Week of October 25 - 29, 2021

First Grade enjoyed a special assembly for All Abilities Month.  Our guest of honor, Simon, shared some of the tools and devices he uses to help him navigate the world.  He answered our questions and let us examine some of his favorite books from when he was younger.  The children enjoyed comparing their books with Simon's.  They were able to discover how the pictures and words in Simon's books are different from theirs.  Simon also showed the students a play performed by a group called Acting Without Borders, of which Simon is a member.

This week, to preparation for Halloween, First Grade learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin.  We also did some pumpkin investigations.  The students made their hypotheses about certain characteristics of their pumpkins, such as weight and ability to float.  Next, the class tested their hypotheses.  They discovered if the pumpkins would sink or float, measured their pumpkins' width, counted how many ribs their pumpkins had, and learned how much their pumpkins weighed.

 

           

       

               

First Grade is definitely in the Halloween spirit!

Reminders!!!!

Wednesday and Friday are P.E. days next week!

November 1st - Students need to begin wearing their winter uniforms.  Please refer to the Family Handbook for any questions about uniform pieces.

November 11th - 12th - LS and MS Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 12th - Student Holiday

November 23rd - Noon Dismissal - Start of Thanksgiving Holiday 

November 24th - 26th - Thanksgiving Holiday