Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

For project we made a skeleton that can move with brads. (Jackson)

Today we made a skeleton puzzle. (Ariel)

Today we had music. We played songs. (Leo)

For writing we started our how to books. It tells you steps. Mrs. Hotchkiss showed mine! We wrote a list of things we need and drew pictures. We added steps. (George)

We did word games. In word games we did a chopping game where we chop the sounds and blend them together. (Lux and Phoebe)

We graphed the weather. It was in the blue. It was 37 degrees this morning. We went outside for lunch recess. We are going to vote for last recess. (Cora)

We read a skeleton book. We had to guess the animal skeletons. (Ellen)

Today Cora was the teacher assistant. (Leo)

Today was spring pictures. (Presley)

Today is Mrs. Hotchkiss’ due date! (Sarah)

Have a wonderful night!

Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

We had P.E. (Sophie)

We did the calendar. (Lux)

We had Monday News. (Jackson)

For project we learned about bones and our skeleton. Without popsicles sticks the body flopped over but with popsicle sticks it stood up straight. At snack we watched a video about bones. (George)

For math we played Growing Train. (Caleb) We are working on addition!

We did Daily 5. We got to pick whatever we wanted. (Evie)

At read aloud we read a book about skeletons. In the book it talked about how bones connect. It is called joints. (Sarah)

We had play time inside. (Ellen)

We did the weather. It was 49 degrees. It was in the green and rainy. (Cora)

We watched the announcements video. (Phoebe)

We did the schedule. (Avie)

Spring pictures are tomorrow! These are optional. Only kids ordering pictures will have their pictures taken. Please make sure your child’s envelope or online order confirmation is printed and in the folder tomorrow morning!

No school on Wednesday because of teacher professional development.

Have a wonderful night!

Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

We had Sarah’s dad come over and he talked about flossing. He is a dentist. (Presley)

We made teeth project. We had to put 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. (Leo)

We had Media. (Jackson)

We went outside. (Evie)

Sarah’s mom brought pink donuts to celebrate Mrs. Hotchkiss’ baby. (Jesse)

We had math workstations. (Caleb)

We had library checkout. (Ariel)

We made a tooth book. (Lux)

For read aloud we read Nice Try Tooth Fairy. We also had a 2nd grade guest reader. (George)

We did the weather. It was 36 degrees. (Cora)

Zellie was the teacher assistant. (Avie)

We practiced flossing. (Lux)

We did the little cards on the Smartboard in Fundations. (Leo)

Reading bags are coming home today! Please have your child read these books to you over the weekend! Return the books, bookmark, and bag on Monday. Enjoy the weekend!!

Hi Parents!

For math today we had 2 popsicle sticks and we made an equal sign with them. We used the counters to make equal numbers on both sides. (Jesse)

We had art. In art we used clay. We made fish or dragons. (Lux)

We learned about animal teeth. (Ariel)

For read aloud we read Moose’s Loose Tooth. It was funny because the animals pulled the tooth and the elephant swallowed the tooth. (George)

Mrs. Wilson came. (Jackson) Mrs. Wilson shadowed me again today! She is so excited to work with the class! I am 5 days out from my due date. Mrs. Wilson will send home a daily email and send Class Dojo updates while I am away.

We switched math workstation partners. (Liam)

We had morning meeting. We wrote on our whiteboards. It was fun! (Evie)

We had counselor. We learned about safe and non-safe touches. We should report touches that are not safe. (Sarah) A note from the counselors is coming home today!

We did the schedule. (Caleb)

We did writing. We practiced telling our how to stories. (Ellen)

We did the weather and it was 45 degrees this morning. We went outside. (Cora)

Today was 115 days of school. (Leo)

We did Daily 5. (Presley)

We did whiteboards. We wrote the date. (Phoebe)

Have a wonderful evening!

Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

Today was my birthday! (Sophie)

For math we counted down. We used fruit loops to count backwards. We took one and ate it as we counted down. (George)

We read Tooth Trouble. (Caleb)

We did word games. (Lux)

We had writing. We had to think about what we could teach someone how to do. We wrote about our how to book ideas. (Leo and Evie)

We had snack and Sophie passed out cookies. (Sarah)

We had math workstations. (Olivia)

We did music. We learned 2 songs and did a bit of math. (Jackson and Jesse)

We did the weather. It was 48 degrees outside. (Phoebe)

We did Daily 5. (Presley)

We did project. We sorted good things and bad things for our teeth. We glued them. One tooth was happy and one was sad because it had a cavity. (Cora)

We did the schedule. We did calendar. (Avie)

Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

We read Oh The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You. It had Cat in the Hat. To stay healthy, you should take a shower. (Caleb and Sarah)

For math we did Makerspace. We used electricity things called Snap Circuits. We used a board to snap them on! (George)

We had P.E. In P.E. we played a game where you throw balls at people’s pins. We could guard. We ran and did toy soldiers. (Evie)

Today Sophie was teacher assistant. (Ariel)

Today was the high temperature was 59 degrees. (Ellen)

We made hats about how to stay healthy. (Jackson)

For project we wrote one way to be healthy. (Avie)

We did writing. We looked at How to do books. (Phoebe)

We did word games. We did thumbs up and thumbs down for if it rhymed or didn’t rhyme. (Cora)

We have been in school 113 days. (Leo)

I wanted to say thank you so much for meeting with me at Parent Teacher Conferences last week! I had 100% attendance! It is so nice touching base with all of you! I am so proud of your kiddos and how far they have come this year!

Have a wonderful night!

Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

We did Monday News. (Jackson)

We did library. We read a really cool book. (Avie)

For math we sorted money. We worked as a team. We mixed them up so it was more challenging. They were quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. (George, Caleb, Ellen, and Leo)

It was in the blue. (Sophie)

Mr. Hotchkiss’ dad came to read to us! He read Green Eggs and Ham. (Lux)

We did the calendar. It is March! (Caleb)

It was the 112th day of school. (Cora)

We read What Pet Should I Get? By Dr. Seuss. Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday! (Presley)

We did Fundations. We did magnet boards. We made words. (Liam)

Olivia was the teacher assistant. (Evie)

We did the rules. (Phoebe)

For project we did a Dr. Seuss packet. (Sarah)

Please make sure your student returns their plastic bag of paper books and bookmark every Monday. I had several students forget today. Please return these as soon as possible so they can take home new books on Friday!

Thank you!!