UCS Grade 1/2 Newsletter
February 8, 2025
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UCS Grade 1/2 Newsletter
UCS Grade 1/2 Newsletter
February 8, 2025
Nature Cat News
Nature Cat News
Greetings Caregivers,
I hope you all are enjoying your weekend. We really had some ups and downs this week but some weeks are like that. On the up side, we had an amazing visit from author Dad Abdo. He was so funny, full of energy and the kids loved him. Students were so inspired, I've seen several books being written during quiet time! On the down side, we missed another snowmotion trip due to having no school on Thursday. Let's keep our fingers crossed that next Thursday goes off without a hitch!
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Important Dates
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
February 12th ~ Student Early Release / Staff PD
February 14th ~ All-School Meeting (Our Class!)
February 17th - 21st ~ UCS Spirit Week
February 24th - March 4th ~ Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL
February 20th ~ Snow Motion #3 @ Cochran's
February 24th - March 4th ~ Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL
March 6th ~ Snow Motion #4 @ Cochran's
Valentine's Day
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday the 14th. If your child would like to bring in valentine’s, please make sure they bring in one for each child. We are asking that valentine’s do not have candy or any kind of food item attached to them. Stickers, pencils, etc, are fine.
Here is a list of classmates names: Asher, Noah, Lincoln, Ari, Ophelia, Nash, Jason, Marlowe, Sylvia, Axel, Parker, Pierce, Elery, Isla, Chester, Cece, Laura, Hattie, Nate, Will, Ilona, Kiyah. Adults that spend time in the room include: Ms. Jones, Mrs. Dolan, Ms. Molla, Mr. Zach, Mrs. Willman
All School Morning Meeting
Our class will be leading All School Morning Meeting this Friday. This is a low key event that runs for about 30 minutes and takes place in the Multi Purpose Room. All are welcome to attend, just know that it's quick, and we start as close to 8:00 as possible so if you would like to join us, be prompt or you might just miss it!
Parent Information
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in volunteering for Snow Motion, Field Trips, or any class events at UCS? Please take a moment to complete the quick and easy VOLUNTEER FORM ... Note that the form is valid for 5 years, so if you previously filled it out for older siblings, it may have expired. If you'd like to volunteer, please submit the form again. Thank you!
Battery Collection Drive by Mrs. Bernier’s Class!
Mrs. Bernier’s 3rd and 4th grade class at Underhill Central School is partnering with Call2Recycle to lead a Battery Collection Drive from January 20 to February 18! This is a wonderful opportunity to recycle old batteries, help protect the environment, and support our class in the running for a pizza party and a special prize!
Here’s how you can help:
Collect old batteries from your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
Drop them off at Underhill Central School in our designated collection bin.
Help us spread the word—every battery makes a difference!
Learning Highlights from the Week
Science/Writing
Science/Writing
This week during writing time we learned about the layers of the rainforest and took notes and wrote about sloths. Students have also chosen their animals for our research project and this will begin on Monday. The students are all very excited to get started learning about their animals.
Science Learning Targets:
Observing and describing the appearance and behaviors of animals.
Identify which appearances and behaviors are similar and different between parents and offspring.
Math
Math
First graders continue to work on missing addend problems and recording their thinking on paper. Here is a great game you can play at home to work on this skill.
Second graders continue to work on problems with an unknown start, and some have begun work on place value into the 100's. Here are several games you can play at home to help with fluency with adding and place value.
Guidance
Guidance
Jennifer Caron has begin her Care for Kids Unit this past week. Please click on the link to see what she will cover in this unit.
Literacy
Literacy
The work on nonfiction will continue through February break. We are reading a variety of nonfiction titles and learning about our world, animals, dinosaurs, etc. We also continue to focus on decoding skills such as VC-e, vowel team and bossy R patterns as well as endings such as s/es, ing and ed.
Quote Of The Week
“Kindness, it costs nothing but means everything”
Underhill Central School 1/2 Teachers
Underhill Central School 1/2 Teachers
Heather Ferreira and Nancy Jones
Emails:
nancy.jones@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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