Math, Computer Research, Pizza, Ice Cream - Wow! First Grade is Fun!

During our math explorations on Friday, a favorite activity was "Make My Design". One child chooses 6 pattern blocks and his partner has to take the same blocks. The first partner creates a design with his blocks behind the shield. The other partner has to try to recreate the same design with only verbal directions from his partner. So cool! Try it with your child at home! You will be amazed at the "thinking" that takes place!

Success!

Mrs. Bottoni had a blast playing Coin Exchange with the children.

Thursday was "Dress Down Day" for first grade, but that did not stop the learning in our class. We are learning how to write a research report. Here the children work with partners at the computer to research an animal. They completed a graphic organizer with information on the animal's anatomy, habitat, diet, and other interesting facts. During Writer's Workshop on Monday, they will be using the graphic organizer to help them complete a research report on their chosen animal.

In case you are wondering why we are not in uniform, First grade won the contest for the most tickets bought for the Big Event! So, Thursday was a very special day for us! First graders were able to "dress down" and wear our favorite clothes. We also had a pizza party at lunch and then ice cream sundaes! Yum! Thank you to all who helped First Grade to win this special day!




Volunteers for March 8 - 12:

• Tuesday - Art - Erin Ross (12:05)
• Thursday - Library Check-out - Jodie Gayoso (2:05)
• Friday - Math Game cancelled due to Field Day
• Friday - Parent Reader - Kerry Kriseman (2:20)

Field Day will take place on the morning of Friday, March 12. Your child needs to wear a shirt to represent the color of their team. Information came home last week. They may wear that shirt for the day and do not need to change into uniforms.

Spring Break March 15 - 19! Have fun! I'm hoping to be able to spend spring break with my first grandchild if he decides it is time to enter the world! So, just in case, I will go ahead and list the volunteers for the week after spring break.

Volunteers for March 22 - 26:

• Tuesday - Art - Radha Moorthy-Clink (12:05)
• Thursday - Library Check-out - Anne Dowling (2:05)
• Friday - Math Game - Perry Ross - (9:00) This may be cancelled or postponed due to Relay for Life activities. Please check with me during that week. If I am not at school due to playing grandma, you can e-mail me and I will let you know!
• Friday - Parent Reader - Sharon Cannella (2:20)

Relay for Life takes place Friday, March 26.