Did you know Grey Squirrels, Red Squirrels, Groundhogs, and Chipmunks are all cousins? They are rodents known as ground squirrels. Each animal has unique traits and adaptations that help them thrive in their specific environments.  For example, Groundhogs are known for their burrowing, while Grey Squirrels are excellent tree climbers, and Chipmunks are often seen scampering around on the ground, storing food. Throughout the year we take the time to study the diversity of wildlife that surrounds us in our Green Mountain state!

Kindergarten Math:  Students spent time describing attributes of different shapes.  They created a collaborative shape mural and constructed shapes out of playdough by rolling ropes to form a shape.

First Grade Math:  This week first grade learners worked on addition and subtraction strategies. We worked with doubles, doubles plus 1, counting on, and counting back. Practicing counting forward and backward is a great way to continue to help your learner grow! When you’re in the car or in line at a store, ask your learner to solve a fact or count forward or backward from a number. This is a great way to pass the time and help improve fact fluency.

Literacy:  Students added the new W.O.W word Joy to their journals, in honor of World Kindness Day this week. 

Writers learned that adding speech bubbles and dialogue to their writing makes their stories fun to read. Dialogue makes the characters feel more relatable and the story more engaging.  

Social Studies: Students spent time thinking about the town of Underhill and brainstormed places they consider to be an important part of the town. 

Notes:

• November 21st  ~ UCS Lantern Walk -> INFO LETTER

• November 22nd ~ UCS Turkey Trot 

• November 25th - November 29th ~ NO SCHOOL