I want to thank all of the courageous performers and supportive family members who were a part of the Talent Show. Well done! Please help me welcome Ms. Holly Bamber to our classroom community. Holly is studying to become an educator at the University of Southern California. She will be with us for the...
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Jared visited us on Friday. We had a portrait taken of us and took photos ourselves. We studied the terms: contrast, perspective, and geometrical perspective. Sent from Matt’s IPhone
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The student of the day or I will be asking the question “Did you walk/bike/skate/scooter/or park and walk to school today?” and record it. This data will populate into a spreadsheet. This is good practice, because our classroom will be taking school-wide data during Walk or Bike to School Month, work with the data...
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It has been a challenging week with so many kids out ill. Hopefully we are through the worst of it and by the time everyone returns from break, we will all be healthy and ready to go. This week we are doing a lot of wrapping up. We have finished our rock study and...
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After just two days of posting our request, DonorsChoose informed us that our project for Hokki stools had been funded! Thanks to all those who contributed. Room 17 will soon have another seating option, and we are very excited about the modern addition. Musically speaking, our songwriters in residence, Rick & Kate, were truly...
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In Reading Workshop we started a new Unit of Study. Studies have shown that reading Nonfiction increases vocabulary and background knowledge. The children are learning about the different text features found in Nonfiction. They are also learning to determine the purpose of each text feature and to understand how each features helps them read...
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In Reading Workshop we started a new Unit of Study. Studies have shown that reading Nonfiction increases vocabulary and background knowledge.  The children are learning about the different text features found in Nonfiction. They are also learning to  determine the purpose of each text feature and to understand how each features helps them read...
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This week we are becoming song writers! Our class is working with two artists in residence on creating songs using some of the character traits we have learned about earlier this term. We are going through each step of song writing: choosing a topic, writing lyrics, adding music, and finally, recording! Our final product...
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Please sign and return slips ASAP! Sent from Matt’s IPhone
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So on Monday, our caterpillars were still in the chrysalis stage, looking the same on the outside, but transforming on the inside. We were hoping that they would emerge this week before Spring Break starts. Fortunately, on Tuesday morning we found three butterflies, on still airing out its wings. Then another emerged from its...
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I can’t believe it’s almost Spring Break, which means we are heading fast into the last quarter of the school year!This week in Band we’ll be working on page 16 of our books. I’ll be introducing natural and flat symbols, along with pick-ups or anacrusis. We’ll talk more about key signatures and even introduce...
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Looking ahead to Spring Break, homework folders  are not going home this week.  Instead help your child’s learning in every day ways.  Encourage a quiet reading time for independent reading.  Listen to your child.  Read to your child.  Review the value of coins and add or subtract different values.  Review telling the time.   ...
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Last Thursday we enjoyed learning about Saint Patrick’s Day! After finishing an assortment of reading and writing  activities, the students  went to music class and when they returned they were surprised to find some magical leprechaun potion in cups at their tables! The children mixed it with milk and it turned bright green and...
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From: Anne Buckley-Logue Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 8:26 PM To: mrslogue@posterous.com Subject: Classroom Notes from Mrs. Logue’s First Grade Last Thursday we enjoyed learning about Saint Patrick’s Day! After finishing an assortment of reading and writing  activities, the students  went to music class and when they returned they were surprised to find some...
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From: Anne Buckley-Logue Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 8:33 PM To: mrslogue@posterous.com Subject: FW: Classroom Notes from Mrs. Logue’s First Grade From: Anne Buckley-Logue Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 8:26 PM To: mrslogue@posterous.com Subject: Classroom Notes from Mrs. Logue’s First Grade Last Thursday we enjoyed learning about Saint Patrick’s Day! After finishing an assortment...
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It feels great to be back in the classroom after a crazy week of sickness last week. We will continue our worktime centers based on the story My Lucky Day. Kindergarteners are encouraged to always put their personal best into their work. When your child brings home their work from worktime, or other parts...
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We had our state OAKS Reading test this week.  The students worked hard on staying focused and taking their time reading the text.  We had our science fair speeches this week. You can view the projects in the hallway this week, and they will be on display after spring break. We are finishing our...
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The big news last week was MASKS!  Check out our posterous site for photos. Our OAKS reading test went well.  The students all felt, that although the questions were hard, they read carefully and chose their answers thoughtfully. I was very pleased with the focus and effort they showed. The math assessment will be...
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This week we are continuing with our lead story My Lucky Day. We have done some great activites based on the story. We have looking at setting and characters. We painted pigs as well. This week I will be introducing a new story that we will continue with after spring break. It’s called One...
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***Thank you to all the families and friends that attended our evening Choir performance! Because of all your efforts, we had 100% attendance! That is just remarkable. The children have worked so hard and really looked forward to having you all there. They were just as darling as I had promised, weren’t they? Can...
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The big news this week is that we have two new students who started with us on Monday. Please give a big Room 24 “Greetings and salutations!” to our twin sisters who come to us from another school in the Portland district. The kids were super excited to hear of the new additions to...
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