Last week we started our science unit on sound. Through a series of experiments and discussions, the children learned that all sound is caused by vibrations, that sound travels through the air in sound waves, and that there are many different kinds of sounds. Ask your child about making the human sound wave and about experimenting with drums and other instruments. This video describes the different degrees of loudness that can be used to describe sounds.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Check This Out!
During our next science unit, we will be exploring the concept of sound.
Check out this quick video about sound!
What's New?!
The children and teachers greatly enjoyed being part of the Election Day excitement last week. Thank you to all of you who were able to volunteer to help with the voting.
Leading up to Election Day, we read related books including Otto Runs for President and Pete for President. (They're on the bookshelf below if you want a closer look.) Children also participated in activities that allowed them to explore concepts such as "What do leaders do?" and "What does it mean to be responsible?" Practicing voting on different topics and filling in voter registration cards were also part of our Election Day preparation. The children showed great interest in this unit of study!
On Election Day, children voted for which of four charities we will donate money to as a school community. The strong winner was The Humane Society. Children may bring in pennies and/or other coins to donate to this cause starting now and continuing through November 17th. Thanks!
Leading up to Election Day, we read related books including Otto Runs for President and Pete for President. (They're on the bookshelf below if you want a closer look.) Children also participated in activities that allowed them to explore concepts such as "What do leaders do?" and "What does it mean to be responsible?" Practicing voting on different topics and filling in voter registration cards were also part of our Election Day preparation. The children showed great interest in this unit of study!
On Election Day, children voted for which of four charities we will donate money to as a school community. The strong winner was The Humane Society. Children may bring in pennies and/or other coins to donate to this cause starting now and continuing through November 17th. Thanks!
Upcoming Events
Book Fair News and Clarifications
I need to make a clarification about the book fair coin collection. We will not be having a competition by house as to who can collect the most coins to be used to get books for needy children (as was originally stated in the note that went home last Monday). If you would like to donate coins to the cause, we will have one collection jar at ABS in the library and there will be a jar at the book fair. Sorry about the confusion!
Our class will be going to the book fair at WCS on Tuesday, November 11 from 8:30-9:00. If you would like your child to purchase books at the book fair, please send in money in an envelope labeled with his/her name and the words "book fair." That way I'll know that the money is intended for that purpose. Also, please encourage your child to look for books rather than the other items sold at this event. You are welcome to join us Tuesday morning and/or to return to the book fair with your child at another time and just let him/her look on Tuesday.
In addition to the book fair, I will be sending home a book order this week. Ordering from the book order gives you a bit more control over your child's choices. If you see books in the book order that you would like to order for holiday gifts I can arrange it so your child does not know what you purchased. Please return completed book orders to me by Monday, November 17. Thanks!
I need to make a clarification about the book fair coin collection. We will not be having a competition by house as to who can collect the most coins to be used to get books for needy children (as was originally stated in the note that went home last Monday). If you would like to donate coins to the cause, we will have one collection jar at ABS in the library and there will be a jar at the book fair. Sorry about the confusion!
Our class will be going to the book fair at WCS on Tuesday, November 11 from 8:30-9:00. If you would like your child to purchase books at the book fair, please send in money in an envelope labeled with his/her name and the words "book fair." That way I'll know that the money is intended for that purpose. Also, please encourage your child to look for books rather than the other items sold at this event. You are welcome to join us Tuesday morning and/or to return to the book fair with your child at another time and just let him/her look on Tuesday.
In addition to the book fair, I will be sending home a book order this week. Ordering from the book order gives you a bit more control over your child's choices. If you see books in the book order that you would like to order for holiday gifts I can arrange it so your child does not know what you purchased. Please return completed book orders to me by Monday, November 17. Thanks!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Upcoming Events
November 12 - will be a half day of school due to teacher inservice.
November 24 and 25 - will be half days due to parent teacher conferences. If you haven't confirmed your conference time with me, please do so as soon as possible. I e-mailed you a time early last week.
November 26 - 30 - will be days off of school for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 24 and 25 - will be half days due to parent teacher conferences. If you haven't confirmed your conference time with me, please do so as soon as possible. I e-mailed you a time early last week.
November 26 - 30 - will be days off of school for the Thanksgiving holiday.
What's New?!
We've had lots of reasons to smile during the past week....
Our Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31st was very successful. Vista and Esprit students enjoyed sharing songs, soup, and crafts together. The weather was beautiful and many joyful sounds filled the air. Thank you to everyone who was able to send in a vegetable for our community soup. Thank you also to our volunteers.
The Harvest Party in our classroom was also a huge success. Your food contributions were greatly appreciated by the children and by me. We all had fun continuing the harvest celebration with our class party.
We had a wonderful time on our field trip the Flynn Theater this week! The production of The Velveteen Rabbit was artfully done and definitely engaged the kids. All of the kids exhibited excellent behavior and seemed to really enjoy the experience. Thanks to all of our chaperones.
Our Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31st was very successful. Vista and Esprit students enjoyed sharing songs, soup, and crafts together. The weather was beautiful and many joyful sounds filled the air. Thank you to everyone who was able to send in a vegetable for our community soup. Thank you also to our volunteers.
The Harvest Party in our classroom was also a huge success. Your food contributions were greatly appreciated by the children and by me. We all had fun continuing the harvest celebration with our class party.
We had a wonderful time on our field trip the Flynn Theater this week! The production of The Velveteen Rabbit was artfully done and definitely engaged the kids. All of the kids exhibited excellent behavior and seemed to really enjoy the experience. Thanks to all of our chaperones.
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