Weekly Highlights 9/16- Ms. Der Yuen

It’s been wonderful being back this week- thank you for the tremendous welcome!  We’ve hit the ground running and are in the midst of reading Greek myths, sharing immigration stories, comparing geometric attributes, writing poetry, eagerly observing caterpillars in science, and more.


As part of our Friday routine, the students and I will reflect on our week together.  I like to share the highlights from each child with you as an opportunity to get a glimpse of all that’s going on at school.  Some children come home as news reporters, sharing all sorts of details of the day, while others give monosyllabic answers when pressed for answers.  Hopefully this can serve as a prompt for discussions with your child about the week.

Lindsay: I liked playing Attribute Trains, getting caterpillars, and reading Greek myths.

Alexander C.:  I liked playing soccer in PE, having cupcakes for the wedding party, and playing chess with Mihir when we finished our Dailies.

Nina:  I liked getting caterpillars in science, when Ms. Der Yuen came back because I missed her, and when Mishal shared about her trip to Paris.

Maya: I liked reading Greek myths, getting our own caterpillars, and when Ms. Der Yuen came back because I missed her!

Matt:  I liked learning more about the Greek gods, soccer in PE, and learning about the Statue of Liberty.

Mihir:  I liked playing chess with Alexander and other friends, reading my library book, playing soccer in PE, seeing Ms. Der Yuen who I haven’t seen since summer, learning about Greek gods- my favorite story was about Arachne spinning the webs.

Mishal: I liked playing checkers with Kayla, independent reading, blowing bubbles and wedding cupcakes for Ms. Der Yuen, and watching the caterpillars in science.

Alexander L.:  I liked seeing Ms. Der Yuen again, playing soccer in PE, playing checkers with Riley after finishing our Dailies, and seeing the caterpillars in science.

Brynn: I liked seeing the caterpillars in science, seeing Ms. Der Yuen come back, playing soccer in PE, and everything else!

Brennan:  I liked being goalie in soccer in PE, playing chess with Spencer when we finished our Dailies, and playing Steal the Bacon in PE.

Riley: I liked playing soccer in PE, playing Steal the Bacon in PE with 2A, seeing silk in my caterpillar’s cup, and writing about summer in computers.

Spencer:  I liked playing chess with Brennan, playing soccer in PE, and playing Steal the Bacon in PE.

Kayla:  I liked playing checkers with Mishal, when Mishal shared about her trip to Paris, and when we blew bubbles when Ms. Der Yuen came back.