We were just informed by our Technology Department that the software responsible for our report card data base has crashed. The system will be down this weekend and likely into next week.
As teachers, we want the most up to date marks on the report cards, and therefore, we planned use this weekend to finalize scores [...]
Thanks to Jared York and his mom for finding an awesome website. You can practice locating and naming the 50 states, capitals, and even physical features of the United States. I will add this link to the weblinks on the right side of this blog-Or click on this link right here. Map Puzzle
Do you have a mental image of the topography of our country? Where are the mountains? Where is it flat? Our class developed this image by studying US geography this past two weeks. The students demonstrated their understanding by using dough to create their own physical map of the United States. [...]
These students have been working so hard and are doing such a great job. Last week we completed the reading portion of the test. Tuesday, October 20, we are taking the math test. Then on Thursday, we will finish up with the writing portion. We get started right away at 9:00 a.m. and are usually [...]
On Monday your child wrote ten spelling words in their agenda. The students were given a pretest last week. Each word not spelled correctly on the pretest (cloze test on the back page of the Word Study packet) is put on this list. If your child missed less than ten, then words from subject areas [...]
On Thursday, October 22, we will be making a relief map of the United States. I would appreciate it if some parents would send in a five pound bag of flour. Even two to three cups of flour would be very helpful. Students will need to bring a medium size mixing bowl and a spoon. [...]
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Thank you!
Our wonderful reading teacher, Diana Bast has asked for more help with her survey. Please read her letter and take part in her survey thanks.
Dear Parents,
I know that some of you were able to complete my GVSU reading survey, but if you haven’t been able to, here is the link again. I would like a [...]
Last Monday we worked in small groups to achieve a task. The goal was to use the provided items to make the longest line. The winners used the items creatively by blowing up the balloon, using every part of a bandaid, using even the wrapper of a straw. It was fun to watch the [...]
Each student used an adjective to describe themselves. This word picture describes who we are. The bigger the word, the more times it was chosen by students.
