Monday, 11/10

Thanks to everyone that came to our Author Celebration. The kids were really excited to share their small moment stories and America book. If you weren't able to make it, feel free to stop in at drop-off/pick-up and see your child's work.

Check out what some kids made at recess today! It took lots of teamwork.

One of our new bulletin boards in the hallway! 

What the first graders would do if they were president..

Ms. Magni will be spending the next month in Kindergarten (right next door in Ms. Marsh's classroom).  We are so thankful for Ms. Magni's hard work this fall!  At closing circle, the kids shared some of the reasons they will miss her!  She'll be back to visit us over the next few weeks :-) 

Have a wonderful Tuesday, Thanks to all of our Veterans! 

EATS request!

Arlington EATS is looking for donations of syrup and ketchup to complement meals we have planned for the coming weeks. Let us know here if you can help!  Thanks! :-)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549a9a62fa4ff2-food

If you ever have a few minutes to spare on a Friday after pick-up, join us in our classroom to see room 108 transform into a shopping center for Arlington EATS!  If you have more time to spare from 2:15-3, 3-5 or 5-5:45, sign up here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549a9a62fa4ff2-weekend

Thursday

Learning about another American symbol- the flag! 

Friday

Voting for the Thompson School motto! 

Friday

Voting for the Thompson School motto! 

Parent Forum

    PARENT  FORUM

“Sweet Dreams and Not-So-Sweet Snacks”

                  Thursday, November 20           7-8:30p.m.

              Ottoson Middle School                 for parents Gr. K-12

Join us for a dynamic, informative and interactive discussion on how nutrition and sleep affect children’s progress in school.  You will learn the latest science on nutrition and sleep. Dr. Witkowski and his wife will provide many resources, tips and strategies to help you and your children to discover nutrition and sleep habits that will support their academic progress.

PRESENTERS: 

Dr. Dan and Pam Witkowski are the founders of Wiwat Integrated Lifestyle Medicine (WILM), in Wakefield, Mass. They are dedicated to educating individuals, families, and medical practitioners on how to obtain optimal health and treat chronic disease through nutrition, fitness, stress management and lifestyle design.

Dan and Pam RE THE PARENTS OF SIX CHILDRENAGES 15 TO 29. They are also grandparents, and they have extensive experience working with families with children who experience diverse levels of ability.

Dr. Witkowski,MD is a Lifestyle Medicine physician, and is also board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has a private OB/GYN practice in Melrose and he serves as the Chair of the OB/GYN Department of the Hallmark Health System, which includes Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Pamela is a retired attorney, entrepreneur and educational speaker.  As WILM’s Wellness Ambassador and Weight Management Program Coordinator, she is committed to educating others.

Wednesday 11/5

Tuesday was a busy day for teachers!  I attended a workshop in the morning for all APS first and second grade teachers that focused on math.  Then I led 2 workshops on integrating technology into the literacy block.  Everyone was super impressed with the iPad projects I shared from the fabulous first graders!

 

Thompson School‏@ThompsonSchool1

Thompson teachers and APS staff had a great day of PD! @MrsMelnik1 was fab - lots of great iPad ideas for Literacy!

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5:26 PM - 4 Nov 2014

Math Centers: Focus on adding doubles (videos 1-5 and 6-10) and stations about America (non-standard measurement, fact families, and more!)
Watch this Vine to see math centers in action.