April 20-24

 Dear Parents

-Reminders: 

-Volunteer tea on May 1.  Please RSVP your attendance to the office.

-Please return permission forms for the zoo field trip

-May 4 Zoo Field Trip

Earth Day

Although the weather has not been spring-like this week, we did recognize Earth Day on April 22.  Through stories, discussions, and hands-on experiences, students built their understanding of the importance of being stewards and taking care of our local and global environment.  In the afternoon, despite the weather, we enjoyed time in our learning grounds,  taking part in a quiet moment at our sit spot and observing our class tree in the spring season.

Learning Outcomes:

• I can describe what Earth Day is and why it is important.
• I can identify ways people can care for the Earth.
• I can recognize natural things like plants, animals, soil, air, and water
• I can participate in activities that help care for the Earth, such as planting or cleaning up litter.
• I can observe nature using my senses.
• I can record what I notice about plants, animals, or the environment.
• I can ask questions about how to care for the Earth.
• I can share my ideas about how to protect the environment.
• I can talk about what I learned about Earth Day.
• I can participate in group discussions about protecting nature.

Literacy

This week we looked at long U sound which can be tricky, and reviewed all long vowel sounds spelled vowel consonant silent e.  Below is some home practice.