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Monday, February 14, 2011

Cancellation of Field Trip

The field trip Wednesday evening to The St. Michael's Observatory has been cancelled due to snow.  The dome of the observatory has too much snow on it and there isn't a path to walk out to the observatory.  Sorry for the short notice!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

School Fun!

Red word practice using bingo dotters
Decorating Valentine's Day Bags for the big day!
Moon Phase "Go Fish" Station
Morning Greeting - "At the Bottom of the Sea..."  (They are fish swimming)
Practicing Fact Triangles - Fast Facts (3+6=9)
More Fact Triangle Practice

The Night Sky/Moon

Last Friday the students painted with gray paint and a little bit of sand to make "Moon Paper".  This Friday students will do a technique called "spatter painting" to represent the night sky.  This will be a beautiful piece once we put it all together.
Reminder~ CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW!!!The St. Michael's Observatory will be open to our class this Wednesday, February 16th from 6:30-6:45 for night sky viewing.  We hope it is not cloudy so that we can see the moon. :)
 Our "Night Sky" paintings are hanging in the hallway - they are so beautiful I had to take a picture of them!

Math Highlights

The kids are enjoying math time and learning fast facts and fact families.  They love the games!  Below are a few games we have played this week and a pattern block explore.
Shake the Beans
Egg Crate Fast Facts
Pattern Block Play

Monday, February 7, 2011

100th Day of First Grade

Tuesday, February 8th is the 100th day of school.  A letter was sent home last Friday saying a project is not assigned, but is optional.  I know some students were collecting 100 items for this day and I want to celebrate their efforts.  We will do many 100th day activities throughout the day for your child to enjoy!