D.E.A.R.

Today, we started our school-wide D.E.A.R. time (a.k.a. Drop Everything And Read). Every staff member and student reads during D.E.A.R. reading.

Ms. Leom was so busy reading her new book, she wasn't able to take pictures, so she extended our D.E.A.R. time an extra two minutes, so she could snap pictures of what it looks like when we are all reading. We didn't mind, we were lost in our books!

The school-wide D.E.A.R. time takes place on Thursdays during the "I Love to Read" month (February).

Students who read, succeed!

Spring

This week, two of our flowers are blooming. Amid the chatty students, restless energy, and cool drafts from the doors outside, we are reminded of the promise of Spring.

So MUCH to do before these flowers are replanted outside!! Back to the classroom!!

iPads for Greninger

This week, students in Mr. Greninger's class who are finished with their Southeast Questions and Southeast Notes were invited to use the iPads to research for their Southeast Brochure State Projects. iPads are a motivating tool ...

Students selected a state from the Southeast and need to create a brochure that informs about the capital, flag, symbols, people, resources, and climate. Students are encouraged to use color, placement of information, and include additional information about the history, places to visit, and more. Ms. Leom is available to support student learning. Students are using links in the Kurth Media Center (Elementary Library) including the "ELM Search" and "50states.com" to find their information. The brochures are due on Friday February 7th.

Attached are pictures from the first two days of research.

The students ask such specific questions, and Ms. Leom is learning with her class.

Rug

Ms. Leom had a "new" (to her) rug delivered this week.  It was a big news event for the students.

Nonfiction

It is the start of a new month! In fourth grade, that means BOOK PROJECTS!! In January, students read a nonfiction book and selected a project: a book jacket, advertising, book bag, or a magazine article. This week, they are showing off their creative learning skills!

LOVED all the facts and smiles! It was interesting to hear what was fascinating to students, what new questions they wanted answered, and the varied interests in our classes.

SO PROUD of all of our students who were prepared and presented!!

In February, there is not a book project. We want students to read extra minutes. February is "I Love to Read" month, and Principal Voshell and Assistant Principal Meyer will be "wearing ice cream sundaes" if our school meets their reading goal. READ! Read! READ!!!