We finished our studies on space and have plunged into learning about the oceans on Earth. A favorite activity by the Kindergartners is to help create the ocean wall, where an assortment of sea plants and animals are represented. Students helped paint and cut out the animals and eventually, Kindergartners will be giving informational tours about the sea creatures to their younger peers.
Kindergartners will also apply their knowledge of sea life when they visit the Estes McDoniel Marine Lab later in the month. This is a fully functioning marine lab, located at a nearby elementary school. Tours are given by 5th graders running the lab with plenty of hands on opportunities to touch some of the sea life.
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 do activities celebrating the number 100 such as graphing 100 shapes, making a collage with the number 100, stacking and building with 100 plastic cups, and imagining what we would do with $100!
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.
REMINDERS:
No school on Monday, 2/17 in honor of President’s Day.
Friday, 2/21 is the primary field trip to the Discovery Museum. All primary students will attend. Please have your child wear their red FMS shirt.
Thursday, 2/27 is the Kindergarten field trip to the marine lab located at Estes McDoniel Elementary school from 9:15am-11:30am. Kindergartners are asked to wear their red FMS shirt and bring a disposable lunch, including bags and containers.
THANKS:
A great big thanks to Graham, Carl, and their families for providing delicious snacks and beautiful flowers for our classroom.