Thank you all for coming to the Student Led Conference.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
Halloween and More! ~2B
Everything seems to about Halloween these day!
Kids are really getting in the spirit by decorating the room, graphing about their favorite Halloween candy, and writing their opinion about their best costume.
Thank you to the moms who planned, organized, and helped us with Halloween crafts!
We had a blast!
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| Making spider webs is spooky, but so fun too! |
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| ...creating "monster" bags to fill with candy! |
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| Scary AND fun! |
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| ...getting creative and inspired! |
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| I hope your monster doesn't eat all the candy in that bag! |
Halloween Parade
The parade will begin at 2:10 p.m. on the field on Thursday, November 1st.
The school encourages children to dress in fantasy costumes that are creative and fun, but discourage violent and horror costumes. First through Fifth grade students should bring costumes to change into at school in the afternoon. 2B students will change after PE. Please make sure your child is able to dress themselves mostly with minimal support from teachers if possible. Also, please talk with your child about Living Responsibly and putting their other clothes away into their backpacks when changed.
Our afternoon parade will take place on the field this year. All Graded Students will be present and parents are welcome to watch from the stands if they would like. Lower School students will start the parade and complete a lap around the field. The students will then walk to their classroom where they will have a party. All parents are welcome to join classroom parties! If you are taking your child home after the party, please ensure the classroom teacher is aware.
The school encourages children to dress in fantasy costumes that are creative and fun, but discourage violent and horror costumes. First through Fifth grade students should bring costumes to change into at school in the afternoon. 2B students will change after PE. Please make sure your child is able to dress themselves mostly with minimal support from teachers if possible. Also, please talk with your child about Living Responsibly and putting their other clothes away into their backpacks when changed.
Our afternoon parade will take place on the field this year. All Graded Students will be present and parents are welcome to watch from the stands if they would like. Lower School students will start the parade and complete a lap around the field. The students will then walk to their classroom where they will have a party. All parents are welcome to join classroom parties! If you are taking your child home after the party, please ensure the classroom teacher is aware.
Below is a map of the parade route:
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| This map shows the route and where parents will sit this year while the kids are walking in the parade.
Thank you to all of our families for participating in this important milestone in their child's education this year. These conferences really give children a sense of pride. Also, it is an excellent opportunity for them to share their learning and make important goals for next steps. As promised, I have made copies of the reflection/goal sheets and sent them home on Monday, Oct. 29. Please use these as a tool to help your child reflect throughout trimester 2 on the goals that were set. You can connect it to the Eagle Way and "Living Responsibly." Please feel free to add more and revisit them often. Thank you for your support!
Kindness Week
The week of Nov. 5 is our schoolwide kindness week and LS students will have daily challenges, similar to last year. I will inform students and families soon of the special activities to expect. In the meantime, you can work to do and notice random acts of kindness in your life at home and in your community. Encourage your child to share with their class.
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Lower School Update - October 29, 2018
The Eagle’s Nest
Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating integrity the past week. Congratulations to Ms. Mendonca’s second grade class and Ms. Fatma’s fourth grade class!
Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating integrity the past week. Congratulations to Ms. Mendonca’s second grade class and Ms. Fatma’s fourth grade class!
Eagle Way Tip of the Week
This week, we begin the month of November and highlighting Graded’s Core Value of kindness. The week of Nov. 5 is our schoolwide kindness week and LS students will have daily challenges. Please join us by conducting acts of kindness at home and in the community. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a wealth of information and ideas to help you get started.
Halloween Parade
Our Halloween parades will take place on Thursday. For half day students (full day Pre-Primary students also participate) the parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Lower School Office. For full day students (K5 to 5th grade) the parade will begin at 2:10 p.m. on the field.
We encourage children to dress in fantasy costumes that are creative and fun, but discourage violent and horror costumes. Pre-Primary students may come dressed in their costumes from home. First through Fifth grade students should bring costumes to change into at school in the afternoon.
Our afternoon parade will take place on the field this year. All Graded Students will be present and parents are welcome to watch from the stands. Lower School students will start the parade and complete a lap around the field. The students will then walk to their classroom where they will have a party. All parents are welcome to join classroom parties! If you are taking your child home after the party, please ensure the classroom teacher is aware.
We encourage children to dress in fantasy costumes that are creative and fun, but discourage violent and horror costumes. Pre-Primary students may come dressed in their costumes from home. First through Fifth grade students should bring costumes to change into at school in the afternoon.
Our afternoon parade will take place on the field this year. All Graded Students will be present and parents are welcome to watch from the stands. Lower School students will start the parade and complete a lap around the field. The students will then walk to their classroom where they will have a party. All parents are welcome to join classroom parties! If you are taking your child home after the party, please ensure the classroom teacher is aware.
Below is a map of the parade route:
Thanksgiving at Graded - Saturday, November 10
Is is that time of the year again when Graded will be celebrating its annual Thanksgiving event with the entire community. Teachers, Students, Staff and Parents have always given their precious time and energy in serving meals, seating the guests in the cafeteria, helping Santa, etc. The PTA would like to make this Graded tradition memorable for the entire community and this can only be accomplished with your help. Please sign up here to participate in this wonderful community event!
Upcoming Important Dates
October 29/30
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5th grade field trip to Salesopolis
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Nov. 1
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Halloween Parade 2:00 pm (field)
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Nov. 2
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No school - Finados Holiday
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Nov. 5-9
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Kindness Week at Graded
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Nov. 6
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4th grade field trip Serra do mar (Ms. Thibodeaux & Ms. Trabelsi)
Pre-primary field trip Dedinhos Verdes (Mrs. Oppenheimer & Mrs. Malvezzi)
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Nov. 8
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4th grade field trip Serra do mar (Mr. Braszell & Ms. Murphy)
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Nov. 9
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LS Community C Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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Nov. 10
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PTA Thanksgiving Celebration
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Nov. 13
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Pre-primary field trip Dedinhos Verdes (Mrs. Martinelli, Mrs. Rodrigues & Ms. Boturão)
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Nov. 15
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No School - Proc. da Republica Holiday
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Nov. 16
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No School - bridge to the holiday (Proc da Republica)
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Nov. 19
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No School - bridge to the holiday (Consciencia Negra)
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Nov. 20
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No School - Consciencia Negra Holiday
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Nov. 23
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No School - Thanksgiving
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Nov. 27
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Pre-primary field trip Dedinhos Verdes (Mrs. Hudson & Mrs. Thomaz)
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Nov. 30
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LS Community D Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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Around the Lower School
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Hallowe'en Is Coming!
We're getting ready for Hallowe'en by making spooky crafts and by turning our space into a haunted classroom! Today students made a nightmare catcher out of a web complete with a creepy spider. Students also made treat bags which will hopefully get filled next week with lots of sweet treats! A big thanks to all of the parents who came out to decorate the class! It looks awesome!
Graded will celebrate Hallowe'en on Thursday, November 1. Students should come to school on that day with their costume in their back packs. Students will be able to change into their costumes after their afternoon special at 1:30. The parade will take place on the track at 2:00. Parents are invited to watch by sitting in the bleachers. After the parade, all are welcome to join us in the classroom for a party.
In the morning, second graders will participate in various Hallowe'en activities in each of the grade two classrooms. It should be a spooky and fun filled day!
Graded will celebrate Hallowe'en on Thursday, November 1. Students should come to school on that day with their costume in their back packs. Students will be able to change into their costumes after their afternoon special at 1:30. The parade will take place on the track at 2:00. Parents are invited to watch by sitting in the bleachers. After the parade, all are welcome to join us in the classroom for a party.
In the morning, second graders will participate in various Hallowe'en activities in each of the grade two classrooms. It should be a spooky and fun filled day!
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| Creepy crafts. |
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| Cool crafts! |
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| Nightmare catcher. |
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| Spinning a web. |
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| Spooky spider. |
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| Splat! |
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| Bat bag! |
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| Witches at work? |
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| Happy Hallowe'en! |
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| Haunted classroom! |
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| Scary kids. |
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| Watch out! |
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| Boo! |
Curriculum Update
Math: We are beginning our fourth math unit next week The four main areas of study include:
- Story problems, both change to more and parts and total stories
- Telling the temperature
- Estimating costs
- Addition of larger numbers
Reading: Our new reading unit focuses on helping students prepare to read longer and
harder books. The first portion of the unit focuses on fluency and reading with a smooth,
expressive voice. The second portion of the unit focuses on exploring figurative language
as students read increasingly complex texts.
harder books. The first portion of the unit focuses on fluency and reading with a smooth,
expressive voice. The second portion of the unit focuses on exploring figurative language
as students read increasingly complex texts.
Writing: Students are beginning their opinion writing unit. They will develop opinions about their
reading and preferences in general. Students will learn to state opinions clearly and support these
ideas with reasons and evidence.
Social Studies: Our science unit is coming to a close and we will begin our new unit on
community next week. In this unit we will explore the ideas of location and communities,
focusing on how people, institutions, and organizations interact with each other within
communities. We will also cover mapping skills and landforms as a part of this unit.
We would love to have parent guest speakers come in to talk about how they contribute
to their community either through their job or through organizations they belong to.
If you would be interested in being a guest speaker please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
community next week. In this unit we will explore the ideas of location and communities,
focusing on how people, institutions, and organizations interact with each other within
communities. We will also cover mapping skills and landforms as a part of this unit.
We would love to have parent guest speakers come in to talk about how they contribute
to their community either through their job or through organizations they belong to.
If you would be interested in being a guest speaker please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Português: Os alunos do 2nd grade estão começando a trabalhar com concordância nominal,
a partir da observação de como os autores a aplicam em seus textos, para depois aprimorarem
na sua escrita. A seguir, trabalharemos com a diferença entre UN (UM) e AN (AM) em Português,
pois em Inglês os dois são escritos UN. Novamente, comparar e contrastar Português e Inglês para
a partir da observação de como os autores a aplicam em seus textos, para depois aprimorarem
na sua escrita. A seguir, trabalharemos com a diferença entre UN (UM) e AN (AM) em Português,
pois em Inglês os dois são escritos UN. Novamente, comparar e contrastar Português e Inglês para
realmente aprender as especificidades das duas línguas.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Before and After
Before beginning our scientific study on insects, students were asked to draw an insect. Last week, after our insect investigations, students were asked to draw an insect again from memory.
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| Before and After |
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| After and Before |
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| Before and After |
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| After and Before |
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| Before and After |
Stone Soup
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| Let's read Stone Soup. |
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| Add the veggies to the pot. |
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| Add the cabbage. |
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| Add the carrots. |
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| Chop, chop! |
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| Add those potatoes. |
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| Chopping veggies is hard work |
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| Keep chopping! |
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| Pour it in! |
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| Small pieces. |
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| The soup is simmering. |
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| Chop the broccoli. |
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| Mmmmm potatoes. |
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| You can never have enough carrots. |
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| Making soup is fun! |
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| Team work. |
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| Making soup is hard work! |
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| Let's write about how to make stone soup while we wait! |
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| Delicious! |
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| YUM! |
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