Sturgeon Learning + Swimming Lessons

Our kindergarten reading buddies came for a little bit to see what we were learning about!

I was hopeful that our fish would arrive before Thanksgiving, but it looks like it will be the week we come back.  The kids had a great time learning all about the fish, it’s history, and hope for the future.  We sure will be excited when that lucky little fish arrives to spend the rest of the year with us.

 We have been writing persuasively about the creation of a lake sturgeon license plate that could be added to the Michigan license plate options, and funds could be raised to help with the continued habitat restoration process and awareness.  The kids took a look at some actual sampling data from the Black Lake's sturgeon population to design and create their own life sized lake sturgeon, labeling all the fish anatomy, life cycle, human impacts, threatened fish, and habitat restoration for each model.  Needless to say when that fish arrives I’ll be holding them back!

SWIMMING LESSONS

DEC. 2—6

The kids will need to bring their towels and swimsuits each day.  There will be a note coming from the aquatic staff explaining the details.

Concepts to re-enforce with your students

I CAN Explain…

Multiplication Methods of their choice.

Creating effective introductions for persuasive writing.

Units of Study

Language Arts:

We have been reading and writing all about lake sturgeon.  Students are continuing to work on retelling and persuasive writing.

Math:

Unit 3 Division with whole numbers

Science:

Sturgeon Learning—Our fish is almost ready!

A View From Earth (next)

Social Studies:

Midwest Region (Focus on Farming)

Upcoming Important Events:

Purple and Green Quincy Spirit Day Nov. 26th

NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break Nov. 27-29

SWIMMING LESSONS

DEC. 2—6

NO SCHOOL Christmas Vacation Dec.  23rd – Jan. 6th