STEAM #1

As promised I will post weekly STEAM challenges here throughout the summer, Challenge #1 is a fun one...

Build a fort! 

Inside or outside will do! Send pictures and I can post them on here to share our creations! 

Loon News: 
To see the loon chicks check out this video. Skip ahead to 1:29 to see the family swimming together.
http://www.loon.org/looncam.php#tabr1

I also just learned they are running a second loon cam. This one is on a man made loon nest which are distributed around the state. Loons don't typically choose them but it's the next best option considering all the obstacles they encounter. It has an amazing view for those loon enthusiasts who want more!
Loon Cam 2

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Loon Chicks

Both eggs hatched!!! This is really exciting to have 2 successful eggs in one year! You can see the chicks on the loon cam for the next couple days before they leave the nest for good. 

Loon Cam

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for the beautiful gift basket to help get me ready for summer! I definitely feel very spoiled by all of you! I cannot believe we are already in the final stretch of school, if I don't see you have a wonderful summer! I look forward to seeing my 2nd graders in the fall :) 

June 8th

Some things we did this week:

• Began our end of year memory books
• Shared our nonfiction writing with the Koalas
• Started a "math experiment" grouping kids with the Koalas to meet everyone's needs. Kids worked in both classrooms and were with specifically targeted groups. 
• Learned about volcanoes
• Talked about ghost towns in our Magic Tree House book
• Played a class kickball game 
• Grand Lunch! First Grade Mall! Field Day! 

Some things to ask your child:

• What was your favorite field day game? How do you play?
• How did the math experiment go? 
• Which book did you share with the Koalas? 

Important Dates:

• Monday, June 11th- The Ultimate Treasure Hunt will take place for first grade in the afternoon.  Please have your child wear sneakers this day and bring a water bottle. We won't need volunteers. 
• On Tuesday, June 12th (am only) END OF YEAR CELEBRATION AT STRATHAM HILL PARK. All first grade students will hike to Stratham Hill Park to celebrate a great year together. 
• June 15th...Parent/Community Appreciation. We would love you to join us in the cafeteria at 8:45 to appreciate you, our volunteers!

Field Day Reminder

Tomorrow is field day please wear appropriate shoes and clothes, a complete change of clothes or 2, a towel would be wise, labeled water bottle with name and 1R, sunscreen should be applied at home. It should be a beautiful and fun-filled day!

Meet Winni! She LOVES her big sister Bella and Bella has been keeping a close eye on her all weekend. She is super cuddly and hasn't chewed up anything...YET! 

June 1

Some things we did this week:

• Made life size posters of our fictional characters
• Worked on learning the names and value of coins 
• Created loon nests for our STEAM challenge 
• Completed our iReady end of year assessment 
• Finished another Magic Tree House book

Some things to ask your child:

• Why do you think a loon would like the nest you made?
• What do loon eggs look like? 
• What's your newest fiction book about?

Important Dates:

• Grand Luncheon- Monday, June 4th
• June 6th-Retirement Reception (After school in the library)
• First Grade Mall- June 7th. We would love donations to supply our mall stores. Some items will be made by the students as well. This is an all student led event!
• Field Day- Friday, June 8th Volunteers will be needed. Bring water bottles, sneakers, towel, and an extra change of clothes
• Monday, June 11th- The Ultimate Treasure Hunt will take place for first grade in the afternoon.  Please have your child wear sneakers this day and bring a water bottle. We won't need volunteers. 
• On Tuesday, June 12th (am only) END OF YEAR CELEBRATION AT STRATHAM HILL PARK. All first grade students will hike to Stratham Hill Park to celebrate a great year together. We would love for you to meet us there anytime from 9:15-11:00. Permission slips were sent home. Please send in $2.50 for the Kona ice truck, if you haven't done so already.
• June 15th...Parent/Community Appreciation. We would love you to join us in the cafeteria at 8:45 to appreciate you, our volunteers!

Other news:

I will be getting a new puppy on Saturday and promised the kids to post a picture on the blog on Sunday so be on the lookout! This was a compromise from the originally suggested 24/7 "Winni Cam"