Getting Ready for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Kindergarten students worked on folders to give to their parents at conferences.  The folders would contain some of the stories they have written during the first quarter of school.  They wrote many of the words they know and decorated the folder with watercolor paints.  

We want to thank all the parents who were able to come to conferences!  The home/school connection is so important.  It was exciting to celebrate how students are learning and growing.  

Science Update

We continue to study Wood and Paper.  Our focus these past two weeks have been on how particleboard and plywood are made.  Our classroom of scientists enjoy beginning each lesson with a question. Together the class makes a hypothesis, and uses hands on activities to test their ideas.  We conclude the lesson by recording our observations in our Science Journals.  

Making Particleboard

 Making Plywood

Magic is happening on the Learning Carpet

In the beginning of the year, I read a story about a magic carpet.  I told the class that we have a magic carpet in our room.  I call it our Magic Learning Carpet.  Students were instructed that if they follow the classroom expectations while on the carpet, magic will happen!  I want to announce that magic is indeed happening in our classroom.  Students are learning and growing!  It is exciting to see.  

Each morning our class writes a morning message together.  Students each have a specific day for sharing their message.   We are working hard at using the verbal pathways for correct letter formation.  

We have been learning about the different kinds of fiction books we have in our classroom library.

Veterans Day

Luther Elementary School held a special assembly on Friday morning, November 11, 2011 to honor those who have served and are serving our country.  It was a wonderful way to begin the day!