Reading/Writing Workshop
Students are writing a LOT this week (and will continue). We are producing a lot more in shorter periods. Students are continuing their end of year letters to their classmates, recognizing them for their admirable traits as a friend and a learner. They are also producing lovely figurative language poems. Here is an example of one I particularly loved inspired by a large sample of turquoise.
Turquoise
"Trees when the first blanket of snow falls.
The beach at high tide.
Papa's lake house at early morning.
The falls that drop at Niagara.
Fireworks that touch the clouds on July 4.
Balloons filled with water that we throw at each other in the summer.
A kid at his or her party with a balloon above their head.
Mother Nature's whisper.
A golf ball when we hit a hole in 1.
The ripples of a river."
- Maddy
I introduced poems for two voices. Students composed poems where they had independent and shared lines. Click on the links below to hear their work. Many were inspired by sports or Star Wars. Our new life size Chewbacca may have contributed to that:)
Math
We've begun to review and extend math standards from this year and will continue doing this through the remainder of the year. Students should continue to learn math facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division within 100.
Science
I love seeing students laughing and smiling while they are learning. Our Rube Goldberg Machine challenge has achieved both goals:) Teams are working on their plans and will meet again late next week to finish their plans. We will test them the following week.
The 8th Grade Orchestra toured Windermere this week. Students will receive information about joining orchestra next week.
Important Dates & Reminders
Thank you for all of the kind notes and gifts for teacher appreciation week. I feel like I should be the one saying, "Thank you," for getting to work with your wonderful students. This has been a great year.
May 8 - Happy Mother's Day!
May 10th to 12th - Students will eat in the classroom next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please avoid any peanut and tree nut products. Thank you.
May 12 - All library materials are due.
May 23 - Field Day. Please click on the following link to volunteer!
May 27 - Last Day of School for Students
Camping season is here!
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