Today in the learning commons, Mrs. Reimer read a book called "Mia Hamm: Winners Never Quit!" as our virtue of the month is Sportsmanship! In this book, Mia hates loosing at soccer more than quitting.  So whenever she thinks she is going to lose, Mia just quits instead.  One day, she is told quitters can't play, you have to learn how to lose. She soon figures out that she loves soccer more than quitting, and Mia learns how to lose gracefully, and is able to display good sportsmanship with her teammates!

Ask your child:
Why is sportsmanship important?
When do you need to have good sportsmanship?  Is it only for sports?
Where else can we use this virtue?

This week, we have started a new unit in science on Animal Life Cycles. Yesterday, the students learned about the different classifications of animals and why this is important to their various life cycles.  Over the next few days, they will be drawing an example of an animal from each classification, and writing what they know about that classification underneath the picture.  The students are really enjoying this unit!

Classifications  - Ask your child to define and explain each classification! 
Amphibians
Mammals
Reptiles
Birds
Fish
Insects

Science Vocubulary - These are some vocabulary words that we have started to introduce this week.  Please go over these vocabulary words with your child at home!
Vertebrate
Invertebrate
Metamorphosis
Cold-blooded
Warm-blooded