Building Numbers with Tens and Ones

First graders have really started digging into our base 10 number system.  Their understanding of our place value system is taking off!  Today they did an activity where they had to roll two dice, use the numbers that they rolled to create a 2-digit number, build that number with Base 10 Blocks, record the blocks, and write that number in expanded form.  Whew!!  A lot of steps but they did great!!

Pre-K - 1 Spring Concert and Art Show

You are Cordially Invited to….

A Celebration of the Arts

Who

RES students: Preschool through 1st Grade

When

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Art Show Begins at 5:00 pm

*Family Barbecue Begins at 5:30

Concert Begins at 6:00 pm

(Please note: students should gather for the concert by 5:50)

Where

Art Show: Richmond Elementary School

Concert: On the Field between RES and CHMS

CONCERT RAIN LOCATION: Camel’s Hump Middle School Gym

*Please plan to bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the concert. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well.*

What

*The art show will feature a variety of work by all students. This will include an amazing array of weaving, clay, and portraiture.

*The concert “Is There an Elephant in the Room?” is based on the theme of elephants (and and a few other critters mixed in). Selections will include lots of singing, dance, instrumental exploration, and music games.

*Family Barbecue, prepared by Chef James

Cost: Donation

Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, coleslaw, chips, and brownies

Highlights of the Week of April 8

Another fun and busy week!

Here are some highlights...

Practicing our "Glued Sounds"  (-ng, and -nk words)

Playing "Five In a Row Subtraction" with 3 Dice

Beach Day!!!!

Writing our opinions about what to have for dinner!!  Trying to convince our readers!

Forest Friday!  Looking for early signs of spring in the forest.

Like mud!!!

and buds!

even a worm!

Do These Belong to You??

At the end of the day on Friday, after our Writing Celebration and Blanket Fort Day, a black fleece blanket and a stainless steel coffee mug were left unclaimed. 

If they belong to you, please let me know!

 

Opinion Writing - Duck? or Rabbit?

We kicked off a new writing unit today: opinion writing!  We began with learning about what an opinion is, and then read a familiar book called Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse.  The students were then challenged to write their first opinion piece in which they had to explain why, in their opinion, the picture was a duck or a rabbit.  They tried to come up with three reasons for their opinion!  Then we shared with each other.