Jan. 7, 2018
Greetings Little Elk families,
Happy New Year! It's good to back in the swing of things. And good to remember that by the time this year is over, we will have moved into our permanent home, a full and complete classroom with fourth and fifth years!
Here's a small taste of what's happening over the next two weeks:
Math: We continue to introduce new skills (Pythagorean theorem, squaring trinomials) and practice old ones (column addition, long division, area) in math. Our two math groups—Hypatia and Pythagoras—are meeting once a week to review and correct our work. We also meet for small group or individual lessons throughout the week. This is how I introduce new concepts.
If a child has not made good progress on their assignment by the day of review, they may be asked to leave the group and complete the work to the best of their ability. If a child simply does not remember how to do a problem, they have two options. They can ask for support, either from me or a peer ; they can also work out the problem to the best of their ability, even knowing that it may be wrong. I can assure you that the attempt is more valuable than not trying at all and leaving it blank. I am also looking for children to always show their work right in their math notebook.
Geography: We are completing our half-year study of the Asian Continent with a small group Country Study. I have assigned small groups, and the group chose the country (China, Japan, India and Russia). We will also be taking a Map Quiz on Asian countries and capitals on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Earth Science: We've been studying the structure of the earth, the parts of an atom, and the cause of the seasons.
Life Science: I just gave the Story of the Coming of Life. Over the coming weeks, students will engage in detailed studies of the Timeline of Life. They will be asked to home in on one or two moments that most interest them.
In other life science news, Will came back from Australia bearing gifts. The chocolate Tim Tams were enjoyed by all. The Vegemite on crackers was… well… how do I put this? Emmett may have put it best when he said, "That tastes like a fish tank!"
And here's a note from the Upper School about the Urban Farm:
Greetings Parents,
The Urban Farming Occupation created a farm goods mini shop located in the front entryway of the main campus. Families are free to stop by and buy student made and farm goods. All products are made with care.
We are selling:
A Dozen Eggs……………………………….$5.00
Half a Dozen Eggs………………………….$2.50
Kimchee……………………………………...$2.00
Jelly…………………………………………...$4.00
Vermicompost per pound …………………..$2.50
Vermicompost 5 pounds…………………...$10.00
There is a mini fridge located in the front entryway with some products inside it and other products nearby. Pricing will be on the board above, and you can pay in the black money box. Please note that our supply fluctuates based on what our farm produces, so availability fluctuates . Please support our Urban Farm and stop by when you can! Suggestions are welcome!
Thanks, A1 Urban Farming
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