SPARKLE!

SPARKLE is a fun way to review for our spelling test. The kids ask to play every day. We did an AWESOME job on our first test last week The words will get harder in a hurry so make sure your child doesn't get into the "This is easy so I don't have to try mindset."
Today's sparkle winner was Madison, winning by spelling the word uncle. Runner up was Bricen. Way to go!

This week we finished up Unit 1 in Math: Numbers to 1000. We focused on place value and making numbers with base ten blocks. 

working out 3 digit numbers with rolling the dice game

Teamwork in action!

Tracking our thinking

We are learning that good readers don't just read the words on the page, but they also THINK a lot about what they are reading. During our 2 week introduction to Reader's workshop we are learning how to track the thinking we do during reading. Students use post it notes to leave them selves notes about what they have read. I've got some very good thinkers here in Powell's Paradise!

Rub a Dub Dub

 The reading tub is open for buisness. They probably fight to stay out of the tub at home but here in Powell's Paradise the tub is a sought after spot. Everyone is very excited about the new addition to reading spots.

Jacob and David enjoy the comfort of the tub during Self Selected Reading

 Meanwhile others found their own solitude to enjoy some quiet reading time. We are working on our stamina in reading. Today we made it 10 minutes of uninterupted silent reading.

Choices, choices, choices. Today we filled our book folders with "good fit" books to read during self selected reading time.

P.E....Finally

Everyone was very excited today to have gym for the first time this year. We need to remember to wear tennis shoes every Tuesday for gym so our class will lose all our marbles and earn extra P.E.

 Today we watched a video on BrainpopJr about place value and played a team game for the quizzes online.












Way to Go green team! The winners of both the easy and the hard quiz!

First Friday of the year!

choosing books from the table baskets on the first day

Choosing avatars for ClassDojo

 We have chosen our avatars for Class Dojo and the students began earning points yesterday. This is really motivating the students to follow the procedures and expectations. The Class has already received 2 points from compliments in the hallway.

Corbin enjoyed getting to choose Play Doh on the first day.

 A newsletter came home in the orange folder today. There will not be a newsletter every Friday. I will try to get one our at the end of each month.

You don't know how lucky you are

Back in ACPC!

Just a little Beatles humor to get us started this year. Now that I can finally post our first day news...on the second day. Other than some minor technology glitches the first day in Powell's Paradise lived up to its namesake. I am so proud of all the students on the exceptional job.

I have not gotten around to explaining the daily planners to the students so these have not been used and are not being sent home yet. We will start the planners Monday, next week. Please look for information to come home in the orange folders each night.
I have tried to share some photos I took on the iPad but once again technology is failing me, hopefully I'll get it tomorrow. Thanks for the great start!