Well, with energies running very high this week, we are slowly but surely making our way to the finish line. Vacation and holiday fun is in sight! We will wrap up our week with PJ day tomorrow (Friday), as well as our classroom holiday party. My thanks to the room parents for coordinating, and to all who contributed food and supplies. It is sure to be a great time!
The children enjoyed Memorial's annual "Holiday Sing-a-long" this week. With Mr. R on piano and Mrs. Pollock on guitar, many familiar and new songs were sung with all of Memorial's students and staff joining in the fun.
A few highlights from the past month or so...
- Room 10 has received 6 new mini iPads! We've engaged in some "technology talks" aimed at reviewing the basics of equipment usage and storage, procedures for taking turns, and the initial apps that may be explored. We will continue to have these "talks" and expand our use of the technology to support and enhance our learning.
- We have wrapped up our first "Unit of Study" in writing which focused on personal narrative, or small moment writing as we call it. We will embark upon a new unit of study centered on non-fiction writing when we return from the break.
- Through interactive read alouds, the children are beginning to learn ways good readers "think" about reading before, during and after they read. More on this soon!
- Come January, we will expand our study of maps and globes. We will also study Martin Luther King and other key figures of the civil rights movement.
- Lots to come in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and more. Bring on 2017!
If anyone is out and about over the break and comes across any good sales on Christmas/Hanukkah stickers, I'd love to replenish my supply for next year. We could also use some quart-size ziploc bags!
Warm wishes to all families for a restful, peaceful and healthy holiday break. I'll look forward to seeing my pals next year!