Insect Man and Silkworm Farm

Centres and Insect Survey

Friday June 7, 2013

            The end is almost near and it feels like yesterday when we were starting this journey.  Next Tuesday an insect specialist will be coming to the library to do presentation on insects.  He will also bring many live insects along with some specimens.  This will be a perfect way to wrap up our insect unit.

            Our end of the year class party will be Tuesday June 18^th morning.  We will be playing some games and doing other fun activities.  Students are welcome to bring in some food to share with the class.  Please do not bring in a lot as there are 17 students now in the Pre-K class. 

            Please remember that we will be going to the silkworm farm next Thursday.  Students need to bring a hat, sunscreen, bug repellent and their water bottle.  They will not need to bring a snack as there was extra money from the lunch we all had last Saturday.  A few mothers will prepare something on the day to share with all of the students.

            Ms. Vicky and I want to thank everyone that came last Saturday for lunch.  We had a great time and it was great to see so many familiar faces.  If you have any excellent pictures (we took many!) could you please share them with us? 

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Computer story “The Hungry Caterpillar”

2.      Consonant, vowel, consonant (CVC) pull game

3.      Finishing Insect journals

4.      Guided reading with a teacher

Math/Science Centres

1.      Free choice math centre

2.      Water table estimation

3.      Spring time adding books #2

4.      Drawing and labeling insects

Word of the week:  review

Student of the week

The student of the week is Caroline.  She has started to become very independent in the classroom and always has something to share with us.  Caroline loves to tell jokes and makes everyone laugh whenever she has a chance.  Great job Caroline!

Reminders and Notices

1. June 12^th Dragon Boat festival (no school)
2. June 11^th Insect Man (10:10-10:50 in the library)
3. June 13^th Silkworm farm
4. June 17^th School Assembly
5. June18th Pre-K end of year party (more details to follow)
6. June 19^th Last day of School (half day)

As always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Vicky and Braedon

Friday May 31, 2013

            All of our silkworms passed away last week for some unknown reason.  However, we have another beetle in our class along with many other insects we have been collecting.  In math we have started our estimation unit and with the warm weather we have been using our water table a lot. 

            Next week is the Matilda play and I will be away Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon to help with the spotlight.  Ms. Vicky, Ms. Willis and Ms. Lee will be teaching the Pre-K’s in the afternoon when I am away.

             Today I sent home a small survey to complete over the weekend with your friends and family.  Once you are finished could you please send it back to school.  

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Computer story “The Hungry Caterpillar”

2.      Consonant, vowel, consonant (CVC) pull game

3.      Insect journals

4.      Guided reading with a teacher

Math/Science Centres

1.      Addition board games

2.      Water table estimation

3.      Spring time adding books #2

4.      Cut and paste compound insect words

Word of the week:  with

Student of the week

The student of the week is Hatsumi.  She has emerged as a very confident leader within the Pre-K class.  Hatsumi also enjoyed sharing stories and learning about insects this week.  Super job Hatsumi!

Reminders and Notices

1. June 6^th and 7^th Matilda Show
2. June 12^th Dragon Boat festival (no school)
3. June 13^th Silkworm farm
4. June 17^th School Assembly
5. June18th Pre-K end of year party (more details to follow)
6. June 19^th Last day of School (half day)

As always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Vicky and Braedon

More from the Fire Station (Mr. Kuo photos)

Friday Kindergarten Centres

Friday May 17, 2013

            The students have been enjoying the experience of having some pets in our class.  This week we learnt about where bugs live, what they eat, and the difference between insects and non insects.  Next week we will start learning about the life cycles of silkworms and butterflies and hopefully our silkworms will stay alive because many have become sick.

            Thank you for the quick responses to the silkworm farm in mid June.  Since our class is now at 17 there is not a lot of extra room on the bus.  However, parents are more than welcome to drive out to Mioali and I know that some have already made arrangements to carpool there.

            Please remember that next Tuesday is the elementary art show in the library.  The Pre-K’s will have 5 different art pieces on display along with the many others from the rest of the school.  It will run all day so please drop by and see all of the beautiful art works that everyone has completed throughout the year.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Computer story “The Ant and the Chrysalis”

2.      Pocket chart sequencing stories

3.      Phonics puzzle games

4.      Phonics the letter Z

Math/Science Centres

1.      Addition board games

2.      Fishing adding game and wooden puzzles

3.      Spring time adding books #2

4.      Cut and paste insect activities

Word of the week:  with

Student of the week

The student of the week is Rikuto.  He has only been with us for a few weeks but he has settled in and it feels like he has been here since August.  Rikuto is always trying his best and during music and dance class he tries very hard.  Amazing job Rikuto, keep up the great work!

Reminders and Notices

1. May 27^th Teacher Development Day (no school)
2. May 29^th Art Exhibition
3. June 6^th and 7^th Matilda Show
4. June 12^th Dragon Boat festival (no school)
5. June 17^th School Assembly
6. June 19^th Last day of School (half day)

As always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Vicky and Braedon