Hello Families!
Some of the exciting things that we did this week were:
- Exploring why we need government. Students participated in discussions and tasks about the purpose of governments and began to digging in the different services that municipal governments provide to their citizens. We also engaged in talks about who is a citizen and how can someone become a citizen.
- Engaging in learning related to decreasing patterns using pictures, numbers, letters, graphs and tables.
- Began our learning related to the topic of Evidence and Investigation. This area of study is exciting for students because they get to explore topics, such as fingerprints, DNA evidence, footprints, animal tracks and handwriting analysis through the lens of law enforcement agencies. Through their learning they will practice the following deductive reasoning skills: questioning, predicting, categorizing, inferring, and making connections, which transfer over to many other areas of learning.
- Discussing Tea Service in our classroom. Starting Monday, students have been asked to bring in a small mug if they are interested in partaking in making and drinking tea. By participating, students will have a chance to display grace and courtesy while taking turns preparing and serving their peers during the morning Montessori work period. They will practice serving etiquette, doing something kind for others and contribute to continuing to create healthy relationships within our classroom community.
- Brainstorming and reflecting on the many reasons that we are thankful in the multiple realms of our lives. Students made visual journal pages sharing their thoughts and it was amazing to see the diverse reflections that students had and their ability to think beyond their home life.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES and INFORMATION:
- Friday, October 7th - PD Day: No School
- Monday, October 10th - Thanksgiving Day: No School
- October Scholastic Book Orders went home this week. If you would like to order online our class code is: RC756002
- City Hall School - Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th
*** We are still looking for parent volunteers to join us at City Hall School the week of October 31st-November 4th! You do not need to be available all five days to volunteer. We would be happy for you to have you with us one or more days. We are in need of volunteers on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Volunteers must have an up to date police clearance to join us. If you would like to have one completed or check the status of you current clearance, please contact the LBS front office for information. If we do not get a few more volunteers we cannot go on this field trip.***
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