Keep Up The Great Reading!

Vacation Reading Challenge

I hope this post finds everyone relaxing and staying cozy. With a storm on the way it is a perfect time to sit down and read a book with your child! If you child fills out the Vacation Reading Log they will have a reward waiting for them when they return. Please make sure to initial each time they read for accountability :) 

See you in 2016! 

S.T.E.M 1

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education.

Our goal for 2016 is to do a monthly STEM project. This works on room 138's teamwork, and the above educational skills. 

To kick it off we dove into the "Great Gingerbread House" problem. Students were given a budget and had to buy materials to support two gingerbread members in a "gingerbread" house to protect them from a fox! This teamwork activity had students putting their ideas together as well as sharing responsibilities in the process. 

Mystery Reader

Officer McCarty

It was a special treat for Officer McCarty (Grace's dad) to come share a tradition him and Grace had started as a young girl. He came in to read A Cops Night Before Christmas, and shared with us important information about what it means to be a police officer. Thank you again Officer McCarty! 

We Reached 30 Gold Leaves!

E.L.F Day! 

We took selfies with the Elfie, Elfed ourselves and watched Elf the movie. We deserved an afternoon of reward for the hard work we have been doing in room 138! :) 

**** Important Notice! ****

 It's that time of year!

Please make sure your student comes to school prepared for the upcoming weather this winter!

Hats

Mittens

Jacket

Snow pants

Boots

Extra socks

...Even though today was 50* and felt like spring! 

More Magic in 3/4

Room 138 works very hard on following instructions everyday... Students were asked to follow explicit instructions and directions on Tuesday. This was a very hard task when the outcome is unknown. Alas, they persevered and below are the final products.  

Students were able to discuss with others on how challenging this task was for them. They were able to connect to the importance of following directions for tasks here at school. That everything has a purpose or an outcome, even if we don't know the end result yet! 

Until next months directions drawing..... :)