Weekly News

September 13, 2013

Students have begun assessments to determine where learning should begin.  They are eager to get started, especially with their reading instruction.  Students have really settled into Readers’ Workshop and have been learning mini lessons on the topics of quiet reading and choosing book nooks, rules of workshop time, caring for books and our library, voices during workshop, and choosing just right books.

This week students also started Math Workshop.  During Math Workshop different activities are available and students can choose which they would like to work on.  During this time students are expected to work productively and cooperatively, keeping a noise at an acceptable level.  This is a really great way for students to be the leader in their math learning. 

Things to Note:

Groton Hike- Friday, September 21, 2012

Open House – Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Picture Day – Tuesday, September 25, 2012

WEEKLY NEWS Week 2: This week students have continued to work on developing friendships, learning routines, and getting acquainted with our classroom.  Students have really enjoyed new learning games and choosing their very own book boxes.  A spaghetti and marshmallow math project was a BIG HIT and pushed students to work as a team.  Students have also be working on the creation of classroom rules.

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·    Things to Note: * Milk and Juice for snack costs $0.50 (be sure to discuss with your child if you would like them to be ordering a drink during snack time) ·    Dates to Note:  *Picture Day – Tuesday, September 25  *Open House – Wednesday, September 19@6:30! *Groton Hike Day – Friday, September 21, Rain Date Friday, September 28

Groton Hike Information

 

K-3^rd Grade Wellness Hike Information & Permission Slip

Dear Parents and Students, Sept. 2012

We are all looking forward to a beautiful sunny school hike that is fast approaching on Friday, September 21^st (with a rain date set for Friday, September 28^th)! We will travel by bus to Groton State Park and will hike on a variety of different paths there. Below you will find all of the details about the hike. With your child, please choose a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd choice. The teachers will assign students to hikes once all forms are returned. We will try our best to grant 1^st choices, but may need to give 2^nd or 3^rd choices based on numbers. Thanks for your flexibility. We will send home a confirmation letter letting you know which hike your child is on prior to the hike date.

We would love to have as many chaperones as possible on this trip. However, only approved volunteers will be able to chaperone; if you filled out the volunteer paperwork last year you are all set! Volunteer applications are available in the school lobby or can be sent home by request.

(contact Sue Cioffi 454-7777 x 0 or calaisschool@u32.org)

We will send more detailed information about chaperone expectations to parents who sign up and are approved to chaperone.

On the day of the hike, all students should report to their regular classrooms as usual. Approved chaperones should report to the library by 9:00am to review chaperone expectations. Teachers will dismiss students to the teacher who will lead their hike at 9:15am after attendance has been taken.

If you plan to drive your child to or from the hike in your own car, please notify your classroom teacher at least 24 hours in advance. If you signed up to chaperone but are unable to chaperone after all, please notify your teacher at least 24 hours in advance. Thank You!

Fill out and return the hike permission slip on the next page to your classroom teacher by Wednesday, Sept. 12^th. Please contact your classroom teacher if you have any questions after reviewing this information.

Sincerely,

Your Classroom Teachers

Mary Carpenter, Randilee Raynor, Callie Weller, and Kelly MacMartin

Event: K-3 Hike at Groton State Park

Date: Friday Sept. 21^st with a rain date set for Friday Sept. 28^th

Time of Bus Departure from CES: 9:30a.m. promptly

Time of Bus Departure from Groton: 2:15p.m. promptly

Estimated Time of Arrival at CES: 2:45p.m.

What Kids Need to Bring: water bottle, lunch, snack, jacket, sturdy shoes, sun block if desired, appropriate clothing (layers are good).

Community Building in Math

Practicing being a good teammate: taking turns to play memory

Hopes and Dreams in 2nd Grade

Team Towers

 

Math Fun: Work with your team to build the tallest tower you can using spaghetti and marshmallows!