Our Community

Last week, our class spent a lot of time building and making our community stronger. We continue to share activities that help us learn and respect about each other especially during Morning and Sunset meetings. At these times, we share news about our lives or reflect on our day. It is very comforting to see our children hug and sway around to music they sing along with when we gather. Our days at school can be hectic and full of transitions but we make it a point to slow down and appreciate each other.

Our students also exercised their right to vote. We read the book, "Duck for President" by Doreen Cronin. As we discussed the book as a group, we also decided to vote between Farmer Brown or Duck as president. In our classroom, Duck won! 

Another big celebration we had was the Diwali celebration. Arthi, a Suder parent read about this Indian holiday. She also shared how her family celebrates Diwali. Arthi shared pictures and some artifacts to our class. We also made Dum Aloo (potato curry) to enjoy at Sunset meeting. We lit our classroom diyas and made a rangoli. The children had such an amazing time!

Lastly, we had a field trip to watch the play, "Fredrick" by Leo Lionni at the Chicago Children's Theatre. The children could not stop dancing and singing along with the mice characters! 

This week is Parent-Teacher conferences. I am eager to see you on Wednesday! If you have not signed up yet, please go to the Suder website to pick a time slot. 

See you at school!

Always,

Ms. Guerrero

We learn new poems and songs every week that promote community building and positive relationships with each other. Here, the children are sharing a "secret" to their partner. We talk about how the secret should be something that will make the other person feel great and positive.

We learn new poems and songs every week that promote community building and positive relationships with each other. Here, the children are sharing a "secret" to their partner. We talk about how the secret should be something that will make the other person feel great and positive.

We learn new poems and songs every week that promote community building and positive relationships with each other. Here, the children are sharing a "secret" to their partner. We talk about how the secret should be something that will make the other person feel great and positive.

They give each other a quick hug after each share! =)

Please welcome, RJ to our class!

Oona practiced her buttoning skills.

Haylie transferred beads using a small tong.

Caleb made sure not to spill his water pouring work.

RJ transferred liquid to 2 containers.

Frances tried our marble painting.

Solomon showed off his work.

Voting in session

Time to tally the votes.....

Duck won!

Kindergarteners practiced peer talking with their peanut butter and jelly partners.

Room 102 came to our class at kinder time to observe a presentation on the 45 layout.  

Thank you, Arthi for coming to our classroom!

Our children enjoyed pictures Arthi brought with her.

Santi peeled a potato for our Dum Aloo. We used potatoes we bought from a visiting former Suder parent turned farmer.

More food prep...

Stefan read about Diwali in the library.

diyas and flower rangoli

Dum Aloo

Our classroom rangoli. 

Winter worked on the sound boxes and created CVC words. She "created" this new work all by herself.

Winter and Maya completed the 45 layout in the hallway.

Lea explored the Land-Air-Water work.

"5 little elephants balancing...." Walking in a line to practice coordination, balance and equilibrium.

Yay! We finally made a line of all the elephants in our room. =)

Fredrick play at the Children's Theatre

Maya and Winter started the Addition strip board so they can complete their addition booklet.

Calm classroom breathing exercise.

Isabella traced her hand and created a beautiful flower art with it.

Mark Anthony honed his focus and concentration while doing a pouring work.

Create and imagine

Create and imagine