First graders had great fun this past week building leprechaun traps! After reading the story, How to Trap a Leprechaun by Sue Fliess, students took time to plan, design, and construct their traps. We were on a mission to catch "Lucky" our classroom leprechaun. Everyone worked hard and did an amazing job, yet Lucky slipped through our traps once again. And although he left us a note and a huge mess, he also left students his favorite treat...Lucky Charms! Look out Lucky...we'll be ready to try again next year!
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Just like Halloween and Valentine's Day, Pi Day is a celebrated day at JMC. First graders participated in creating a Pi Day paper chain that represented the numbers in Pi. Our chain was combined with the chains from other classes, which will be connected together and on display in the multi-use room. Students were also visited by two of our 5th grade friends from our Mathletes club. They listened to a presentation, heard a read aloud and created a bracelet representing the digits of Pi. A few students even competed to see who could memorize the most Pi digits. Congrats to Madison who remembered 13 digits of Pi! Afterwards, they finished off the Pi Day celebration by eating some tasty "pie" as a treat. Thank you to Rahmya, Callie and our families who donated pies for helping to make today a special one for our classroom! Today students had great fun celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America! They spent time reading books by Dr. Seuss and making hats like the one worn by the Cat in the Hat. We also had a special guest stop by to visit. Ms. Cecelia from our local Save Mart grocery store came in to real aloud to our class. We very happy to have a member of our community take time to read with us today! Thank you Ms. Cecelia! |
AuthorMrs. Archer teaches 1st grade at John MCCandless Charter School. She is excited to be a part of building a STEM school together with staff, students, and families! Archives
October 2019
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