Exploring Space

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This week we have been learning all about space and the universe. Here is a fun website that we looked at in class. It lets you explore space, and see how the sizes of planets and stars compare to things on earth.
Feel free to spend more time exploring the website at home. It is very interactive, and the kids loved it. All you have to do is click on anything to learn a bit more. Enjoy!

Amelia Bedelia

This week we have been reading Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish.
We only have time to read one of the Amelia Bedelia books, so here are a few more to read at home if you have time. You don't have to worry about finding the book, bellow are links to two Amelia Bedelia story's to have your child watch and listen too. Enjoy!

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

Good Work Amelia Bedelia

Weekly Update

Homework for the week. 

• Spelling test #2 on Friday. [Find the words here: http://kayesklass.blogspot.com/2014/09/spelling-words-week-2.html] 
• Shining Stars project is due Wed Oct. 1
• Addition 3.3 due Tuesday September 30
• Addition 3.4 due Thursday September 2

Events for the week. 

• Cookie Drive on Wednesday. Don't forget a dollar or two to buy a sweet treat at lunch. 
• Construction begins for the new playground. 
• Movie on Friday. Bring your own snack.  

School Update!

Jefferson Elementary has finally raised enough funds to begin construction on the new playground. Construction will begin Monday September 29, but don't worry there will still be a playground to use at recess. They will begin by installing new equipment in the empty field, and then will move to upgrade the existing play set. Nothing will be put to waste. Anything taken out will be recycled, or repurposed. No kids will be in danger during construction, which will only take place after the school day is over. The school is going to be posting people to watch the construction area during all recess' to make sure no child goes anywhere near the zone until it is fully complete.
A big thanks to all that donated and helped fundraise. They hope to have the entire project completed by October 30.

Healthy Habits

Every Monday Ms. Kayes first grade classroom adopts a new habit to try for the week. This week: Five minutes of stretching at the start of class. The kids found it very relaxing. 

“I can reach my toes!” - Caleb 

“I’m going to teach this to my little brother. Then he can be just like me.” - Jess 

“Can we do just five more minutes? Please?” - Entire Class 

Look Into The Universe

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Here is a great website that we having been using in class to look at the size of the universe. You can start with the smallest cell, and go all the way out to the largest solar system. This site visually compares the sizes of things on earth, and in outer space. Take the time to play around, and learn something new.

The Reading Rug

Last week we enjoyed reading The Night Before First Grade. 

Here are a few discussion questions to ask at dinner. 

• What was the silliest thing that Penny did to get ready?
• How did you feel on your first day of first grade? 

Next week we will be reading.... 

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