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• April Newsletter

  3K2 – 104A

  Mr. Jackie, Ms. Erika, and Ms. Esther

   

   

  For roughly the month of April, the children and their teachers will be exploring and studying the following unit – “Wheels.”

   

  Investigation 1: What do we know about wheels? What do we want to find out?

  o The children will begin their investigation by discussing and sharing what they already know about wheels. The children and their teachers will also take this time to develop any specific questions they have about wheels. They will discuss the wheels that they may see in their everyday life which not only include the wheels of different types of transportation and vehicles, but even wheels on simple machines and tools.

  Investigation 2: What different types of wheels are there?

  o The children will be introduced to different types of wheels aside from the wheel that typically come to mind when one hears “wheels.” For example, they may explore the wheel on a pizza cutter, the wheel on a rotary cheese grater, the wheel of a can opener, or even the fact that a rolling pin is considered a wheel. The children will also make a pizza this week so they have the opportunity to use some of wheels that were discussed.

  Investigation 3: How do wheels move? How can we make our own wheels?

  The children will discuss the characteristics of a wheel that makes it move the way it does. They will use this time to explore how the shape and texture of wheels and the incline and surface that wheels are on can all affect whether a wheel moves or not. After spending some time exploring what makes something a wheel, the children will have the opportunity to make their own wheel either from clay and/or other materials available in the classroom.

  Investigation 4: How do we use wheels? How do they help us?

  o The children will explore and learn about how wheels can be used to make life easier or even more fun! For example, a pulley system uses a wheel to help lift and move heavy objects and a Ferris wheel is essentially a giant wheel that we ride for entertainment and fun. They will also use this time to think about and share how they have been using wheels at home and/or in their everyday life that they never noticed before.

   

  Simple Family Activities Related to Our Study

   

  1. When you and your child run errands, go to the park, take walks around the neighborhood, etc. take some time to do a “Wheel Scavenger Hunt” to find as many wheels and/or wheel shaped objects as you can.

  2. Using recyclable goods (lids, plates, paper towel/toilet rolls, etc.), you and your child can make various transportation and vehicles with different types of wheels. Have a race to see which one went the fastest and/or the furthest.

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• APRIL 3K102A NEWSLETTER

   

   

  Ms. Cristino, Miss Karol and Mrs. Nath wish everyone a very happy April!

   

   

  WHAT WE ARE LEARNING:

  We are starting our unit on “WHEELS”. As children play, they often gravitate towards classroom items that move, turn and roll. From wooden trains to fast toy cars, children enjoy exploring wheels and watching them go! We have noticed the children asking questions about wheels and showing interest in how wheels are used, how they move and how they help people. Their ongoing curiosity about the different types of wheels has helped us realize that wheels would make a good study topic. As we study wheels, we will learn concepts and skills in language and literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts and technology. We will also be developing thinking skills to observe, investigate, ask questions, solve problems, make predictions and test our ideas.

   

   

  REMINDERS:

  Arrival time is between 7:45 and 8am in the annex. Students who arrive after 8:15 will be marked late.

  Dismissal time is promptly at 2:00. Any student not picked up by 2:20 will be walked to the main building gym.

  Please pack a water sippy cup and snack for your child, daily. We cannot store food in the classroom.

   

  IMPORTANT DATES

  April 12 Passover begins

  April 14- April 18 SCHOOL CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

  April 20- Easter

  April 22- Earth Day

  April 25- Arbor Day

   

  April 14- Happy Birthday Aniyah!

  April 24- Happy Birthday Sebastian

  April Pre-k Newsletter

   

  What We Are Learning..

  The children will begin to explore how to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash. We will create different projects using recycled materials. We encourage you to talk with your child about garbage. If you recycle at home, help your child take responsibility for sorting items into the recycle bins.

   

  Reminders

  • Please be sure to send a healthy snack and a reusable bottle of water each day.

  • Blankets will be sent home for cleaning. Please be sure your child returns with a clean blanket the following week.

   

  Important Dates

  Easter Egg Hunt- April 9/10

  Matzoh for Passover- April 10/11

  Spring Break (No School)- April 14- April 18th

   

  Birthdays

  Camille B (Class 101A)- April 11th

  Josie C (Class 203A)- April 24th

  Collin P (Class 103A)- April 29th

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• April Pre-k Newsletter

   

  What We Are Learning..

  The children will begin to explore how to reduce, reuse, and recycle trash. We will create different projects using recycled materials. We encourage you to talk with your child about garbage. If you recycle at home, help your child take responsibility for sorting items into the recycle bins.

   

  Reminders

  • Please be sure to send a healthy snack and a reusable bottle of water each day.

  • Blankets will be sent home for cleaning. Please be sure your child returns with a clean blanket the following week.

   

  Important Dates

  Easter Egg Hunt- April 9/10

  Matzoh for Passover- April 10/11

  Spring Break (No School)- April 14- April 18th

   

  Birthdays

  Camille B (Class 101A)- April 11th

  Josie C (Class 203A)- April 24th

  Collin P (Class 103A)- April 29th

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Kindergarten April Newsletter

Spring is in the air! This month in our HMH module, we are learning to take a closer look at the things around us. If you are on a walk or at the park, we encourage you to take a closer look at the nature you come across with your children to help support them in discussions we will be having about what we see when we examine things more closely. For example, have you noticed the beautiful tree that blossomed on Menahan street in front of our school playground?!

In addition, we are learning doubt final consonants: -ss, -ff, -ll, -zz. We are learning that words that end in two of the same letters, still make one sound like in the word “stuff.”

In writing, our focus is on creative writing. We are learning how to create stories including characters and setting. To practice at home, you can try making up a story about an animal with your child. For example, one teacher’s cat was missing for six weeks! Although the teacher doesn’t know what her cat did when he was away from home, she used her imagination to make up a story about him while he was away on an adventure outside. Thankfully, her cat returned in good condition!

In math this month we will be introduced to “Linus the Minus.” Kindergarteners are learning about subtraction and one way we can remember that the subtraction sign signifies “take away” is by telling the story of “Linus the Minus” and how he likes to take things away.

Important Dates:

SCHOOL CLOSED – Spring Recess: April 14 – April 18

Important Reminders:

Parents, please make sure that your child has a change of clothes and that they are weather-appropriate. Also, as we are starting to go outside for recess almost everyday now, please be sure to apply sunblock on your child.

J ~The Kindergarten Teachers

Ms. Kozlowsky/Mr. Lenneberg 2-211

Ms. Richman/Mr. Young 2-204

Mrs. Vozzolo/Mrs. Feller

Ms. Markov/Ms. Colon

April 1st Grade Newsletter

Mrs.Villalta, Mrs.Frydel, Mrs.Scherr, Ms.Oro, and Mrs.Benenati

Dates to Remember:

· No school April 14-18, 2025

Reminders:

· Please check your child’s folders every day.

· Please check homework every day.

· Arrival is in the gym at 8:00 am on Bleecker St.

· Dismissal is in the gym at 2:00pm on Bleecker St.

A peek at what we are learning:

MATH: Unit 10: Students will to add 2-digit numbers. They will use different strategies such as number lines, base ten blocks, and other math manipulatives.

Phonics: Students will continue to learn how to print upper & lower-case letters. Students learn about long vowels, such as the long O. They will learn about r-controlled vowels and 2-syllable words. They will continue to practice using CVC words and creating sentences.

ELA: Module 8: Tell Me a Story

Essential Question: What lessons can we learn from stories?

In this module, students will enjoy classic tales and contemporary stories as they get to know storytellers from long ago and the present.

In writing, students will write a personal narrative. They will tell a story about a problem and how someone helped them.

Second Grade Newsletter

Second Grade Newsletter

Ms. Garcia, Ms. Olivo, Ms. Ululati, Ms. Arias, Mrs. Saleh, and Mrs. McKenna are thrilled to share that we are having a wonderful year!

What we are learning:

● HMH Into Reading: Students will be learning about animals and their habitats. Through reading a variety of texts, students will explore how the condition of habitats will help different animals to survive.

● Math: In Unit 10, students will continue to learn how to add and subtract three digit numbers.

● Writing: Students will write a research paper about an animal.

Reminders:

● Please check your child's folder and homework daily.

● Arrival is at 8:00 a.m

● Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m

● There are spelling tests every Friday

Important dates:

● Spring Break - NO SCHOOL - April 14th - 18th

Terrific Third Graders

April 2025 Newsletter

W.I.N- What I Need?

W.I.N begins promptly at 8:15 every day. It is so important our children come in on time. This will help our students become better readers and writers.

MODULE 7: Make a Difference

Essential Question- How can one person make a

meaningful difference in their local or global community?

Reading-

Over the next three weeks, our class will build their knowledge about people who make their communities better and stronger, with a focus on the narrative nonfiction genre. We will read texts about individuals and groups that make a difference in their local or global communities. Children will also write an expository essay that explains how one person can have an impact and make a meaningful difference in a community.

Writing- Opinion Essay

In this module, you will be writing an opinion essay about a way students can make your school better. An opinion

essay states an opinion, or belief, about a topic. It includes reasons and facts to support that opinion. Make sure to choose a topic that you feel strongly about. We will brainstorm ideas about how you think we can improve our school. For example, I think we should have a better plan for welcoming new students.

Grammar-

· Using Irregular Verbs

· Adverbs that Tell How, Where and When, Compare, and Compare to Actions

Math-

We are working on Topic 14: Solve Time, Capacity, and Mass Problems. This lesson emphasizes telling time that students deal with every day. In 2nd grade, students learned to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes. In this lesson, students tell time to the nearest minute. They learned about patterns with 5 as a factor in Topic 2, and in this lesson, they apply that knowledge to count by 5s and 1s to tell time to the nearest minute.

Test Prep

* We have started preparing for the New York State Exam (NYS) in class. It is critical that students continue to

practice and apply all the skills that we have learned so far. Please encourage students to use the strategies that were learned in school and apply them when working on the homework at home.

· ELA State Test- April 29th and 30th

· Math State Test- May 7th and 8th

Important Dates:

· April 14- 18th Spring Recess Schools Closed

· Students return to school Monday April 21st

· ELA STATE Exam- April 29th and 30th. It is important for your child to be here both days.

4th Grade - April

Reading

We are beginning to work on Module 7 -Tricksters and

Tall Tales. Essential Question: What lessons can you learn from characters in traditional tales? In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about traditional tales. A genre focus on traditional stories provides students with opportunities to identify central ideas, figurative language, and

media techniques in order to better understand unfamiliar texts.

Students will also encounter an informational text to build knowledge across genres. As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that traditional stories can teach many lessons about life and the world around us.

Writing: We are still working on our 4th writing task where we are focusing on how to write a letter. We have begun to write a letter to an expert in that field of study asking for more information. We have used formal language and have shown that we already have some knowledge on the topic. We need to use the correct format for a letter, clearly state your reason for writing your letter, use formal language, use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences.

Please encourage your children to read every night

WIN – What I Need

In the morning for 30 minutes, students have been divided into groups based on their needs.

Tier 3 is working on primary phonics- Sound Sensible

Tier 2 is working on the next level of phonics- S.P.I.R.E

Tier 1 is working on Socratic Reading Circles

Fifth Grade April Newsletter

In ELA, we will be working on Module 9. The Essential Question is: What makes something mysterious, and what makes people want to solve mysteries? This module is going to be so much fun! We will read two mysteries, which are stories that have the main character set out to solve a mystery, crime, or other puzzle. Our scholars will learn that mysteries include dialogue, detailed descriptions of a characters’ perspective, observations, feelings, sometimes told in third person point of view, a plot, events often appear in chronological order and illustrations to help create a mood.

We will also read an informational text about FINDING BIGFOOT! We will study how informational texts may be organized by headings and subheadings. We will discuss how central ideas are supported by relevant details such as facts, definitions, examples or quotations. Students will understand that authors of information texts may include science or social studies words that are specific to the topic. Finally, we will notice visuals and text features, such as sidebars, enhance the text and provide additional information.

The writing for this module is an imaginative story in which the children develop a character whose personality and action drive the plot. Each story must have a beginning, middle and end. The story must include sensory details, a setting, a problem for the character to solve and must include dialogue.

In Math, we are working on Topic 8 and 9. In topic 8 the children will be applying their understanding of multiplication to multiply fractions. This topic focuses on multiplying fractions with whole numbers, multiplying two fractions, finding the area of a rectangle, multiplying mixed numbers and using multiplication as scaling.

Topic 9 has students apply their understanding of division to divide fractions. Students will learn how to divide fractions with mixed numbers as quotients,

divide whole numbers by unit fractions, divide unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers, and divide whole numbers with unit fractions.

Finally, the children will solve word problems that involve math practices and problem solving. Students will have to make sense of the problem as well as persevere to solve them.

Remember to study those multiplication facts!

Helpful math links:

khanacademy.org

mathgames.com

We have also continued with our test prep for the New York State ELA/Math tests. This includes using elimination techniques for multiple choice questions, using what you know is wrong to determine what is right, looking for key words in the question to help locate evidence, and underlining key details to help answer questions. The ELA test also consists of open-ended questions as well as an essay that compares two texts. The children are practicing supporting their thinking with explanation and text evidence. They need a minimum of two text details to support each answer.

Reminder:

Please remember to begin to pay for the end of year 5th grade trip.

Physical Education

• Happy Spring PS 81!
   
  Looking forward to moving forward with our units during the month of April.  We were on a bit of hiatus with Fitnessgram but all is completed and you can access your students scores in your NYC student account.  This was for all 4th and 5th graders.  All students have learned how to play 5 and go with different versions.  SO MUCH FUN!!!
   
  Grades 3, 4 and 5
   
  The following basketball skills will be covered:
  1. Dribbling
  2. Passing
  3. Shooting
  4. Offense and Defense
   
  Each week there is a different aspect of footwork being covered:
  1. Hurdles
  2. Penalty Box
  3. Jump Rope
  4. Hula Hoop
   
  Grades 1 and 2
   
  The following tennis racquet skills will be covered:
  1. Bean Bag self-toss and catch
  2. Bean Bag partner-toss and catch
  3. Use of net to throw over; bean bags, beach balls, soft-balls.
   
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• April Newsletter ENL Grades 3-5 
  As we start to prepare the children for the upcoming state testing we are focusing on Academic Vocabulary. In following Dr. Kate Kinsella’s Instructional Process for formal academic writing assignments, we are focusing specifically on common direction words in academic writing prompts. We need to understand WHAT the question is asking in order to respond. We are learning words such as identify, match and select through the use of academic vocabulary posters which provide illustrations of the word meaning. This also leads to discussion of the word. For example, we notice in the word “identify” we see the letters “ID” and we discuss that when someone unfamiliar picks you up from dismissal, they are required to show “ID”. Also, when you go to certain places or travel you are required to show “ID”.  
  Another activity is engaging the students in Academic Mystery Words. This is a fun way for the students to gain insight and understanding of important words they need to know including analyze, categorize and clarify. Each word includes four clues to help reveal the mystery word. The clues include the number of letters in the word and beginning and ending letter so even Entering students are able to engage in the clues. We also use cognates to help us understand the meaning of the words for example, analizar, categorias, clarificar.
   
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• ENL Grades K-2
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• Welcome spring. Our spring break is almost here. During the vacation please make sure your child reads every day. Also have your child go onto Starfall.com. There are many activities for your child to do to learn  and review the letter as well as its sounds.  Please only do those activities that are free.In school we are reviewing the letters and its sounds. Some of the classes are learning the long vowel sounds as well as the vowel teams. We are then taking our knowledge of phonics to reading the decodable books.
  If you ever have a questions or concerns please email me at [email protected].

   

   

   

• April Library Newsletter

  Happy Spring!

   

  Students in kindergarten and first grade will celebrate the beginning of spring by learning about plants. They will listen to nonfiction books about the parts of a plant, how a sunflower grows and also will enjoy a time lapse video of a sunflower plant growing from a small seed. They will also pair a fiction book about sunflowers called The Sunflower House by Eve Bunting with their nonfiction research. To culminate the unit, they will work on a sunflower craft to highlight their new knowledge of plants and spring.

   

  In second and third grades, we will kick off the month by beginning a new author study. Children will enjoy stories by Jory John, a young author who has written many books that work on social-emotional learning. Children will read The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Great Eggscape and The Cool Bean throughout the month. Students will identify similarities amongst his stories and utilize the skills of prediction and inference upon starting his new stories throughout the next month. Students will end the month with a focus on Earth Day. They will use Boom Cards to help learn about sorting our trash appropriately so it can be reduced, reused and recycled.

   

  Students in fourth and fifth grades will continue working on their dictionary skills. They will learn about entry words, guide words, pronunciation and syllable guides, multiple meaning entries and alphabetical order. They will enjoy using Quizizz, Boom Cards and Google Forms to test their new knowledge in a fun way. The students will end the month with a focus on Earth Day and brainstorming ways they can help keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful.

   

  “We must teach our children to smell the earth, to taste the rain, to touch the wind, to see things grow, to hear the sun rise and night fall – to care.” – John Cleal.

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• APRIL NEWSLETTER FOR MUSIC

   

   

   

   

   

   

  THIS MONTH:

  Kindergarten - Easter and Spring Songs

  First Grade - Carnival of the Animals (Donkey, Cuckoo Bird, Birds)

  Third Grade - Music Around the World Unit (USA, Antarctica) 

  Fourth Grade - Continuing how to play The Recorder and playing songs

  Fifth Grade - Graduation Songs (Star Spangled Banner, Kindness, Let There Be Peace on Earth) and The Wizard of Oz

   

  GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES

  New to our school?  Don’t forget to join our music classroom!

  Parent Engagement Mondays 7-7:55 AM

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  There are 4 main Instrument families: , STRINGS (violin, cello, harp), WOODWIND (clarinet, flute, bassoon), BRASS (trumpet, tuba, French horn), PERCUSSION (drums, cymbals)

   

  JOKE OF THE MONTH: 

  What is the Easter Bunny’s favorite kind of music?

  Hip Hop!

   

  For previous newsletters, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10paUwZiIoXP_HV6zpbgdlHDwhXdJ-CivR88iVHTmnzk/edit?usp=sharing

   

  MUSIC NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY

  THIS MONTH:

  Kindergarteentine and February Songs

  First Grade - Carnival of the Animals (Mules and Tortoises)

  Third Grade - Music Around the World Unit (China, 

  Fourth Grade - Learning how to play The Recorder and playing songs

  Fifth Grade - Graduation Songs (Star Spangled Banner, Kindness, Let There Be Peace on Earth) and starting our Spring Show

  Movie Night: Need a movie to watch during February Break?  Try one of these: Enchanted, Anastasia, High School Musical, Trolls, The Swan Princess

   

  Short, Busy February

  February is such a busy month for being so short!  Don’t forget to celebrate Groundhog Day, Presidents Week, Valentine’s Day, 100th Day of School, Cypress’ Birthday, Super Bowl Sunday and my personal favorite - Random Acts of Kindness Day! 

   

  JOKE OF THE MONTH What did the drum say on Valentine’s Day?

  My heart beats f

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  MUSIC NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY

  THIS MONTH:

  Kindergarten - Valentine and February Songs

  First Grade - Carnival of the Animals (Mules and Tortoises)

  Third Grade - Music Around the World Unit (China, 

  Fourth Grade - Learning how to play The Recorder and playing songs

  Fifth Grade - Graduation Songs (Star Spangled Banner, Kindness, Let There Be Peace on Earth) and starting our Spring Show

  
  

  Movie Night: Need a movie to watch during February Break?  Try one of these: Enchanted, Anastasia, High School Musical, Trolls, The Swan Princess

  
  

  Short, Busy February

  February is such a busy month for being so short!  Don’t forget to celebrate Groundhog Day, Presidents Week, Valentine’s Day, 100th Day of School, Cypress’ Birthday, Super Bowl Sunday and my personal favorite - Random Acts of Kindness Day! 

  
  

  JOKE OF THE MONTH What did the drum say on Valentine’s Day?

  My heart beats for you! 

  MUSIC NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY

  THIS MONTH:

  Kindergarten - Valentine and February Songs

  First Grade - Carnival of the Animals (Mules and Tortoises)

  Third Grade - Music Around the World Unit (China, 

  Fourth Grade - Learning how to play The Recorder and playing songs

  Fifth Grade - Graduation Songs (Star Spangled Banner, Kindness, Let There Be Peace on Earth) and starting our

  Movie Night: Need a movie to watch during February Break?  Try one of these: Enchanted, Anastasia, High School Musical, Trolls, The Swan Princess

  
  

  Short, Busy February

  February is su a busy month for being so short!  Don’t forget to celebrate Groundhog Day, Presidents Week, Valentine’s Day, 100th Day , Cypress’ Birthday, Super Bowl Sunday and my personal favorite - Random Acts of Kindness Day!

  JOKE OF THE MONTH What did the drum say on Valentine’s Day?

  Mart beats for you!

• Dear Families,
   
  Happy April!  This month, we are focusing on empathy, which means understanding how others feel. In yoga and mindfulness, we are practicing ways to be kind, patient, and caring—skills that help students build stronger friendships and feel more connected.
   
   
   
   Yoga Pose of the Month: Partner Tree Pose 
  • Why: It helps build balance and teamwork—just like being a good friend.
  • How to do it:
  • Stand next to a partner.
  • Place your inside foot on your calf or ankle.
  • Hold hands for balance and lift the outer hand toward the sky.
  • Breathe deeply and hold for 5-8 breaths.
   Try it at home with a friend or family member!
   
   
   
   Mindfulness Activity: “Empathy in Action” 
  • Students are practicing putting themselves in others’ shoes through fun role-play activities.
  • They’ll imagine how a friend might feel in different situations and share kind ways to respond.
   At home: Ask your child, “How do you think a friend feels when they have a hard day?”
   
   
   
   Breathing Technique: Heart Breath 
  • Why: It helps students feel calm and kind.
  • How to do it:
  • Place hands over the heart.
  • Breathe in slowly for 4 counts.
  • Breathe out for 6 counts, sending kindness to themselves and others.
   Try it together before bed to relax and feel peaceful.
   
   
   
   April Kindness Challenge 
   
  This month, we’re encouraging students to do small acts of kindness, like:
  • Including someone new at recess.
  • Writing a kind note.
  • Helping at home without being asked.
   Goal: Complete 5 kind acts by the end of April!
   
   
   
   Thank You!
   
  We are proud of your children for growing in kindness and empathy through yoga and mindfulness. 
  Wishing you a happy and mindful April!
   
   The Yoga & Mindfulness Team
   

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Coding and Robotics

For april fourth and fifth grade students will revisit previous lessons, where we worked with using loops more efficiently and increased our knowledge by creating nested loops so we could do two things at the same time. We will continue to work with loops and nested loops, but we will be adding a conditional that will cause the Agent to be selective and make choices on what action the Agent will take based on the selection. The students will imagine that they are walking and picking flowers. However, this time they have decided to only pick daisies. As they walk, they are picking flowers, if they see a dandelion (they don’t pick it), if they see a see a daisy (they will pick it).

Scratch jr.

Scratch Jr. Coding

For April the second and third graders have now reached the third and last module of this curriculum. Through various lesson, students will be introduced to the start on bump, start on tap, send and receive message, and stop blocks. After learning how to use these new blocks, students will have the opportunity to explore ScratchJr and apply the concepts just learned. The students will replicate popular games after which they will add components of their own imagination. The additions will make the game more interesting and more fun!

Science- Mrs. Fanning

· Fifth grade scientists continue to study the stars and planets focusing on size and distance. We used models to show relative distances between Earth and the stars. We also created models to represent the rotation and revolution of the Earth.

· Fourth grade scientists are delving deeper into the science of sound, learning all about frequency, amplitude and energy transfers! Students know about the different types of sound waves and how they travel through gases, liquids and solids.

· Third grade scientists are learning about how meteorologists keep track of the weather using line plots and bar graphs. We practiced making graphs using Orangutan heights and durian fruit trees!

· Second grade scientists are exploring how sand is made through erosion and how rocks break down. Students used candy models, chalk and water to watch this process!

Visit our page to see our scientists in action!

Google Classroom Class Code: Jbudcko

¡Visita nuestra página para ver a nuestros científicos en acción!

Código de clase de Google Classroom: Jbudcko

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• Speech & Language Newsletter

  Strategy of the Month: Provide Choices

   

  Providing Choices for children encourages communication and language development. By providing more than one choice, children have more opportunities to practice communication by talking about things in their environment. Sometimes it is helpful for young children to have a visual picture or object representation of their choices.

   

  Examples of Providing Choices:

  · During play ask your child, “Do you want a doll or car?”

  · When getting dressed ask, “Do you like the red shirt or blue shirt?”

  · Hold up two books and ask, “Do you want the dinosaur book or the train book?”

  · During snack ask your child, “Would you like crackers or carrots?”

  · When sitting down ask, “Would you like to sit on the floor or in a chair?”

  · After finishing a game ask, “Would you like to play again or choose another activity?”

   

  At Home Activities:

  · Talk about the weather with your child each morning. Describe what you see, hear, and feel outside. Discuss what clothing you wear on a sunny day versus a stormy day.

  · Practice Providing Choices when your child is not excited about an activity in order to give them some control over the situation. For instance, if your child does not like vegetables give them a choice of two different vegetables during dinner.

Counselor's Corner - Josephine D’Amico

April is a time of renewal and fresh starts, and this month we’ll be focusing on the theme of mindfulness. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, it’s important for students to stay present and manage any stress that may arise.

Focus of the Month:

Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This month, we’ll be introducing students to simple mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, mindful listening, and body scans. These practices can help them manage stress, improve focus, and enhance their overall well-being.

Wellness Tips:

In our busy lives, it’s easy to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets about the past. Help your child practice staying present by encouraging them to focus on the task at hand and take things one step at a time. Simple practices like deep breathing or taking a moment to notice their surroundings can make a big difference.

Upcoming Events:

ELA Exam:

Grade 3 - April 29 & 30

Grade 4 - April 22 & 23

Grade 5 - April 29 & 30

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how to support your child’s progress, please feel free to contact me at ([email protected]) or call (718-821-9800). Let’s work together to support your child’s growth this spring!