1B Classroom Update 1
September 22, 2018
First Graders
Friendships
1, 2, 3 Pose
Parent Update
Our 1B class has been striving to create a warm and caring community where our friends feel comfortable learning as well as take risks in building independence. We have many more things to introduce and look forward to teaching our students. We are confident that these first two weeks will turn into a great year, as there are many exciting things yet to come! We want to thank you for your continued support and interest in being involved with our First Grade learning community. Hope you a wonderful weekend as we are sending love your way :-)
Scavenger Hunt
What do you like?
What is your hobby?
Playdough Art
Playdough Art
Playdough Art
Playdough Art
Playdough Art
Playdough Art
Academics Update
Phonics
Red Table
Orange Table
Yellow Table
Green Table
Blue Table
Purple Table
ELA
Learning Target Aim
Exploring Tools
Tools Song
Detective McHammer
First Grade Mission
Questions about Tools
We are using the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to form our questions. After creating a list of what we want to know about tools based on these pictures we are going to read books to answer them.
Math
Counting bears
Unifix cubes
Number Bonds
Crossing the Decade
Memory Game
Decade Kings and Queens
IB: Family Diversity
To kick off our IB unit and support our discussions around family diversity, please help us answer the following questions about your child and family:
- Who are your child’s immediate family members?
- Who are the primary residents in your child’s household?
- What are some important dates or events for your family?
- What are some typical weekly routines in your household?
Additionally, please share a family photo with us, which will be displayed on our IB bulletin board throughout the family unit. Feel free to email your family photo to dtes1b@brooklynprospect.org or send your child in with a hard copy. Thank you for cooperation!
Mind Map
Me Too Game
Read Alouds
Socio-Emotional
Shout out
Shout out
Shout out
We work hard and play harder!
Read the Room
Art Station
Magnatiles
Art Station
Legos
Marble Run
Metrotech Fun
Outdoor Play
1A and 1B Boys
Specials Introduction
¡Bienvenidos!
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year. As part of the academic experience at Brooklyn Prospect students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of specialist classes during the week.
Our goal for these classes is to augment the core classroom experience by providing opportunities to engage all types of learners in very interactive subjects areas. As teachers, we hope that these exciting lessons will expose students to new experiences, and plant the seeds to help our BPCS students grow into balanced, creative, globally-minded community members.
1B's specials schedule is: Spanish (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays), P.E. (Mondays, Thursdays), Science (Tuesdays, Fridays), and Music (Fridays).
Spanish
Bienvenidos to another exciting school year at BPCS! This year the students, parents, faculty, and staff will experience 100% Spanish Immersion. Our goal is to keep exposing students to the Spanish language (oral, visual and written) all the time. The Spanish immersion will be supported by theater conventions, storytelling, music, games, dance, art, and cultural exploration. I am excited to see how our bilingual brains grow and develop!
There are plenty of ways you can support our learning experience and encourage your student to grow her/his/their interest in Español by reading books at home and listening to music in Español. Participate in cultural events in your community that expose your student to the Spanish culture, such as theatre plays, concerts, and festivals.
Science
Hello! My name is Nicole Cimoch (Ms. C), and I’m pleased to be joining BPCS as the K-5th science teacher. This year, your 1st graders will be learning how to move and experience the world as a scientist! We begin the year identifying how we observe, ask questions, measure, write what we see, and have fun as scientists. Next, we spend time asking questions about what plants/animals need to survive and finally, we explore light and sound.
Again, I am so pleased to be joining the BPCS community. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at ncimoch@brooklynprospect.org.
Music
I am Jacob Kramer, and this is my third year teaching music at BPCS. This year, I will teach Kindergarten and Second Grade music in the fall, and First and Third Grade in the spring. I am also leading one singing class per week for Kindergarten and First Grade, and I will teach a Band class for fourth and fifth grade students.
Announcements
We are allowing students to share their favorite item each day and put it in the "sharing bin." They may choose to bring a book or toy and tell their friends why it is special to them.
Please send students with a water bottle so that they are able to drink throughout the day without leaving the classroom. The water bottles will be sent home daily to be cleaned and washed.
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Reminders
- Remember that in First Grade, regular student dismissal is at 3:45pm every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and early dismissal is at 1:30pm every Wednesday!
Also, we want to remind you that school begins at 8:30am. We open our classroom door at 8:10am. Please try to come to class as close to 8:10am as possible, so that we can begin our day on time. Remember, there is also an early drop-off available in the gym beginning at 7:30am.
- If you haven't already, please send your child in with an extra change of clothes in a ziploc bag with their name labeled. For our friends that were in KA last year, their teachers passed along their old change of clothes. Please let us know if you'd like us to send them home while you send in a new set for your child.
- As a reminder, our school follows a nut-awareness policy. If your child has any food allergies, please be sure to fill out the necessary forms in order to inform the school so that we can ensure a safe and healthy school environment for all children. If you have any further questions, please email Avery at escoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Important Dates to Remember
- Thursday, October 4 - Back to School Night Grades K - 2 (6-7:30pm)
- Monday, October 8 - Indigenous People's Day (No School)
- Tuesday, October 9 - Professional Development Day (No School)
- Tuesday October 16 - DTES Information Night (Gym 6-7pm)
- Thursday October 18 - Picture Day (Dress to impress! Don't have to wear school uniforms)
- Thursday October 25 - Family Coffee Grades K - 2 (Playspace 8:30-9:15am)
Contact Us
Email: dteskb@brooklynprospect.org
Website: brooklynprospect.org
Location: 80 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Phone: 718-722-7634