August 30, 2013
Science
In our class we do Science or Social Studies every day. We have been learning about:
1. What is a Scientist?
2. What tools do Scientists use?
3. We looked at three birds nests and talked about how Scientists observe and write in their Science
Journals.
Math
In a multiage classroom there is a lot going on. We do math at our “just right” level. This month as we are
working on this unit the whole class is learning about number sense. The 1st graders are learning about two
digit numbers with a ones and tens place and the 2nd graders are learning about numbers with 4 digits up to
the thousands place. Within those grade levels we also have challenge work for kids that get done early.
Those kids may do challenge work when they really understand a chapter well and can show me they have
mastered the work. Challenge work begins next week.
Reading
We are working at learning how to pick just right books. These books are at our individual developmental
level. We are also working on making predictions, observations and retelling what we read.
Writing
We are working on writing using full sentences, punctuation and upper case letters when needed. We are
learning that writers write. When they finish a piece of writing they move on to another piece or pick an
unfinished piece to work on. They don’t say “I’m done”, and stop writing.
** AUG. /SEPT. DATES**
Sept. 2 No School-Holiday
Sept. 5-Back to School Night 5:00-6:30-p.m.
Sept. 9-Homework begins for grade 1 and 2
Sept. 9-Parent volunteers begin
Sept. 12 and 13 School Pictures (stay posted for
our day)
Sept. 18 Juneau Early Education Carnival (Stay
Posted--I’m not sure what this is yet)
Sept 26,27-PD-Student Holiday
** KIDS BIRTHDAY’S**
Chelsea Sept. 5
Nevaeh Sept. 13
Kaeden Sept. 13
Science
In our class we do Science or Social Studies every day. We have been learning about:
1. What is a Scientist?
2. What tools do Scientists use?
3. We looked at three birds nests and talked about how Scientists observe and write in their Science
Journals.
Math
In a multiage classroom there is a lot going on. We do math at our “just right” level. This month as we are
working on this unit the whole class is learning about number sense. The 1st graders are learning about two
digit numbers with a ones and tens place and the 2nd graders are learning about numbers with 4 digits up to
the thousands place. Within those grade levels we also have challenge work for kids that get done early.
Those kids may do challenge work when they really understand a chapter well and can show me they have
mastered the work. Challenge work begins next week.
Reading
We are working at learning how to pick just right books. These books are at our individual developmental
level. We are also working on making predictions, observations and retelling what we read.
Writing
We are working on writing using full sentences, punctuation and upper case letters when needed. We are
learning that writers write. When they finish a piece of writing they move on to another piece or pick an
unfinished piece to work on. They don’t say “I’m done”, and stop writing.
** AUG. /SEPT. DATES**
Sept. 2 No School-Holiday
Sept. 5-Back to School Night 5:00-6:30-p.m.
Sept. 9-Homework begins for grade 1 and 2
Sept. 9-Parent volunteers begin
Sept. 12 and 13 School Pictures (stay posted for
our day)
Sept. 18 Juneau Early Education Carnival (Stay
Posted--I’m not sure what this is yet)
Sept 26,27-PD-Student Holiday
** KIDS BIRTHDAY’S**
Chelsea Sept. 5
Nevaeh Sept. 13
Kaeden Sept. 13