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Ms. Lee, Ms. Reid, Ms. Roth, Ms. Dowd,
Ms. Bohlman & Ms. Gonzalez
During the month of March, our school community focused on the pillar of Self-Discipline while also celebrating Women’s History Month. Students worked on building strong habits such as listening carefully, following directions, staying focused during learning time, and making positive choices throughout the day. We had many meaningful conversations about what it means to show self-discipline both in and out of the classroom, and how practicing these skills helps us grow as learners and as members of our school community.
In addition, students explored Women’s History Month by learning about influential women who have made important contributions to our world. Through read-alouds, discussions, and classroom activities, students were introduced to strong female role models and began to understand the importance of perseverance, courage, and leadership. It was inspiring to see students make connections and share their thoughts about how they, too, can make a difference.
We are so proud of the growth our students have shown this month, both academically and socially, as they continue to develop confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of character.
Transdisciplinary Unit: How We Organize Ourselves
Transdisciplinary Unit: How We Organize Ourselves
Central idea: Organization helps us understand the structure and function of things
Key Concepts: function, form, connection
ATL Skills: research & self-management
During this unit, we will explore How We Organize Ourselves by learning how organization helps us understand the structure and function of the world around us. Students will investigate how people use time to stay organized, how shapes and patterns can be grouped and sequenced, and how animals can be sorted in different ways based on their characteristics.
Through this unit, we will focus on the key concepts of form, function, and connection, helping students see how things are structured, how they work, and how they are related. We will also continue building important IB learner profile traits such as being Inquirers, Balanced, and Principled, while strengthening our research and self-management skills.
This unit encourages students to think critically, make connections, and develop a deeper understanding of how organization plays an important role in both our daily lives and the world around us.
Inquirers
Inquirers
Our kindergarten students showed what it means to be Inquirers as they listened carefully to Dominique Dawes presentation by Jordynn and Iniyah. They asked thoughtful questions, made connections, and learned new information by engaging with their classmates’ ideas. We are so proud of their curiosity and respect for each other’s learning!
Balanced
Balanced
Our kindergarteners are practicing being Balanced by participating in a yoga brain break! Taking time to stretch, breathe, and reset helps them stay focused, calm, and ready to learn.
Principled
Principled
Our kindergarteners are showing what it means to be Principled by listening carefully to directions, working independently, and doing their best on their assessments. They are taking responsibility for their learning and making great choices!
Math
Math
In math, we have been practicing addition and subtraction within 10. We have also been learning about teen numbers to 20 and working on recognizing, counting, and building those numbers in different ways. Students are continuing to strengthen their number sense through hands-on activities, counting practice, and number work.
Reading & Writing
Reading & Writing
In reading and writing, we are working on becoming more independent readers and writers. Students are practicing identifying the beginning, middle, and end of a story, as well as recognizing topics and important details. We are also strengthening our phonics skills by focusing on vowels in words while reading, helping students decode and understand text more confidently.
Black History Month Wax Museum
Black History Month Wax Museum
Our Kindergarteners did an amazing job during our Black History Month Wax Museum! Each class researched and learned about important historical figures and brought them to life through their presentations. Students practiced speaking clearly, sharing facts, and showing confidence as they presented their person to classmates and visitors. We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and bravery in standing up and sharing their learning.
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day
On St. Patrick’s Day, our classroom was full of excitement and hands-on learning! Students created colorful rainbows using Fruit Loops, marshmallows, and pipe cleaners, practicing fine motor skills and patterns while having fun. To make the day even more magical, we had some surprise visits from leprechauns in our classrooms, who left behind special treats and little messes for us to discover! It was a joyful day filled with creativity, laughter, and a bit of holiday mischief.
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