We have had a busy and productive stretch in the classroom! It is wonderful to see the growth and independence the students are showing as we wrap up several projects before the holiday break.
Writing & Language Arts
Small Moment Masterpieces: The students have officially finished their final personal narrative stories! These were completed entirely independently. On Monday, students will perform one final edit before they are officially "published." The progress they’ve made since the start of this unit is truly impressive.
Looking Ahead: Our next unit will focus on Persuasive Writing. Based on our classroom discussions, I have a feeling we have some very natural debaters in this group!
Author Spotlight: Last week, our read-alouds focused on Doreen Cronin. We read favorites like Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, Diary of a Worm, and M.O.M. (Mom Of Marvels).
Note for Moms: I highly recommend revisiting M.O.M. with your whole family—it was a big hit in class!
Science & Exploration
We are continuing our deep dive into Habitats with our guest, Luke.
Field Notes: Students have chosen an animal local to our area and began taking notes on theirspecific habitat needs.
Notebooking: On Thursday, students spent time recording their observations and data in their science journals.
What’s Next: We will wrap up this unit after the holiday break. For their final assessment, students will create posters showcasing the animals and habitats found right in our own schoolyard.
Assessment & Progress
Last week, students completed several formal Language Arts and Math assessments. Many of these are repeats of tests given in the fall, allowing us to measure growth.
1:1 Observations: Most of these are conducted one-on-one, which allows me to see the specific strategies and approaches each student uses.
Report Cards: These results and insights will be reflected in the report cards sent home in January.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: This week's Student of the Week is pictured here: This person is a 2nd grader and has an October 30th birthday. He has a younger sister and two cats. His favorite color red and his favorite food is chicken cutlets. When he is older, he would like to be a professional skier. His favorite place to visit is Block Island. He loves mountain biking too. Congratulations to this week's Student of the Week.
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