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2nd Grade Social Studies Test - 3/16

3/8/2017

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by Shannon Victor and Mark Saldanha
We will be having a Social Studies test on Unit 5 on March 16th. Students will be bringing their textbook home every day, and should bring it back to school each morning. 
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Welcome, Neighbor! 

3/6/2017

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by Sarah Duddy
At this morning's lower school assembly, we took some time to view the above commercial. I did not give the clip much of an introduction other than telling the children that the minute I saw this commercial, I could not wait to share it at an assembly. I also explained that the commercial instantly reminded me of something we have spent time discussing in assemblies and I wondered if anyone would be able what that was after viewing the commercial. 
After watching the video, I was so pleased to see so many hands fly up in the air! Children pointed out good sportsmanship, kindness, and empathy as themes that they noted in the commercial - all terrific answers! We spoke specifically about the example of empathy. The neighborhood children gathered different wheeled vehicles - tricycles, office chairs and boxes with wheels to ride during their basketball game, helping their new neighbor to feel welcome and included. What a terrific example of putting yourself in someone else's shoes to make them feel more comfortable and accepted. This commercial share a simple message, yet one that it so important to keep in mind as we encounter differences in our world. 
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Colonial Sewing

3/3/2017

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by Kate Lynett and Kathleen McIntyre
 
Third grade has been kicking it back old school, circa  the 1700s! Students have learned proper stitching and sewing. Each student chose a pattern to cute out of felt. After the felt piece was pinned to student chosen fabric, we began sewing. As we begin to wrap up our colonial trades unit, students are able to experience the work of a true tailor. We will then learn the importance of a tailor’s concentration!
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Winter Wonderland

3/3/2017

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​by Kate Lynett and Kathleen McIntyre
 
We have been so lucky to experience the beauty that winter has to offer. Students have enjoyed getting suited up for outdoor play during recess. We are sad to see winter wind down but are excited to welcome spring with open arms! Take a peek at some of our fun playtime pictures.
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Focus Wall- 2nd Grade

3/3/2017

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by Shannon Victor and Mark Saldanha
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1st Grade Social Studies

3/2/2017

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by Judy Jurnack and Katie Holmberg
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This week first graders started a new social studies unit. They will be using their passports to "travel" around the world and learn about several countries. They will participate in making class web maps to help organize all the information they gather on their journeys. As a culminating activity, first graders will independently write a mini research report. Bon Voyage, first grade!
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First Grade Focus Wall

3/2/2017

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by Judy Jurnack and Katie Holmberg
Our Focus Wall is for the week of 3/6/17. Please note that playpen​ is not part of List 7's spelling words.
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    Leigh Mikulka

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