Highlights of Our Week

Hello families,

What a great week we had. We filled our heart jar last Friday so on Tuesday we dumped our hearts into the heart monitor and had our first celebration: making paper airplanes.

We explored more areas of our classroom through guided discovery. We uncovered the leveled books bookcase and the 3 big bookcases of books grouped by type (i.e. fiction, nonfiction topics, poetry, chapter book series). This week we practiced how to show HEART by using books responsibly, choosing "I PICK" books (thinking about the purpose of reading, being interested in the book, comprehension, and knowing the words), and reading to ourselves. We started the week being able to read quietly by ourselves for just 2.5 minutes. By the end of the week we were reading for 10 quiet, engaged minutes!

In math we expanded on our ideas of counting by learning and adding to the ways we represent numbers. We are learning about how to show our thinking on paper in organized ways by grouping and labeling our representations.

In social studies we continued to learn about growth mindset. We watched the Class Dojo video series on this topic and talked about ways we have shown determination and learned from mistakes to stretch and grow our brains. We looked at many fun posters to help us think about how having a growth mindset gives us super learning powers and to help us think positively.

In writing we finished publishing our class rules, wrote about our learning super powers, and began to work on writing our Hopes and Dreams for the year! We brainstormed academic or learning goals at school then wrote and illustrated our individual goals.

I was out sick on Wednesday but returned on Thursday to a great report from Ms. Rafeef who spent the day with the Fox Kits. I am so proud of them for showing HEART and working hard when I was out unexpectedly.

Remember, this upcoming Monday is picture day. Even if you don't order photos each child will have their photo taken. If you still want to order pictures please send your order form in by Monday morning!

Dates to Remember:

• September 16 - Picture Day
• September 18 - Half Day for Teacher Inservice - 12:15 dismissal; activities available for sign-up
• September 27 - All School Morning Meeting 8:15-8:45
• October 2 - Walk to School Day. Meet at the Rite Aid to participate in this schoolwide event.

Have a great weekend!

❤ Mrs. Fox