Thursday, April 5, 2012

Highlights of the Week April 5

  • Two people came in and talked to us about 'Safe Talk' and 'Stranger Danger'.  (AM)
  • We were able to ask questions and tell stories.  (KD)
  • The ladies from "Kids in Crisis" taught us that everyone has the right to be Safe, Strong and Free.  (Miss D.)
  • We practiced how to do a 'safety yell'.  A safety yell is used when you need help. (SS).   It's different than a playground yell.  (Miss G.)
  • They acted out different situations and showed us how to stand up for ourselves.  (SS and RM)
  • They showed us some 'moves' on how to keep yourself safe and how to report to grown-ups we know and trust.  (RH and KD)
  • In gym, we tried to get an in-the-park homerun in a Tball game on the outside field.  (BS)
  •  We played Capture the Flag in gym.  (KD)
  • Miss Dineen made big letters for us to color in for a secret year-end project.  (MF)
  • Yesterday Miss Dineen announced that we are going to be chickens in the First Grade Moosical. (RH)
  • In library we checked out new books.  This week we will not go to library because there is no school on Good Friday.  (KN)
  • In music we played the xylophone and tambourines.  (MK)
  • We saw the oregano seeds sprout.  (KB)
  •  This week MF was the captain.  Next week I will be the captain.  (RH)
  • We started a new book study.  They are all called "If You Give a ______ a ______".  The books are written by Laura Numeroff.  In Writing Workshop we are planning out our own versions.  They are going to be really funny.  (CH & KB & SS & RH)
  • Many families are going to celebrate Easter on Sunday.  (Miss D.)