Monday 4/29

The children started their morning with Writing.  Some first graders worked on their feelings books based on the book Courage.

There was a rehearsal for the spring concert today with another first grade classroom. We hope you can make it to Town Hall on Friday at 9:00.

Kindergarteners did some research about animals today to prepare for their trip to the zoo on Wednesday, May 8th.  Please send back the permission slip asap.  If you would like to chaperone please send an email to ldichter@arlington.k12.ma.us

First graders learned about food that is bought at a Saturday market in Mexico.  They will be recording the temperature daily both in Arlington and Mexico City for the week.

We split into two groups to learn new math games.  Tomorrow the kids will buddy up and teach someone else their game.

The day ended with Open Circle.

**Please send in empty toilet paper rolls and paper bags (the kind from Traders Joes and Whole Foods) for upcoming projects.**

Reminder-1:00 Early Release on Tuesday

Friday 4/26

Thanks to everyone that came to our Math-In!

After reading a Time for Kids, we spent time talking about how we can help- others, our neighborhood, our environment. Ask your child for one of their great ideas.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday 4/25

The Ks put on a wonderful assembly today!! First we listened to a story called Heartprints. Ask your child what they do to leave heartprints wherever they go. Then the kids surprised the audience with a catchy song. Finally we all sang the Stratton Pride chant.
We hope to see many of you at our math in tomorrow!

Wednesday, 4/24

We had math twice today!!  This morning the kids learned how to play Two Dice Toss.  Ask your child how they know when the game is over.  Some kids got to a place value activity as well.  Practice counting by tens at home.  This afternoon the kids moved through math stations and one art project.  The stained glass flowers look beautiful hanging up on our windows.  Ms. Serrao read a fairy tale with a twist- Princess Pigtoria and the Pea.  First graders learned about temperature today.

**Please send back the completed permission slip for the concert rehearsal and concert as soon as possible.  Thank you!**

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, April 26th 8:10-8:45 Math-In

Tuesday, April 30th 1:00 Early Release

Wednesday, May 1st 12:00-2:00 First Grade Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Friday, May 3th 9:00 Spring Concert at Town Hall

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After learning about African animals for a few weeks, the first graders created African Animal Research Books on Explain Everything.

Tuesday 4/23

**Pride assembly on Thursday. Please wear your pride colors**

wish list- glue sticks please!

During math, the kids were introduced to place value. When collecting cubes, the kids are learning to put 10 together in a tower of 10.
There are 10 digits. What if you have two digits-2 and 6. What two numbers can you make out of these two digits?

We had music this morning instead of afternoon. I stayed for the beginning of the special, and got a sneak peek of one of the songs for the spring concert next week. I hope you are able to come to Town Hall next Friday. The kids also moved to the high and low notes.