January 14, 2011
Dear Parents and Students,
I have attached the due date and requirements for the How-To-Do book report and project. Please make sure you check it out.
This week in math, we fell a little behind. However, I have taught the lessons, so hopefully over the three day week end; you can find some time to allow your child to complete all of the math home work for this week.
In science we built first, second, and third class levers with Lego’s. The students really enjoyed constructing the simple machines. We’ve also experimented with the wheel and axle. We haven’t explored with the Lego’s, but we will on Tuesday. If you’d like to join us, feel free to drop in at 1:30. Our next topic will be gears.
We have begun the Economics Unit in social studies. If you check out my blog, you can visit the U.S. Mint for Kids site. Students will find the latest coin information and exciting games to play, as well as learn a little about our economic system.
Next week, will be the last week for the imagination unit in reading. The next unit will be about money. As you can see, social studies and reading are coinciding for the last part of the trimester.
The Hubbard Street dance instructors, Jessica and Kirsten, came and helped us with the brain dance and talked about structures. Our focus this year is structure. This is going to be interesting and fun.
Please check the Digital Back Pack, on the Hatch Website, for any and all upcoming school functions.
Also from now on I will be posting this newsletter on my Blog. You can find my page on the Hatch School Website. Just click on “WEB” next to my name and you’ll be right there. If you still need a hard copy, please let me know and I will make sure you get one.
Have a great three day week end.