What a hot and dry week!

In math, we covered addition and subtraction of multidigit numbers. Your Loons were introduced to using dot game to help them understand regrouping/exchanging. Have your Loon show you how dot game works and ask them what "pass the potato" means in addition.

In ELA, we worked on finding the theme again in a story. We read "The Wish Tree" and worked together to figure out the theme of the story and provide evidence to support our thoughts.

In Social Studies, your Loons were introduced to the Early Modern Era focusing on the Renaissance and where it began (Italy). Ask your Loon what the word Renaissance means and what type of structure Italy had during this time.

In Science, your Loons worked on their water cycle project. Ask them about what they think is happening currently in New Hampshire with the water cycle.

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Math

• Subtraction work continued

Ela

• Characters/ Point of view

Social Studies

• Three major city-states in Italy

9/23-Family Committee Meeting at 3:15 in Brook Trout classroom

9/23-SLA Paddle from 1-4, SLA HQ

9/26-Hand in picture forms

10/2-Picture day

10/7-Makeup/rain day for Pictures

10/16-Picture retakes

10/10-Goal Setting conferences

10/13-Indigenous People's Day-No school

10/15- Staff meeting-No ASP

10/17-Family Friday at Upper El, 1:45-3

10/22- Half day, pick up at 11:45

Our first full week is a wrap.

In math your Loons worked with number lines and comparing numbers. We discussed negative numbers, positive numbers, whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ask your Loon where they found most success in math and what they may feel like they need to work on. Further, ask your Loon where you can find a number line in the real world.

In ELA your Loons worked on finding the theme in a short story. Ask your Loon what short story they read this week and why they chose that story. Watch a movie with your Loon and talk about the themes they noticed in the movie.

In social studies we learned about the United States government and then began looking back in time at the main government during the Early Modern Era. Ask your Loon what they found most interesting about our government.

In science we observed the water cycle and how our planet plays a part in the process. Ask your Loon what fact they liked best about what they learned.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Math

• Adding and subtracting with regrouping/exchanging/carry over/borrowing

ELA

• Theme Work

Social Studies

• Intro to Italy during the Renaissance

Science

• Water cycle model completion

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Our first week of academics is in the books.

Math started us off looking at place value and the different forms of expressing numbers. Ask your Loon about what place value they reached and the different expressed forms of numbers (written, standard and expanded).

In ELA we looked at the structure of a short story. Your Loons were able to read some favorites such as Pete the Cat, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and even A Pocket for Corduroy. Ask your Loons about this assignment and what the different parts of a short story are that we covered.

In Science, your Loons discussed water on earth including the different types and the states that they are in. Ask your Loons about the visual that they were given, and have them give you examples of the different states.

For a nature connection, we discussed the different uses of wood in our area and how to use tools appropriately, as well as what taking care of our environment looks like. Your Loons worked together to create log benches around the Loons' fire pit.

Wednesday STEM day took us outside to build rain catchers! We will be measuring rain collection every Wednesday until things start to freeze. Take time to do some rain dances for us!

Finally, in geography we discussed what geography is, the two different types of geography (physical and cultural) and took time to observe different types of maps. Ask your Loons why learning about geography is important.

Next week is looking to be cooler in the mornings. Have your Loons prepared for the change in temperatures with longer layers in the morning and a change of clothes that may be shorter for the afternoons.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Math

• Number line, adding, and comparing numbers

ELA

• Theme of a story

Social Studies

• Different governments review, introduction to the Early Modern Era

Geography

• Difference between societies, cultures and countries

Science

• Water Cycle

Other important dates:

• Sept. 6 Plymouth Town-wide Yard Sale FC Fundraiser at the Speare employee parking lot on the corner of Langdon and Cummings Streets

• Sept. 11 MVCS Open House (evening), LE 5-5:45, UE/MS 6-6:45 (Parents and Caregivers only)

• Sept. 16 (In person-Virtual) Board Of Trustees Meeting at 5:30pm. All are Welcome! Here is the link.... https://ccsnh.zoom.us/j/94547458789#success

• Sept. 17 Half day Dismissal at 11:45am for Professional Development, No ASP

• Sept. 23 FC Meeting 3:15 in xxxx

Welcome Loon Families,

My name is Kelsi and this is my fourth year with MVCS. It is an honor to now be the lead teacher for your children. I have worked with children K-12 over the last 8 years. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology: Childhood and Adolescent Development, and received my Master's degree in Psychology: Childhood and Adolescent Development.

When working with children, I use the whole child approach, meeting your child where they are at, building upon their strengths and learning how they learn best. I make sure that I am present, approachable and a safe space, as well as carving out a lot of time to have fun. I am excited to get to know your Loon and tackle another year of learning. It is going to be a fun, adventurous and educational year!

Best ways to reach me:

Email: kelsi@mountainvillagecharterschool.org

Phone: (603) 536-3900