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September 25 , 2025
Good Afternoon Families,
It is crazy to think that we have already been in school for 30 days! These last 30 days have been jam packed with learning, fun and adventure. In Core Knowledge (CK), students have had the opportunity to learn all about their five senses, weather and the Sun's heat. In math, we have been exploring various math tools and how we can use these tools as counting, adding and subtracting support. In writing, we have touched on the difference between a fact and an opinion, talked about how we stretch out letter sounds to create words and have practiced using shapes in our illustrations. Students have been practicing working in groups as we gear up to start our first official round of reading groups. We are moving fast and furiously!
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Kindly,
Lauren and Valerie
Classroom Learning and Happenings
Literacy
Literacy
This week's unit of books focuses on kindness, differences and how we can celebrate one another for who we are. After reading I am Rene the Boy, students had the opportunity to spend a little time talking with their grown up(s) about how their name was chosen. Students then had the opportunity to share why their name was chosen for them and why they think their name is special. They took this information and turned it into a very brief/small writing project. It was fun having the opportunity to openly celebrate each other's differences in a way that allowed for us to get to know one another a little bit more.
This week's unit of books focuses on kindness, differences and how we can celebrate one another for who we are. After reading I am Rene the Boy, students had the opportunity to spend a little time talking with their grown up(s) about how their name was chosen. Students then had the opportunity to share why their name was chosen for them and why they think their name is special. They took this information and turned it into a very brief/small writing project. It was fun having the opportunity to openly celebrate each other's differences in a way that allowed for us to get to know one another a little bit more.
Math
Math
We are almost through our first unit in math which centered around math tools and math routines. Students have learned how to use pattern blocks, geoblocks, snap cubes and math picture books as tools for counting, adding and subtracting. They have been working on making their own math counting books. As with literacy, we have been working hard building independent routines through math centers as we move toward small group, targeted instruction.
We are almost through our first unit in math which centered around math tools and math routines. Students have learned how to use pattern blocks, geoblocks, snap cubes and math picture books as tools for counting, adding and subtracting. They have been working on making their own math counting books. As with literacy, we have been working hard building independent routines through math centers as we move toward small group, targeted instruction.
Core Knowledge and STEM Scopes
Core Knowledge and STEM Scopes
We are wrapping up our unit on the Sun's heat and are looking towards our transition into US symbols and Early American Presidents. During this next unit, we will be exploring different United States symbols and how we see and use them in present day. We will be learning more about some of our early American Presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt - think the four presidents on Mount Rushmore). During this time we will have the chance to learn a little bit more about each of these president's and why they were chosen to be on Mount Rushmore. We will be creating some fun president head art so make sure to be on the lookout for that!
Announcements and Important Dates
Announcements and Important Dates
High Peaks Giving Tree Fundraiser is currently underway. There are 3 easy ways that you can support our school community:
1. Cash or Check: Drop off at the front office (checks payable to High Peaks Educational Group). You may also contribute through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF).
2. Zelle: Send contributions through your bank’s Zelle service to highpeaksedgroup@gmail.com.
3. Online: Make a one-time or monthly donation at https://givebutter.com/iIQ13i
Fall Break - No School October 13-14th.
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip - Our first field trip will be Wednesday, October 15th. We will be exploring the pumpkin patch. Please look for more information in this week, and the coming weeks, newsletters.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held over four days - October 21, 23, 28 & 30th. We will be sending out sign up sheets as the dates draw closer.
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