Overnight Experience Update

Hi Parents,

Due to unfortunate events that have been occurring in Brazil, the school will be closed on Friday. Therefore, the overnight experience will be modified. Students will still be able to enjoy the same activities, during school hours, that would have occurred this Friday afternoon and evening. 

On Thursday, June 7 students can come to school wearing their pajamas and they can bring items from their "packing list." The schedule of Thursday activities will be posted on the blog early next week. Teachers will ensure that this end of year celebration will be memorable and special for all the first grade students. 

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. 

The First Grade Team

Ms. England's Class Sleepover Packing List

Hi Mom and Dad,

We have all brainstormed and decided that for our sleepover we need to make sure to pack the following items:

1) Sleeping Bag
2) Pillow
3) Toothbrush and toothpaste
4) Pajamas and clothes for Saturday morning
5) A small stuffed animal (if we are used to sleeping with one at night)
6) Flashlight

Please double check our packing to make sure we do not forget anything!

We all have our fingers crossed that we will have enough fuel for school to be open on Friday!! As long as school is open, the sleepover is on!

At Home Work

For those students who are unable to join us at school due to the gasoline shortage, please work on the following websites at home:

READING: RAZkids.com -build your stamina and try to read for at least 30 minutes without stopping. Be sure to answer all the comprehension questions.

MATH: Students can practice their math by checking out these sites below:

 http://www.abcya.com/first_grade_computers.htm#numbers-cat

link to mathletics Logins were sent home in Aug. It's also a free app

SCIENCE: Watch the Brain popjr video about seasons: https://jr.brainpop.com/science/weather/seasons/

www.brainpopjr.com 

Login: graded2   Password: graded

Also students can explore matter by making  Oobleck:

How to make Oobleck Slime
Materials: corn flour, water, food coloring for color, and a big bowl

Instructions:
1. Pour about a 1/4 cup (30g) of corn flour into a bowl
2. Put a drop of food coloring into the water
3. Add about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of colored water
4. Stir well
5. If mixture is too dry, add more water
6. Play with the Oobleck!

Things to think about:
· What words would you use to describe Oobleck? (its properties)
· How is Oobleck similar to a liquid?
· How is Oobleck similar to a solid?
· Do you think Oobleck is more like a solid or a liquid?

To learn more, check out these websites:
http://weirdsciencekids.com/glurch.html
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/phenom/zlime.html
http://sciencecafe.org/content/2008/12/22/how-to-make-oobleck/

WRITING: Students can do a small moment story about how they are spending their day at home. Then they can bring it in and share it with the class. 

Thank you, 

1st Grade Team

Lower School Update - May 28, 2018

Casa COTIC

We have been collecting hygiene items along with non-perishable food items to support Casa COTIC (Centro Organizado de Tratamento Intensivo à Criança). Boxes are in front of every Lower School classroom. Our final day of collection is Friday, June 1.

The Eagle Way

Congratulations to this week’s “Golden G” class winner who was recognized at this morning’s Nest assembly for working together and following The Eagle Way:  Ms. Arcenas’s fourth grade class

Graded and PTA Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

Volunteers, please join us on Wednesday between 8:00 and 9:30 am in the Student Center. We are looking forward to expressing our thanks for the support you have given at school.

Upcoming Transitions and Supporting Your Child

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, students will be facing a transition whether it be to the next grade, to a new school, or to a new country. These changes can be the cause of much excitement, but also some anxiety. Here is an article from Edutopia that offers some tips on how you can support your child with changing grade levels. And if your family will be leaving Graded, take some time to browse through the resources offered from expatchild.com, and The Spruce. Books can also be a great tool to use to help begin a conversation about feelings your child may have regarding the move. Please click HERE for a list of books that might be helpful.  

Last Day of School Dismissal Time

Just a reminder that dismissal time on Friday, June 8 is 11:30. School buses will leave at 11:45.

Upcoming Important Dates

May 29	Second Grade Poetry Show - Renata Ziegert & Kevin Maykut
May 30	- Graded and PTA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (8:00-9:30 Student Center) - Pre-Primary Candlelight Ceremony (9:00-10:00) - Second Grade Poetry Show - Jeff Tarigo & Sandra Mendonça - Fifth Grade ‘Upgrade Day’ (students experience time in Middle School) - After School Activities end
June 1	- Maracuja Day - 4th grade - First Grade Sleepover
June 4	- LS End of Year Assembly - Community A and B Game Gala
June 5	LS Talent Show
June 6	Community C and D Game Gala
June 7	5th Grade Ceremony (9:00 am Auditorium)
June 8	Last School Day - students dismissed at 11:30

Around the Lower School

Ms. England's Class Math Mall

Thank You

Thank you so much to all the parents, siblings and grandparents who came out today to support us during our math mall! We all really enjoyed practicing making change, and we could feel our confidence growing with every sale. Everyone also learned that massages were one of the most popular items ;). We sold so many goods and services that our class raise R$320 for the NGO where Beth Coelho volunteers. This NGO will use the contributions to buy blankets for homeless families. Here is the website for Amigo do Sopão: Link to website!

After our math mall finished we got to go shopping ourselves. Ms. Keane's class had an awesome mall as well! 

Science 

This week we have been investigating matter, focusing on the properties of solids and liquids. We have learned some very fancy "sparkling" scientific vocabulary! Who knew that you can describe solids and liquids in so many different ways?! Mom and Dad, do you know what rigid, opaque and viscous mean? We can tell you!

Senior Walk Through

At the end of the day on Friday, we got to say a final farewell to our hard working seniors and wish them the best of luck on their new journey!