We had a very eventful week in first grade. The students had many stories to share about their adventures over Spring Break. We were lucky enough to have Kindra Reynolds and her family watch our gerbils for the week. She had some interesting stories to share with her peers on Monday morning. Monday was also a great day as the students were excited about free dress of choice day and the pizza party! Thank you again for sending in reams of paper it was appreciated!
Field Trip: The field trip permission slip was sent home in the Friday folder. We will be seeing an IMAX about rain forest animals visiting the Exhibition Health exhibit. The human body is the last unit we study in science and rain forest habitats is one of the first. Each group will also have the opportunity explore space, rocks and minerals at the museum. We are also planning a field trip to Barr Lake on May 23rd. We were able to go their last year and it was lots of fun! We will divide the students into small groups and each will have a naturalist to guide a nature walk. We will also visit the nature center, have lunch at the pavilion and do a bug sweep after lunch.
Math: My math class has been examining and exploring polygons, symmetry and three dimensional shapes. The students were thrilled to create their own giant polygons, cubes and cut three dimensional shapes. Please check the photo page to take a glimpse into some of our math activities.
Science: The students have been learning about rocks, minerals and gems. Please stop by if you have any time to observe any of our 14 crystals experiments. I'm sure if you asked your child how to make them, they would be able to share the steps detail by detail.
Social Studies: The students have continued their unit of American Symbols with Mrs. McCleskey. The were excited to tell me who Betsy Ross was and the American flag. They also watched the live web cam of the bald eagle in Decorah, Iowa sitting on its nest. They even saw the babies!
Writing: We are continuing to focus on specific details in our writing pieces. If you have some time please stop into the room to read the incredible stories the students have written.
Please refer to the photo page to give you a snapshot of the learning that took place this week. As always thanks for all you do!
Mrs. Freeman
