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February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Open House - Next Week!
Open House - Next Week!
Glenhope's Open House is Thursday, March 6th. Last names A-L have been asked to come from 6:00-6:30 and M-Z from 6:30-7:00. We'd love to see you, so if the designated time for your last name doesn't work, please come whenever!
Zootopia Animal ProjectÂ
Due Monday, March 3rd
Dear First Grade Families,
The first graders are beginning to study animals during our new Life Science unit. We will be studying characteristics that help animals survive as well as their life cycles. For a final project, the students will be synthesizing all they’ve learned about animals by taking on the role of zoologist and doing a deep dive into a specific animal. They will create a model of their animal and a brochure describing its characteristics and how these characteristics help it survive.Â
The only thing you will be doing at home is creating the model of the animal. You can choose to include the model of the animal in its habitat if you would like. We will create the brochure and complete other activities at school.
Your child will have 3 weeks to complete the model at home. ANIMAL PROJECTS WILL BE DUE Monday, March 3rd.Â
**We don’t expect you to buy a lot of items- instead, we want the kids to think creatively… “how can I use recycled materials to build my animal?”Â
Here are some tips - But please leave the final decision to your child! Let them be creative! Â
Begin by gathering supplies… try to gather items from around the house! Be creative! What recycled materials can you find that you might use? Â
As you plan your animal and habitat - LAY IT OUT BEFORE GLUING IT ALL TOGETHER
Think about how you can add color!Â
HOT GLUE GUNS really work best to put everything together… This is where they will need your help!
You could also make your animal out of clay!
We want it to be as homemade as possible to showcase their creativity!Â
We hope you have fun with this project! Â
We can’t thank you enough for your help and support!
Zootopia Project Examples
Week in Review
Week in Review
This week, we finished up learning about measurement and began our unit on Time.
In ELAR and science, we have been working on our Zootopia project. The kids are so excited to show you their work!Â
Information on Math Telescoping
Information on Math Telescoping
Parents interested in telescoping information in the spring or summer can find the district dates at this site.
Upcoming CurriculumÂ
Upcoming CurriculumÂ
Language Arts: I can use text features to learn about a topic. I can write a nonfiction writing piece.Â
Math: I can tell time to the hour and half hour.
Science: I can describe and record observable characteristics of weather, including hot or cold, clear or cloudy, calm or windy, and rainy or icy, and explain the impact of weather on daily choices.Â
Social Studies: I can locate places using the four cardinal directions. I can create and use simple maps.Â
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