Ms. Jazmin & Ms. Marion
Week of September 7, 2015
A Note from Ms. Jazmin:
As we continue on our path towards an authentic Montessori experience and continue to be enlightened throughout our Montessori training and certification, the Lower Elementary classrooms are aligning with the philosophy that Dr. Maria Montessori held towards homework. Dr. Montessori believed that if we do not dictate the work of the child in the class, then it does not make sense to dictate the work they choose at home. We encourage activities which constructively direct a child's pursuits, nurtures their interests, and builds family bonds such as; washing dishes, watering plants, feeding pets, clearing the table, putting their clothes away, cooking with an adult, constructing and building, art/craft projects, family game night, etc. With that idea in mind I also want to offer my assistance by providing academic activities and suggestions that you and your child may choose to work on if a skill specific need arises. Also, if you would like for me to send the style of homework sheets that I have been sending, on a regular basis for your child, please let me know via email. In addition, I do suggest that all students continue to read nightly for 20-30 minutes and of course Moby Max is always available via the internet. If you do wish to have something sent home the child is not expected to turn it in to me unless of course they have a question about something.
Also, conferences are just around the corner! They will be held the week of September 21. Be on the lookout for the Sign Up Genius link via email.
As we continue on our path towards an authentic Montessori experience and continue to be enlightened throughout our Montessori training and certification, the Lower Elementary classrooms are aligning with the philosophy that Dr. Maria Montessori held towards homework. Dr. Montessori believed that if we do not dictate the work of the child in the class, then it does not make sense to dictate the work they choose at home. We encourage activities which constructively direct a child's pursuits, nurtures their interests, and builds family bonds such as; washing dishes, watering plants, feeding pets, clearing the table, putting their clothes away, cooking with an adult, constructing and building, art/craft projects, family game night, etc. With that idea in mind I also want to offer my assistance by providing academic activities and suggestions that you and your child may choose to work on if a skill specific need arises. Also, if you would like for me to send the style of homework sheets that I have been sending, on a regular basis for your child, please let me know via email. In addition, I do suggest that all students continue to read nightly for 20-30 minutes and of course Moby Max is always available via the internet. If you do wish to have something sent home the child is not expected to turn it in to me unless of course they have a question about something.
Also, conferences are just around the corner! They will be held the week of September 21. Be on the lookout for the Sign Up Genius link via email.
Wish List
Plastic Sleeves for Binders(this is something I forgot to put on my supply list that is important)
White Copy Paper
Dates to Remember:
9/14 Staff Planning/Student Holiday-NO SCHOOL
9/17 PTA 6:30 Multipurpose Room
9/25 Dress Down-$1 Lymphoma Association
9/25 PTA Festival Latino 6:30 Multipurpose Room
9/30 Erdkinder Sidewalk Arts Festival 4- 6:30 ALL WELCOME
10/12 Staff/Student Holiday- NO SCHOOL
Upcoming HEALTHY snack
weeks for 26 students: We do have a low level
peanut allergy in the classroom, so we do prefer peanut free snacks so that the
student may also participate in snack with the class.
Some
suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half,
oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers,
granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or
Gogurt, graham crackers… The
purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students
need it. Please keep in mind the
nutritional value when choosing a snack.
9/14 VIDHAAN (4 day week)
9/21 DIAMYN
9/28 BELLA
This Week's Lessons : (students continue to work on previous lessons)
Language/Reading
Contractions
Penmanship/Cursive
Penmanship/Cursive
Letter "w"
Arithmetic
Number Sequence
Stamp Game +x-
Bead Frame x
Addition Strip Board
Cultural and Cosmic
Asia- We are beginning the study of Asia as a class. If you have anything you can send in such as photos or souvenirs with your child that will enhance their experience, please do! We have a parent that is coming in to cook Indian dishes with the students at some point!
Students are also beginning their own research projects and presentation in both cultural and cosmic education.
Bead Frame x
Addition Strip Board
Cultural and Cosmic
Asia- We are beginning the study of Asia as a class. If you have anything you can send in such as photos or souvenirs with your child that will enhance their experience, please do! We have a parent that is coming in to cook Indian dishes with the students at some point!
Students are also beginning their own research projects and presentation in both cultural and cosmic education.
Practical Life/Jobs
Meteorologist
Technology Specialist
Librarian
Cubby Inspector
Meteorologist
Technology Specialist
Librarian
Cubby Inspector
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