Friday 5/24

We started a science experiment today! We planted Lima beans in two containers. One will be put on the windowsill, one in the closet. The kids made predictions about what will happen to each.

We had a class game of kickball today!

The kids grass is growing!! Some kids took home their "hair" today :)

Have a nice long weekend!

Wednesday 5/22

We spent time this afternoon learning about the life cycle of a plant and the parts of a plant. The kids were creative making flower/plant collages this afternoon.

Monday, May 20

Thanks to everyone that joined us for our Math-In this morning.  The kids enjoyed teaching our visitors how to play some math games.

Ks observed seaweed today!
1s compared the weather in Arlington and Mexico City.

We ended our day with Open Circle.  We discussed the characteristics of a leader.  The kids then worked together and used their leadership skills to create groups of an assigned number.  The challenge was to be with different classmates on the next assigned number.  Ask your child to tell you a time they were a leader.

Remember to practice the problem-solving steps at home:

RED LIGHT = STOP

• Calm down.

• Tell yourself the problem and how you feel. (“I feel _____ because _____.”)

YELLOW LIGHT = THINK

• Think of many ways to solve the problem.

• Think of what would happen if you tried each one.

GREEN LIGHT = GO

• Make a plan and try it.

Monday 5/13

The kindergarteners learned about the ocean this morning.  They are increasing their background knowledge in preparation of the next Magic Tree House book- Dolphins at Daybreak.  Ask your child which fact they wrote and drew about today.

First graders worked on fact families- three numbers that can make 4 equations.  For example 2, 3 & 5. The two addition equations: 2+3=5 and the turn around or flip flop fact 3+2=5
The two subtraction equations 5-2=3 and 5-3=2.
First graders heard the first chapter of Charlotte's Web- a favorite first grade read-aloud at both Stratton and Thompson.


Both groups moved through math stations this afternoon.  Ask your child to tell you one station they worked on.
The day ended with a Time for Kids magazine about animals.

Week of 4/29

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Friday, 5/10

The kids had a fun time making something today :)

Thanks for making our teacher appreciation week special!

For all Room 8 Moms- Happy Mother's Day! :)

Thursday, 5/9

First graders finished listening to My Father's Dragon. Ask your child about the exciting ending!

Kindergarteners wrote great stories about their field trip to the zoo. Some kids shared their books this afternoon. Ask your child to share their book with you. They were sent home this afternoon in home/school folders.

Wednesday, 5/8

Ks had a fantastic time at the Stone Zoo! Thanks to Liza and Moriah for chaperoning.  Pictures to come later...

1s listened to a big book called How Many Legs?  They worked on making combinations to 10.

This afternoon the 1s taught the Ks how to use a new app to practice neat handwriting.

We ended our day with math stations and an art project.


Domino math

First Graders wearing their Mexican serapes!

Tuesday, 5/7

We spent some time revising our poems with Liza. There's a great variety in types of poems that the kids have chosen to publish.

Ask your child to tell you about one math station they worked at this afternoon.

Ks- zoo field trip tomorrow! :)

Movie of the week: 4/22

Please check out the Movie of the week: 4/22.

Assembly Lyrics!!

Monday, 5/6

We all watched Annie and Moby's clip about poetry and then listened to some published poems.  The students spent some time today writing poems.  Ask your child to tell you about their poem.  We will be working on revising our poems and publishing them with Liza over the next few weeks.

Thompson play this week!!

Calling All Screen-Obsessed Kids and Their Parents!

Parents: Do you need help getting your kids away from all those devices and screens?

Kids: Do you want your parents to lighten up about screen time?

"We'll Be Better Later - A Comedy for a Computer-Crazed World," this year's entry from the Thompson Drama Project, just may be the help you need. The play, featuring nearly 75 Thompson students (K-5), is set in a detention camp for internet-addicted kids whose parents have sent them away to get "better." Can forced exercise, small talk and sunshine wean the kids off of World of Warcraft, manga and Twitter? Or, will their parents learn to understand them better? Come and see the play to find out!Performances will be held on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Arlington High School Auditorium. The suggested donation is $5 per person.

Show your Thompson pride and come out to support your friends and classmates! Be sure to bring your family and friends, too!

Friday, 5/3

We had a great morning at the spring concert!

Thursday, 5/2

The concert rehearsal was fabulous!  The kids are excited to go on stage to perform for you on Friday starting at 9am at Town Hall.

Kindergarteners had choice in Ms. Marsh's classroom for the afternoon.
The first graders finished up their crafts from their Mexican fiesta.

Wednesday, 5/1

We all had a fun special afternoon!

Kindergarteners worked on some animal projects in preparation for their trip to the zoo next Wednesday.  Poems with Liza, Animal sorting, and more!  If you would like to chaperone, please email Lynne.

First graders had a Mexican fiesta with many crafts- bark painting, god's eyes, painting serapes, bird maracas, decorating masks and more... They also tasted some Mexican foods and drinks.  Thanks to the parents who came to help out!!