We concluded our study on space and the solar system with a guest appearance by Dr. Johnny (Jack’s father), as he is a chemist who works with materials that make rockets.
Johnny came to the class with a model rocket, spoke about its parts, and answered general questions from the students about space exploration. Thank you, Johnny!
We appreciate having our parents visit the classroom to present real life experiences and expertise about any subject we are studying. Please refer to the cultural curriculum summary you received at the beginning of the year, or refer to the monthly calendar for a reminder of the subject we are covering for the month and let us know if you are interested in being a guest speaker.
Every year at about this time, the Kindergartners reach the 100th day of instruction. We had a celebration in the afternoon to honor the milestone of being in school for 100 days.
Kindergartners were invited to bring in a set of 100 things. Some students brought in 100 pennies, stickers, or paperclips; we even had a few 100 piece puzzles! We also played games, had a chance to stack and build with 100 plastic cups, and imagined what we would look like when we reached 100 years of age!
Thanks to all of our families who attended Parent/Child night. This evening gives each student a chance to demonstrate their skills and helps parents to see in person some of the work that is done in the classroom on a daily basis.
Sorting animals from Australia.
Walking the line.
We hope that all the families who attended the PTO Family Dance had a good time. A big thanks to the PTO board and parent volunteers who helped make the event a beautiful, fun-filled evening.
REMINDERS:
Thursday, 2/14 is our P1 Classroom Valentine’s Day celebration. Children may wear pajamas and bring in valentines to share with the other students. There are 26 students in our class.
Completing this month’s self-portrait.
No school on Friday, 2/15 due to teacher in-service.
“An exploding nebula.”
No school on Monday, 2/18 in honor of President’s Day.
Completing the 1,000 chain.
Thursday, 2/21 at 8:30am is the next PTO general meeting in the multi purpose room.
Working in the garden, with Daniella, the Green Our Planet gardener.
Thursday, 2/28 is the Kindergarten field trip to the marine lab located at Estes McDoniel Elementary school from 9:45am-1:00pm. Kindergartners are asked to wear their teal blue FMS shirt and bring a disposable lunch, including bags and containers.
THANKS:
A great big thanks to Jack, Ben,and their families for providing delicious snacks and beautiful flowers for our classroom.
