Happy Halloween Parade Day!
This morning we celebrated Halloween in traditional Friends Academy fashion: with an all school Halloween parade! I LOVE the community feeling of this celebration! Our very own Ean McGonigle documented this morning's events.
This week our class jumped into our study of Mexico. Learning how to navigate expository non-fiction has been a big focus during reading workshop. This skill will help us as we choose and research a topic relating to Mexican culture in the weeks to come. We have been learning about the traditional Mexican holiday, Days of the Dead. In social studies groups this week, children began constructing altars for loved ones who have passed away.
In writing workshop we have been learning about how to write powerful and descriptive sentences. We are using this knowledge to inform the editing of our small moment stories. Next week, kids will use the computer program "Kid Pix" to illustrate their stories.
In math we have been learning how to regroup in addition. Using the Stern Structural Arithmetic blocks, kids are gaining a true understanding of the concept.
Last week, we enjoyed a wonderful field trip with the LLoyd Center to catch, tag, and release Monarch butterflies. We tagged 6 butterflies in total! It was a beautiful day and I think we all learned a lot about butterflies, scientific research, and the natural connections we have with other parts of the world.
Dates to Remember
Friday 11/5: Lower Division in the Limelight
Thursday 11/11: Veteran's Day-No School
Friday 11/12: Faculty Professional Day-No School for Students
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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