Mrs. Henry's Classroom: Newsletter 6/9/17 and Field Day Fun!

We're getting close to the end! It's a lot of fun and games from here on- along with some learning...

We read a lot of books this week: about first grade, camping and fathers. We spent time reading our favorite stories and choosing our reading partners. We added a camping poem to our Book of Poetry and read to our stuffed animals on camping day!

Our narrative writing unit is done. Did you see your child's story come home? The students have grown so much as authors! Amazing. We wrote about camping and made cards for Father's Day.

We are making a Summer Reading and Writing Journal, making plans to keep working this summer. Look for it coming home and please use it this summer.

In math this week, we learned how to conduct an organized survey. First, we surveyed the class to see our favorite spring activity. Then, we made surveys of our own: thinking of a survey question, collecting and keeping track of data (see photos).

In Second Steps this week, we learned some calming down strategies. When I feel angry or sad or scared, I can use 3 steps to calm down: stop, name my feeling, and take belly breaths. This lesson is helpful for everyone! Look for Second Steps papers that went home for more information.

We visited the first grade teachers on Wednesday and asked them a lot of questions. Some friends were nervous about going, but everyone agreed that they felt much better after.

We decided to name Friday "Finally Field Day Friday" because we had waited for it so long! The sun was shining and we had a blast!

News & Notes:

Please see the Theme Day note sent home to prepare your child for each special day next week.
Hope to see you at our classroom celebration (project, snack and play) from 2-3 pm next Wednesday. All parents are invited!
Next Friday, 6/16, is the last day of school and a half day.
Please let me know if your child will be leaving any earlier than next Friday.