Benton is on Target for Life!

Behavior:

This weeks PBIS Cool Tool is--

Sept. 29-Oct. 3:
I can be respectful by solving problems in a positive way.We have two Brag Tag Winners a week! These students hit the bulls-eye with all three-- 

BE SAFE

BE RESPECTFUL

BE A LEARNER.

                 Brag Tag Winners from the past three weeks! Way to hit the Bulls-eye!

                                         Terrific Kids for the month of September!


To be on Target in our classroom--

I can find punctuation.

I can transition safely in all Centers.

I can use kind words.

Literacy We are doing Literacy Centers everyday, which include reading Space books from our Library, Word Work or Writing App on the ipad, MyON or listen to a story, and with the teacher. At my station, we are continue to practice letters, sounds, clapping out syllables, making sentences and finding no-excuse words in our books.

Math We are learning about ten frames and different ways to make 10, 9, 8, and 7. We are continuing to count by 10's, 5's, and 2's. ST Math is off to a great start too!




Science We are continuing to learn about Space. This week we will discover more about the Moon. We will learn about the Phases of the Moon through songs, our daily Moon Journal, and books. I attached some fun songs we have already learned about below.

Space Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-qLUIj_A0

Sun Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-kzdR93bqw

Space Rap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw


















Friday Folders: Bi-weekly Behavior sheet signed and returned on Monday. Check out our classroom Blog throughout the month for updates.

 

 

Homework Packet: In Friday folders and due the following Friday. We have done a great job about turning this in. Make sure you are putting your name on them. :)

Snacks We are in need for healthy snacks in addition to the fresh fruits and vegetables. Some ideas may include pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks, or crackers.

                                                  The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Alpha, Benton, Blue Ridge and West Blvd Elementary Schools                                                    

The goals of the program are as follows:         

• To promote a healthy school environment
• To expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
• To increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption
• To encourage lifelong healthy eating habits

 

The  Menu is as follows for Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2014

Menu subject to change 

Monday:  Teacher Workday – NO School

 

Tuesday:  Baby Carrots     

• Baby carrots are not young carrots, but rather small pieces of carrots that are chopped and whittled down to look like small carrots.
• The baby carrot is a result of a California farmer who was weary of feeding tons of ugly carrots to livestock because they were too twisted, bent or broken to sell to supermarkets.
• This popular kid snack is rich in Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A.  

 

Wednesday:  Pears

·         One of the world’s oldest fruits, pears were known to both the Greeks and the Romans.

·         Early colonists brought pears to the United States in the 1700’s.

• Pears are a relative of the apple and rank second to the apple as the most popular fruit eaten in the United States.
• Pears are rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.

 

Thursday:  No Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program today

 

Friday:  Pineapple

·         The pineapple originated in southern Brazil and Paraguay and was introduced to Hawaii          in 1813.

·         European explorers discovered this tropical fruit and called them pineapple because of their resemblance to pine cones.

• In some cultures, the pineapple has become associated with the notion of welcome.
• Pineapple is a good source of manganese and contains significant amounts of vitamin C as well as vitamin B1.

 

Reminders and upcoming events:

Picture Day is this Wednesday, October 1 at 10:05 am.

The annual Benton S.T.E.M. Chili Carnival Fun Day is this Saturday, October 4, at 4:30-7:00 pm. Come with friends and family to eat and play carnival games. All money goes towards our school.

Thanks for reading our classroon blog and please contact me with any questions or concerns!

Have a great week!

Ms. Erikson

(573) 214-3610
merikson@cpsk12.org

The past few weeks in room 105!

 

Cool Tool Lessons:

 

September 15-19:

I can be respectful when I listen and respond appropriately to all adults and students.

 

September 22-26: I can be respectful with my words and body language.

 

Big smiles on the Blue Carpet!

 

 

Engineering a House

Problem Solving with Mrs. Kelty and our shoes. :)

 

Behavior: Working together and learning about the Problem Solving Wheel to Engineer the

"Leaning Tower of Shoe-za".

 

Science: We are staring out Solar System Unit. One way we integrate Science is with our Solar System Puzzles! Ask your student, what does the night and day time sky look like? What do you know about the Sun?

 

Bee Brag Tags-Students of the week who show safe, respectful learning.

Bee Brag Tags! Students who are on target!

 

A few reminders:

 

Friday Folders: Bi-weekly Behavior sheet signed and returned on Monday. Check out our classroom Blog throughout the month for updates.

Homework Packet: In Friday folders and due the following Friday. We have done a great job about turning this in. Make sure you are putting your name on them. :)

 

On Target: Benton is On Target for Life! In our classroom to be on Target is:

 

I can be kind to others.

I can transition safely in Literacy Centers.

Healthy Snacks: The Fresh Fruit and Vegetables are back! However, we are still in need of healthy snacks for out long mornings.

 

Introducing: The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to

ALPHA HART, BENTON, BLUE RIDGE AND WEST BLVD Elementary!

 

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provide all children in the school with free fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis during the school day.  Columbia Public Schools’ Nutrition Services Department and the elementary building staff have applied for and were awarded additional funding from the US Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide healthy snacks and nutrition education outside of the lunch and breakfast program.  It is an opportunity to provide healthy snacks to enhance daily learning and to introduce a variety of new fruit and vegetables to our students.                                                           

The goals of the program are as follows:

• To promote a healthy school environment
• To expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience
• To increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption
• To encourage lifelong healthy eating habits                                      

The Menu is as follows for Sept 19 - 26, 2014

             Menu subject to change                       

                                                     

Friday Sept 19: Mini Sweet Peppers

• Sweet mini peppers are a hybrid sweet pepper originally developed in the late 1990’s.
• They look and taste similar to a bell pepper except they are much smaller averaging about    1 ½ to 3 inches in size.   They have a sweet taste, mild flavor and crunchy texture.
• These bright red, yellow and orange peppers have very few seeds.
• A very good source of vitamin C and low in calories.

Monday Sept 22:  Gala Apples

• Native to New Zealand, this apple is now grown extensively in the Washington state.  A cross between the Kidd’s Orange Red and Golden Delicious, the Gala was introduced in the 1970’s. 
• Apples are the second most important of all fruits sold in supermarkets, ranking next to bananas.  Tens of thousands of varieties of apples are grown worldwide.
• Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.

Tuesday Sept 23: Radishes

• A radish is an edible root vegetable that is related to the mustard plant and has a mild peppery flavor. 
• It has been regarded as a healing food by people of ancient Egypt and China.
• Today, radishes are found in many cultures’ cuisines all across the globe where they are usually eaten raw and sometimes cooked.  Try adding sliced radishes to stir-fry.

·         Radishes and their greens are an excellent source of vitamin C and sulfur minerals.

Wednesday:  No Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program today

Thursday:  No Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program today

Friday Sept 26:  Red Grapes

·         Spanish explorers introduced grapes to North America about 300 years ago. Most grapes eaten in the United States are grown in California.  Missouri farmers also grow grapes.

·         Grapes are about 80% water, making them a delicious low-calorie snack or dessert.

·         Raisins are dried grapes and contain only about 15% water. For this reason nutrients and calories are more concentrated in raisins.

• Grapes are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium.

 

 

Have a great week!

 

Ms. Erikson

merikson@cpsk12.org

(571) 214-2174