Friday, February 28, 2014


Dear Families,

Our first week back from February break was a busy one!

We spent Monday celebrating our 100th day of school. The students made posters to display 100 items, they did fun worksheets involving the number 100 and they had a "scavenger hunt" to find 100 items hidden within five containers of colored foam.

My math group began learning about symmetry as the first part of our unit on geometry. We looked at many different shapes and pictures of different items and tried to find a line of symmetry. Then we made our own creative symmetrical designs using construction paper, scissors and glue. Check them out in the hall!

My literacy group began to learn about contractions this week. We will continue to practice in class. Although the students didn't know the term "contraction," they all knew what they were. Please help your child to practice at home using the flashcards that we made in class.

And, last, we spent our first "Science Friday" learning about how important it is to follow specific steps when conducting an experiment. Teachers modeled for the students how to make a bowl of cereal. Then, the students were put into groups and together they had to write and illustrate the steps to brushing their teeth. We will begin our grades 1/2 experiment next week.

Reminders: my math group is having a celebratory ice cream party on Monday (Tuesday is the make up date) and grades 1/2 will be having a pajama day on Tuesday.


Shabbat Shalom,

Hamorah Caren

Friday, February 14, 2014

Dear Families,

This week we spent some time preparing for our 100th day of school by making signs and working on our 100th day posters. We will have our celebration after our February break so that all of our students can participate.

Our immigration unit has come to a close. I hope that everyone was able to check out our "walking tour" of Ellis Island that is hanging up on the bulletin board by the front door of the school. Next up, penguins!

First and second grade "walking tour" of Ellis Island.

And, finally, our time unit has also come to a close. After break we will begin a unit on geometry.

Wishing everyone a fabulous February break!

Shabbat Shalom,

Hamorah Caren

Fabulous book report mobiles!

Working on the stairs at Ellis Island.

Drawing the "health inspection" at Ellis Island.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Dear Families,

This week my literacy/grammar class focused on using commas in a list. Next week, we will learn how to use commas when separating city and state and when writing the date.

My math group is finishing up our unit on telling time. My goals for the unit were to tell time to the minute and solve simple elapsed time word problems. Everyone did a super job! After vacation we will move onto our Geometry unit.

And, last, the first and second graders continued working on their "walking tour" of Ellis Island. Their posters look amazing! We will finish before vacation and the bulletin board should be up by the end of the week!

Shabbat Shalom,

Hamorah Caren

K-2 Dance Party Birthday Celebration for Will!