Independent Readers

A First Fall Leaf

 Today we started to collect data while on our Nature Walk.  We observed birds and mushrooms and took a count of each.  We also had a discussion about mushrooms and the possibility of them being poisonous.  We counted only 6 birds, but over 100 mushrooms.  We will graph our data over time and try to make conclusions about the numbers in relation to seasonal changes.

a first fall leaf, mushrooms, lichen and acorns

bird count (recorded with checkmarks by Lindy)

mushroom count (recorded on a grid by Marina)

First Newsletter Posted

Head to the Newsletter tab above to read our first Newsletter of the year.
There is important information about the Sharing portion of our Morning Meeting.

Scientists

Kids in the Butterfly Class practiced the skill of observation today.  They watched tadpoles and recorded their observations with writing and drawing.

Nature Walk

Every Thursday (weather permitting) our class will take a  nature walk, following the same path every time.  We will be able to observe plants, animals, and weather as the seasons change.  Here are some items we collected today on our first walk.  There were loads of beautiful mushrooms and we noticed the differences between lichen and moss.

First Day!

Welcome back!

During our first few days of school we:

• learn routines
• build confidence
• explore the classroom
• have fun!

We do not keep a consistent supply of spoons and forks for snack time in our class.  Please remember to send one to school if your child will need it.  A reusable spoon or fork that can stay in your child's backpack everyday is a great way to make sure that it's there when it's needed.

Reminder:  Please return the forms for the office (came in a manilla envelope) to school ASAP.

Welcome Back!

I am busy preparing our classroom and I can't wait for all of the newest first grade Butterflies to arrive.  I hope to see all of you on Monday, August 21 4:30 to 6:30 at Open House.