This week is a busy week in Ms. Leake’s neighborhood:).  Students created a lot for their homes to sit upon.  They decorated their property with fences, play structures and water features.  The class finalized where each of the business should be located.  We talked about which businesses should be located close to a busy...
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On Monday we had a visit from Mr.Gidley from the Health Department of Multnomah County. He shared a lot of great information about keeping our teeth healthy. Hopefully your child came home with a new understanding of the importance of good dental care. Our study of rocks continues. This week we are taking a...
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The children personalized their Notebooks on Friday with the items that are important to them. They used photos, stickers, magazine pictures, and drawings. Cyndi (Zooey’s mom) covered all the Notebooks with clear contact paper. Thank you Cyndi! One of the most important part of writing is to have an idea about what you want...
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 I am so excited about the amazing growth this class has shown over the past few months. I just took a writing sample from each child. I was able to sit down with each of them and show them the growth they have made since the beginning of the year. It is so exciting...
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The Tooth Fairy Chair has been moving around the room.  When you loose a tooth it’s your turn to sit in the chair.  Keeping teeth healthy and clean is a lifelong responsibility.  On Monday,  Mr.Gidley from the Health Department of Multnomah County, helped us learn about teeth brushing, flossing, and fluoride.  Foods that are...
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Making tea with Julia. Also, in library during read aloud. See the full gallery on Posterous Sent from Matt’s IPhone
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Mrs. Zimmerman’s Class Notes The Theory of Knowledge projects were due this week.  A few students will have time each day to present their work and teach us all about something that interests them very much.  The projects will be on display in the hallway until Tuesday, the 7th. This Thursday is the end...
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  We met an old lady who swallowed a fly this week; some others who swallowed a pie; some snow, a trout, and a coyote who swallowed a flea! Students are listening to several different versions of this favorite story as well as retelling it using several props. Students are playing several new math...
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Thanks to the generous funding of the PTA, I have been stopping by the Goodwill Super Store in order to add to our book collection. There is something so appealing about a new book, especially at a fraction of the retail price. You can find hundreds of children’s books just waiting for the right...
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Our classroom is bustling with productive energy this week. Children are writing, practicing and presenting speeches to the class. Children will be scored on a rubric focusing on the following four categories: ideas & content, organization, language, and delivery. Children have written their speeches on note cards and have been rehearsing with a partner...
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***On Monday, I sent home a number of very important papers including a 3 page Valentine Day explanation, our Winter/Weather Challenge Project description as well as a reminder about our field trip on Wednesday. Although we spent a lot of time going over things in class, if questions arise, please let me know. The...
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Last week we did some activities and Read Alouds relating to the Chinese New Year. We also learned that some people from other countries in Asia have similar Lunar New Year traditions, including Vietnam and Japan (though in Japan they now celebrate these traditions on January 1st). We discussed the 12 animals of the...
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As we finish the quarter, I have conferenced with every student regarding what assignments they have missing and what are their goals for this coming quarter. I am rescheduling our trip to Johnson Creek to Tuesday, February 7th from 9:00am to 11:30am. We have been studying elapsed time: please talk time (identifying) and talk...
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Today is our field trip to the Children’s Museum!  There are so many activities that the children can visit and I am sure that everyone had a good time.  I want to thank all of my parent helpers who came with us; the kindergartners and I appreciated it so much.  We have a new...
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We had another great art project with Collin and Julie on Friday. Following up on a story we read called Adelina’s Whales, the students made a seascape on foam board showing at least one whale and other creatures of the sea. We also learned a song called “Baby Beluga” to go along with the art...
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This week we are joined by a  new student, Elainie, and she is a wonderful addition! We welcome Elainie and family to the Lewis Community:)  We have now finished  our January units including Asian Lunar New Years and the measurement unit in math. Assessments for our coming report card are finished and I am...
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We are finishing some units this week. Many of the reading groups have finished their novel, so they are writing a retelling and completing the assignments. They have been given a retelling checklist to help them include a summary, a prediction, and personalization in their writing. We are studying fractions in math. The focus...
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Once you have selected your northwest native american spirit animal, here are some links for images: Wolf, Beaver, Heron Several Animals bumblebee dogfish eagle otter thunderbird raven, wolf, owl, orca, heron, octopus       BEAVER BEAVERBEAVER
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