LifeTown Outing on Monday 2/24

We are in need of Kleenex

Peek at the Week

• Little Red Ridinghood has been the theme of the week as we explore the world of make-believe in relation to the Unique Learning Unit of the month
• For math this month, we are learning about shapes
• Our letter this week was Rr

Look Ahead

Monday 2/24 – LifeTown for Community Based Instruction

Tuesday 2/25- No School for Students

Tuesday 3/4- Early Release

Tuesday 3/11- Early Release

Tuesday 3/18- Early Release

March 22nd-31st No School

Pictures of the Week

We are in need of Kleenex

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week was, The Little Valentine by Hands on Holiday Reading. In this classroom favorite, someone comes knocking at the door. Who can it be? It is our animal friends bringing valentines. The valentines have messages that are fun to read, and it’s fun to figure out who gets which one. The story is rhyming and predictable, so the children can tell a part of the story using a big mack button. Your kiddos all love to help read the story. Click on the button below to enjoy the story at home with your child. Reading the same stories at home helps the students make a home/school connection and allows them the chance to let you know what they have been reading all week at school
• We did paintings on cavnas for Valentines’ Day
• For math this month, we are learning about shapes
• Our letter this week was Qq
• We had our Valentine exchange with our 2nd grade buddies

Pictures of the Week

Look Ahead

Monday 2/17 No School Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 2/18- Early Release

Monday 2/24 – LifeTown for Community Based Instruction

Tuesday 2/25- No School for Students

Tuesday 3/4- Early Release

Tuesday 3/11- Early Release

Tuesday 3/18- Early Release

March 22nd-31st No School

School Resumes April 1st…No Fooling

Peek at the Week

• The Unique Learning System topic for February is Make-Believe/History using the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• Our story this week was, Love Monster by Rachel Bright and Hugs and Kisses by Eric Carle’. Click on the button below to enjoy the story at home with your child. Reading the same stories at home helps the students make a home/school connection and allows them the chance to let you know what they have been reading all week at school
• For math this month, we are learning about shapes

Valentine’s Day Party

Our Valentine’s Party will be on Friday, February 14th.  This is a special time for the kids to remember those whom they care about.  Most children really look forward to giving and receiving Valentine cards.  Below you will find our class name list.  Please send your child’s Valentine cards once you have prepared them.  Help your child fill them out at home and send them in a bag with their name clearly marked on the outside.  We do not have time to do them for your child at school..  Thank you for your help!

• Yasmeen
• Gianna
• Liliana 
• Adam
• Elora

Needed Items

• Kleenx
• Plastic Spoons
• Plastic Forks

Pictures of the Week

Look Ahead

Tuesday 2/11 – Early Release

Monday 2/17 No School Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 2/18- Early Release

Tuesday 2/25- No School for Students

Our sweet Gianna is off the ventilator and doing great without it! She is such a little fighter.

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week is Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner. In this story a young boy builds a snowman and then imagines what fun things he could do with his snowman if he didn’t melt away and he stayed all year long. Such a fun way to learn about the seasons of the year. Reading the same stories at home helps the students make a home/school connection and allows them the chance to let you know what they have been reading all week at school
• We made snowmen and decided what our favorite season would be for our snowmen.
• Our letters this week were the letters N and O. We are catching up from last week. We tasted oranges, smelled them, touched them, counted them and then turned then into orange juice.
• On Wednesday, we painted snakes for the Chinese New Year with our 2nd grade buddies
• For math this month, we are practicing fractions
• The Unique Learning System topic for January is I Can See, I Can Hear, I Can Smell as we explore our 5 sense for life science

Pictures of the Week

Made With Love 

These blankets are a gift from the Detroit Indian Women’s Association.

Each blanket is double fleece for maximum warmth and hand tied with a special braided knot by their volunteers and members.  We are do grateful!

On Thursday, we welcomed Gianna back to our class. She was the only student this week! Priviate lessons for 2 days and lots of snuggles.

Look Ahead

Tuesday 2/4 – Early Release

Tuesday 2/11 – Early Release

Monday 2/17 No School Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 2/18- Early Release

Tuesday 2/25- No School for Students

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week is Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Write. This colorful story tells a tale of a snowman who is too cold and what happens when he tries to warm up! Click on the button below to enjoy the story at home with your child. Reading the same stories at home helps the students make a home/school connection and allows them the chance to let you know what they have been reading all week at school
• We practice counting how many letters are in our names and then made snowmen ice cream cones with the letters.
• For sciene this week we explored the difference between hot and cold. We felt the difference between cold and warm items.
• Our letter this week was the letter L.
• For math this month, we are practicing fractions
• The Unique Learning System topic for January is I Can See, I Can Hear, I Can Smell as we explore our 5 sense for life science

Pictures of the Week

What is LifeTown?

We will be going to LifeTown on 1/16 & 2/24 this school year. This is our favorite community based instruction for our kiddos! Please be sure to sign the permission slip and send it back

Look Ahead

Tuesday 1/14th – Early Release

Thursday 1/16th LifeTown

Monday 1/20 – No School – MLK Day

Tuesday 1/21 – Early Release

Tuesday 1/28 – Early Release

Gail, Leslie and I wish you the merriest of holidays! May your time with family and friends be filled with good health and joyful memories over the next two weeks. Thank you for all you do for us. We all feel so blessed to have you as part of our classroom family. See you next year!

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week was Presents Under the Tree  by Holiday Hands on Reading.  This story starts with a favorite holiday scene…presents piled under a Christmas tree.  Children get to find which present belongs to them, and then see what’s inside.  The focus is on counting, colors, vocabulary and general holiday fun. 
• On Tuesday, we enjoyed a CBI outing to Fairlane Mall with Liliana. She fits right in with us girls and likes to shop.  
• On Wednesday, we went to see our 2nd grade friends and we sang for them using our buttons. Our kiddos rocked it and the 2nd graders LOVED IT! We also painted festive trees with our friends.
• We made our Christmas Popcorn for our parents and wrapped our gifts. We sure hope you liked them. Giving gifts to those we love is the best!
• We practiced addition and subtraction this week along with 1:1 correspondence, addition and subtraction
• Spirit Week was lots of fun this week. Thank to all who participated

Pictures of the Week

Look Ahead

12/23-1/3 – Winter Holiday Break

January 6th School resumes – 1/2 day – No School in the afternoon

Tuesday 1/7 – Early Release

Tuesday 1/14th – Early Release

Monday 1/20 – No School – MLK Day

Tuesday 1/21 – Early Release

Tuesday 1/28 – Early Release

Happy Birthday Liliana!

This little cutie turned 4 this week. Can’t wait to see how much you grow and learn this coming year!

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week was Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho by William Boniface. This new story stars the 26 letters of the alphabet as they decorate the Christmas Tree. Super cute story and the children loved it. Click the button below and enjoy it at home with your child
• We are still busy doing secret things for our loved ones. Shhhhhh….we aren’t going to tell
• We are still singing Christmas Carols using adaptive technology 
• We have continued our ULS unit on Holiday Traditions

Pictures of the Week

Look Ahead

Tuesday 12/17 – Early Release

Friday 12/20 – Class Holiday Celebration

12/23-1/3 – Winter Holiday Break

January 6th School resumes – 1/2 day – No School in the afternoon

Tuesday 1/7 – Early Release

Tuesday 1/14th – Early Release

Monday 1/20 – No School – MLK Day

Tuesday 1/21 – Early Release

Tuesday 1/28 – Early Release