Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee: Deeper Learning in Math

Join us on Tuesday morning for a special parent coffee about math learning at Graded. 

Curriculum Update

Literacy- Students are working on building their staminas' (writing and reading for longer and longer without giving up). It is a challenge, but we know with practice we can grow and grow! Additionally, now that students are in the swing of life in first grade, readers and writers workshop are underway. Students are learning all about writing small moment stories and building good reading habits.

Math- Through daily concept development and fluency practice, students are practicing their addition facts of numbers up to 8. They are working with number bonds, number sentences, and understanding story problems. As they understand addition, students gain automaticity of facts.

Social Studies- Through games and role playing, students are learning to Identify and describe behaviors that contribute to cooperation and may cause conflict. These behaviors are connected to classroom rules and The Eagle Way.

Portuguese- Os alunos estão finalizando seus livros “Eu”, enquanto refletem sobre o alfabeto em português e buscam palavras com as letras de seus nomes. Na próxima semana, celebraremos a Independência do Brasil, com uma semana muito especial! Para mais informações, verifiquem nosso blog ao final desta semana.

Lower School Update - August 26, 2019

Back to School Night

All parents are invited to our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 29. During the evening, you will visit your child’s classroom and meet the teacher. Our specialist and Portuguese teachers will also be available to chat. The schedule for the evening is below.

5:30 to 6:00 pm	English Language Learner (ELL) Presentation (Auditorium) - This presentation is for all our parents who have children in our ELL program.
6:00 to 6:30 pm	Classroom Presentations - Teachers will present in their classrooms. (please note Ms. Wilganoski and Mr. Gaines will be giving classroom presentations on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 pm)
6:40 to 7:00 pm	Presentation for all Lower School Parents (Auditorium) - All parents are asked to attend this session with an overview of the Lower School and important updates for this school year.
7:10 to 7:40 pm	Classroom Presentations - Teachers will present in their classrooms. (please note Ms. Wilganoski and Mr. Gaines will be giving classroom presentations on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 pm)
7:45 to 8:30 pm	Parent Social (Student Center)
Some other important information: - Portuguese teachers will visit classrooms during the presentations.  - Specialist teachers (Art, Music, and PE) will be available in the LS Art Room.  - Our LS Librarian will be available in the Student Center.  - If you require child care, please contact the LS Office at 3747-4808 by Monday, August 26 and we will make arrangements based on need.

Learning Community Groups

This year we will continue to have our four learning community groups. Below you will find the list of classes in each community, along with assembly dates.

Learning Community Groups 2019-20
	A	B	C	D
Pre-primary	Joyce B. and Fernanda O.	Bruna M. and Fernanda R.	Alex H. and Julia M.	Cibele Thomaz
1st Grade	Ms. Burnquist	Ms. Heineberg	Ms. England	Ms. Wilker
2nd Grade	Ms. Stoll	Ms. Keane	Ms.  Mendonca	Mr. Tarigo
3rd Grade	Mrs. Kulikowsky	Ms. Fitch	Mrs. Lomax	Mr. Rozentzvaig
4th Grade	Ms. Thibodeaux	Ms. Murphy	Ms. Trabelsi	Mr. Braszell
5th Grade	Mr. Gaines	Ms. Kitto	Mr. Wolfe	Ms. Gehrels and Ms. Wilganowski
Assembly Dates	Thurs Sept 12 Thurs Feb 13 Thurs May 14	Thurs Step 19  Thurs Feb 20  Thurs May 21	Thurs Sept 26  Thurs March 5  Thurs May 28	Thurs Oct 3  Thurs Mar 12  Thurs June 4

Healthy Sleep Habits

Parents know that sleep is an essential part of child development.  Of course, when children don’t get enough sleep, they might be crabby but they are also more accident prone, have trouble remembering and focusing, and their bodies even have a harder time responding to bacteria or infections!  Make sure your child is getting enough rest by checking out these recommendations and tips.  

News from the Library

Congratulations to all of our participants in the Reading World Cup! 98 students and staff completed the challenge this year. Bronze and silver medals will be presented in classrooms on Friday and recognized at The Nest next Monday. Gold medals will be presented at The Nest. Our celebration ice cream party will be held Sept. 5 at 2:30. 

Be sure to bookmark our LS Library Website on your devices for easy access to the library catalog, eBooks, databases, and book recommendations, as well as access to numerous magazines for yourselves. Stop by our table in the Student Center during Back to School Night to see how to use Flipster to read things like Time, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, National Geographic and Yoga Journal. 

Children After School

Just a reminder that children who do not take the bus are to be picked up promptly after school. If the child remains on campus, they must be directly supervised by an adult. If not with an adult, they may go to the Lower School Library or the Lower School Office where there is supervision until 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Important Dates

August 26	LS After School Activities Begin
August 29	5:30-8:30 pm LS Back to School Night
September 2 to September 13	MAP Testing
September 3	8:30 am Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee: Deeper Learning in Math (Black Box Theater)
September 5	LS Brazilian Independence Day Assembly
September 6	No School
September 12	8:15 am LS Community A Assembly (Auditorium)
September 19	8:15 am LS Community B Assembly (Auditorium)
September 20	Lower School Movie Night
September 23	LS Special Rotation Day A
September 24	LS Special Rotation Day B
September 25	LS Special Rotation Day C
September 26	LS Special Rotation Day D 8:15 am LS Community C Assembly (Auditorium)
September 27	No school for students

Around the Lower School 

Livro 'Eu"

Nessas primeiras semanas de aula de Português, os alunos do 1o ano estão trabalhando em um projeto chamado Livro "Eu". Nele, os alunos estão contando um pouquinho sobre suas vidas e suas preferências, por meio de desenhos, palavras e/ou frases escritas por eles, além das escritas pela professora. Enquanto fazem cada página, naturalmente compartilham com seus colegas essas informações. Consequentemente, vão se conhecendo melhor e encontrando interesses em comum. Além disso, ao escreverem, já estão fazendo reflexões sobre o sistema de escrita em Português. Durante esse processo, a cada dia um livro é lido para a turma, a fim de inspirá-los. Algumas das obras já lidas foram A família do Marcelo, Bom dia, todas as cores, O menino que aprendeu a ver (todos de Ruth Rocha), Eu, de Janaína Tokitaka, O que cabe num livro de Illan Bremann, e Lino, de André Neves. Ler estes livros com as crianças também em casa (todos estão disponíveis na biblioteca da escola) pode render bons momentos de leitura e ótimas conversas!

Lower School Update - August 19, 2019

School Photos
Individual and class photos will be taken on Thursday and Friday. Please click here to find your child’s designated time. Make up for individual photos will be taken on August 26.     

Back to School Night

All parents are invited to our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 29. During the evening, you will visit your child’s classroom and meet the teacher. Our specialist and Portuguese teachers will also be available to chat. The schedule for the evening will be sent out later this week. 

Room Parent 101

On Friday morning, we will meet with all room parents for the 2019-20 school year (each classroom will have one parent assigned to this role). This training will provide our volunteers with some guidance of the roles and responsibilities of the room parent. Thank you to those parents willing to help out in this special way!

“How Was School Today?”

Graded has recently begun to focus on the Science of Learning and one powerful tool for deep learning is reflection.  Often times, when children return home from school, parents ask “How was school today?” Instead of this question that might only get a one-word response, here is an article with lots of questions to ask which will get your child thinking, reflecting and sharing with you.

Children After School

Just a reminder that children who do not take the bus are to be picked up promptly after school. If the child remains on campus, they must be directly supervised by an adult. If not with an adult, they may go to the Lower School Library or the Lower School Office where there is supervision until 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Important Dates

August 19	9:00 am LS After School Activities Online Registration begins
August 22	LS School Pictures (class schedule will be sent this week) 4:00 pm LS After School Activities Online Registration closes
August 23	LS School Pictures (class schedule will be sent this week) 8:10 am Room Parent 101 (Innovation Studio)
August 26	LS After School Activities Begin
August 29	5:30-8:30 pm LS Back to School Night
September 2 to September 13	MAP Testing
September 5	LS Brazilian Independence Day Assembly
September 6	No School
September 12	8:15 am LS Community A Assembly (Auditorium)

Around the Lower School