Blooming Flowers are all around

This week, 4th and 5th graders, began RICAS testing.  It seemed as if they were using the various testing strategies that were taught, took their time, answered questions and overall worked productively.  We are so proud of them. 

 I read The Anti-Test Anxiety Society to my 4th graders.   We discussed how they should take their time, and not stress. They seemed to have come in and take the assessment without too much nervousness and worry.  They took session 1 of the ELA section and will take session 2 on Tuesday.

                                                    Practice! Practice! Practice!           

 

Monday was spent doing more review and we even scored some writing samples.  The students seemed prepared and ready to tackle it on Friday.  We are using R.A.C.E. to respond to text.  

 

Here the students are taking brain breaks and doing some stretching exercises.  They practiced some yoga moves and got a little break from sitting for a long period of time. 

Thursday was a fun day.  We took a tour of the RI State House.  It was a great day and the children were able to participate in a mock trial.  The students were able to give reasons why a particular bill should or should not pass.  They enjoyed speaking into the microphone and being acknowledged. 

 

Representative Arthur Corvese allowed us to go into the House of Representatives so that the children could participate, he even provided us with pizza afterwards.  The children seemed to have enjoyed it and learned more about their state.

Friday, was the icing on the cake.  The Faculty and Patriot Pals did an awesome job playing basketball.  All the proceeds went to She's the First.  A special thank you goes out to Special Olympics for sponsoring this great event.  Our teachers did a fantastic job in keeping up with the students.  In the end the students won the game and everyone had a blast!!!

More testing going on this upcoming week.  It is also Spirit Week to benefit Pennies for Patients.  With all of this going on, learning is still at the heart of each day.  The children have made such progress and continue to make us proud. 

We at SOS are blossoming into beautiful flowers!!