March News
Dates to Remember:
March 2nd - Dr. Seuss Day
March 6th - Community Meeting (wear Nab colors)
March 11th - 2 Hour Delay, Conferences
March 12th - No School, Conferences
March 19 - Early Release, Professional Development
March 20 - Last Star Reader Drawing
March 26 - Pre-1st/1st Grade Math & Science Night, 6:15
March 2nd - Dr. Seuss Day
March 6th - Community Meeting (wear Nab colors)
March 11th - 2 Hour Delay, Conferences
March 12th - No School, Conferences
March 19 - Early Release, Professional Development
March 20 - Last Star Reader Drawing
March 26 - Pre-1st/1st Grade Math & Science Night, 6:15
Curriculum Corner:
Nonfiction Features & Story Elements
Children are naturally curious about the world and want to know all they can about it. This curiosity has led us to our nonfiction text features unit of study. We are having fun exploring nonfiction text features (illustrations, photographs, captions, labels, maps, bold print and diagrams) and have been reading books on everything from Butterflies & Moths to How Crayons are Made. As we read, we often pause to focus on some of the many text features highlighted in the book. Pausing, noticing and thinking about text features helps us improve our comprehension and deepens our understanding about the topic. Students are also working on their very on Nonfiction Text Features reference book, which they are excited to share with you!
In contrast to nonfiction text features we are also learning about fictional story elements (character, setting, problem, solution and story sequencing). "When we read we use these elements to hep us infer what will happen next. As readers, when we identify and understand these elements, we store this information to help us remember and comprehend what the story is about." (The CAFE Book).
Be sure to check out our Horton Hears a Who story elements project that students will being home. We had a great time making Horton, the main character, and completing our story elements flip book .
Spring Spirit Day
Superintendent Bill Olsen has planned a district-wide Spring Spirit Day. He encourages everyone to wear a tropical shirt, hat or sunglasses so we can bring warm sunny days through our collective spirit.
Nonfiction Features & Story Elements
Children are naturally curious about the world and want to know all they can about it. This curiosity has led us to our nonfiction text features unit of study. We are having fun exploring nonfiction text features (illustrations, photographs, captions, labels, maps, bold print and diagrams) and have been reading books on everything from Butterflies & Moths to How Crayons are Made. As we read, we often pause to focus on some of the many text features highlighted in the book. Pausing, noticing and thinking about text features helps us improve our comprehension and deepens our understanding about the topic. Students are also working on their very on Nonfiction Text Features reference book, which they are excited to share with you!
In contrast to nonfiction text features we are also learning about fictional story elements (character, setting, problem, solution and story sequencing). "When we read we use these elements to hep us infer what will happen next. As readers, when we identify and understand these elements, we store this information to help us remember and comprehend what the story is about." (The CAFE Book).
Be sure to check out our Horton Hears a Who story elements project that students will being home. We had a great time making Horton, the main character, and completing our story elements flip book .
Spring Spirit Day
Superintendent Bill Olsen has planned a district-wide Spring Spirit Day. He encourages everyone to wear a tropical shirt, hat or sunglasses so we can bring warm sunny days through our collective spirit.
How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss
It’s hard to believe that the year is more than half over. As I observe the happenings in Room 9, it is wonderful to see how engaged students are in their daily activities and how their social and academic skills continue to grow and improve. I am looking forward to meeting with you during our scheduled parent teacher conference to discuss your child's progress.