The Week of February 29th

Weekly Newsletter

Winn-Dixie (the book)

We have been reading the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo together as a class. I would like to plan a celebration for  March 11th like the one that Opal organizes in the book. Please sign up to send in an item for our celebration at the following link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fabac2aa6f49-because

Black History Celebration

We celebrated Black History Month as a school last Thursday. There was dancing, singing and even a short play on the grassy area behind our school. The students enjoyed the ceremony and sang and danced themselves despite the cold weather.

Compass Learning

Compass Learning is an important resource that focuses on areas of concern for each student individually.  This website uses test result data to tailor practice to individual student needs. If your child does not know their username please email me, so I can get it to you. I have added the Compass Learning link to this page. It is to the right of this post under the the Important Links tab.

Dates to Remember:

2/28– March 4th International Montessori Week

3/1-4/20- SRI and MAP Testing

3/11-  9 Week Period Ends

3/11- Because of Winn-Dixie Party

3/14-3/18 SPRING BREAK

4/12-4/20 GMAS Testing

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 24 students: 

**We are a PEANUT FREE classroom.**  

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

2/29   Dallas

3/7     Dallas

3/14   Spring Break

3/21   Dajshea

This Week's Lessons : (students continue to work on previous lessons)

Language/Reading

Writing Across the Curriculum  

4 Square Writing

Informational Writing

Arithmetic 

Stamp Game +x-/

Fraction Shapes

Comparing Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Improper Fractions

Properties of Multiplication

Money

Telling Time to the Minute

Rounding

Measurement

Geometry-
Angles
Perimeter/Area
Quadrilaterals

Geometric Shapes- Faces, Vertices 

Science:

Months of the Year

Seasons

Fossils

States of Matter

Magnetic Force

Social Studies:

Maps

Continents/ Oceans

Hemispheres/Equator

Latitude/Longitude

Historical Figures Research

Economic Connections

Practical Life:

Nutritionist

The Week of February 22nd

Weekly Newsletter

Winn-Dixie

Our class pet, Winn-Dixie, has been experiencing metamorphosis. He came to us as a tadpole and we have watched him transform into a froglet, soon to be a frog. Students come into the classroom excited to see Winn-Dixie's changes every morning! He will be moving into the fish bowl this week and we will continue to observe our pet in his new habitat.

Winn-Dixie (the book)

We have been reading the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo together as a class. I would like to plan a celebration for  March 11th like the one that Opal organizes in the book. I will be sending out a Sign-Up Genius request for donations to our party soon. Please be on the lookout!

Compass Learning

***There are some students that are not logging in to Compass Learning at all. This work is on the workplan of every 2nd and 3rd grade student. It is an important resource that focuses on areas of concern for each student individually.  This website uses test result data to tailor practice to individual student needs. If your child does not know their username please email me, so I can get it to you. I have added the Compass Learning link to this page. It is to the right of this post under the the Important Links tab.

Sidewalk Arts Festival 

The Sidewalk Arts Festival will be held on (date correction) **February 26th. This event is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and all of the proceeds go to Charles Ellis Erdkinder (Middle School) field trips. Please see Ms. Kami for details.

Dates to Remember:

2/22 – 26th PTA Science Celebration Week

2/26-  $1 Dress up as your favorite Montessori Material
2/26-  Sidewalk Arts Festival

2/28– March 4th International Montessori Week

3/11-  9 Week Period Ends

3/14-3/18 SPRING BREAK

4/12-4/20 GMAS Testing

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 24 students: 

**We are a PEANUT FREE classroom.**  

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

2/22   Macie

2/29   Dallas

3/7     Dallas

This Week's Lessons : (students continue to work on previous lessons)

Language/Reading

Writing Across the Curriculum  

4 Square Writing

Informational Writing

Arithmetic 

Stamp Game +x-/

Fraction Shapes

Comparing Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Improper Fractions

Properties of Multiplication

Money

Telling Time to the Minute

Rounding

Geometry-
Angles
Perimeter/Area
Quadrilaterals

Geometric Shapes- Faces, Vertices 

Science:

Months of the Year

Seasons

Fossils

The Life Cycle of a Frog

States of Matter

Social Studies:
Jackie Robinson
Marian Anderson

Historical Figures Research

The Branches of Government
The Levels Government

Practical Life:

Meteorologist

The Week of February 15th

Weekly Newsletter

Valentine Exchange 

Students did a wonderful job making and decorating their 3D figures! There were many creative and impressive designs to behold. They also enjoyed delivering Valentines to all of their friends. Congratulations on a job well done!

The students of Room 21 also enjoyed eating a representation of layered soil on Friday afternoon! They used ingredients to represent the layers of bedrock, subsoil, topsoil and even had some humus to make their soil nutrient rich! Please ask your student if they can remember the different layers of soil and their attributes.  

 

Compass Learning

***There are some students that are not logging in to Compass Learning at all. This work is on the workplan of every 2nd and 3rd grade student. It is an important resource that focuses on areas of concern for each student individually.  This website uses test result data to tailor practice to individual student needs. If your child does not know their username please email me, so I can get it to you. I have added the Compass Learning link to this page. It is to the right of this post under the the Important Links tab.

Sidewalk Arts Festival 

The Sidewalk Arts Festival will be held on (date correction) **February 26th. This event is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and all of the proceeds go to Charles Ellis Erdkinder (Middle School) field trips. Please see Ms. Kami for deta

Dates to Remember:

2/15 HOLIDAY for ALL – Presidents’ Day

2/19 PTA Father – Daughter Dance

2/19 Spring Picture Day

2/18  Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart

2/22 – 26th PTA Science Celebration Week

2/26  $1 Dress up as your favorite Montessori Material

2/28 – March 4th International Montessori Week

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 24 students: 

**We are a PEANUT FREE classroom.**  

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

2/16   Kai (4 Days)
2/22   Macie

2/29   Dallas

3/7     Dallas

This Week's Lessons : (students continue to work on previous lessons)

Language/Reading

Writing Across the Curriculum  

4 Square Writing

Informational Writing

Arithmetic 

Stamp Game +x-/

Fraction Shapes

Comparing Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Improper Fractions

Properties of Multiplication

Money

Telling Time to the Minute

Perimeter/Area
Rounding

Geometry-

Quadrilaterals

Geometric Shapes- Faces, Vertices 

Science:

Months of the Year

Seasons

Fossils

The Life Cycle of a Frog

States of Matter

Social Studies:

Historical Figures Research

The Branches of Government
The Levels Government

Practical Life:

Energy Conservationist

The Week of February 8th

Weekly Newsletter

**DATE CORRECTION**

Last Week of Tutorial 

Tutorial will end this week due to budget constraints. The final day of after school tutorial will be Thursday, February 11th.

These are the Parent Education opportunities for the 2nd Semester. If possible, please make time in your schedule for these informative events.

Sidewalk Arts Festival 

The Sidewalk Arts Festival will be held on February 29th. This event is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and all the proceeds go to Charles Ellis Erdkinder (Middle School) field trips. Please see Ms. Kami for details.

 

Valentine Project

Please be on the lookout for a class list for Valentines that will be sent home on Monday.

Compass Learning

2nd and 3rd grade students should be using the Compass Learning website at home if they have access to the internet. Usernames and passwords were sent home with 2nd and 3rd graders. If you did not receive them please send me an email so I can get them to you. I have added the Compass Learning link to this page. It is to the right of this post under the the Important Links tab.

Dates to Remember:

2/2nd – 12th Carnation Sales for Athletic Program

2/11th February 6:30 – 7:30 PM Montessori 101 Rob Keys- Presentation – Follow the Child

2/12th PINK-OUT Dress-Down Day $1 – Susan B. Komen

2/15th HOLIDAY for ALL – Presidents’ Day

2/19th PTA Father – Daughter Dance

2/18th & 19th Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart

2/22nd – 26th PTA Science Celebration Week

2/26th  $1 Dress up as your favorite Montessori Material

2/28th – March 4th International Montessori Week

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 24 students: 

**We are a PEANUT FREE classroom.**  

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

2/8     Wyatt

2/16   Kai (4 Days)
2/22   Macie

This Week's Lessons : (students continue to work on previous lessons)

Language/Reading

Writing Across the Curriculum  

4 Square Writing

Informational Writing

Arithmetic 

Stamp Game +x-/

Fraction Shapes

Comparing Fractions

Mixed Numbers

Improper Fractions

Properties of Multiplication

Money

Telling Time

Perimeter/Area
Rounding

Geometry-

Constructive Triangles

Geometric Shapes- Faces, Vertices 

Science:

Soil/Fossils

The Life Cycle of a Frog

States of Matter

The Solar System

Social Studies:

Historical Figures Research

The Branches of Government
The Levels Government

Practical Life:

Zoologist