Miss Quon's News Letter
March 2015
March Edition
Hello parents, here is your monthly newsletter. Read through the updates and let me know if you have any questions. My contact information is down below. Also at the bottom of this news letter there is a student interest survey for your child to fill out sometime this month! Please let them answer the questions on their own. Thank you :)
Upcoming Events:
1. We will be going on a field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo to tie in our lesson on ecosystems and different animal species. I will need at least 4-6 chaperons, if you are interested please email me!
2. The students will be recreating the Boston Tea Party on stage sometime in April. They have been working hard to create a script and costumes. If you would like to attend, please check my classroom calender.
3. Sign ups for parent-teacher conferences have been posted! Sign up for a time for whenever suits you. Can't wait to talk with you all :)
Giraffe
- The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world, with even new-born babies being taller than most humans.
- Baby Giraffes can stand within half an hour and after only 10 hours can actually run alongside their family.
- Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even sleep and give birth standing up.
Elephant
- Elephants are highly social and live in family groups which are matriarchal. The female matriarch is the leader and the herd follow her everywhere.
- The elephant brain is the largest of all land mammals, with a mass of over 5 kg. It is similar in structure to the human brain. Like humans elephants must learn important behaviors as they grow up.
Lion
- Lions roar to communicate their position to other prides. A lion’s roar is the loudest of any big cat and can be heard up to 8 km away.
- Lions have terrific night vision. They are 6 times more sensitive to light than humans. This gives them a distinct advantage over some prey species when hunting at night.
Here's what we're learning
Math: Adding and subtracting from 10
Science: animal species, ecosystems, and the food chain
Spelling: List #3 (video below for extra help)
Reading: currently reading The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane by: Kate DiCamillo
Social Studies: Learning to identify countries, major rivers, and mountain ranges in North America.
Contact me!
I would love to hear from the parents of my students. I'm always eager to here feedback. If you ever have comments questions or concerns, please contact me!
Email: quonca1@gcc.edu
Phone: 267-221-4513