Students have completed their study of the Solar System. It was an interesting unit and the children all enjoyed learning about the stars, planets, sun and moon.

This week we are learning about Presidents Washington and Lincoln. The children are making small books to remember important facts about these famous leaders.

We have also been doing creative writing activities. Ask your child if they have had a turn to spin the "machine." It is an interactive writing activity we do on the SmartBoard. I will have samples to show you at conference time.

No School for students on:
Friday - February 18 (elementary conferences)
Monday - February 21 (President's Day)
Tuesday - February 22 (teacher inservice day)

This week we are reading about Proverbs and Fables. Ask your child about some of their favorite stories.

Spelling Words

1. bear
2. tear
3. haircut
4. stairs
5. wear
6. airplane
7. compare
8. repair
9. pear
10. prepare
11. stare
12. glare
13. sharing
14. fairy
15. aware


Fun Quote:
As we are studying the planets and their distance from the sun, we come to Earth.
One child asks, "So, Mrs. Richter, do you mean we're in space?"
I reply, "Yes, we are on Earth, which is part of the Solar System."
The child responds (with a look of awe), "WOW! That's so cool! So, how come we're not floating around?"
This lead back to our discussion on gravity.

I am enjoying getting to know each child. They are learning and growning so much!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. Richter

February 1, 2011

Welcome to February!

The students and I had a wonderful first week together. We are getting to know each other and each day brings us closer together. We have been learning about the Earth and the Moon. The students are enjoying this and for the month of February we will be keeping track of the moon's phases.

Book orders are due today!


Spelling List for Centerfield Ballhawk

1. boots
2. grouped
3. shook
4. school
5. looked
6. hood
7. choose
8. brook
9. zoomed
10. balloon
11. loose
12. soot
13. understood
14. cartoon
15. afternoon