3/22 News & Updates

Dear Families,

Happy Weekend!

You have probably noticed that your child's reading log is slightly different.  When you child finishes any book (home or school), it should be recorded and you may sign next to the title.  My hope is that when you sign off, you also have a discussion about the book.  Some of the children have finished a historical fiction book club book, so I hope you will hear about those books. Please remind your child to use correct capitalization with book titles.

On Wednesday we will go to the Portland Museum of Art from 9:30-11:30.  If you have not come along on a trip yet, there will be 3 more this year- Pineland Farms, Maine Maritime, and the Yarmouth Historical Society. The dates are not finalized yet.

Here are some highlights of what's happening in the classroom...

*learning/practicing new vocabulary during morning meeting

*helping shapes move into the correct apartment in the town of Symmetry

*writing reports, conferencing, and creating a digital book/ Google presentation

*experimenting with air resistance with K'nex vehicles

*finishing our read aloud, Pippi Longstocking

*enjoying tea from the Aerogarden

*learning about maple sugaring in Maine

And, coming soon...

*The Secret Garden

*creating "text sets"- a variety of writing styes that are connected by topic/theme

*writing our play

If you happen to take advantage of tomorrow's "Maine Maple Sunday," your child is welcome to come back and share her/his experience.  This can be as simple as a share, or more complex- like a Google presentation. There is no pressure with this, but we would love to learn more about maple sugaring.

Happy Spring!
 Warmly, Renee