K Blog 2/11
Dear Kindergarten Families, It was another exciting week in Kindergarten! We learned new verses of our family song as well as a song in science. We made fruit salad for the community fridge (11 quarts!) and delivered it to the fridge. Thanks to everyone who contributed the lovely and delicious fruit. In reading we continue to talk about the superpowers we have as readers. This week we added picture power, noticing that if you look at the first letter of an unknown word and study the picture, it can help you figure out the word. Children practiced reading... Read More
3rd Grade: 2/11
Reading We continued reading Because of Winn Dixie, analyzing how Opal reacts to problems that she faces. We’ve noticed that Opal faces them head-on, making her very brave. She asks the preacher about her mother, even though she is afraid to, and always talks back to the Dewberry boys. We then looked at different supportive characters, Gloria Dump, Miss Franny, and Amanda Wilkinson. We established that their roles are as advisor, friend, and challenger. These supporting characters help our main character move along their story mountain. Sometimes they make their journey easier, and sometimes they make it more difficult. We then... Read More
February 11 — C-c-c-c-c-changes!
Humanities with Hilary Dear 4th Grade Families, What a month it has been! The crew took their new groups in stride (and for some, with much excitement), as well as the new desk arrangements in Room 118. We have been doing so many mini-projects, and learning about all these different topics. Here we go! Reading Book clubs have finished, and students have created story quilts and wanted signs about their books. On the wanted signs, students picked a character (it could have been the “hero/heroine” or the “villain”), described them, and wrote about why they are wanted. What did they do... Read More
Chinese New Year 2/10/2022
In second grade we celebrated the Lunar New Year! Welcome to the year of the….TIGER! The tiger is known as the third Zodiac in Western culture known for their fiery passion, daring, and fearlessness. Many of our second grade friends were born in the year of the horse which is symbolized by their popularity, energy and confidence. Others are the snake who are considered wise, reserved, and deep thinkers. We learned all about the traditions and customs of celebrating the New year including food, family and legends such as the Nian monster. Did you know that long noodles are eaten... Read More