The Great Kindness Challenge

As a part of School Counselor's Week we are taking the challenge to spread kindness throughout our school and community. Today we had an All-School Assembly to kick start this challenge.

Digital Pictures

Last week, students created digital pictures of themselves preparing for a trip to Antarctica. Then they uploaded these pictures to our Padlet wall online. Check it out by clicking the link below:

http://padlet.com/raneyn/Antarctica2015

Rocky The Penguin!

Over the next month or so, each student will be able to take Rocky the Rockhopper Penguin (a stuffed animal) home with them for the night. On the night they bring Rocky home, each student is required to write about something they do with Rocky as well as create a picture. Students are asked to return Rocky the next day, as he will move on to another child's home each night. If you would like to take digital pictures with Rocky, we'd love for you to share them with us! Each morning, we hope to review Rocky's adventures with the class. You can also follow Rocky's adventures on our twitter feed, located on the right-hand column of our blog!

Here are some highlights to Rocky's first adventure home this weekend with a student:

Getting ready to leave DBS

Time to cool off!

Buckling up for safety

Enjoying a pancake...or two!

Getting in some reading while traveling!

Traveling to Antarctica

We were lucky enough to speak with Mrs. Brazarian about her trip to Antarctica!

Taking the Plunge...Into Penguins!

This week we began our Penguin Unit. It has taken over all areas of our learning and I'm sure you will be hearing about and learning more about penguins than you ever thought imaginable.

Making Claims

As mathematicians, we are always thinking (to ourselves). As first graders, we are beginning to share that thinking, understandings and misunderstandings, with each other. Here four students have given an equation they claimed to equal 14. Throughout this discussion, these students had to support their claim with evidence! It was a fascinating discussion. 

Measuring Up

This week we focused on measuring objects within our classroom, using various measuring tools and comparing data. We strengthened our partner skills as well.

Super Slick

First graders enjoyed the slick hillside yesterday while at recess. No sled was needed to take a ride down the hill. The trickiest part was making their way back up the hill!!!

*As the temperature continues to drop and weather becomes more unpredictable, please remember to send your child with layers of clothing and ample outdoor gear. Thank you!