Hi! We've made it to the end of our last week in April!!! What a great week it was! The Young Scientists began the week learning about volcanoes! We discussed how the concept of force (which we recently learned about) is at work when a volcano erupts, and we also discussed the concept of heat (which is part of the Science chapter we're currently studying) and the role it plays with volcanoes. We looked at examples of real-life volcanoes on the smart board, including the one that recently erupted in Iceland, and then the children made their own volcanoes in the Science Lab. How exciting!
We also began our last reading unit of the year, which is full of selections all about Our Country and Its People. We read a story called The First Americans, and we discussed what it must have been like to be a Native American long ago. We practiced summarizing, visualizing, monitoring & clarifying, and making connections as we read. We had a WONDERFUL time watching "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat," too! Here are a few other things we learned:
*Math - We focused a lot on multiplication concepts.
*Writing - We practiced writing a 5 paragraph essay about our moms. We discussed ways to make our writing more interesting, such as using lots of adjectives and similies.
*Science - We began a unit about energy, focusing on what heat is, what heat does, where heat comes from, how sound is made, and what sounds move through. We made our musical instruments and talked about how they make sound. Then, we had a little parade and made lots of noise!!! We learned a song called "The Energy Rap," too. Have your child sing it for you!
*Language Arts - We reviewed compound words, alphabetical order, pronouns, synonyms, capitalization, and punctuation.
*Bible - We talked about how we can serve God with our voices and we discussed what it means to be "the salt of the earth." We also began learning Ephesians 6:10-20 which will be our passage to recite at our last chapel of the year!
Here are some important upcoming reminders:
*Friday 5/7 - 1:45 - Mother's Day Celebration!
*Friday, 5/14 - Last day the children have to wear uniforms!!!
*5/20 - Elementary Concert at Northside Baptist Church - 7:00 PM
*FRIDAY, 5/21 - LAST DAY FOR HOT LUNCHES!!! Please be sure to pack a lunch each day for the last week of school...except Monday when we'll be at Chuck E. Cheese!!!
*Monday, 5/24 - End of the year party at Chuck E. Cheese
*5/26 - FIELD DAY - 9:30-2:30. See Coach Madascz if you'd like to volunteer to help on this fun-filled day! Boys may wear bathing suits and t-shirts, and girls may wear bathing suits under their clothes, because they may get wet!!! Be sure to apply sunscreen to your child before sending him/her to school that day!!!
*5/27 - Last Day of School!!!
This week during my personal devotion time, I've been reading in the Book of Esther. This Book is one of my favorite Books in the Bible because it encourages me to be strong and brave in the face of adversity like Esther was, and because it shows how God works through people. Every time I read the end of Chapter 4 verse 14 it just give me chills. It says, "And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" God put Esther in the perfect place at the perfect time so that she could save her people, and He does the same thing with His people still. He puts us right where He wants us so that we can work for Him and be a part of His will being carried out. What an honor and a privilege that He includes us in His work every day!
Have a FABULOUS weekend!
In Christ's Name,
:) Mrs. Corsino and Mrs. Ludwig
PS Mrs. Corsino's Star Student next week will be JACOB. Mrs. Ludwig's will be JASMINE.
SECRET WORD: SALT
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