We are 25 days smarter!

It's hard to believe that this Monday, we've been in 1st grade for 25 days! Wow! This past week was full of excitement with some special visitors to our classroom. We've been learning about different jobs we can grow up to do and we've had visits from a web app designer, a nutritionist, and this week... a graphic designer! Our scholars are great at asking questions to learn more about these occupations. We learned how the choices we make in 1st grade can help our brains grow so one day we can do these amazing jobs.

This week we also had the privilege of meeting one of our favorite authors, Bridget Heos who wrote, "Mustache Baby." We all donned mustaches and waited in anxious anticipation for her visit. She talked to our 1st grade authors about the writing process and how she thinks up ideas. We also got to hear a sneak peak of her next book and we give it two thumbs way up. Our authors were excited to put her ideas into practice in their own books.

School pictures are coming up on Tuesday, September 17. Your scholar can dress up for pictures. Order forms were sent home, please let me know if you need another copy.

We also have a field trip coming up on Friday, September 27! We are taking a tour of the Plaza library, having a book picnic at Loose Park, and visiting the Reading Reptile bookstore for a tour and workshop. Whew! It promises to be an exciting day of learning!

Have a wonderful week!

Scholars listening to one of our favorite authors!