Wildcat News

Mrs. Speer

It’s Turkey Time

This week was filled with laughter and creativity as our kindergarteners embraced the theme of Thanksgiving. Their enthusiasm and artistic expressions brought so much joy to the classroom, we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Our kindergarten classes have been busy creating wonderful paper turkeys using construction paper, glue and crayons.

Under guidance of Mrs. Speer, the children explored photos of real turkeys and discussed the vibrant colors used in artistic interpretations. They cut out different parts of the turkey and glued them together, adding their creative touch with bright colors. At the end of the class, the students joyfully held up the creations and waddled around the classroom, celebrating their hard work.

Mr. Higgins

Miss Martinez

¡Bienvenidos a español!

What a great start to a great year! I am amazed at how much students remember from last year and how much Spanish they are using both in and out of the classroom! They are so eager to learn the language and are doing extremely well. In Kindergarten, we are learning the basics of Spanish such as greetings, emotions, colors, and numbers. In first grade, we are learning about ages, birthdays, and the calendar. In second grade, we are learning about families and physical descriptions. In third grade, we are learning about travel and geography. In fourth grade, we are learning about sports. And in fifth grade we are learning about introductions and identity. Throughout all of these topics, students will learn how to hold conversations, ask and answer questions, and read and write in Spanish. Thank you for all of your support! I am looking forward to a fantastic year supporting your learners in this beautiful process of language learning.

Over the past month, students have explored the world of apples by conducting an Apple Study. We discussed facts we already knew about apples and created a list of questions we wanted answered. The classes explored the parts of apples by taking part in labeling activities as well as learning the names of various types of apples such as Granny Smith, Red and Golden Delicious. Our preschool friends also conducted math lessons by counting groups of seeds, comparing groups of apples and measuring our classmates using apples. The students explored the life cycle of an apple by sequencing picture cards. Students read various nonfiction books about apples and we turned our Dramatic Play Area into an Apple Orchard where they picked and sold apples to classmates. Last, students learned about the term “predict” as they guessed what would happen when one slice of apple was placed in water and the other in lemon juice. In the upcoming months, students will explore additional fall related activities (pumpkins/leaves) as well as a new Creative Curriculum study about buildings!

Miss Palladino

In first grade, students are exploring the building blocks of storytelling by learning about story elements such as characters, setting, problem, and solution. In phonics, students have been identifying patterns in words to help them read and write. As they develop their mathematical thinking, they practice strategies for addition, such as counting on and using number lines, which helps them become more confident in their problem-solving skills. At the same time, they are strengthening their abilities as writers by constructing simple sentences, expanding vocabulary, and learning to organize their thoughts. Through hands-on activities and guided practice, first graders are growing into more skilled readers and writers, laying a strong foundation for their future learning. First graders are also enjoy incorporating seasonal themes into their stories and writing, drawing inspiration from the changing leaves, fall celebrations, and crisp weather around them.

Mrs. Alkhalidi

Our third graders have been busy learning about weather and climate patterns! Students investigated and made predictions about the weather through careful observation of the clouds and wind. Students were also given the opportunity to compare and contrast weather climates around the world! Through these learning experiences, our third graders were then tasked to build a model home that could withstand challenging weather conditions. Using what they learned from this unit of study and real-life discussion about hurricane Milton, students successfully came up with ways to protect their homes from wind and rain!