Students using performance tasks to help with understanding.
Valentines Day Project
Valentine's Day is friendship day in Elementary School. I have assigned a project to all students to help them with the concept of friendship. We have had huge problems with handling friendship in the classroom. That leads this as the perfect project for the students to reflect on how to treat others with respect and be friends. Below are the requirements for the project in case you lost them.
Science Fair Information
The science fair is at HAYES! This is a great opprotunity for your child to extend their scientific thinking! I would like all students to participate in the science fair. It's due on February 22... check out the requirements on the attachement or on the Hayes website
From the mouths of children...
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!
The holidays are approaching and we are all so busy, you would be amazed what our children think of the hussle and bussle of the holiday. Please take a moment out of your busy day and remind your child what the holidays mean to you! We learn from example... you are your child's greatest educator.
Mother decided that 10-year-old Cathy shoud get something "practical" for Christmas. "Suppose we open a savings account for you?" mother suggested. Cathy was delighted. "It's your account, darling," mother said as they arrived at the bank, "so you fill out the application." Cathy was doing fine until she came to the space for "Name of your former bank." After a slight hesitation, she put down "Piggy."
GOSH
Last week I recieved a GOSH grant from PTSA... I can't wait to use it to enhance the classroom! Thanks PTSA!
Junior Achievement
Many of you wonder.... What is Junior Achievement? Well Mr. Davenport came to Mrs. DeMeester's classroom the last week and has enriched all of the students on our community... How does it work? What do you have to have to make a community run? What do the people do in our community? We had a lot of fun and learned a lot!!!! Thanks Mr. Davenport!!!
New Spelling Contract
1. Write the words in ABC (alphabetical) order. (5 pts)
2. Write the words and circle all the vowels in one color and the consonants in another color . (5 pts)
3. Write the words and cross out all the silent letters. (5 pts)
4. Write the words neatly in pen. (5 pts)
5. Write each word in pencil and trace over it with three different colors. (5 pts)
6. Make a set of flash cards for studying your words. (5 pts)
7. Write the definition for each word. (10 pts)
8. Write sentences using the words. Underline each word. (10 pts)
9. Have someone scramble the words and then you can unscramble them. (10 pts)
10. Cut the words out of magazines and make a collage. (15 pts)
11. Create a greeting card. Be sure to use at least 10 of your spelling words in the message. Underline each spelling word. Use lots of color and do your best work. (15pts)
12. Write a story using your spelling words. It should be a story that has a beginning, middle, and end. Underline each spelling word. (20 pts)
13. Write a poem using your spelling words. Underline each word. (20 pts)
14. Write newspaper headlines using your words. Underline each word. (20 pts)
I-Care Rules
We are having trouble following the rules of school.... soooo we have implemented five rules... the I-Care rules
1. We listen to eachother with our ears not our mouth.
2. Hands are for Helping, not for HURTING!
3. We use I-Care Language
4. We care about eachothers feelings.
5. We are responsible for what we say and do.
The students are doing a great job with these rules...they are easy and pertain to each child.
Parents please feel free to leave me a comment on the rules that we are using at school!
