Weekly Newsletter
Buildings + Pipes
Dear Parents
As our unit on buildings comes to an end, we have introduced the last topic related to our study which was Pipes. Exploration and Investigation is the main focus of the Creative Curriculum and this week we allowed our student to do just this! We began by asking, “what do we know about pipes?” Children shared their ideas on what they are, their uses, and where we can find them. The words tubes, cylinder, hollow, water system came up.
On Tuesday, we made a list together of the places you might find pipes and what their function might be. We asked questions such as "Are they for water or something else?", "Do they bring water in or take water out?", and “Are they for clean water or dirty water?"
We then proceeded to investigate pipes in our school. Children were in charge of finding pipes, taking pictures, and discuss about their uses.
Children have been working together in the different centers using item related to this unit: big pipes in blocks, small pipes in toys and games, pipe cleaners in play dough, and a fun water activity in Discovery.
We will continue our Pipe investigation next week, alongside our closing celebrations for our Building Unit. Coming up soon: Road Study Unit!
What can you do at home?
Talk with your child about water pipes. Look for water pipes inside and outside your home. Try to figure out where they come from, where they go, and what's inside them.
Help your child imagine what life would be like without water pipes.
The next time you have a plumbing problem, let your child help fix it or watch the plumber.
Important Information
April 7th Blue Out Day
April 8th-16th: School Break
April 4th through 6th: ES Musical “Madagascar”
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents
Don't freak out!
Dear Parents,
There has been head lice reported in your child's grade. Please be aware this is not a health hazard, it is an annoyance (itching of the scalp) that must be treated.
Finding head lice in the ages 3-11 year olds is quite common. Having head lice does not reflect on hygiene, as it is quite common to find lice on clean, healthy scalps of children.
If your child has head lice they must be treated before returning to
school. The most common way for the lice to be communicable to others is head to head contact, wearing others hats & scarves, using same brush/combs, etc.
Please go to the Center for Disease (CDC) site below to find out further information regarding head lice. If you have questions or concerns please contact the nurses at the health clinic. If you are unsure if your child has lice we will examine your child if you choose.
For information, please go to below links:
Read Aloud
Pipes
Pipe Hunt
Jumping Beans -ABC
We are practicing the following skills:
- recognizing and naming letters
- following instructions
- taking tursn