Probability

We've been working on probability, likely, unlikely, possible, and impossible situations in math. The children created spinners and were to document how many times they spun each color. They used tally marks and a table they created on white boards to record their information.

Tanzania, Africa

Ms. Kelly Lynn and her daughter Alexa will be traveling to Tanzania for one month this summer. For Girl Scouts, Alexa had to create a project/presentation about the country. She and Ms. Kelly came to our classroom this morning and the kindergartners joined us in our room as we listened and learned about the very cool similarities and differences from our country to theirs. The children had the chance to have a taste of Tanzanian food. Although many of the children weren't in favor of the taste, we made sure to remember that it's not gross, just different!

Land and Water Models

In Earth Science we have been learning about various land forms and bodies of water. The children worked with 1 or 2 other people to recreate a model of a certain type of landform. After they were finished, we sat together in a circle so that each group could present and explain their finished product. We had some great questions and comments from peers as well. They worked very well together and were very clean scientists - surprising for working with so much clay, sand and soil!

Pennies for Patients

We reached ANOTHER goal for Pennies for Patients, so one student from each grade who brought in $1, had their name put into a bucket with the chance to be picked and throw a pie at our spanish teacher, Guierllmo. Frank was picked from 1st grade, with a perfect aim! We reached ANOTHER goal as well, so each child who brought in $1 got to take part in duct taping Mrs. Marvin to the wall in the music and art room.

As many of you know and have heard from the newsletter or your child, the middle school is leading the Pennies for Patients fundraiser until February 29th; all donations go to lymphoma research/patient needs. The 1st graders have been doing a great job at bringing in their coins.

The theme for Friday was, "Delay the Day." We couldn't start working until all of our coins were counted and totals were documented, and the 1st graders brought A LOT this day, so they got busy after morning meeting and worked together to count all the coins. I'm going by what they counted :) which turned out to be: $23.95. Our total so far since the kick-off is $99.07 - we're neck and neck with 5th grade!

Mystery Readers

Mystery Reader #1
Mrs. Koopmann
(picture to come!)

Mystery Reader #2
Sister Bernelle
Clue 1. I like Jesus a lot and I pray prayers out of a big prayerbook every morning before school starts.
Clue 2. I make book reports for the puppy.
Clue 3. I correct math papers and put them in each folder.

Mystery Reader #3
Mrs. Bartho
Clue 1. I come to school more than each of you.
Clue 2. My kids all play hockey.
Clue 3. I answer the phone and say, "Good morning, St. Dominic School - this is...."

Mystery Reader #4
Mrs. Marvin

Mystery Reader #5
Mrs. Balvin

Mystery Reader #6
Mr. Beaham

Mystery ReaderS #7
Isaac's Grandparents

Mystery Reader #8
Mrs. Beaham

Dental Health Month

If there isn't enough going on in February already, it is also dental health month. Dr. Noack offered to visit our classroom on Wednesday afternoon to teach us about keeping our teeth clean and healthy. He had some great demonstrations and sent each child home with a goody bag of floss, a toothbrush, stickers, and more. Thanks Dr. Noack, we enjoyed your visit!

Happy Valentine's Day!

On Valentine's Day the kindergarteners joined us in our classroom to watch a Peanuts and Snoopy Valentine movie. Then the 1st graders spent some time handing out their special cards and treats.