Our TWO Weeks in Review

Last week, we had our first visit from the Haffenreffer Museum at Brown University. Mrs. Silvia will come to JFK four times to teach our students about various Native American tribes in the  United States.  Last week, we learned about the Natives of the Northeast.  We also learned how archaeologists are able to find out more about them through archaeological digs. Then we participated in a dig!  Thank you to the JFK PCC for funding this amazing experience.

During our morning meetings, we continue to learn more about our classmates.  We have found out so much that we have in common with friends we have known for many years!

 During Social Studies we wrapped up our study of Maps  and took our first assessment. The children did a great job!  This week we began learning about the country of Mexico.

We wrapped up our first Engineering and Design project last week. Students designed a vehicle that can move through wind power.  We had our Puff Mobile Race this week.  We all learned so much about the process of designing and about working in a group. We will continue to practice this process throughout the year.

During Reading, we have been practicing our mantra "Reading is Thinking!".  Students have been working on making predictions and asking questions while reading Mr. Popper's Penguins.  They have also been practicing this during their independent reading time.  Mrs. Merten has been working on tracking Mr. Popper's character traits, with help from  the students.  Students will be looking at characters and their traits throughout the school year.   Students continue to volunteer to share the books they have loved.  This is a great way to practice speaking in front of a group, and is awesome for our readers to hear what their friends are reading.

We are almost finished writing about our names and how we got them. Students have been working on typing this, while learning a few technology skills.  After this has been published, we will be working on writing some narratives, and writing two fall poems ~ Halloween Haikus and list poems.  Your child should have much to share about these assignments.

We wrapped up our study of multiplication and division today.  The children have been working hard at learning their facts!  We took our assessment today and many of the students thought it was longer and harder than previous assignments. Everyone persevered ! We will be learning about number and shape patterns next week.

The Harlem Wizards came to JFK today !  We enjoyed our contest (Mrs. M. and one of our classmates played basketball and we won!). Look for information about the Wizards game coming home soon!  It is a great fund raiser for the Franklin Education Foundation.

We wrapped up our week as we do most Fridays, by sharing our "High, Low and Bet you didn't know".