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We’ve been very busy in P3 these last few weeks.  We started our studies of Africa and learned a few of the countries that make up Africa (Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, and Libya).  We discussed the location of the continent and why the climate is always hot due to its proximity to the equator line.  We continued to discuss the Rainforest and the many animals that live there, as there are rainforests in Africa too.  This month we are also studying BUGS!  Big bugs, creepy bugs, small bugs, fast bugs, hard working bugs, and bugs with 100 legs.  We learned the classification of bugs – 3 body parts, 6 legs, and 2 antennae.  We read a book on how important bugs are to our Earth and soil.

We had a special visitor come and share her animals from the rainforest  with us.  The Madagascar hissing beetles, a tarantula, blue tongue lizard, a boa constrictor, iguanas, and a macaw were some of the animals we saw.  We learned all about their diet, their habitat, and the many different ways they protect themselves from predators.

We also had our P3 field trip to the Children’s Discovery Museum. The children enjoyed exploring all the fun and creative activities the museum had to offer.  From being a banker, to working in a grocery store or on cars, climbing, jumping, and crawling through tunnels;  our students had a fun filled day at the museum!  Thank you to all our chaperones who helped make this trip a safe and successful one.

On Friday, May 9th we celebrated our wonderful, caring, and loving mothers of P3.  It was a special time spent together honoring the love we share with our mommies!

On Wednesday, May 14th we had our marvelous Spring Performance facilitated by Ms. Gloria, our music teacher.  Through all the practice and hard work, our students performed to perfection!  We are so proud of them and hope you all enjoyed the show.

Starting the week of May 19th, our Kindergarteners will be tie-dying t-shirts to wear for Kindergarten late night.  Please have your child bring in a rubber banded white shirt with there name on it and placed in a zip lock bag.  If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us.

On Wednesday, May 21st we are having our annual Field Day @ 9:45-10:45am.  Please have your child wear their swimsuit underneath their clothing, wear waterproof shoes/flipflops and sunscreen, and please bring a towel.  Thank you for your support!

Our Kindergarteners will have their Kindergarten Late Night on Friday, May 30th @ 5:00-8:00pm.  This night is filled with lots of games, art & crafts, food, and much more!

Events:

Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th – No School

Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremony is Wednesday, June 4th @ 1:30pm

Last Day of School is Friday, June 6th – pick up @ 11:15am

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We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break!  It was great hearing all about some of our students’ family trips.

This month has been very busy.  The children are finishing up their Rain Forest studies and have done many research papers, circle maps ,and picture stories about the Rain Forest.  We have read books, watched movie clips about the different animals that live in the Rain Forest (on Ms. Maryam’s iPad), and created our very own pictures of the different layers of the Rain Forest.

We are also finishing up our South America studies.  The children have learned some of the different countries that make up South America, and a little about each of their culture.

The Middle School students held a service day where our children had the opportunity to make different items for children that are less fortunate then we are.  Items such as lunch bags, bracelets, birthday cards, and book markers were a few of the activities our students helped to decorate.  This was a great example for the children to give back to their community and to help others that are in need.

On April 22nd we celebrated Earth Day to remind the children to reuse, reduce, and recycle.   The children made new rainbow colored crayons using old ones they found from home, and also made a cardboard light bulb (using an old cereal box) to help remind them to turn off the lights after leaving a room.

On Friday, April 25th our kindergarteners went to Lake Mead Christian Academy to watch their Cinderella play.  Our students were a great audience and really enjoyed the show.  Thank you to all the chaperones who helped with this field trip.

During the month of May, we will be studying Africa and insects.

Upcoming Events:

On Monday, May 5th – We have a Rain Forest Assembly @ 10:00am

On Wednesday, May 7th – All P3 students will be going to Children’s Discovery Museum.  We are leaving FMS @ 9:20 and returning by 11:30am (the children will be eating lunch at school).  If you are interested in being a chaperone, please sign up on the sheet posted outside our door.

On Friday, May 9th – Our Annual Mother’s Day Tea @ 9:30-10:15am

On Wednesday, May 14th – P3 Spring Performance @ 10:00am (please have your child wear a white t-shirt and dark pants/shirt).

On Friday, May 30th – Kindergarten Late Night @ 5:00-8:00pm. Please look for further information coming soon.

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We’ve been very busy finishing up our studies on Asia.  We had Mr. & Mrs. Chemplavil (Hannah’s mom & dad) and Mrs. Manjooran (Chris’s mom) visit our class and discuss the culture, food, music, and landmarks of Asia.  They brought in beautiful clothing worn from a traditional dancer and showed a video of professional dancers.  Hannah and her sister performed a non-traditional dance to Bollywood song medleys, and taught the children a few dance moves.  The food they shared with the class was Mango Lassi; which was a drink that Mrs. Manjooran blended in front of the children.  Bhonda – potatoes coated with chickpea flour, was another food shared with the class. All the girls got to wear a Bindi on the forehead to represent an Asian girl.  This was a wonderful opportunity for the class to gather more information about Asia.  Thank you to our visitors for offering your time and knowledge and sharing with our children.

We had another great opportunity for a visitor – Mrs. Blinn (Dylan’s mom) came to our class and discussed the traditions and culture of China. Mrs. Blinn shared pictures (The Great Wall of China, traditional clothing and houses), videos (from Mrs. Blinn’s trip to China), and food.  She shared Cha Siu Bao “BBQ pork buns” with the children, which is Dylan’s favorite Chinese food.  Thank you to Mrs. Blinn for sharing  your time and knowledge with us.

At our Kindergarten Assembly on Friday, March 21st Hannah performed her Non-Traditional Asian Dance with several friends on stage for the entire school.  She was amazing and put on a great performance!

We have started our new studies of South America and the Rain Forest this past week.  We learned about a few of the countries that make up South America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina), and discussed the different layers of the Rain Forest (Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Floor).  We watched a video that showed some of the different animals that live in each layer, and saw how they survive in the Rain Forest.  Some of the children have been doing research papers on Asia and the Rain Forest, and making very colorful Circle Maps as well.

On Thursday, April 4th we had Cadet Firefighters from Henderson visit our classroom to discuss the importance of fire safty.  The children enjoyed seeing all the gear the firemen wear when entering a fire, and hearing about their daily duties as a fireman.

Our class will be celebrating Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd (the first day back from spring Break).  We would like to do a few projects with the children to reinforce Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – taking from the Earth and giving back to the Earth.  We are asking each child to bring in a few old crayons from home (maybe 8-10), a piece of cardboard (for ex. one side of a cereal box), and bring the items in a zip-lock bag with your child’s name on it by Friday, April 11th (before Spring Break begins). Thank you for your help.

Important upcoming events:

On Wednesday, April 9th our P3 class will be going to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary.  Please have your child wear their FMS shirt and arrive to school by 8:25am.  We will be leaving FMS @ 8:40am and returning @ 11:00am.  Chaperones should be at FMS by 8:25am.  Thank You!

On Friday, April 25th our Kindergarteners are going to see Cinderella at Lake Mead Christian Academy.  We are leaving FMS @ 12:00 and returning by 2:30pm.  We will need 6 chaperones for this trip (space is limited due to bus).  If interested, please look for a sign-up sheet posted soon.

Reminders:

April 11st – Half day, pick up at 11:15

April 14th – 18th – No school, Spring Break

April 21st – No school, Teacher In-service

April 22nd – School Resumes

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On March 3rd, we had Chinese acrobats come to visit our school and put on an amazing show for the children.

On Friday, March 7th we had Parent/Teacher Conferences.  It was so great getting together with all our wonderful families and discussing all about our incredible students and their amazing progress.  Thank you for taking the time to allow us to share with you our thoughts.

We’ve started our studies on Asia and have learned about several different countries that make up Asia (China, Russia, India).  We discussed their culture, food, famous landmarks, language and clothing.  We learned about the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, and the Kremlin.

Ms. Maryam conducted a science experiment with the children using lentil beans.  She soaked them in water for a few days and the children observed the lentils over 3-4 days and watched them grow tiny leaves.

Our Kindergarteners started having “Fun Fridays” which involve cool art/science projects that relate to our themes for the month.  This past Friday, the children made Chinese hats with Chinese writings and pictures, and also made the Chinese flag.

Upcoming Events:

On March 21st – Kindergarten Assembly @ 8:30am

On Thursday & Friday, March 27th – 28th: No School – Teacher-in-Service Day

On Wednesday, April 9th – Primary Field Trip to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary.  We will be departing FMS @ 8:40am and returning @ 11:00am.  Please look for more information regarding chaperone sign-up and field trip information posted soon.

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We had our Parent/Child Night, where the children were eager to share all their great work they have accomplished during the school year. It was a fantastic experience to see how their children are involved with materials everyday. Thank you for coming, we are very grateful and appreciative for the time we spent together.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday was a lot of fun. Children dressed up as their favorite characters. They also shared their favorite Dr. Seuss book with their classmates. We wanted to thank Mrs. Takashima for the fun snack of Green Eggs and Ham. It was very “YUMMY” and the children really enjoyed them.

This month we will explore the continent of Asia. It is the world’s largest and most popular continent with over 4 billion people.

-Some fun facts about Asia are:

The highest point on earth is Mt. Everest.

The lowest point on land is the Dead Sea.

Asia is the only continent that shares a boarder with two other continents- Africa and Europe.

-We will also study Dinosaurs this month:

Dinosaurs came before humans. The word means “Terrible Lizard”

We will learn a lot of fun facts about dinosaurs. The children will pretend they are paleontologists and dig in the sand to find fossils.

Important Dates To Remember:

Book Fair; 3/3/14  –  3/7/14

Monday, 3/3/14;  Chinese Acrobats Preform

Friday, 3/7/14; No School; Parent’s Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, 3/18/14; Lion Dance

Friday, 3/21/14; Kindergarten

Thursday & Friday, 3/27 & 3/28; No School; Teacher In-Service Day

Thank you to the Andre and Takashima family for providing snacks and flowers for our classroom.

We are very excited about all the fun and interesting things that March will bring.

P3 Teachers