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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Congratulation Yasmeen!

Yasmeen is grateful for her new friends and school. We are all so glad she joined our class.

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week was The Sweet Smells of Christmas by Patricia Scarry. This whimsical story is about and little bear who is discovering all the wonderful smells at this time of year. We made paper apple pie, pine trees, candy cans, gingerbread men, hot chocolate, and oranges and we made them all smell terrific just like the story.
• We are busy doing secret things for our loved ones. Shhhhhh….we aren’t going to tell
• We sang Christmas Carols using adaptive technology.  Super fun for everyone!
• We started our new ULS unit on Holiday Traditions

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Look Ahead

Tuesday 12/10- Early Release

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

• Our story this week was Thankful by Eileen Spinelli. This rhythmic story touches on all the things we are thankful for. We made thankful turkeys with all the things we are thankful for each and every day. 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 also read Five Little Turkeys by Hands On Holiday Reading.
• On Wednesday, we joined our 2nd grade buddies and painted turkeys for Thanksgiving. It is so fun to play with our new friends.
• We learned about the letter K this week.
• This month we are learning about the math concept of less and more
• The ULS unit this month is about They Ways We Move

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Look Ahead

Tuesday 11/26 – Early Realease

Wednesday 11/27 -12/1 Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday 12/3 – Early Realease

Tuesday 12/10- Early Realease

Tuesday 12/17 – Early Realease

12/23-1/3 – Winter Holiday Break

Congrats to Elora Swincicki

She was nominated for The Kindness Award. Elora is kind to everyone and spreads sunshine every where she goes!

Peek at the Week

• Our story this week was In November by Cynthia Rylant. This colorful story looks at all that is special about November. 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
• The ULS unit this month is on physical science and geography as we learn about different ways to get from here to there. The literacy book that goes with this unit is Whose Vehicle is it? by Sharon Cooper.
• We learned about the letter I this week. I is for ice cream. We love any reason to eat ice cream.
• This month we are learning about the math concept of less and more

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Please let me know if you would like to sign up for a conference. Times that are open are listed below

Look Ahead

November 12th EarlyRelease and Teacher/Parent Conferences

November 14th – Teacher/Parent Conferences

Tuesday 11/19 – Early Release

Thursday 11/21 – Swimming at Dearborn Rec Center

Tuesday 11/26 – Early Realease

Wednesday 11/27 -12/1 Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday 12/3 – Early Realease

Tuesday 12/10- Early Realease

Tuesday 12/17 – Early Realease

12/23-1/3 – Winter Holiday Break