Sunday, February 22, 2015
Science in Room 10
Right before vacation we wrapped up our first science unit of the year. We spent several weeks studying Solids and Liquids, engaging in many activities and experiments to learn about their attributes. Using our senses, we studied concepts such as float/sink, stack/roll, magnetic qualities, hardness, shape, fluid/viscous, and the key characteristics that make solids and liquids similar and different. Our wrap-up of liquids provided a high-interest chance to mix all of our liquids together and see what more we could discover. Using glue, water, oil, shampoo and corn syrup, the children worked with partners to explore, get messy and enjoy the process of discovery. They were, as you might imagine, delighted with the chance to do so!
Valentine's Day Fun!
Many thanks to our room parents for putting together a very fun Valentine's Day celebration before we left for the winter break. The children enjoyed snacks, crafts and a fun game. We all enjoyed opening our Valentines before our party. I never tire of watching the delight of the children as they open their Valentines. I kid you not when I say you hear collective shouts of, "thank you!" over and over again as they thank each and every friend one by one as the cards are opened. The pictures tell it all!
Happy 100th Day of School!
Snow days didn't keep us from making it (eventually) to the 100th day of school, and Valentine's Day got even more exciting! Check out these happy, silly faces!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Valentine's Day!
The
children will decorate Valentine’s Day bags at school and will “deliver” their
valentines to their friends. The
children may bring their valentines to school starting on February 11.
One
initiative I wanted to bring to your attention is the Share Your Heart campaign
which raises funds for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This program was started by Peter and Jodi
Augustini. I am fortunate to know the
Augustini family very well as I had two of their three children in my
classroom. As some of you may know, Jodi
sadly lost her battle with cancer a few years ago. With the help of some of Peter and Jodi’s
friends, the Share Your Heart
campaign has continued in Jodi’s name.
Information about it can be found in Memorial's Thursday Packet at this link:
The
campaign offers the sale of wooden hearts which can be used at Valentine’s Day
for crafts or for actual valentines themselves. I am bringing this to your attention so that
you might consider a way to use the hearts as valentine’s or for any other
project you might find them useful for. The
hearts can be ordered through the website listed above and will be sent home in
your child’s backpack should you place an order. Consider this a “heads up” and invitation
only. If you have any questions, please
feel free to let me know.
Best
wishes for a happy Valentine’s Day!
Let It Snow!
Well it certainly has been an eventful week snow-wise! The children returned to school today with wonderful reports of playing in giant snow piles, building forts and having snowball fights. They also enjoyed getting out to recess today to jump into the giant snowdrifts left behind by the plows. All good!
As a reminder, now that winter has actually arrived, please send your child into school with boots, snow pants, mittens/gloves, hats, etc. Children are invited to play in the snow at recess if they have ALL of these items, otherwise they need to stay on the hardtop (which isn't nearly as fun).
Also, cold season is definitely upon us. We have had a symphony of coughs and runny noses here in Room 10 these past few weeks. We are working hard to remember to turn away from others, and cover our mouths when we cough and sneeze so we don't spread our germs around. I would appreciate any reminders at home about this!
Enjoy the snow and stay warm!
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