Dear Families:
Did I not say I was bad at goodbyes?
We bid farewell to Ms. Lizzy Carmichael on Friday amidst a flurry of GOOD PIES: cherry, raspberry, peach, apple and strawberry rhubarb. We sent her away with one of her new favorite books, The Blizzard’s Robe, signed by all 1B First Graders. Plans to keep [...]
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Dear Families: 19 March 2010 (Addendum)
Dear Families: 19 March 2010
Dear Families: 19 March 2010
We begin the week bedazzled! Balloons, crepe paper, student letters, drawings and sparkling jewels lift our spirits every day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We feel appreciated. While it is time spent with your children we find most rewarding, this added touch of recognition and appreciation is heartwarming and [...]
Dear Families: 5 March 2010
Dear Families: 5 March 2010
This week, Northwestern students Ms. Chun, Ms. Barris, Ms. Faulkner and Ms. Puller joined us and led a two part science exploration on Solids and Liquids. Solids liquified and liquids solidified before our eyes with the help of hair dryers, hot plates, ice baths and freezers!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ [...]
Dear Families: 26 February 2010
Dear Families: 26 February 2010
Wow. What a week!
First of all, first graders and all others were ‘flabbergasted’ or in their words ‘stunned, surprised, astonished and amazed’ at everyone’s participation and/or efforts, enthusiasm and support of this year’s SWIM-A-THON/WALK-A-THON!!! Whether here in body or not, all took part in mind and spirit. Thank you all [...]
Dear Families: 19 February 2010
Dear Families: 19 February 2010
A short week, but as always, ever productive.
In the midst of her ‘take-over,’ Ms. Carmichael continues to explore the United States via the globe and maps: bird’s-eye-view pictorial maps, 3 dimensional landscape maps, maps depicting urban and natural environments, regions, climate zones, wind patterns, etc. First graders transition seamlessly from [...]
Dear Families: 11 February 2010
Dear Families: 11 February 2010
Beginning her ‘take-over’ Ms. Carmichael proceeds with engaging activities and integrates our studies of the United States, Reading, Writing and Math. Ms. Carmichael’s strong intuitive sense and prior knowledge of each and every one of our kids nurtured during her time with us earlier in the Fall unquestionably serves [...]
Dear Families: 5 February 2010
Dear Families: 5 February 2010
“Punxsatawney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter. Punxsatawney Phyllis, by Susanna Leonard Hill says … girls can do it too ….! In addition, Ms. O’Brian brought Hedgie or ‘Spike,’ the hedgehog, to visit. When German settlers came to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, they found the closest animal resembling a [...]
Dear Families: 29 January 2010
Dear Families: 29 January 2010
SWIM-A-THON/WALK-A-THON !!!! Sign-on your kids to either walk or swim the widths of the gym or pool. Each width counts as a lap. Kids will travel back and forth for 30 minutes! Have first graders collect pledges from family and friends. Proceeds will go to Haiti relief efforts. Each [...]
Dear Families: 22 January 2010
Dear Families: 22 January 2010
This week we turn Balance and Motion on end and construct hanging balances or simply ‘mobiles.’ First graders take on the ‘balance point’ from a different perspective. With minimum guidance, students first construct a basic hanging balance out of straws, rubber bands, paper clips and index cards and then incorporate [...]
