Thank you for the fantastic turnout on last week’s Art Night. I was proud of our docents. They all did a fabulous job sharing information on how we made our art. Thanks also to the great turn-out from former students, families, parents, and grand-parents. It’s always so exciting to see the interest in art...
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News from 5th Grade – Ms. Jen
Mr. Colvin’s 4th Grade Class Notes for May 6-10, 2013
Wow! Art Night was incredible! The school looks so cool (I tell the kids not to use that word, but it fits here) with every inch of the hallways lined with student art. I didn’t get a chance to see all of Mr. Jamesbarry’s music groups perform, but I heard they were great. I’ll...
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Music Notes – May 6
To All Recorder Club, Strings Band, & Booming Beats players: I just wanted to say congratulations on a well played performance at last night’s Art Night. I hope you are proud of your accomplishments this year, as I am very proud of what you’ve learned and how you performed last night. I also want...
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Ms. Sarah’s Classroom Notes
I feel like each week I tell you what a busy week we are having and this week is no exception! We have been reviewing math concepts for the OAKS exam that we took today. Speaking of OAKS, I want to let you know that I have decided to not share scores with students....
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Class Notes From Ms. Vasquez
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 2nd at Art Night! The students have been learning about Claude Monet, the French painter who is considered the father of the “Impressionism style of painting. The children have created their own impressionistic paintings of some of Monet’s famous paintings. On Thursday you will see their...
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Ms. Swan’s Second Class
Our folk dancing experience was amazing! The children were joy filled as we pranced and stumbled our way through each song. We had an entire hour and a half to learn the following dances: Grand March (an American Folkdance medley), 2. Pata Pata (an African-American dance), 3.Hashual (“The Fox” from Israel), 4. River Song “Can’t Jump Josie” (French...
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Mrs. Pechette’s First Grade
When we begin a new unit of study changes occur throughout the classroom, all of which are designed to create high interest. The Science Table now has live insects, dead insects, factual books, magnifying glasses and recording journals. Fictional books that have insects as the main characters can also be found in the room. ...
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Music & Tech Notes – April 29
Art Night is this Thursday, May 2nd. All four before/after school music groups will be performing again this year. Daily practice and attendance at the scheduled rehearsal will help prepare students for the big show! So encourage you child to practice this week. I’ve posted a performance schedule, general information and the pieces each...
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Ms. Kennedy’s 3rd Grade
Monday morning brought a new story from our reading curriculum, entitled, “Two Bad Ants” by Chris van Allsburg. http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/twobadants.html “The news travels swiftly through the tunnels of the ant world. A marvelous crystal has been discovered in a faraway place. The queen of the ant colony declares that the crystal is the most delicious...
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Week Twenty-Nine in Room Twenty-Two
I hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather! It feels like spring in Room 22 and it is glorious! Regardless of the weather, the students are still focused on work in the classroom. No doubt this is mostly because of all the fun we are having with the Oregon Trail simulation. Last week,...
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