Me On the Map: We may be very small on this great big world, but it is so exciting to see that we are able to find EXACTLY where we are on this earth with the help of maps! It has been a fun week reading and exploring the many different kinds of maps that there are, from house maps, to maps of towns, states, countries, and even world maps. It was really neat to see how a globe looks as a map when unfolded and flat! Thank you for your helping your child with their bedroom maps and making the connection as to how and where to lay all of the 3-dimensional parts of our room into a 2-dimensional flat map form. This has been a fun lesson! I hope you enjoy their special keepsakes that came home with them.
Writing Workshop: We revisited our Narrative Writing (Small moments) unit, and the children still seem to amaze me with their stories and ability to zoom in and include basic development elements to their stories, such as a beginning, middle and an end. The children are making it look easy! They really enjoyed sharing about their special spring break memories in their writings this week.
Mystery Readers: Kaden was so happy when his mom, Mr. Condon, entered into our classroom as the Mystery Reader! Mrs. Condon thought about what might be a favorite of Kaden’s and she sure picked well! Kaden was so happy for us to all hear “The Jalapeno Man,” by Debbie Leland, a special book he received from his uncle in Texas who actually is friends with the author of the book! The class enjoyed finding connections to our past Gingerbread Man unit, as well as had fun making predictions about how the story might end. Thank you Mrs. Condon for sharing this special book and helping us to make a text-to-text connection!
Popcorn Words of the Week Were: “come,” “some”
Important Information and Reminders:
- Brown Paper Bags: We could use your help! Please bring 1 or 2 brown paper grocery bag(s) to school sometime this week. Thank you!
- Take Home Books: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so remember to take time to read and return it for a chance to read aloud with our volunteers and check out a new book! We are growing as readers!
- Library: Every Tuesday, so be sure to return your book.
- Backpack Snack: Everyday – remember to pack a daily healthy one.
- Rocks: Please help your child send their rock collection to school by Wed., April 19, for our rock study unit next week. An egg carton works very well for organizing and sorting. The rocks will be returned when finished.
- Hudsonville Student Art Show: April 17-25 in the lower level of the Hudsonville City Hall Building. 3275 Central Blvd. The Georgetown reception will take place on Wed., April 20 from 5:50-7:30. For more information, please see: ART SHOW
- Field Trip: Wednesday, May 10, 9:10am -2:00pm, Hemlock Crossing County Park and Timbertown (info arrived home last week. Thank you to all who signed up to volunteer!)
- Early Release: Friday, May 12 at 12:15pm.
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 29 – No school.
I wish you a beautiful spring weekend and a very Happy Easter!
: ) Mrs. Estefan