Dear Parents,
This
week has been full of learning opportunities.
The entire school was able to participate in a mock election on
Monday. After learning about the two
Presidential candidates the children went to the library and cast their votes. This was a great opportunity for us to
discuss civic duty, majority rule, popular vote versus the Electoral College,
as well as to learn about major issues impacting our nation. Wednesday morning we discussed the results of
the election and also spent time talking about Veteran’s Day. We made cards to send to men and women who
are currently serving our country.
Finally, we did some exploration outside to determine what makes something
living vs. non-living. Despite the one
day break for elections, it was a busy, busy work week!
As
you know, Monday was the end of the first quarter. Our next unit of study in Social Studies will
be Ancient Greece. We will go back in
time and learn what life was life during this period. In Science we will be learning about animals,
their habitats, and adaptations. Math
will focus on adding and subtracting larger numbers, and spiral back to a mini
unit on measurement and telling time.
The pace of our studies will increase (just a bit) during the second
quarter. I am confident that the children will be able to meet these new
challenges if they keep doing the good job they have done to date.
As
fall sports are starting soon, please be sure to submit new schedules so that I
can attend games. Look below for some important
November dates to place on your calendars.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, November 10- Tuckahoe/HB Woodlawn
5K Run
Monday, November 12- Veteran’s Day Holiday-
No School
Friday, November 16- Report Cards Issued
Wed., Nov. 21-Fri., Nov. 23- Thanksgiving
Break- No School
Sincerely,
Ms. Coffman
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