Crew News November 8, 2011

Glimpses Into Our Day

Keenan leans into the microphone to record a voice comment on our Climbing Voice Thread.

Kate and Morgan play a math game called Uncover.

Lulu works on writing her next story.

Stay tuned for more glimpses tomorrow.

Birthday Celebrations - (This was posted earlier but I have added a few details.)

We do love to celebrate birthdays in our room. It helps us continue to build a sense of community. You may send in treats with your child on his/her birthday. Things you should know when sending in treats:

1. Cupcakes and cookies are fine if they are the small size ones. We don't need too much sugar and those regular size cupcakes are rarely finished by most students. Let's prevent waste and sugar overdoses. 
2. Treats should should be purchased from a store and have the ingredient label attached.
3. We do have 28 students in our crew.
4. We do have 3 students with life-threatening peanut and tree nut allergies. They may not have treats that have nuts in them or that are processed in a factory with nuts. We also have a few other allergies/food restrictions: coconut, sesame seed, gluten and dairy.
5. Fruit is a fine treat. The most popular birthday treat I have seen has been those little Clementine oranges. The students all loved them and were so proud because they could peel them by themselves.  
6. We do our birthday celebrations right at the end of the school day but you may send the treats in the morning.
7. Students with birthdays in the summer can choose a day close to the end of the school year to celebrate with the crew if they choose.
8. Your child does not have to bring treats on their birthday. It is completely their choice.
9. If your child does have allergies/food restrictions it is always great if you can send in some treats to keep in the classroom that are safe for them to eat at these times. Thanks.

Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 3.13 Favorite Colors

Crew News November 7, 2011

Drumming
Below are a few photos of our drumming circle this morning. Enjoy!

Weather Reminder
We go outside twice a day everyday except for Wednesday. Please be sure that your child has appropriate gear for the weather. It is so much fun to play in the snow but not so much fun to sit around in wet clothes/shoes if you didn't have the correct gear on when you were playing in the snow.

Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 3.11 Coin Exchange and Home Link 3.12 Counting Coins

Crew News November 3, 2011

Climbing November 2011
Below is a Voice Thread with some photos of our climbing experience this week. If you subscribe to this blog by email, you will need to go directly to the blog to view the slide show. Thanks to all the parents who came and helped out by belaying.



Homework
No homework over the weekend. Enjoy a few good books with your child.

IA
Our IA next week is Art.

Crew News November 2, 2011

Happy Birthday Sydney!

Snow Day
I hope that you all enjoyed the snow day today with lots of sledding, shoveling and snowman building along with plenty of hot chocolate.

Library
We have library tomorrow. Please help your child remember to return his or her books.

Crew News November 1, 2011

Out Again Today
I was out again today with my daughter, Abby. As most of you know she developed mild pneumonia and has been rather sick. She seems to have turned a corner this afternoon and we are planning to try to send her to school tomorrow. My husband and I are both teachers so we have been trading off staying home to minimize the impact on our students. I plan to be at school tomorrow. I have heard that we are supposed to be getting some kind of storm tonight so it should be a cold, snowy day. Dress warmly!

Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 3.10 Dimes (This Home Link will ask you to send in Dimes. You have already done this so you can ignore that note.)

October 31, 2011

Halloween Parade and Breakfast
Here are a few photos from the Halloween festivities this morning. We want to thank Ms. Paulette for organizing such a nice party. Thanks also to everyone who sent in food.

Homework
Math ~ Home Link 3.9 Find the Rule

Crew News October 28, 2011

 Gifts from Ms. Deborah
Ms. Deborah has been visiting our crew and she noticed how much we all love Elephant and Piggie books and Pete the Cat books. So she surprised us with new books for our classroom. She gave us copies of Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat Rocking in my School Shoes and the newest Elephant and Piggie book called Happy Pig Day. We love these books and could read them over and over again. Many of us are also writing books about these characters during Writer's Workshop. Thank you, Ms. Deborah!

Homework
No homework for the weekend. Enjoy a few good books with your child.

IA
Our IA next week is PE. Remember to wear appropriate shoes. It is our week to climb!