Mid-November Newsletter
November 15, 2015
Notes from room 110
We are back from LLELA and we learned some valuable lessons. As a teacher, I am eager to explore the DFW area with unique experiences to enrich our classroom concepts. This year was my first year to take a class to the farm, the Heard and LLELA. As a teacher, I do my due diligence and scout all the trips without students to make sure the environment will support what we are doing.
LLELA is a wonderful outdoor experience filled with wildlife. Our field trip on Friday was composed of a nature walk and pond investigation. While our experience on Friday was not ideal as far as the instructor, I took the opportunity to look at this challenge as an opportunity. After our lesson, we had a delicious lunch and played sharks and minnows. The class and our chaperones had a ball playing a class version of tag with sharks and minnows. Instead of dragging our heels and complaining, we embraced the problem and made our own fun. Upon arriving back to class, I took the opportunity to explain that sometimes things will not always turn out the way we think. We have to embrace a mindset to see an opportunity to grow and learn.
I encourage you to look at your child's report card with the same thought. Look at the notes and feedback as opportunities for your child to learn and grow. If you engage in conversation with your child about the report card talk about progress and then go onto the opportunities to grow. On Monday, I will reset the Class Dojo point bubbles. Each child will start back on zero.
Finally, I hope all of you have a wonderful and safe holiday. I must say I am truly grateful for my students and their supporting parents. Thank you for your guidance, support and patience. Enjoy the holiday.
Reading: Putting our strategies to work- using multiple strategies to decode unknown words
Writing: Functional narrative ( how tos)
Phonics: Wrapping up r blends
Math: Quilt patterns and tangrams
Science: Planting bulbs
Social Studies: Cardboard Challenge
Mystery Number Skype
- writing numbers
- odd and even
- place value ( tens and ones)
- greater than and less than
Eventually we will Skype with another primary class and complete a mystery number Skype. I just think the students are going to love it. You can also play this with your child anytime you are waiting in line or in the car. You just need a method to write. Students could do this on an iPad or on paper.
What's coming up in Primer
Holiday Card Exchange
Dear _________,
I imagined a picture of snow and then started creating my card. I was resourceful when I used some of my paper to make the snow. Have a happy and safe holiday.
From,
Mrs. Hogan
Finally, listed below you will find a Pinterest page of card ideas for this project. If you would like to get started on your homework, begin by designing and composing your holiday card. Students will only create one card for homework.
Thanksgiving work
Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day
Listed below is the schedule for the event.
- 8:00 A.M. Valet parking opens
- 8:00-8:30 A.M. Guest and children arrive and are directed to the main church.
- 8:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M. Chapel service
- 9:00-10:30 A.M. Guest visit classrooms usually starting with the youngest child of a family with multiples. In the Primer class students will share their gratitude books and snack demonstrations books, students and guests will make a family flag with their Primer student and measure a plant which we will plant on Tuesday, November 17. Students will take their gratitude books, family flag and demonstration books with them when they leave.
- 10:30 A.M. event concludes.
Photo stations are refreshments will be at various stations in the building.
If your child is planning to leave with their grandparents or grandfriends, please fill out this form. Thank you!
Healthy Thanksgiving
Healthy Thanksgiving with ATF
Adventure to Fitness (ATF) is offering a Thanksgiving episode for students to share the journey with other family members. Parents, you will need to provide an email address to view the episodes.
Important Dates
- November 17 Spirit Dress Day
- November 19 Cardboard Challenge Showcase 12:00-12:45 P.M. in the theater
- November 20 Grandparents' and Grand Friends Day 8:00-10:30 A.M.
- November 21-29 Thanksgiving Break
- December 1 Raincatcher's Garden Trip
- December 8 Spirit Dress Day
- December 11 Family Game 1:00-1:45
Primer
Email: hogana@esdallas.org
Website: http://www.primerattheepiscopalschoolofdallas.com/blog
Phone: 214-353-2818
Twitter: @PrimerESD