IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

The day finally arrived when we ALL found out what kind of bug has been invading our classroom for weeks upon weeks. Yesterday and today, some of our friends chose to spend their time researching our mystery bugs on the computer. Yesterday, Leah and Larry found our bug on the internet and found out it is called the Red Headed Ash Borer. Today, they returned to the computers, did some additional research, and then presented their new found knowledge to our class! It was a very exciting day in room 105!

Leah and Larry present their findings to the class.

Leah finds a picture on the internet that matches the bugs in our classroom.

We had an exciting day before and after school.  The kids got their fair share of sweets today.  This afternoon we celebrated September birhtdays in our classroom.  Thank you to Jaiden’s dad for coming in to help bake!  I know that Jaiden and Kristien really appreciated it. 🙂 

Jaiden and Kristien we both so happy to pass out the cupcakes they made!

 

Wyatt and his mom sharing their wire work.

 

Reid and his dad hard at work on their image.

Yesterday, during free choice time, I saw one of our students creating a very thoughtful construction out of blocks. It resembled a see-saw of sorts. When I asked Larry where he got the idea for his building, he said, “Remember that thing you got out for me that one day?”

Larry exploring with a balance during free choice time.

I immediately knew what Larry was talking about. A couple of weeks ago, I got down a balance for Larry and a couple other students to explore with. This new construction was Larry’s own balance creation! Take a look…

Larry's balance recreation.

Has anyone wondered about those papers that are coming home that say “Daily News” at the top of them?  Over the past two weeks our class has been doing an interactive writing activity at the end of each school day.  We start with our names, the title, and then the date.  (As a class each morning we are also working on what those date numbers actually stand for.  “What does that 9 mean at the beginning of the date?”)  Then I ask the question, “What was something special we did today?!”  The kids are always really excited about this and almost every hand shoots up to share an experience.  We talk about the day’s events and then decide on one item to write about.  Because this is at the end of the day, the Daily News goes in their mailbox to bring home the next day.  So if you are curious check out your child’s Daily News and have a conversation about their days.  I am sure it will bring out even more! 

**As an edit to yesterday’s post, I forgot one date.  October 6th at 6:00pm- We will have our second parent meeting at the school.  All are welcome!  Come and find out how you can get involved in the school.  The last event was so successful I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.

We have been working very hard on earning our marbles in the classroom.  For the past few weeks each time another teacher or myself saw someone making a good choice the class would earn a marble!  The day finally came today when we filled up our jar.  For the last few minutes a day we packed up and had a popcorn party!  The kids gathered around and ate their popcorn as we talked about our day.  (The popcorn party was voted on by the class.)  I am looking forward to starting over tomorrow and talking about our next party.

While the popcorn party was the highlight of the day, we have a few more great things coming up!  Here are a few date reminders:

**Thursday, September 29th: Family Night-6-7pm

**October 6th: Picture Day.  The students may dress out of uniform on this day for pictures.

**October 10th-21st: Fall Intersession.  School will be back in session on October 24th.