What a fantastic week!!!!

We had an amazing week in school.  We are starting Literature
Circles in 4th grade, our #bookaday is growing and the children love answering the question of the day. 

The children have chosen the book they want to read and have been grouped for literature circles.  They will be working in their group to complete various tasks and collaborating with each other about the book they are reading.

 These are the books that the children were able to choose from.  It's about giving the children voice and choice when it comes to learning.

 I thoroughly enjoy reading books to the children.  You are never too old to listen to a read aloud.  The children love to discuss the themes of the books and even make connections with them.  These books  open up nice discussions during our circling up time.  Children have so much to share.  Hearing them make real life connections or text to text connections reassures me that these books have powerful lessons.

 On Friday, our entire school participated in National Day of Writing.  As an ELA teacher, this was one of my favorite days.  The students were able to rotate to various classrooms and participated in activities that our Literacy Team put together.  The children were very engaged and involved in each of the rooms. The children wanted to continue writing even after leaving a particular room. 










Everyone was in the zone and were very engaged
in what they were writing.  It was so exciting to see
the children writing and discussing their pieces to
one another.

 Their faces lit up when they entered classrooms and found out what they had to do.  Writing took them places and it showed. 

 Our very own principal, Ms. Napolitano, ran one of the workshops.  The children were so thrilled and it shows in their faces.  We are so glad that the children had the opportunity to take part in the writing marathon, 

 Look at how enthralled the students' faces were.  Whether it was individual or group writing, we could see it taking place.

Our very own Mrs. Imondi and her mom were presenters, as well.  Did you know that her mom is an author and Mrs. Imondi is the illustrator of the book The Magic Ceiling? It was amazing to hear her story of how this book came about.  The book will be on the shelves soon! 

One of the many
Spooky stories written

Look at those happy faces

Our 5th Graders Summit Progress

 The 5th graders have spent the last few weeks, reading, taking notes, comparing and contrasting stories, diving into story elements, setting and themes of the stories in preparation of their final product.  They were able to choose from creating a poster, essay, google slides or a video to present their project to the class. 

They have really been putting in great effort and details into their creation.  This week they will continue with the process and finalize the project.  I am looking forward to hearing them present it and reflecting on this piece.

They will shine as they always do!!!!

It takes teamwork to put together so many wonderful activities and our SOS family is always up for the challenge.  I can't wait to see what next week will bring.  Stay tuned.....