who's Been There and finish documenting where the character Miss Lewis stopped along her journey around the World.

*In Science, we will begin our Unit on Light and Sound.  This week, students will answer the question: How does light help you see?

*We had a new student start in our class this week.  You can find an updated friendship list using this link:
Mrs. Conway's Friendship List


Looking Ahead:

Monday, January 20- No School MLK JR Day

Update January 3rd

*This Tuesday, January 7th is School Store for first grade.  As a holiday gift, I gave out coupon books to the students.  One of the coupons is for 50 cents to spend at School Store.  Students can "cash in" their coupon at this week's School Store or save it for another time this school year.

*We are in need of empty paper towels rolls (just the cardboard roll that's left over.)  We will use the rolls to make number scrolls in math.

*In Math, we are beginning Unit 5.  Our focus will be on place values (tens and ones place) and working with a number grid and larger number scroll.

*In Social Studies, we will explore maps of Massachusetts, The United States and the World.  Students will identify important landmarks and cities.  They will also create map keys and add compass roses to their maps.

*Spelling and Math homework (Tuesday and Thursday nights) will begin again this week.  Students will also continue to come home with reading books a couple of times a week.  As a reminder, if specific chapters are assigned please only read these chapters. We are working on making predictions and collecting clues in our books.  This is difficult to do if they've already read on.  Thanks!

*There is still time to be a Mystery Reader in our class. The students love having their favorite adults come in to read to their class.  Please send me an email if you would like to set up a time to come in and read!  cconway@westfordk12.us

Looking Ahead:

January 20th- No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Update December 13th

*Friday will be pajama day at Robinson.  Students (and winter party volunteers) are welcome to wear their pajamas to school.  Students can bring slippers to wear in class, but must have regular shoes for recess and to get to and from school.  We will also have a school wide holiday sing-along and a dance party to celebrate making our fundraising goal for the Turkey Trot.  Also, we reached our goal (plus more) for the hats and mittens drive.  Mrs. Boylan will be throwing a pie in Mr. Middlemiss' face at the sing-along.  It is sure to be a super fun day!

*On Friday, we will have our Winter Party.  Thank you for all the volunteers and donations of food and beverages.  The party is from 1:45-2:30.  Volunteers should arrive around 1:30 and donations can be dropped off anytime before 1:30.  Thanks!

*In Math, we will finish up Unit 4 and the students will have a math assessment on Monday and Wednesday.

*We will not have spelling this week.  We also will not have spelling the week we get back from vacation (since it's only a two day week.)

*We will learn about holiday traditions celebrated around the week this week.  Students will learn about Las Posadas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year and Christmas.

*We will write and share about our family's holiday traditions this week in writing.

Looking Ahead:

December 21-January 1st- No School, We will return on January 2nd.

January 20th- No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Update December 6th

*If you are interested in volunteering or donating food/beverages for our Winter Party (Friday, December 20th) please follow the link to sign up through sign up genius.  Volunteers would need to arrive by 1:30pm.  Food would also need to be dropped off before 1:30.  Thanks so much! 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4DA8A62BABF85-winter

*This week we will finish Unit 4 of Everyday Math.  Our focus is on making combinations of 10 (addition facts) and adding 3 numbers.  We will learn to play Fishing for 10.  This game can be played at home with a regular deck of cards by taking out the Jacks, Queens and Kings.

*Last week in Social Studies, we explored maps and filled in areas on our Robinson School Map.  Next week, we will learn about cardinal direction and build our own compass rose.  We will also find our house on a map of Westford.

*Please return the Holiday Traditions Homework by Wednesday.  We will use this for writing later this week/next week.

*In Recess Club, we will review the 4 Zones of Regulation and talk about ways to get back in the green zone (ready to learn) when we go into the blue (sad/tired,) yellow (upset) and red (angry/destructive) zones.

Update November 27th

*I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  It was nice to meet with all of you this week to discuss your child's progress in first grade.  Thank you for taking the time to come in and meet with me!  

*This Thursday, December 5th is an 12:15pm Early Dismissal Day.  We will have snack in the morning.  Please send a note if your child's dismissal plans are changed for the day.

*Over the next several weeks, we will begin to learn about Fall/Winter holidays. The holidays we will focus on throughout our time are:

Diwali

Hanukkah

Las Posadas

Chinese New Year
Christmas

If there is a winter holiday your family celebrates that's not on this list please let me know.  I would love to add a holiday your family celebrates to our list to learn about!

*In Social Studies, we will begin our new unit on Mapping. We will explore maps from all over the world and also our school map.  We will learn about the features found on maps.

*In Math, we will focus on collecting data, using tally charts and bar graphs.  We will also practice addition facts.

*Please continue to spend in water bottles to school with your child.  We take frequent water breaks to refuel our body and mind for learning.

*In reading groups, we will focus on character's feelings.  Students will write about how the character is feeling in their reading response journal.

*Our Winter Party is scheduled for Friday, December 20th from 1:45-2:30.  I will send out an email shortly to check in with donations and parent volunteers.  Thanks!

Looking Ahead:

December 5th- 12:20pm Early Release

December 20th- Winter Party/Pajama Day

December 21-January 1st- No School, We will return on January 2nd.

Update November 15th

*In Math, we will continue Unit 4.  Unit 4's focus is on measurement.  We will make estimates and measure objects with standard and non-standard units of measurement.

*In Spelling this week, we will continue to practice writing words with and King-ed at the end. 

*In Writing, we will work on our end of unit Writing Prompt.   I will look for students to use all of the elements of writing we've talked about since the beginning of the year.  Students will be expected to: 

*Use best handwriting- with spaces between words

*Capital letters at beginning of sentences and for names

*Periods or exclamation points at end of sentences

*At least 3 sentences

*Lots of details

*Outside and Inside Feelings

*We will finish our Non-Fiction Features book this week.  

*On Friday morning, we will walk to Crisafulli to meet our book buddies.  Please dress your child for the weather outside.

*On Friday, students will go to the Book Fair in the afternoon.  Students can shop at Book Fair or make a wishlist for you to shop during conferences.

*I am looking forward to seeing you next week to discuss your child's progress.  You should receive an email from signup.com reminding you of your conference time.  However, if you need a reminder, please just send me an email.  

Looking Ahead

November 21st,  - Author Visit- Emilie Boon 

November 22nd- Book Buddies and Book Fair

November 25th- No School, 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th- 2 Hour Delay- 8:30-10:45 Parent/Teacher Conferences 

November 27th- Turkey Trot & 12:20pm Early Release

November 28th and 29th- No School

December 5th- 12:20pm Early Release

Update November 8th

*There is no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.  Thank you to all of those who have served or are continuing to serve in the military to keep us protected!

*I sent home next week's spelling list on Friday (November 8th.) Since there is no school on Monday, I wanted students to have the time to practice words if they would like.  We will continue to focus on words with king Ed at the end.

*The sign up link to sign up for conferences will be found on the Robinson School homepage on Tuesday, November 12th at 3:30pm.  Please sign up for a conference that fits your schedule for either Monday, November 25th or Tuesday, November 26th.

https://www.westfordk12.us/rs

*Thank you for all of the offers to volunteer when author Emilie Boon comes in.  I am all set with two volunteers now.

*In Math, we will finish up our Unit 3 Assessment and begin Unit 4.  The focus for Unit 4 in math is standard and non-standard units of measurement.

*In Writing, we are working on adding transition words (next, last, after that) and fancy words to our writing.

Looking Ahead:

November 11th- No School (Veteran's Day)

November 21st, 12:10-1:10 - Author Visit- Emilie Boon (I am in need of two parent volunteers.  Please email me if you are available.)

November 25th- No School, 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th- 2 Hour Delay- 8:30-10:45 Parent/Teacher Conferences 

November 27th- Turkey Trot & 12:20pm Early Release

November 28th and 29th- No School

December 5th- 12:20pm Early Release

Update November 1st

*On Tuesday, it will be School Store for first grade.  Students are able to purchase small school supplies.  We suggest that you send in no more than $2 for students to spend at School Store.

*We will begin writing our Non-Fiction books "All About Me."  Please send in a photograph of your child to use in their book.  You can also email me a picture and I will print it out.

*This week in Spelling, we will focus on words that end with e.  We call these words King Ed words.  King Ed sits at the end of the word telling the vowel before him to "say your name."  For Example kit becomes kite with King Ed at the end.

*In Math, we will learn about frames and arrows, which will help us practice addition and subtraction facts. We will also practice using a calculator to help with skip counting.

*In Social Studies, we are learning about being good citizens.  We are also learning about leaders in our country (Neil Armstrong, Clara Barton and George Washington.)  We are talking about common character traits of these leaders: brave, hard worker, caring.

*In handwriting, we will continue to work on our lowercase letters.  I'm encouraging students to begin using lowercase letters when appropriate.  Please encourage your child to start their letters at the top for proper letter formation.

*The class once again filled the pom pom jar from showing expected behavior in our classroom.   Last week they voted to watch a "movie." We watched an episode of Super Monsters on Netflix on Halloween morning.

*On November 21st, we will welcome author and illustrator to our school to teach the first graders about being a writer.  I am in need of one more parent volunteer for this time (11:50-1:20.) Please email me if you are available to help.

*We had a great visit with Mr. LaCoste this morning.  I posted a quick video of the students singing "Don't Give Up on Me" on the seesaw app.  Also, be sure to follow the Robinson School Facebook page for more videos and photos which will be uploaded later today and over the weekend. https://www.facebook.com/WPSRobinsonElem/

Looking Ahead:

November 5th- School Store

November 11th- No School (Veteran's Day)

November 21st, 12:10-1:10 - Author Visit- Emilie Boon (I am in need of two parent volunteers.  Please email me if you are available.)

November 25th- No School, 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th- 2 Hour Delay- 8:30-10:45 Parent/Teacher Conferences 

November 27th- 12:20pm Early Release

November 28 & 29- No School

Update October 25th

*This Thursday, October 31st at 12:45pm, is our Harvest Party.  Thank you to the parent volunteers and parents that have signed up to donate items for the party! Students may bring costumes in school to wear only during the Harvest Party.  The costumes should be brought to school in a bag with your child's name on it.  No face paint, masks or weapons will be allowed.  

*In Math, we will practice counting on the number line, counting to add/subtract and skip counting.

*In Social Studies, we learned about leaders and rights/responsibilities.  This week we will create a list of leaders in history and present-day.  We will learn about Neil Armstrong and discuss his character traits.

*In comprehension, we will continue to learn about Non-Fiction features: table of contents, glossary, labels, captions, index, bold words.

*In Spelling, we will work on pattern words that rhyme with -all, -ill and -ell.  I will continue to send home spelling lists.  The activities are optional assignments.

*Star of the Week: I will be the first Star of the Week in our class.  On Friday, I will share personal photos, collections and some of my favorite things with the class.  Each Friday we will choose a new Star of the Week.  Every student will have a chance to share.  When your child is chosen, you will receive a letter with information and a poster for your child to fill out.  My hope is for everyone to have their own special time to share a little bit about themselves.

Looking Ahead

October 31st at 12:45- Harvest Party
November 5th- School Store
November 11th- No School (Veteran's Day)

November 21st, 12:10-1:10 - Author Visit- Salina Yoon (I am in need of two parent volunteers.  Please email me if you are available.)

November 25th- No School, 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th- 2 Hour Delay- 8:30-10:45 Parent/Teacher Conferences 

November 27th- 12:20pm Early Release

November 28 & 29- No School

Update October 18th

*Thank you for sending in donations for our three school parties.  If you have not sent in the $6 donation for parties, you can send it in with your child in their BEE Binder.   I will go out this weekend to get supplies for our first party, the Harvest Party!

*In Math, we begin Unit 3.  Our focus this week is finding the parts of a number story and their totals.  We will also play domino top it.  Domino Top It is a game you could play at home if you have a set of dominoes.

*Domino Top-It*

1.    Place all of the dominoes on the table face down.

2.    Each player turns over one domino and counts the dots on each end of the domino.

3.    In turn, players say the number model corresponding to their domino; i.e., 4 + 7 =11 (for 4 dots on one end and 7 dots on the other).

4.    The player with the largest sum takes all of the dominoes from that round.

5.    Play continues until all dominoes are gone.

6.    The player with the most dominoes at the end of the game is the winner.

*Reading Groups are going really well.  Some of you have noticed students coming home with reading response journals in their reading bags.  Most of the time I send these home just so you can see what we're working on in reading group.  If I'm expecting the students to do any work in them at home, I will mark that on the reading log.  

*We will begin to learn about Non-Fiction features this week.  We will find features in a read aloud book and then students will explore other non-fiction books from our classroom library to find features.  

*We will begin a social studies unit focusing on Civics.  This week our focus will be on discussing groups we are part of  and the roles different people play.  We will also learn the word "citizen" and talk about what good citizens do at home, school and in our community.

*In Recess Club, we will review expected behaviors and students will share expected behaviors they noticed over the week.  We will read the book How to Lose All of Your Friends and make a list of unexpected behaviors at school.

Looking Ahead

October 31st at 12:45- Harvest Party
November 5th- 1st Grade School Store

November 11th- No School (Veteran's Day observed)

November 25th- No School, 2-8pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th- 2 Hour Delay- 8:30-10:45 Parent/Teacher Conferences 

November 27th- 12:20pm Early Release

November 28 & 29- No School

Update October 13th

There is no school Monday, October 14th or Tuesday, October 15th.

*Since this is a short week, we will not be sending home a spelling list.  I will send home math homework on Thursday only.

*In Math, we will finish up Unit 2.  Our focus during this unit has been on solving addition and subtraction number stories and using multiple strategies and tools to solve.  We will finish this week with a math assessment to check where students are and allow me to plan for the next unit.

*Last week in writing, we focused on the inside story of our small moment stories.  The outside story is what happened.  For example: We went apple picking with our cousins.  The apples were high up on the trees and hard to reach.  My big cousin had to help me."  The inside story is how you felt.  For example,"It was the best time ever!"  In first grade, many students inside stories are simply "it was fun."  Last week we created a list of interesting and different ways of saying "it was fun."  This week, we will create a list of ways to say "it was not fun."  Students will practice using these interesting ways of sharing their inside story in pieces they have already finished.

*Last week, we began Recess Club.  In Recess Club, we use the new Mindfulness Space in our school to learn social skills needed to navigate first grade.  Last week, we reviewed what expected behaviors we should see at school (listening to the speaker, hands are for helping, safe bodies.)  This week, our focus will be on what we think friendship is and what is expected and unexpected in friendships.  We will read a book called "You Are Friendly" by Todd Snow.  Student's training assignment for the week will be looking out for expected and friendly behaviors.  They will also practice expected behaviors at recess, school, home, one the bus and in the community.

*On Friday, we will meet our 4th grade Book Buddies from Crisafulli. The 4th graders will come to visit us at Robinson.  Each student will be paired with one or two 4th grade buddies.  They will converse, read with one another and get to know each other over the course of the school year.  Next month we will travel to Crisafulli.

*Just recently, we welcomed a new student to our classroom.  Everyone did such a great job of welcoming her! I have updated the friendship list with her contact information.  You can access the list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10idzniGVzYc9hg9ncmcAe6JUzbt0Jvw-RYWB8-vHCI8/edit?usp=sharing

Update October 7th

*This week, the students welcomed a new fish into our classroom.  Our fish is named Chicken and he is very happy to join our classroom.  Students are taking turns feeding Chicken and reading to him during Read to Someone.

*In Math, we will practice using a calculator and work on change to more and change to less number stories.

**In Writing, we are writing "small moment" stories.  Small moment stories are taking a big story like going on a trip and picking one small moment from the trip to write about.  For example, the plane ride or your favorite ride at Disney.  

*In Science, we will talk about what body parts help different animals to survive.  We will observe our new fish, Chicken.  We will also discuss how parents take care of their offspring.

*On Wednesday, we will have an all school community meeting to talk about the "i" in Spirit, Inclusion.  Our class will lead community meeting by teaching the school a morning greeting we do often called Snowball.

*If you have not signed up for Seesaw yet, please join us. I'm updating often with student work and fun information about things going on in our classroom. The link to sign up and follow your student's work is here: https://app.seesaw.me/s/438-654-585

*Last week I emailed volunteer times to everyone who sent back a volunteer form. If you think you signed up to volunteer in our class and you haven't heard from me, please send me an email.

*Our Harvest (Halloween) party is on Thursday, October 31st in the afternoon. We have 3 parties in first grade. I am asking each student to send in a $6 donation to help with the costs of the 3 parties. If you could send in the donation by the middle of next week, that would be helpful!

Looking Ahead:

Monday, October 14th- No School, Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 15th- No School, Professional Development