October is here!

We had a great week in Room 102! We started our animal unit, and the students are loving it! We have started by creating "expert groups" to research one of the six specific animal groups. As a class, we're filling out a frayer model, which you can find in their Science section, about each group. Then, we'll be breaking out into our expert groups to research more and go deeper by researching a specific animal from that group. They're excited about leading their learning! I will be giving a test at the end of the week where they will have to classify the animals and place them in their correct group, as well as list their basic needs to survive.
What we're even more excited about, is near the end of the unit, we will be visiting the Riverbanks Zoo! Riverbanks Zoo website  So we will be able to see up close all of the animal groups we've learned about. What a great connection and experience!! Speaking of, thank you to all that have volunteered to chaperone. Don't forget it is $25 for a SLED check and $11 for the actual trip. The students' cost is $27. Permission slip and $$ are both due by Oct. 23 (no school on Oct. 24).
I will be sending papers home by the end of the week. I will also be sending home a sheet soon that will have you choose some good times to meet for our Parent-Teacher Conference Oct. 21 or Oct. 23. I will do my best to accommodate everyone and I look forward to meeting with you!
Last, but not least, Ailani brought the Snazzy Snack on Friday! How cute! :)

And Jonathan brought a delicious cookie cake last Friday! Yum!

Thank you Jonathan and Ailani!

Have a fabulous week!