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The interdependence of insects and other living things impact our environment
Sharing the Planet
During this unit we will explore answers to the following questions: 1. What are insects? 2. How are insects and other living
things interdependent? 3. In what ways do insects impact our
environment?
Important Dates: January 16 Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday (PBUH)
(tentative- no school) (Thursday) January 30 Full school day & Relaxed Dress Day (Thursday) February 20 Relaxed Dress Day (Thursday) February 25 - 27 National/Liberation Days (No school) (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Now that cooler weather is upon us, please take the time to label your child’s clothing with his/her name. In the instance that an item is forgotten on the playground or in the washroom, we would like to be able to return it to its rightful owner with ease. Thank you!
KG 1 Newsletter – Unit #3 January 2014
Curiosity, Integrity, Appreciation
During our new Unit of Inquiry: Sharing The Planet, we will be focusing on being principled and
knowledgeable while working on thinking and
researching skills.
Math During this unit we will learn about:
Numbers: Students will write numbers 0-‐5 and interpret ordinal numbers (first, second, last) Pattern and Function: Students will represent and create AB patterns. Measurements: Students will compare length of time using nonstandard units (long/short) and begin to measure length, capacity and mass using nonstandard units. Shape and Space: Students will demonstrate relative position and location of objects (behind, in front of, bottom, top, lower, under, up, down, forward, backward, away from, toward, high, low, above, below).
Literacy Students will start to differentiate between fact and fiction by reading a variety of books about insects. They will start to identify the sequence of events in a story (beginning, middle, and end). We will continue working on new letters and sounds. Ask your child about the letter of the week.
Sight words will be taught in context according to how they are used in the unit or in classroom instruction. Students will start using beginning sounds to make words and use phonics to spell simple words (own name). They will attempt to use familiar letters and/or sounds to write a simple message.
Ms. Rachel, Ms. Kendra, Ms. Megan, Ms. Kim, Ms. Rosie, Ms. Jude, and Ms. Brooke
Please check out the AIS Elementary School parent blog:
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There is a KG lost and found in the cubbies right next to the fire closet in our hallway.
School begins at 7:40 am. Please make an effort to be prompt in order to avoid classroom interruptions.
Reminders: