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Hello 1-1 Families! 

I can not believe the end of the year is quickly approaching. It's hard to believe that in just over a week we will say goodbye to this school year and hello to summer. Below you will find some highlights from our last few weeks. 

Sounds Like Fun Field Trip

The scientists in our class enjoyed a visit from Scientist Anne last week. They were able to learn about the different types of sound. Discover what sounds actually are through hands on experiments. Each scientist has the opportunity to make sound travel through different media, build their very own ear drum, and make salt dance and water fly!

Science & Engineering 
Musical Instrument Making

The children had a great time over the last week and a half as they engaged in a science and engineering project. The children met in groups of three and over the course of three sessions, the children learned about engineers, discussed musical instruments and the ways they make sounds, brainstormed ways to create their own instruments, and created their instruments using every day items. The children enjoyed using the vocabulary they learned during our science and content literacy unit as they constructed and tested their musical instruments. They paid close attention to the way the sounds were produced. Next week, the children will share their instruments with the class and reflect on their experience. 

Star Student

Thank you to Poojak, our last star students. It was nice to learn so many new things about you! 

**Photo coming soon**

Happy Birthday 

Happy Birthday to all our friends who have celebrated birthdays recently!

Summer Math Packet

Over the summer vacation, I strongly encourage you to set aside some time for your child to continue working on their reading, writing, and math skills. This will ensure continued progress in second grade. 

If you would like to have a summer math practice packet, please send me an email or a handwritten note by Tuesday, May 31st letting me know. I will send a copy home with your child the last week of school, along with some reading and writing ideas for the summer.

Thank you,

Mrs. Johnson

Notes:

-No School on Monday, May 30th because of Memorial Day!

-Friday, June 3rd is Field Day! Please send your child to school in comfortable clothing, including gym shoes. They should also bring a water bottle to carry with them to all the games. Your child is encouraged to bring sun screen (they will be allowed to apply it after lunch before field day begins).