Good afternoon!
We hope you are having a lovely Sunday afternoon. Yesterday's International Fair was a hit! A big thank you to the PJSPA, volunteers, and to attendees! It was a remarkable event!
This past week, students performed at Open Mic, finished up our latest IB Unit, explored multi-step math problems, participated in "Poem in your Pocket Day," created Prayer Flags for Nepal, and celebrated May Pole Day with grandparents and special friends.
On Monday, many students in the OK Corral showcased their talents at Open Mic. Open Mic serves a wonderful purpose as it allows students to develop their confidence, talents, and listening skills as they both perform and serve as audience members.
We hope you are having a lovely Sunday afternoon. Yesterday's International Fair was a hit! A big thank you to the PJSPA, volunteers, and to attendees! It was a remarkable event!
This past week, students performed at Open Mic, finished up our latest IB Unit, explored multi-step math problems, participated in "Poem in your Pocket Day," created Prayer Flags for Nepal, and celebrated May Pole Day with grandparents and special friends.
On Monday, many students in the OK Corral showcased their talents at Open Mic. Open Mic serves a wonderful purpose as it allows students to develop their confidence, talents, and listening skills as they both perform and serve as audience members.
In mathematics, students finished their measurement unit with an exciting hands-on measuring activity, measuring the lengths of dinosaurs and other ancient, extinct species! With partners, students researched the lengths of their chosen creature and then used chalk, measuring tape, and some creative problem solving to show the length of their dinosaurs. Chosen extinct species included the megalodon, tyrannosaurus rex, pterodactyl, and velociraptor. Students also utilized their developing math knowledge to practice and explore multiple step math problems. For example, some students discussed how to solve (3 X 2) + 5 and other students thought about the steps to follow when looking at word problems.
In the coming week, students will continue to study how to solve multiple step problems while using data.
On Wednesday, students finished their IB Project journals. These journals enabled students to study perspective and first person writing styles, as well as practice strategies for writing details and dialog. Students are very excited to share their journals in the coming weeks!
On Thursday, students were able to partake in "Poem in Your Pocket Day." This national event asks students to pick a poem, carry in their pocket, and share it with others throughout the day. Students enjoyed reading and sharing poems from poets including Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Dr. Suess. Please ask your child about the poem they selected for that day!
On Thursday, students were able to partake in "Poem in Your Pocket Day." This national event asks students to pick a poem, carry in their pocket, and share it with others throughout the day. Students enjoyed reading and sharing poems from poets including Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Dr. Suess. Please ask your child about the poem they selected for that day!
On Friday, students welcomed their grandparents and special friends into the OK Corral. Thank you to our guests for their participation in our panel and art project! Students enjoyed writing questions, interviewing the panel, and learning a bit more about what life was like when our guests were in 2nd and 3rd grade. As well, students and guests created family trees using hand prints. We look forward to sending these special art pieces home soon!
Our final activity of the week was the creation of prayer flags for Nepal. As we have studied water needs around the world, students have learned about Nepal and its people. As well, students have been monitoring the progress of a Mount Everest mountaineer connected to our classroom since early April.
Since the devastating earthquake on April 25th, students have been exploring ways they can send their thoughts to the people of Nepal. Students were inspired by the prayer flags that are seen on the peaks of mountains in Nepal. After researching how to create prayer flags, students were inspired to send their own messages of kindness, peace, and well being through their own flags. Students learned about the significance of the colors, symbols, and traditions of the prayer flags as they designed their own message of well being. Please stop by the classroom if you would like to create a prayer flag!
Since the devastating earthquake on April 25th, students have been exploring ways they can send their thoughts to the people of Nepal. Students were inspired by the prayer flags that are seen on the peaks of mountains in Nepal. After researching how to create prayer flags, students were inspired to send their own messages of kindness, peace, and well being through their own flags. Students learned about the significance of the colors, symbols, and traditions of the prayer flags as they designed their own message of well being. Please stop by the classroom if you would like to create a prayer flag!
Have a wonderful week! Please contact us with any questions or comments!
Kindly,
Britt and Anne
Kindly,
Britt and Anne