On Thursday, February 16th we will be going on a 2-part Out & About to a fiber artist's studio and to the adjacent organic farm. The fiber artist will give us a demonstration of how she works. She will set up stations and the students will be able to try out different techniques. We will need parents available to help guide at each station after it is introduced and demonstrated. We will need 4-6 parent volunteers to be able to make this a successful experience for the students. If you are available to help with this, we would love to have you! Please email s.reuter@fgcschool.org and let me know.
Last week we read for information. The students looked for specific information in the read alouds that will help guide them as they begin their own animal research. The students were excited to begin writing fictional stories. We reviewed, beginning, middle and end; writing a beginning that hooks the reader, and using interesting words. We added more foliage to our forest mural. On Thursday we walked to Tom McCall Forest and the students imagined themselves as the animals that they have chosen to research. Staying in character, the students had to find shelter and food, and create a bed for themselves. Finally, with a partner, the students acted out a fictional story, with a problem and solution, that their animal characters starred in. The students did a great job staying in character.
We will be having a small friends celebration on February 14th. I will be sending home a class list that the students can use to write Valentine cards. Please do not include candy or sweets. Hand made cards are always a good practice for your first or second grader! If your child would like to bring a healthy snack for the party (on the 14th) they can.
Last week we read for information. The students looked for specific information in the read alouds that will help guide them as they begin their own animal research. The students were excited to begin writing fictional stories. We reviewed, beginning, middle and end; writing a beginning that hooks the reader, and using interesting words. We added more foliage to our forest mural. On Thursday we walked to Tom McCall Forest and the students imagined themselves as the animals that they have chosen to research. Staying in character, the students had to find shelter and food, and create a bed for themselves. Finally, with a partner, the students acted out a fictional story, with a problem and solution, that their animal characters starred in. The students did a great job staying in character.
We will be having a small friends celebration on February 14th. I will be sending home a class list that the students can use to write Valentine cards. Please do not include candy or sweets. Hand made cards are always a good practice for your first or second grader! If your child would like to bring a healthy snack for the party (on the 14th) they can.
Thank you families!
Sincerely,
Sherry
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