Topaz Class Newsletter
Topaz Class Newsletter December 1, 2016 Upcoming School Events: 12/7 Early Release 8:15 – 11:45 12/8 Science Workshop 1:45-2:45 12/16 Early Release 8:15 – 11:45 12/19 to 1/6 Winter Break
Ms. Cayla and Ms. Canh Curriculum Corner: History/Art: We will be finishing up our study of the Solar System research project and moving into learning about Hawaii. The Hawaii study is to gather information about our class Art Walk project the students will be creating. Math: We will be continuing to learn about Fractions, looking at Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication utilizing the different Montessori materials, such as the Stamp Game, Snake Game, Checkerboard and Bead Frame. Language: We have moved into Pronouns this month. We will use our Grammar Box and Skyscraper studies as we look at Nouns, Articles, Verbs, commas, capitalization, and compound words. We will also continue our progress in WASACA word building and Language works. Keep up the reading at home, we are seeing the results in our in class reading! STEM: Twice a month the students participate in STEM projects, which they do in class in groups or with their buddies. The last two projects they have completed were: build a tower using marshmallows and toothpicks and see who can build the tallest free standing tower; the other was create a building that could withstand rain and wind for your Pilgrim using materials of choice. I have added to our wish list items needed for future STEM projects the children can build and create, so please help me in building our material list.
Topaz Wishes o
Paper towels
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Pipe cleaners (STEM projects)
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Green tinsel (STEM projects)
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Red solo cups (STEM projects)
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Craft Pompoms (STEM projects)
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Popsicle sticks (STEM projects)
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Sponges without scrub side (STEM projects)
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Marbles (STEM projects)
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Dixie cups (STEM projects)
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Saran Wrap (STEM projects)
Spelling: Spelling work is in class as well as for homework. Students will complete daily jobs in class in order to master a list of 10-20 words depending on their current level. Word lists will be sent home with suggestions for how to practice at home as well. List 11 Post Test: December 2nd List 12 Post Test: December 9th List 13 Post Test: December 16th Parent Volunteers: If you are interested in coming into the classroom to help please let me know ahead of time what day works best for you. I will be checking our system to make sure you are cleared before you are able to come in a volunteer. This is our school policy so we can insure the safety of our students. The best time for volunteers: Monday-Thursday 9am-11:30am and Friday 9:30am-11:30am.
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” -Maria Montessori
Contact Ms. Cayla at [email protected]
Ms. Cayla and Ms. Canh Curriculum Corner: History/Art: We will be finishing up our study of the Solar System research project and moving into learning about Hawaii. The Hawaii study is to gather information about our class Art Walk project the students will be creating. Math: We will be continuing to learn about Fractions, looking at Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication utilizing the different Montessori materials, such as the Stamp Game, Snake Game, Checkerboard and Bead Frame. Language: We have moved into Pronouns this month. We will use our Grammar Box and Skyscraper studies as we look at Nouns, Articles, Verbs, commas, capitalization, and compound words. We will also continue our progress in WASACA word building and Language works. Keep up the reading at home, we are seeing the results in our in class reading! STEM: Twice a month the students participate in STEM projects, which they do in class in groups or with their buddies. The last two projects they have completed were: build a tower using marshmallows and toothpicks and see who can build the tallest free standing tower; the other was create a building that could withstand rain and wind for your Pilgrim using materials of choice. I have added to our wish list items needed for future STEM projects the children can build and create, so please help me in building our material list.
Topaz Wishes o
Paper towels
o
Pipe cleaners (STEM projects)
o
Green tinsel (STEM projects)
o
Red solo cups (STEM projects)
o
Craft Pompoms (STEM projects)
o
Popsicle sticks (STEM projects)
o
Sponges without scrub side (STEM projects)
o
Marbles (STEM projects)
o
Dixie cups (STEM projects)
o
Saran Wrap (STEM projects)
Spelling: Spelling work is in class as well as for homework. Students will complete daily jobs in class in order to master a list of 10-20 words depending on their current level. Word lists will be sent home with suggestions for how to practice at home as well. List 11 Post Test: December 2nd List 12 Post Test: December 9th List 13 Post Test: December 16th Parent Volunteers: If you are interested in coming into the classroom to help please let me know ahead of time what day works best for you. I will be checking our system to make sure you are cleared before you are able to come in a volunteer. This is our school policy so we can insure the safety of our students. The best time for volunteers: Monday-Thursday 9am-11:30am and Friday 9:30am-11:30am.
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” -Maria Montessori
Contact Ms. Cayla at [email protected]
