We are grateful for this three-day weekend and took time to pause and reflect on the inspiration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the important work that still remains. Kindergarten, with the help of Mrs. Jones' buddy classroom, ended the week with a thoughtful discussion about Dr. King’s legacy. We talked about how one of the most important lessons he taught was leading others with his words, not his fists. Students then collaborated with partners to create peace pledges.
In literacy, we concluded our Zoology unit by comparing two animals, focusing on what they have in common and what sets them apart. This coming week, we will begin a new unit on Ecology, where we will explore different ecosystems while practicing key literacy skills such as reading for key details, learning new power words, writing about what we learn, and more.
In math, students played Double Compare, practiced solving story problems, and created tile combinations while following specific rules. They also stepped back to examine their combinations and worked on creating equations to match their thinking.
Report cards will be sent home this Friday. Please note: because learning at this age happens so quickly, students may already be demonstrating new skills that were developed after our assessments were completed. Which is a beautiful thing!
Have a wonderful week!
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