Monday, December 25, 2017

Winter Break Homework!

Dear Shingobee students and families,

For homework over break, you are invited to do as many of the following activities as you can! There is no need to write anything, but please be prepared to tell your classmates a story about something you did. Please also keep practicing your multiplication and division facts--when we return we will be working on those daily in school as well.

Thank you for everything, and wishing you all a warm and happy new year and a relaxing winter break,

Amanda and Alaina

Here is the homework link, and the list of activities below: Winter Break Homework

o  Build a blanket fort and read a book in it
o   Go sledding
o   Bake a treat for a neighbor
o   Try a science experiment
o   Read aloud to someone
o   Take a nature walk
o   Visit a museum
o   Volunteer your time
o   Write a letter to a friend or family member and mail it
o   Sweep or vacuum a room of your home
o   Put on a play with friends or siblings
o   Make a snow sculpture
o   Teach someone a new game or craft
o   Do the dishes after a meal
o   Learn to make a new recipe
o   Tell a good story to your family
o   Go ice skating
o   Visit the Como Conservatory
o   Make popcorn and cranberry strings
o   Observe a bird feeder
o   Shovel someone’s walkway
o   Make a meal for your family
o   Learn a new origami pattern
o   Sing with a group of people
o   Knit or crochet a gift for someone
o   Memorize a poem
o   Paint a winter scene
o   Write a story
o   Listen to a story from a grandparent’s childhood
o   Create a math game
o   Graph some data you collected
o  Go on an adventure
o  Take a night hike with an adult

o  Perform a song, play, or dance for an audience




Monday, December 4, 2017

Homework Due 12/12/17

As the weeks go on, we notice that students often forget to turn in their homework on time. While we expect students to complete their homework independently as much as possible, and encourage them to ask for help from guides early on, a good way to help at home can be to work with your student to create a schedule and make a space where they can do their homework.

This week's homework is on Practical Life! See the attached google document for a digital version in case the hard copy gets lost. 

Shingobee Classroom Update

Dear Shingobee families, 

Thank you for all of the delicious and wonderful contributions to our feast! It was a lovely way to come together as a community and share food, stories, and gratitude. The students worked together to set up and organize all of the food and welcomed friends from different classrooms into their communities. A special thank you to all who came and cleaned up after the feast. We would have been here all night if it was not for your help!

In the Classroom: Last week, we wrapped up the study of the composition of the Earth and now are moving into the study of the stars and the life cycle of the star. Students are also creating biographies of famous peacemakers from around the world for a classroom book. In the closing weeks of the semester we will be focusing on sky stories and constellations as well as gearing up for the Geography Fair. This event will be on December 13 from 2-3pm. Families are welcome to attend. Please help your student work on their project at home so that they are prepared to present. 

Winter Weather Advisory: As the temperature drops, many children are arriving at school without jackets, hats, boots, or other cold weather gear.  Please remind your children that they are required to wear jackets, hats, and gloves or mittens when temperatures are below freezing and must have outdoor shoes or boots.  If your child does not have the gear they need, please let us know and we will work to provide what is needed. 

Finally, an update from the Critter Cash Committee:

Dear UE Families,

The last Critter Cash Committee bake sale was a great success, and we are hoping to keep our pets healthy and well-fed over the winter with another sale. Also, we have added some new pets to our UE critter family: two guinea pigs in Little Elk!

This sale will be held Friday, December 15th, from 3:15-4:00pm in the Adolescent building (exact location TBA). If you would like to attend, we ask that you please pick your child up as usual and walk them over to the other building.

Students are invited to make crafts and/or bake treats at home to donate to our sale; we ask that they include ingredients of the treat. Participation is optional and proceeds from the sale will be shared among the UE classrooms.

Our students and pets thank you for generosity and support!

Best,
Critter Cash Committee

November Homework Links

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