The children had been eagerly anticipating the 100th Day of School. So for the 100th day, we had a celebration with special activities such as making a 100 Fruit Loops necklaces, playing addition games, camouflage the number 100, making a snow day scene with 100 snowmen, and building a magnificent creation with 100 Lego pieces. The children read poems about 100. We counted to 100 in different ways. We even read stories about 100. What a fun filled day we had!
The first grade celebrated the Lunar New Year with special activities. We learned that this is the Year of the Rabbit. We made Chinese dragon puppets and lanterns. We even learned how to write Chinese characters. The entire first grade came together to have a feast. The 6th graders entertained us with a Dragon Dance. There were drums, cymbals, and a lot of energy. We had an exciting day!
Our class went to the public library and had a chance to explore around. The children were so excited to receive their brand new library cards and checked out books. Please take note of when the library books need to be returned. Hopefully this is the start of a wonderful relationship with reading!
The children learned about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We discuss the concept of peace, fairness, and kindness. Then, we celebrated Dr. King’s life by making a crown and writing about our own dreams for the world.
Our class is proud to participate in helping others this Holiday Season.
We were so excited to be a part of the annual Fifth Grade Bake Sale to help needy families. By purchasing baked goods, we helped our fifth grade classes raise money for many families in our community. Way to go!
Our class also participated in the Macy’s Believe Campaign to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Macy’s will donate $1 for every “Letter to Santa” they collect during the Holiday Season. However, Macy’s donated $2 for every letter received on Believe Day (12/9/22). That was the day we dropped off our letters of course. A quick math lesson showed us how the money we raised through these letters can quickly multiply when our Buddy Class, along with other classes, join this wonderful program.
Our school honored our local veterans with a special assembly on Thursday, November 10th. Students in the primary grades made posters thanking our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Students in the intermediate grades wrote poems and letters which were distributed to veterans. In preparation for this assembly, our class learned why we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you to all our brave U.S. Veterans!
This week we learned about John Chapman (a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed) and did many activities with apples in honor of Johnny Appleseed Day which is September 26th. The children had fun learning how the apple tree changes with each season. We studied the parts of an apple. We even played apple themed games. It was so much fun!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who came to Back to School Night. It is a pleasure to know that I will be working with caring and supportive parents. If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding your child’s education, please do not hesitate to contact me.
By working together, I hope to help your child have a successful first grade experience.
We had a great first week of school! The children came with bright smiles and were ready to learn. They quickly settled into the classroom and are already becoming familiar with some of our daily routines.
Please check your child’s “Take Home Folder” daily. This is one of the best ways for us to communicate. All notes and classwork sent home can be kept at home. Only return homework and missed assignments to me.
I look forward to a fun and exciting school year filled with wonder and discoveries!
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