FEEL THE LOVE!

In Chapel we were so lucky to have the famous author Eloise Greenfield come read poems and speak to the kids.  She is such an inspiration to all of us!

This week we have had a busy week doing centers. We did some President's Day centers as well as Valentine's Day centers.  The teachers did running records reading assessments on every student.  We couldn't believe how much they have improved since the start of the year! WOW! We were so happy with their progress!

Mountain Math

Our very own Love Monsters

Sushi Monster Math App

George Washington Timeline

 Math- We have been reviewing time as well as moving into introducing simple fractions such as: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4. We have learned about the numerator and denominator as well as equal & unequal parts.  This is a hard concept for first graders but they are doing a great job!!!

Fractions with Apples

Equal or Unequal???

Pizza Fractions

 
 

 
 Social Studies- We read different Scholastic magazines in cooperative groups.  Each group had to read together, answer the questions together, and present their stories to the class. They did a good job working nicely together.  We also discussed the importance of the holidays: Valentine's Day & President's Day.  We did some fun activities to go along with them. We also talked about heroes & Black History since it is Black History month.  We wrote letters to Ruby Bridges.  We hope she writes us back!!!!
 
 
 

Notes to Ruby Bridges

CULTURAL ARTS- THANK YOU TO THE PARENTS GUILD FOR BRINGING THE MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD SHOW.  WE LOVED LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUSIC FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD!  IT WAS A BLAST!


TNT(Try New Things)  It is a surprise!  We made you a Valentine's gift we hope you enjoy!

Computer Lab: We played Valentine's Games on www.abcya.com & on www.primarygames.com

Hands on Science: The kids made Lava Love Lamps.  They mixed water, oil, food coloring and glitter and put in Alka seltzer tablets. Try this one at home! 

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY- Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers!!!!  The children are sure to have had a great time!!

SPELLING: brush, shelf, wish, short, flash, check, chin, inch, such, branch
Challenge Words: marsupial, Aborigine, boomerang, because
Surprise the Teacher Word:???

REMINDERS: (We will continue the book in the bag after Australia since there will be a project in this theme....thanks for you support with this program)

*Make sure to turn back in your Parent Conference Questionnaire.  We only have a handful right now.  Thank you!

2/16/15 No School Monday! President's Day! (Scholastic Book Orders due online if you want to buy any books)
2/17/15 Start our new theme Australia- The Land Down Under
2/23/15 Painting Australian Animals in school with the parent volunteers that signed up (Don't wear nice clothes this day....painting clothes)
2/27/15 Mrs. Sansale's last day :( before her maternity leave
3/5 & 3/6 Parent/Teacher Conferences


Feb. 17 –Feb.27                Food Drive

Thurs., Feb 19                   Neck Tie/Preppy Day (Bring an item for the food pantry and wear a neck tie or dress “Preppy.” Bow ties are definitely welcome.)

Fri., Feb 20                       The “Official” St. Paul’s Spirit Day (Show your St. Paul’s spirit by bringing in an item for the food pantry and, of course, dressing in St. Paul’s attire.)

       

Mon., Feb. 23                    USA DAY (Bring an item for the food pantry and wear your favorite patriotic attire.)      

                                       

Tues., Feb. 24                   Pajama Day (Bring an item for the food pantry and dress in your PJs.) 

                                               

 We hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day and enjoy your long weekend.

Love, Melissa & Maeve