We need cereal boxes!

Hi First Grade Parents,First graders are working on their final unit in Writer’s Workshop. Students are developing their own characters in their writing and some have completed some of the books for their series of stories. As students are finishing books in their series, we will be collecting cereal boxes or boxes of a similar size to make a box set. Our hope is it will look a little like the picture below.

Please feel free to bring in more than one box as students may have more than one series or could give it to another students.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtchlra/12199275603

Thank you for your help and support.The First Grade Team

Ms. Keane's April Flowers

Eagle Shout Outs

April Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Maria, Ella, and Somin. It was filled with fun and treats.

Swimming

Students enjoyed the first time in the new pool and took some swimming lessons. They got to use noodles and other fun toys. They enjoyed diving off the block and they learned some swimming strokes. It was quite an adventure. 

Semana Literaria

Students enjoyed listening to authors from adult writers to student writers. They also heard some students do some excellent reading in their books. 

SLCs

Students really enjoyed having parents celebrate their learning with them at Student-Led Conferences. Watching everyone together was a delight. Check out the pictures below of all the activities. 

Thank you to everyone for helping with our basket at Celebration of the World and to all those who volunteered or participated in our school events in the month of April. 

Lower School Update - April 29, 2019

The Eagle’s Nest

Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating the Eagle Way. Congratulations to Ms. Cibele’s pre-primary class and Mr. Wolfe’s fifth grade class!

Holiday Wednesday
Just a reminder that Wednesday, May 1 is a public holiday and there will be no classes for students.

Why are There Age Restrictions on Social Media?

From time to time, we as a school need to support children with actions that have occured on social media (this includes, but is not limited to: Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger). Why do we get involved, specifically when this occurs outside of school? We are involved because it affects learning. Students come to school (or in some cases, want to avoid coming to school) upset and/or unable to focus because of unkind actions of others on social media. We often remind parents that there are specific ages for social media use. This is important, as children under the age of 13 often don’t understand the full implications of their actions online. We encourage all parents to read 3 Reasons Why Social Media Age Restrictions Matter to reflect more on this important topic. Please remember if your child has a device, it is important to check it regularly.

Hearty Bowls

We hope you are able to join us for this important fundraising event on Thursday night.

Upcoming Important Dates

May 1	Holiday Labor day (no school for students)
May 2	- 4th grade field trip - Museu do Anchieta (Murphy &  Braszel) - Hearty Bowls Dinner (6:00 pm Student Center)
May 3	LS Community B Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 6 to 17	MAP Testing
May 9	- 4th grade field trip - Museu do Anchieta (Trabelsi & Thibodeaux) - Pre-primary  field trip Pet Zoo (Bruna M, Fernanda R. , Fernanda O. & Joyce B.)
May 10	LS Community C  Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 16	Pre-primary field trip Pet Zoo ( Julia M., Cibele T. & Alex H. )
May 17	LS Community D Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 24	1st grade field trip - Toca da Raposa
May 31	4th grade Maracuja Day

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