Minnesota Newsletter

Dear Minnesota River Families, 

Welcome to spring break!  The students in the Minnesota classroom are finishing the week by trying to complete outstanding work, working on new practical life activities and enjoying time outside!

We are anxiously awaiting warmer weather but in the meantime, please make sure that your student has the proper clothing for outdoor actvities.  When snow is present or when the temperature is below freezing, the students will be asked to where snowpants.  

Over the last few weeks the first years have working on phonograms, reading comprehension recently learned about the verb.  The have been introduced to the stamp game for addition and are finishing their study of the sensorial exploration of shapes.  For geography the first years got to learn all about the American flag (along with getting to see a "real" flag).  This lead them into a study of how color is used to represent different ideas and concepts in various world flags. Finally, for biology the students are learning about how vertebrates are grouped into different groups depending on their characteristics.

Second years have continued to work with pronouns and adverbs while working independently on their math.  For geometry, they have been learning about the relationship between angles and fractions and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them.  The second years are continuing their detailed continent studies with South America and Europe and for biology they are working in small groups to study the vital functions of vertebrates.

Third years are solifiying their knowledge of the verb, preposition and adverb while working on their own idependent math activities.  For geometry, they are finishing their study of quadrilaterals by studying the parts of various shapes.  For biology and history they are finishing their work on plant classification and beginning their studies of ancient civilizations.

We have some small needs for the classroom if you have the means to help out.  We are out of vinegar for cleaning and the students have been sewing again and are in need of felt in a variety of colors.

Thank you and have a restful and joyful break!

 

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Erik and Patrick

Co-Guides Minnesota River Classroom

Great River School

St Paul, MN