We had a great week back from spring break! On Wednesday we planted many kinds of tomatoes, peppers, and tomatillos. We are hoping to plant our little transplants in the school gardens. You and your family might like to begin to consider signing up to be a school garden volunteer over the summer! Families commit to one week at a time and water the garden, as well as other small garden jobs, including harvesting. Each student is in charge of his or her 'crop' and will be in charge of taking care of two pots of plants. Ask your child what his or her crop is.
After we planted, we went on a beautiful spring blossom walk. Students used categorization and tally mark skills to collect data on blossom colors on trees, bushes, and 'ground plants.' We noticed that yellow and pink are very common spring blossom colors.
During math, the first graders worked on measuring and began adding dollar amounts to $200. Second graders continued to review regrouping with subtraction. They are concentrating on being able to use the ones, tens, and hundreds pieces as they work through the problems.
Students started to publish their mammal research using their neatest handwriting and will be ready to share their published research at the student led conferences on Thursday, April 18th! Students are looking forward to sharing their growth at the conference and will continue to prepare and practice this week.
Thank you families!
Sincerely,
Sherry
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