Weekly Update - Sept 5

It was so great welcoming everyone back to the school. We had a full week of building our classroom community and getting to know everyone.  

Highlights of the Week: 

• ELAL- We started reading Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt as our first read aloud. We wrote letters to our future selves on the first day of school and started writing response questions to our read aloud.  
• Math – Using nature and man-made structures we explored reflective symmetry. We also learned how to play Oh No 99 with cards.  
• Art – We started a self-portrait as our first art project of the year.  

How you can support at home: 

• Math – work on basic math facts / fact families (addition/subtraction) 
• ELAL – home reading 

Important Dates: 

• Apple Fundraiser orders due – Sept 10 
• Corn Roast – Sept 11 

Reminders:  

• Snack/Lunch - We are encouraging students to bring grab and go snacks to avoid eating their lunches during snack time if possible.   
• Indoor/Outdoor Shoes – Please send your child with indoor & outdoor shoes to keep the school clean. We encourage students to wear shoes that can be worn during physical activities both in and outdoors. 
• Weather – We will continue to have learning opportunities outside, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.
• Online Forms -- Please complete the demographic, citizenship and authorization forms.

Learning Intentions of Week: Neurographic Self-Portrait 

This week, we are learning to express our identity and emotions through self-portraiture and thoughtful background design. Using a mix of descriptive words, zen doodles, and neurographic art, we are creating a piece that reflects who we are on the inside and outside. 

Through this project, we are also exploring mindful, intentional mark-making—a drawing method that gives us freedom, choice, and the confidence of knowing that there’s no "wrong" way to create. This approach encourages us to focus, relax, and trust the creative process as we use art to communicate personal meaning.