Fitness Day

Today was Fitness Day! Many classes celebrated health and wellness through fun and exercise! The 5th grade classes competed against each other in a game in the gym, 4th graders played a tag game called "Powerball", 1st grade classes took a walk around the track, and all of us joined in for an all-school dance off!

3rd Grade Snowshoe Experience

Our 3rd graders recently read a book called "The Snow Walker" by Margaret and Charles Wetterer. In the book, a young boy and his father make snowshoes during the blizzard of 1888 and go about the city delivering canned milk to neighbors. To help bring the book to life, teachers invited Katie Cantu from the Jasper County Conservation Board to bring in snowshoes for our kids to try. The 3rd graders got to put on a pair of snowshoes and try walking on and around our snow piles!

Look What's Happening in the Library

I found the kids in Mr. Castings' class this week busy researching in the library. Students got to pick a country to research using books and encyclopedias, and then were writing a letter to describe what they had learned about their country. Brittney couldn't wait to tell me all she was learning about Cuba!

I also caught the students in Ms. Turner's class busily working in the computer lab. They've been bringing in pictures of their early years and creating a timeline to show the big events in their lives. I was amazed at how well they were able to use the computer software to create their timeline! When they're done they'll hang them in the hallways upstairs, so be sure to stop by and see them. They've got great pictures and descriptions to share!

Family Fun Night

Despite the snowy conditions Friday night, fun was had by all who attended our Family Fun Night! A magic show, followed by face painting and balloon animals was a big hit! Families also enjoyed making crafts and stopping by the booths of local community agencies. I'd like to thank our PTA, teachers, and the SYNC organization for their help with planning and facilitating the event!

Love is in the air! 2010 Valentine's Parties

Our school was buzzing with Valentine's excitement last Thursday! Each classroom enjoyed a party full of cards and treats. Some were even dancing, having Hershey kiss relay races, and playing Valentine's Bingo!

5th Grade Techies

Our 5th grade students are learning 21st century skills as they dive into Power Point! Mrs. Clute, LMC director, is teaching the students how to use Power Point to create multimedia presentations. Right now, they're learning the details of how to create slides, format backgrounds, make transitions, etc. Soon, they'll be able to use Power Point to present their own research.

Human Sculptures

The 5th graders in Mrs. Humpal's art class have been studying sculptures and are using plastic wrap to create their own pieces of art. Working together, they wrap the plastic wrap around their bodies and then carefully remove, to reveal a figure of their hand, leg, or even head! You can see the pieces of art displayed on the shelves in the hallway across from the gym.