We made it to June! During SEL this month we will be going outside when the weather permits to complete team challenges that work on many skills such as following directions, cooperation, using a growth mindset, and much more! Here are some photos of first and second graders working together to create a marble run. Ask your child what materials were used to complete this challenge.
All Kindergarteners have had the chance to participate in a lunch bunch with me and a few of their classmates!
I also want to let families know that I will not be returning to SRES next year. I have decided to pursue a career outside of school counseling. I appreciate your support over the past 7 years. I will be sharing this news with students next week during SEL classes.
Have a great weekend!
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Ticks
PROTECT: Avoid areas where ticks live, use EPA-registered tick repellents, and cover up.
CHECK: Don't let ticks hitchhike inside and check your whole body.
REMOVE: Remove attached ticks as soon as you can.
WATCH: Watch for symptoms and tell your provider if you get sick.
Please visit the Vermont Department of Health for more information at:
*IMPORTANT REMINDERS*
Attendance:
If your child is sick and going to be absent, we ask that you notify the school by calling the main office at 802-869-2637.
Illnesses (please read)
If your child is sick (fever greater than 100.4, vomiting and/or diarrhea) it is imperative that you keep your child home. Your child can return to school 24 hours once they are fever free (without the use of fever reducing medication) and free from vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Medications:
There may be times during the year where your child needs to have medication administered at school.
Prescription medications: a note from your child’s doctor with instructions for use and parental signature are required to administer any medication during school hours. An adult must deliver the medication to the health office in the original container.
Non-prescription medications: parental signature is required to administer any “over the counter” medications. An adult must deliver the medication to the health office in the original container.
Prescription and non-prescription medication permission forms are available in the health office.
Head Lice:
Please do your part by periodically checking your child's head for head lice and treat as needed. SRES no longer excludes children from school for head lice per instructions from the American Academy of Pediatrics. If head lice is found during school hours the parent/guardian will be notified and proper treatment will need to be done before your child can return to school. Please Note: Mass head checks are no longer done in school
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's health.
Last week we were lucky to have Montshire Museum come do a seed lesson with us. The Kindergarteners loved learning about seeds. They learned about differences between seeds.
In ELA we have been working on reading CVC words and writing words using known letter sounds.
In Math we are working on our addition and subtraction skills. Using materials in our classroom to show understanding.
Kindergarten also led the All School Meeting this morning and did an outstanding job! Please remember to send your child in with a water bottle everyday.
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☆ Reading: During Reader’s Workshop time we have been reading books about the ocean! We have been learning about specific vocabulary words that are in the ocean books and using them in sentences. We learned the vocabulary words migrate, fossil, and scutes from the book “Sea Turtles” by Gail Gibbons. Ask your first grader what one of those words means and how they can use it in a sentence!
☆ Phonics: In word work time, we have continued to work on spelling and reading words with vowel teams! We have learned the vowel teams that make the long a sound (-ai, -ay) and the long e sound (-ee, -ea, -ey). This week we started to learn about vowel teams with the long o sound (-oa, -oe, -ow). Ask your first grader to spy vowel teams when reading!
☆ Math: The first graders started a unit on measurement! The mathematicians have been using different tools to find the length of objects in our classroom. We have compared how bigger tools that we measure with have less quantity than smaller tools because they take up more space. Try measuring an object with a tool (could be crayons or markers!) at home!
☆ Writing: Students have been working on stating their opinion, three reasons, and a closing statement to their writing in their own opinion letters! The first graders got to choose if they would like to write a letter about what class pet we should get for our classroom or if we were to get something for the school what they would want to get (such as a chocolate fountain).
☆ Science: We are continuing to learn about plant and animal traits and survival! We did a Mystery Science lesson about how young plants are similar to adult plants, and what they need for them to grow into adult plants. We will be planting our own seeds and observing how they grow into adult plants over time.
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Reading
Second Graders continue to practice retelling the important information from a text using a format, like SWBST.
Writing
These writers are using a rubric to self assess their opinion writing. They are learning how to add more to improve their writing. Soon they will be making a Google Doc to practice typing their writing.
Phonics
Students continue to practice reading and spelling words with different vowel teams.
Math
Second Grade Mathematicians are reviewing ways to model their process when solving addition and subtraction problems. They are learning to show their work with different types of models. Ask your student what type of model they like to use.
Theme
These scientists are using Mystery Science to explore how animals live and survive in specific habitats and how the habitats provide them with what they need to survive.
REMINDERS
PLEASE REMEMBER WATER BOTTLES!
Math: Third graders completed their unit in fractions. As a class and with partners, students reviewed what they learned. They compared fractions, found equivalent fractions, graphed fractions on number lines and added and subtracted fractions with common denominators.
Reading: This week, students focused on the diphthongs: “AU,” “OO,” and “OI.” They also studied the sound and letter combinations: “DGE” and “TCH.” The interactive read alouds have been chapter books chosen by students.
Writing: The third graders chose different topics that they will be interested in researching. They narrowed down their choices by conversing with partners. Over the next couple of weeks, students will learn about their topics, write about them and create bibliographies.
Science: Students began a unit in technology. They talked about how technology is more than phones, computers and robots. Technology is created by engineers to solve problems. Students worked with partners to talk about how toilet paper, pens and sunglasses are examples of technology.
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First of all, thank you so much everyone for making the SRES Book Fair such a success! Lots of books were purchased, and there was SO much excitement about the Book Fair among the children. Getting books into the hands of students and families is THE reason we host the Scholastic Book Fair, and so we are delighted to see this goal transform into a reality.
Next, it was a pleasure and an honor to present the kamishibai Momotaro to such a large audience during the Bingo for Books event. Kamishibai has been an important part of my literacy curriculum for over 30 years, largely because each year students find them so riveting. It is always great to have an opportunity to present one to families, so that they can experience this Japanese storytelling performance art as well.
Last, it is the end of the year! Please look with your child for library books that have not been returned and send them in as soon as possible. Help me get the library organized for the coming year!
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Last day of the After School program will be June 16th.
SAXTONS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
