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APPLE OVERLOAD!

10/4/2013

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We wrapped up our apple experiment on Monday. I must say, the students LOVED this project and learned so much from it. However, I was not too sad when I said goodbye to these moldy little guys on Monday night after Open House! Speaking of Open House... I hope you enjoyed coming and checking out our classroom! You are always welcome to peek in if you are here - but it is nice to have a little time set aside to see what we have been working so hard on!


We really have been digging deep into some great non-fiction books to learn about apples, their life cycles, and interesting uses for the fruit. As part of our non-fiction focus in writing we have been learning the difference between facts and opinions. This can be an incredibly difficult concept for young learners so we got some practice in by sorting statements about apples. 

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SPELLING WORDS
went, are, this, look, for

PARENT –TEACHER CONFERENCES
The majority of parents have signed up for fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. I still have a handful of people to schedule. Conferences will be held on the evenings of Tuesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 24th.  Please note that I am very willing to meet with you  before school if that works better. I am usually at school by 7:20 AM. If you have not scheduled your conference, please email me so we can set up a time.
robinkramer@willardschools.net

EARLY OUT
Don’t forget that Friday will be a 1/2 day for students. School will dismiss at 12:40. Please let me know if your child will be going home a way that is different than he or she usually does on Friday afternoons. 



HELPER SCHEDULE
Mon.–  Nataly
Tues.– Oliver
Wed.– Ryen
Thurs.– Sophia H.
Fri.–  Sophia M.



UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
  • Oct 11: 1/2 day for students  -  end of quarter
  • Oct 17: Mrs. Kramer Absent
  • Oct 22 and 24: Parent– Teacher Conferences
  • Oct 25: No School
  • Oct 31: Fall Party at 2:30
  • Nov 5: No School for Students



Ask your child about…  subtraction  strategies, writing non-fiction “teaching”  books, our apple taste test, facts & opinions,, and  the Book Fair!


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Apples, Apples, Everywhere!

9/27/2013

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SPELLING WORDS
get, come, got, play, was

BOOK FAIR
Our day to visit the Book Fair is on Wednesday during our normal library time. It will also be open during Open House!

OPEN HOUSE
Don’t forget that Willard East Open House will take place Monday night! Dinner will be served at 5:30. For just $5 a person you will get your choice of a hotdog or hamburger, chips, and a drink. Classrooms will be open from 6:00-7:30PM. Principal Miller will also be offering three sessions to help explain the new Standards Based Grading system. These sessions will be at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 in the computer lab.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Willard East picture day will be on October 1st. Every child will have his or her picture taken, even if you do not plan to purchase any pictures. This picture will be used for the yearbook.

CHANGE OF PLANS
You may notice on the October Snack Calendar that I was supposed to be at an all day meeting on October 10th. The date for this meeting has changed. I will be at school on the 10th but will be absent on October 17th instead. You will need to call the office if you need a message relayed to your student this day.  Please send a note or call the office if your child will go home a way other than he or she usually does.

HELPER SCHEDULE

Tuesday- Hunter
Wednesday- John
Thursday- Kenadie
Friday- Landen
Ask your child about…  our apple project, Johnny Appleseed, publishing books, the life cycle of an apple, and our All About Me trees!

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APPLES and HABITATS

9/21/2012

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This week we wrapped up a two week study of habitats and we started a two week apple unit! Students learned about wetlands, rain forests, deserts, ocean, and the forest. We talked about the conditions of each habitat as well as the animals and plants that live there. We utilized a great new (to our school) internet resource called Pebble Go! We also used a variety of library books and other websites to research. We finished our study by working in teams to make habitat posters.  {Check out some pictures below!}
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We started off the week by completing the first two steps of a K-W-L chart. The "K" stands for what we already know about apples and the "W" stands for what we want to know about apples. This will help guide the rest of our apple unit as we go into next week.  We also read one of my favorite apple books, What's So Terrible About Swallowing an Apple Seed by Harriet Lerner and Susan Goldhor. In the book, Rosie accidentally swallows an apple seed and her older sister, Katie, warns her that an apple tree will soon grow inside of her stomach. Rosie begins to worry about all of the things she won't be able to do because of the branches that will grow out of her ears. There is a great place in the book to stop and let students predict what problems Rosie may encounter. The students enjoyed the book and came up with some very creative problems!

Next week we will watch as apples decompose (don't worry, I am sure I'll have plenty of pictures to share!) We will make note of how our apples change over time by exploring with our senses. And next week we will complete the "L" portion of our K-W-L chart by sharing what we have learned about apples!
SPELLING WORDS
no, not, we, with, ran, run

DON’T FORGET
School will not be in session on Monday!
Teachers will be participating (and leading) a technology training at the High School

TIGER PRIDE ASSEMBLY
Our first Tiger Pride Assembly will be next Friday at 2:30 in the gym. After the assembly we will walk to the football field for our all school picture. Students will receive their new Tiger Pride T-Shirt at school on Friday morning. Please encourage your child to wear the shirt each Friday and show Tiger Pride!

VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
On Wednesday, Trudy's Kids, will be at Willard East. This is a traveling medical bus that will provide your children with any needed medical care FREE OF CHARGE. There is NO co-pay and you will not owe anything. There are no strings attached at all but you do have to fill out a form if you would like your child / children to be seen by the doctor and / or nurse. Please contact the office if you have questions! This is a great opportunity for our school.

HELPER SCHEDULE
Mon.– No School
Tues.– Emerie
Wed.– Hayden
Thurs.– Hope
Fri.– Maggie

Blessed!

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On Wednesday night, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law welcomed a new addition to their family! Meet my new nephew, Alexander "Alex" Henry Kramer! I will have to wait until November to squeeze on this new little cutie (because they live in Iowa) but I had to have an "aunt" moment and show him off a little!

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