Week of December 16 - 20!

Hello! 

It is hard to believe we are already beginning Winter Break! 

We had a busy and exciting holiday week in EDK! 

We celebrated Grinch Day and brainstormed ways we would help the Grinch to grin! The students also created Grinch masks! We had a relaxing read aloud of The Polar Express while wearing our cozy pajamas and making a hot chocolate craft. We enjoyed visiting Emerson Middle School where Mr. Bachmann and the Emerson band performed a special holiday concert! We learned all about Hanukkah and watercolor painted a Menorah. The students ended the week with an experiment. We investigated which of Santa's cookies (chocolate chip, gingerbread, or an Oreo) would dissolve in a glass of milk the quickest and made our own hypothesis. We even had a visit from Santa! 

 

  

  

Have a relaxing Winter Break! I look forward to seeing the students in 2020!  

December 9 - 13!

Hello Families!

This week we continued exploring Force and Motion! We learned about rolling objects and the students worked together and problem solved in teams to create ramps using various building materials from the classroom (Magna-Tiles, wood blocks, tracks, legos, etc.). The class hypothesized what types of ramps would increase the speed of a marble rolling. We also explored gravity and completed a gravity experiment where we tested the speed of three objects with different properties (size, color, shape). 

   

  

  

  

  

We will continue our Force and Motion Unit after the holiday break! 

Have a great weekend!

REMINDER - Monday, 12/16, is Grinch Day!

Holiday Week - Next Week - Dec. 16-20!

HOLIDAY WEEK 2019!

Monday, December 16 – Grinch Day! We will have plenty of Grinchy fun! Come to school dressed in your best Grinch attire or wear green!

Tuesday, December 17 – Polar Express Day! Stay cozy at school in your favorite holiday pajamas while we enjoy the story, The Polar Express, and create a festive craft!

Wednesday, December 18 – Christmas Music Day! We will walk over to Emerson Middle School to hear their band perform holiday songs!

Thursday, December 19 – Holidays Around the World! Come to school ready to share your holiday tradition.

Friday, December 20 – Santa Day!

Week of December 2nd - 6th!

Hello Families! 

It is hard to believe that we are already into December! This week we began our unit on Force and Motion. We started the week by exploring different things that move and classifying them as living things or nonliving things. We also worked on force and push/pull. The students even created push and pull artwork by practicing pushing and pulling paint across their paper. We will continue investigating this unit throughout the next few weeks with hands on activities!

  



  

Our classroom Elf, Rudy, also arrived to make sure the EDK students are following the Jefferson 3Bs - being kind, being safe, and being ready!



Have a wonderful weekend!

Week of November 18 - 22!

Hello EDK Parents! 

We had an exciting week wrapping up our Healthy Body Unit and learning about Thanksgiving! 

  

We started the week by creating a class book called The Very Hungry Kindergartener. The students each completed a page where they were able to write and draw a picture of their favorite healthy food! We also discussed the importance of exercising and staying active every day in order to keep our heart healthy! We practiced some stretches, exercises, and yoga in our class as well!

  

We also spent time sharing what we are thankful for, which Thanksgiving foods we are looking forward to eating next week, and learning about the Pilgrims! 

  

Reminder - 

NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK! 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

 I look forward to seeing the children in December! 

Week of November 11-15!

Hello Parents!

This week we began exploring healthy and non healthy food choices and discussing the five main food groups! The students examined The Healthy Plate Model and completed two surveys expressing their favorite fruits or vegetables. We learned how to make a bar graph when comparing their answers.  





  

We also studied ways to keep our teeth healthy and clean! We analyzed food and beverage choices that make our teeth happy as well as examined what would happen if we didn't brush our teeth or floss! We also conducted an experiment where we soaked an egg in soda and water. We pretended the egg shell was the tooth enamel and examined what happens to our teeth when we drink large amounts of soda and water! Ask your kindergartner what they observed!  



  

Next week we will finish our Healthy Body Unit and have some Thanksgiving fun! 

Please remember to send your child with warm coats, hats, and gloves that are labeled with their name! The students also need to wear snow pants and boots in order to play on the playground at recess!

Enjoy your weekend! Stay Warm!

Week of November 4 - 8!

                                 Hello EDK Families! 

This week we began our “Healthy Choices” unit.  Students shared their knowledge and posed inquiry questions for us to research together, using a K(Know) W (Wonder) L (Learn) chart.  Through our research, we already understand that germs are all around us.  Some germs are OK, while others can make us sick.  We had Nurse Paula come in to demonstrate proper hand washing procedures and explain ways we can make sure not to spread germs.  We even ended the week by completing a germ science experiment with glitter, soap, and water! 

                               

                        

                                            

Ask your kindergartner what some ways they can help stop the  spread of germs!  

Next week, we will continue inquiring about our bodies and ways we can stay healthy with food, exercise and hygiene.

            

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Week of October 28- November 1!

Hello Parents!

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It's hard to believe we have already completed our Fall Unit, celebrated Halloween with a snow shower, and entered the month of November! 

This week we dissected a pumpkin and explored what was inside, tested different size pumpkins to see if they would sink or float, visited the courtyard, and observed a fall tree! 

We also had some Halloween fun! 

  

We are looking forward to beginning our Nutrition and Healthy Me Unit next week!

Reminder - NO SCHOOL MONDAY 11/4!

Have a wonderful weekend!