Thursday, June 9, 2016
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Week 38
It has been an amazing 38 weeks in Room 112!
Field day was a success! The weather was sunny and warm and the kiddos cooled off with some dunk tank splashes and water balloons. We had some soggy first graders at the end of the day :)
The entomologists have gotten to see the complete metamorphosis of our meal worm larvae! Some students now have darkling beetles crawling around in their study vials :)
On Friday, the first graders got to visit Mrs. Herder's class to see the second graders rain forest projects. They got a little preview of second grade work, and the first graders seem ready for it!
Finally, we ended the week by celebrating all of the summer birthdays with some Honey Nut Cheerios (compliments of my brother), and our belated field day popsicles. It was a yummy way to end the week!
Reminders:
The entomologists have gotten to see the complete metamorphosis of our meal worm larvae! Some students now have darkling beetles crawling around in their study vials :)
On Friday, the first graders got to visit Mrs. Herder's class to see the second graders rain forest projects. They got a little preview of second grade work, and the first graders seem ready for it!
Finally, we ended the week by celebrating all of the summer birthdays with some Honey Nut Cheerios (compliments of my brother), and our belated field day popsicles. It was a yummy way to end the week!
Reminders:
*Homework
folders will be going home tomorrow with the Multnomah County Library
Summer Reading game and an optional math packet for summer -- you may
keep the homework folder!
6/8 -- Afternoon desk clean out (your first grader will be coming home with all of their school supplies)
6/9 -- Last day of school!
Here are some photos from the week...
Here are some photos from the week...
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Week 37
Here are some highlights from the week...
The kindergarten, first and second graders had their musical performances last week! It is always fun to see the results of their hard work and practice. We had quite the audience on both days!
As we continue our study of insects, we are focusing on specific insects and writing "all-about" paragraphs to record what we are learning. Of course, as we read and learn, it prompts further questions. Last week the first graders engaged in a pretty philosophical discussion when the question "how did the first bee get made?" came up. It was exciting to hear the discourse that followed and I prompted further discussion by asking them, "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" There were lots of philosophies!
Reminders:
5/31 - 6/3 -- Volunteer Appreciation! Thanks for all that you do - please make sure to stop by the office for some treats :)
6/1 -- Field Day (wear appropriate clothes and shoes!)
The kindergarten, first and second graders had their musical performances last week! It is always fun to see the results of their hard work and practice. We had quite the audience on both days!
As we continue our study of insects, we are focusing on specific insects and writing "all-about" paragraphs to record what we are learning. Of course, as we read and learn, it prompts further questions. Last week the first graders engaged in a pretty philosophical discussion when the question "how did the first bee get made?" came up. It was exciting to hear the discourse that followed and I prompted further discussion by asking them, "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" There were lots of philosophies!
Reminders:
5/31 - 6/3 -- Volunteer Appreciation! Thanks for all that you do - please make sure to stop by the office for some treats :)
6/1 -- Field Day (wear appropriate clothes and shoes!)
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Week 36
It was an exciting week in Room 112...
We had our final art literacy lesson this week. Julie Plato and Jenn McUne did such an amazing job with the art literacy program this year and our final project was focused on what we have been learning about in math...Farms! The first graders looked at Grant Wood's pieces and then created their own farms using cray-pas oil pastels. They turned out really well and are hanging in the hall!
For buddies this week, the fourth graders performed some magic tricks that they learned after reading about Houdini. After the magic show, we discussed symmetry in nature and more specifically in insects. The buddies took turns drawing symmetrical insects!
The entomologists began their study of insects with mealworms. On Thursday, the entomologists got to go on a ladybug hunt outside in the Stephenson garden...there were tons of them! Ms. Pawol's mom provided all of the entomologists with their very own lady bug catchers, equipped with a magnifying lid!
We ended the week with our Stephenson talent show. It was an amazing show :)
Reminders:
5/24 -- K-2 Music Performance @ 1:00pm (school)
5/26 -- K-2 Music Performance @ 1:00pm (families)
5/27 -- All library books DUE!
5/30 -- No School - Memorial Day
6/1 -- Field Day PM - If you are able to volunteer please let Ms. Norgaard know! (knorgaard@pps.net)
Here are lots of photos from the week...
We had our final art literacy lesson this week. Julie Plato and Jenn McUne did such an amazing job with the art literacy program this year and our final project was focused on what we have been learning about in math...Farms! The first graders looked at Grant Wood's pieces and then created their own farms using cray-pas oil pastels. They turned out really well and are hanging in the hall!
For buddies this week, the fourth graders performed some magic tricks that they learned after reading about Houdini. After the magic show, we discussed symmetry in nature and more specifically in insects. The buddies took turns drawing symmetrical insects!
The entomologists began their study of insects with mealworms. On Thursday, the entomologists got to go on a ladybug hunt outside in the Stephenson garden...there were tons of them! Ms. Pawol's mom provided all of the entomologists with their very own lady bug catchers, equipped with a magnifying lid!
We ended the week with our Stephenson talent show. It was an amazing show :)
Reminders:
5/24 -- K-2 Music Performance @ 1:00pm (school)
5/26 -- K-2 Music Performance @ 1:00pm (families)
5/27 -- All library books DUE!
5/30 -- No School - Memorial Day
6/1 -- Field Day PM - If you are able to volunteer please let Ms. Norgaard know! (knorgaard@pps.net)
Here are lots of photos from the week...
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Week 35
Here are some highlights from the week...
The first grade farmers had a great time at Plumper Pumpkin Farm! They got to learn about bees, plant pumpkin seeds, go on a hayride and see lots of animals! A HUGE thank you to the parent chaperones -- the field trip would not have been possible without you!
In math, the first graders got to start building and buying the parts of their farm. They have been calculating the amount of money needed to buy the land, pasture and buildings for their farms. The first graders are working hard to earn their money and their farms are starting to fill up!
Reminders:
5/18 -- Late Opening @ 10am - College Spirit Day
5/19 -- Ms. Soulas out in PM
5/20 -- Library activities @ 9:00am (If you are available to volunteer - please let me know!)
5/20 -- Talent show @ 12:45pm & 7:00pm
Here are some photos from the week -- many of them were taken by the fabulous field trip chaperones!
The first grade farmers had a great time at Plumper Pumpkin Farm! They got to learn about bees, plant pumpkin seeds, go on a hayride and see lots of animals! A HUGE thank you to the parent chaperones -- the field trip would not have been possible without you!
In math, the first graders got to start building and buying the parts of their farm. They have been calculating the amount of money needed to buy the land, pasture and buildings for their farms. The first graders are working hard to earn their money and their farms are starting to fill up!
Reminders:
5/18 -- Late Opening @ 10am - College Spirit Day
5/19 -- Ms. Soulas out in PM
5/20 -- Library activities @ 9:00am (If you are available to volunteer - please let me know!)
5/20 -- Talent show @ 12:45pm & 7:00pm
Here are some photos from the week -- many of them were taken by the fabulous field trip chaperones!
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