Week 7 in Review

Welcome Back!

 

 In math, we have finished up Unit 1.  The students took their test on Tuesday.  Most students did very well.  Those that didn't do as well, just made careless mistakes in their addition.  We have started on Unit 2 (measuring perimeter).  This is a short unit and the homework will be done in class.  We are learning to measure with centimeter rulers and need to use them in class. The class learned how to play Around the World with math facts.  Max made it all the way around the World (classroom) the first time around! Way to go Max! The students loved this game and we will definitely be playing it again soon.  You can help your child by having them practice math facts at home. 

In science, we continue to learn about the parts of a plant and their functions.  The students have been bringing in leaves and plants from home. Some students started talking about leaf rubbings. I promised the class that if they brought in leaves, I would show them how to make leaf rubbings.  The kids had fun making their rubbings and some students decided to make rubbings of other items and textures in our classroom (coins, carpet, walls). It was a lot of fun!

During our Read-Aloud time (every day after lunch), I've been reading books from the Fudge series by Judy Bloom.  We are currently reading Double Fudge and the students enjoy hearing the adventures of Fudge and his family.  In Double Fudge, Fudge is obsessed with money.  His family travels to the Department of Treasury in Washington D.C. I was able to find a Bill Nye video on YouTube that explains how money is made. We have also found some videos from the Fudge TV show that was on in the 1990's. 

Our reading skill for this week was comparing and contrasting. We have been able to compare and contrast the Fudge book and short Fudge video clips.  We have also compared books that we have read and the characters in the books. We finished reading Henry and Mudge and the Stary Night and now many students are reading other Henry and Mudge books.

Spelling tests have begun!  We have a pretest each Monday and those who get one or no words spelling wrong will get List 2.  These words are a bit harder than List 1 (pretest) words.  We do a little bit of studying at school, but I expect that the majority of studying is taking place at home.  The students were very excited to play a spelling game called Sparkle.  They learned it in first grade and Shane reminded the class how to play. Thanks Shane!

The students of Zinser brought in $1.00 and got a blue ribbon to wear in memory of Officer Slot. Our school of 275 students raised over $400! That is amazing and the money will be donated to the Slot family.

On Friday, the students in Kenowa Hills and Grandville were dismissed two hours early because of the funeral procession for Officer Slot, who was killed in the line of duty.  The procession was going to be in our district around the time of dismissal.  There was a concern that the buses would get stopped by the procession.  I went to the procession and it was a very moving event. I hope that some of my students were able attend this unique experience. We are thankful to Officer Slot and the Walker Police for risking thier lives and keeping us safe.