Collins & Co. Room 204
Week Eighteen Update
Welcome!
Hello Parents-
Thank you to all your help getting your students back in the swing of things after Winter Break. They have all been to school on time and prepared for outdoor recess!
We had a wonderful time on our field trip today to The Grove. We'd like to thank the PTO for supporting our trip and paying for our admission. Also, thanks go out to Mrs. Lawrence and Mr. Denk for coming with.
Enjoy your weekend,
Ms. Collins and Mrs. Cucco
Math
We had a special visitor come in this week to help us remember the basics of decimals. Mrs. Tatle, our district's Math Consultant, came in to share some hands-on activities to help us see decimals more clearly. We played a few games that helped us apply our new skills. We learned different strategies to set up bar models to help us solve those tricky word problems.
We will take our test on addition and subtraction of decimals early next week.
Find more information on our classroom website by clicking the "Math in Focus" link.
Reading Workshop
We began with looking for the Main Idea as well as supporting evidence. Students read articles they found interesting from "Time for Kids" magazine.
Writing Workshop
Op-Ed is our new focus. We began talking about what an "Op-Ed" piece is and where it can be found. Students practiced writing a reader's response that focused on their opinions. Ask your student about some of the topics that they had opinions about this week!
Social Studies
The Grove
Students participated in many activities including candle making, weaving, cooking, blacksmithing, butter making, manners, house keeping and eating! Make sure to ask your students what their favorite part was!
Ask your Student about:
- Our read aloud, The False Prince
- The field trip to The Grove
- Getting ready for the musical
- Outdoor recess
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award
Illinois Children's Choice Award
Things to come:
- Monday, January 19th: No School- Martin Luther King's Birthday
- Thursday, January 22nd: Erin's Law Parent's Presentation (6:00 pm)
- Friday, January 23rd: GB Movie Night (6:00 pm)
- Friday, January 30th: Concert for Africa @ NBJH (6:15 pm)
Collins & Co.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Email: ecollins@northbrook28.net
Website: http://fs.greenbriar28.net/~elisabethcollins/Ms._Collins_Class_Webpage/Welcome_to_Collins_%26_Co..html
Location: 1225 Greenbriar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States
Phone: 847-504-3711