Great Effort From Students

 4Z:

Coco has arrived and is watching all the boys and girls as they
work together, complete assignments and participate in class
discussions.  Coco arrived on Wednesday and has been observing the students throughout the days.  On Friday she even brought the children Elf Kisses.  It was a special treat due to all their efforts in the class. We look forward to see what she is doing every morning as we enter.












 The week began with presentations from the literature circle groups.  Each group, chose a book, read it together, discussed it and then were told to choose a final project to work on and tell us about the book.

As you can see, the final projects turned out fantastic.




Some of the books were Stone Fox, Tracker, Dear Mr. Henshaw and The Tiger Rising. 

The projects they created were unique and creative.  They each worked in their groups, helping each other and discussing what they read in order to incorporate it into their project.

The 4th graders also presented their Brown Bag Book Project.  Each trimester they are given a project to do, at home, about a book they read.  They have the 3 months to read a book, plan out their project, create it and then bring it in to present to their classmates.  They turned out SUPER!!!  I am always impressed to see the final products.  

4D:  This class is also working on their presentations from their literature group. 


Some book selections in this class include, Smile and Hatchet.

The children have read the books and are now ready to create their final products.  Many are working on Google slides. 

They will be ready to present this upcoming week.  I am looking forward to see them present.

 Fifth Graders are also busy.  Many have presented their History projects as Native Americans and Colonists. 



In English class we are reading the book, Crash, by Jerry Spinelli and seem to be enjoying it.  This book has many themes, such as Friendship and Bullying.  The children seem very interested in the book and are taking part in great discussions about the main character and what he does to the new boy in school and throughout their school years. 

 So, as you can see, we have been very busy in our classes.  Reading, creating, participating, planning.  All skills that the children will use throughout their lifetime.

The weeks ahead leading up to the holidays are sure to be filled with much more activities and events.  I love to see the excitement on their faces and with each other.