Hello!
The first graders had a fun week with some special vistors from the Pima County Parks and Recreation. They learned about the watershed and participated in a experiment that allowed them to experience watersheds firsthand! They also had a poet come to the class to talk about poetry as it relates to nature and water conservation. This visitor will come again on Monday to complete the lesson on poetry. You will soon receive a permission form to allow your child to further participate in this program called the River of Words. With your permission your child’s poem will be submitted and will possibly be chosen to have his/her poem published! This is a wonderful program that first grade has participated in for many years. In addition, we reviewed 3 of the 6 traits of writing which included ideas, word choice and mechanics. We read two books to illustrate these concepts. The first one was Something From Nothing. The second was The Magic Porridge Pot. Ask your child to tell you about these stories! The First graders finally finished The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. It was such a pleasure to share this fabulous story with your children. We are now reading Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
This Friday the class went to the computer lab to learn how to log on to Truflix. Please take some time to look at the websites the school has made available to your children. It’ s truly like having a library in your home!
Finally, I would love to meet with any of you who would like to discuss how to study the spelling words so that your child can be more successful with the tests. I can be available at your convenience. Please feel free to call me or send me an email anytime. I truly appreciate your feedback, and I’m happy with the great progress we’re making together!
